Transportation in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world’s most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport system. Buses  Double-decker
buses, which run from 6am till midnight, cover most parts of the
territory. All are relatively inexpensive, with fares ranging from
HK$ 1.2 to HK$ 45. The fare is paid on entering the bus; exact fare
is required.Minibuses are yellow with a red stripe. These pick up passengers and let them off anywhere along a designated route except at double-decker bus stops and in restricted areas. A sign on the front (some with the English version below) indicates the final destination. Fares in urban areas usually range from HK$1.5 to $18. Pay as you alight; change is given. Maxicabs are yellow with a green stripe. These run specific routes and have fixed prices ranging from HK$ 2 to HK$20, depending on the distance traveled. A sigh on the front indicates the destination. Pay the exact fare as you get on. Bus Routes There are 3 Bus Companies with overlaping routes.Their single-deck and double-deck Big Buses also have compettion from Mini Buses on some routes. Buses require "Exact Change". An "Octopus Card" solve that problem on most major transportation including the MTR. Visitors should get one to use. Bus Route Numbers give an indication of routing per: Single & Double Digit numbers don't cross harbour. 1XX indicates via Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel. 6XX indicates via the Eastern Cross Harbour Tunnel. 9XX indicates via the Western Cross Harbour Tunnel. AXX indicates Airbus (baggage is allowed) to Airport. EXX indicates to Tung Chung & Airport (no baggage). Telephone Info (English & Cantonese & Mandarin) provided by the three Big Bus Companies as follows : City Bus (2873 - 0818) operates on H.K. Island with some routes via all three Cross Harbour Tunnels. KMB = Kowloon Motor Bus (Phone 2745 - 4466) operates mainly on Kowloon Side Plus via Tunnels. New World First Bus (Telephone to : 2136 - 8888) operates mainly on H.K. Island plus via Tunnels. Taxi Taxis are also plentiful and getting around town is generally quick and easy. As in all major cities, however, it is best to avoid rush house (08:00am-10:00am and 05:00pm-07:00pm) Mass Transit Railway (MTR)  Clean,
fast and efficient, its mostly underground air-conditioned trains
run along the north coast of Hong Kong Island and across the harbour
where the route splits into east and west lines in Kowloon.Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) and Light Rail (LR) The KCR mainly seves the New Territories - the KCR East Rail operates between Hung Hom and the boundary with Mainland China crossing at Lo Wu while the KCR Light Rail runs between Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Airport Express (AEL) This high-speed rail service takes passengers from the airport to Hong Kong Station in the Central business district in just 23 minutes, including two stops on route. Travel time to Kowloon Station is around 19 minutes. Trains operate from 6am to 1am daily, at 10-minute intervals. Ferry The famous Star Ferry crosses the harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm. Other ferries, including high-speed ferries, provide regular services to the New Territories, the Outlying Islands, mainland China and Macau. Tram  Trams
have been trundling east-west across Hong Kong Island since 1904.
The double-deckers are a great way to see the sights at a slow place.
Peak Tram The first funicular railway in Asia has been modernized into one of the most advanced train systems in the world. Climbing up Victoria Peak in just eight minutes. MAJOR TRANSPORTATION 3 - Day Hong Kong Transport Pass (Airport Express Tourist Octopus) 
Tailored to meet tourists' travel needs, the 3 - day Hong Kong Transport
Pass (Airport Express Torist Octopus) is ideal for travelling around
Hong Kong. Costing only HK$220, the pass offers one Airport Express
single journey between Hong Kong International Airport and Downtown.
It takes only 23 Minutes to reach Central District.You can also enjoy fast and reliable transport - the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) - with three - day unlimited rides on the MTR. An additional HK$20 value can be used on other transport modes. Tourist MTR I - Day Pass 
With the Tourist MTR I - Day Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on
the MTR for just HK$50 (except Airport Express Line). The whole territory
is within your reach, so enjoy this marvellous new travel experience
today!Transport passes are available at any Airport Express and MTR station. |
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