Now many people like to go out to travel. What they fear most is that the traffic is inconvenient. Because it is easy to get lost in unfamiliar places, traveling has become a very troublesome place. Here is the Hong Kong traffic strategy, including a variety of modes of transportation, such as subway, bus, tram, cable car, etc., so that you can enjoy Hong Kong without getting lost!
1. Purchase Hong Kong octopus card in advance
Guide cat recommends that you buy an octopus card first when you go to Hong Kong. Octopus is an electronic stored value card, which is suitable for direct payment of bus fare on most public transport vehicles in Hong Kong. It can even be used for shopping in some retail stores and fast food chains. The Octopus Card Toll meter can directly deduct the transaction amount. It is easy to use and save time. There is also a special place for selling Octopus Cards at the airport counter.
There are many places in Hong Kong where Octopus Cards can be recharged. For example, manual service stations, machine recharge stations, or 7 / 11 and OK convenience stores along the MTR line can also be recharged. It should be noted that the machine recharge should be at least HK $50 or more.
2. MTR
MTR should be regarded as the main mode of transportation in Hong Kong, with high service efficiency. It covers most of Hong Kong's major areas. Among them, Luohu station and Lok Ma Chau Station connect with mainland China's entry ports. There are 10 MTR routes: Airport Express, Hong Kong Island line, Tsuen Wan line, Kwun Tong line, Tseung Kwan O line, Tung Chung Line, west rail line, east rail line, Ma On Shan line and Disneyland line. In addition, MTR also operates light rail and through train services between China and Hong Kong. The most important thing is that MTR covers almost all the scenic spots and shopping areas worth visiting in Hong Kong. The octopus card purchased in advance is very useful!
Operation section of each line
East Rail Line: Jiandong & Harr; Luohu / Lok Ma Chau
West Rail Line: Nanchang & Harr; Tuen Mun
Kwun Tong line: Yau Ma Tei Station & Harr; diaojingling station
Tsuen Wan Line: Tsuen Wan Station & Harr; central station
Hong Kong Island Line: shanghuan Station & Harr; Chaiwan station
Tung Chung Line: Tung Chung Station & Harr; Hong Kong Station (central)
Tseung Kwan O line: Po Lam Station & Harr; North Point Station
Ma On Shan line: wuxisha & Harr; Dawei
Disneyland Line: Xinao Station & Harr; Disneyland Station
Airport Express: Expo Station & Harr; Hong Kong Station (central)
Charges in some areas
1) Kwun Tong & rarr; central: take the 'Kwun Tong line' to 'Yau Ma Tei' subway and get off at Taizi station. Then transfer to the 'Tsuen Wan Line' to 'central' and arrive at 'central station'. The fare is about HK $12.5.
2) Central & rarr; Mong Kok: take the 'Tsuen Wan Line' to 'Tsuen Wan Station' and get off at 'Mong Kok Station'. The fare is about HK $11.5.
3) Central & rarr; Tsim Sha Tsui: take the 'Tsuen Wan Line' to 'Tsuen Wan Station' to 'Tsim Sha Tsui Station'. The fare is about HK $9.
3. Taxi
Taxis in Hong Kong are of three colors, which can travel in different areas, but can travel to and from the airport:
1) Red (urban taxi) is available throughout Hong Kong, but not Tung Chung Road and Southern Lantau Island. Starting from 2km HK $20, then every 0.2km HK $1.5, waiting time HK $1 per minute. Other charges, such as large luggage (except for light luggage placed in the carriage) or birds and animals, HK $5 will be charged for each piece of luggage or each bird and beast; and HK $5 will be charged for each journey if booking by phone. Wheelchair and crutches for disabled passengers are free of charge.
2) Green (New Territories taxi) northeast New Territories (north of Shatin) and Northwest (north of Tsuen Wan), starting at HK $16.5 for 2km, HK $1.3 for every 0.2km and waiting time HK $1 per minute. Other charges, such as large luggage (except for the light luggage placed in the carriage) or birds and animals, HK $4 will be charged for each piece of luggage or each bird and beast; and HK $4 will be charged for each journey if booking by phone. Wheelchair and crutches for disabled passengers are free of charge.
3) Blue (Lantau taxi), Lantau area (except Discovery Bay) and Chek Lap Kok. 2 km starting HK $15, then HK $1.3 per km, waiting time HK $1.2 per minute. Other charges are the same as the red taxi.
4. Bus
Kowloon bus, new world first bus and Citybus operate bus routes throughout Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the new territories. The main bus routes for Lantau and Lantau are at the North Lantau airport.
Hong Kong bus fares range from HK $1.8 to 48. Before boarding, you need to bring your own change or pay by using the 'octopus' card. There is no change on the bus. It should be noted that although there is a broadcasting station name service in the car, the license plate and station name of each station are not obvious. If you don't hear the station name clearly, you have to ask the driver or the passenger of the same train where to get off.
5. Tram / Dingle
Train network editor recommends you to experience Hong Kong's antique tram (also known as Ding Ding Che) in your spare time, so you can explore the northern part of Hong Kong Island leisurely.
This kind of double decker tram with nostalgic charm has been running on Hong Kong Island since 1904, and is still an excellent means of transportation for urban sightseeing. The speed of the tram is very slow, but it is better than the cheap fare (HK $2.3 for adults, HK $1.2 for children and HK $1.1 for the elderly). Sitting on the upper floor of the tram near the window, you can enjoy the colorful urban landscape of Hong Kong, which is a wonderful visual tour.
Ding Ding cars in Hong Kong have two doors. They usually get on the back of the car and pay the fare at the front exit. You can choose to put in coins or pay with an octopus card. The operation time is 6:00-24:00, and trams arrive at the station every 1 minute and 30 seconds on average; the frequency and destination may be changed due to traffic conditions.
The section from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan is double track, while that of happy horse section is single line. Trams currently operate six partially overlapping routes connecting Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan: Shau Kei Wan to Sheung Wan (West Port City), Shau Kei Wan to Happy Valley, North Point to Shek Tong Tsui, Happy Valley to Kennedy Town, Causeway Bay to Kennedy Town, Sheung Wan (West Port City) to Kennedy Town (only available during peak hours from Monday to Friday)
6. Hong Kong airport traffic
1. Hong Kong Airport Express: 12 minutes, 23 minutes, 5:50 to 1:15 a.m. the last train departs from Hong Kong Station and airport station at 00:48 a.m.
Airport Express to Tsing Yi Station 60 yuan / person, Kowloon Station 90 yuan / person, Hong Kong Station 100 yuan / person, if you buy a round-trip ticket can be discount. Among them, Hong Kong Station and central station can be connected. Passengers can transfer from here to the stations along the line. In addition, you can also take a bus from the airport (3.5 yuan) to Tung Chung MTR station and take the Tung Chung Line to the stations along the line.
2. Hong Kong airport shuttle bus: daily 6:00-23:00, connecting passengers taking airport express to Kowloon, Hong Kong and about 30 tourist hotels. The bus is divided into a, e, N and s systems. The e line runs in each residential area. The service time of line n is only between the morning and 5 am, and the service time of line s is only to Dongyong. For passengers, a system is the most convenient.
A11: the terminal is North Point wharf, passing through central, Admiralty, Wanchai and Causeway Bay. The fare is 40 Hong Kong dollars.
A12: the destination is Siu Sai Wan, via central, Admiralty, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, Tin Hau, North Point and Swire. The fare is 45 Hong Kong dollars.
A21: hongkan railway station, via Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui East and West. The fare is 33 Hong Kong dollars.
The fare ranges from HK $14 to HK $48. The reporting station is in three languages: Mandarin, Cantonese and English.