Showing posts with label Traveling HK: Getting around. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traveling HK: Getting around. Show all posts

03 August, 2008

Cable car in Hong Kong

Cable car is a good way to enjoy some best 360-degree views in air between Ngong Ping & Tung Chung. The journey takes about 25 minutes.
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Opening hours:
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Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday-Sunday/Special Days/Holidays
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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P.S. Check before & avoid scheduled Servicing Day:
-Cable Car Service is closed for scheduled maintenance
-The Themed Village remains opened as normal
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For more information:

01 August, 2008

Peak tram in Hong Kong

Tram through the hill to the peak for more than 100 years, Peak tram offers an unique way to experience the beauty of Hong Kong every day. The air-conditioned tramcar brings passengers up/down hill slowly, so visitors could enjoy these remarkable 15 minutes with good view before walk around the Peak.


Opening hours:
Everyday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight

For more information:
www.thepeak.com.hk

30 July, 2008

Tram in Hong Kong

Double-deck tramcar runs aross the northern of Hong Kong Island for more than 100 years. Providing a safe & reliable tram service for passengers, it is an wonderful way for visitors to feel the city especially due to:

-Low tram fee (A few dollars only)
-High tram frequency (Easy to catch one)
-Stop at every station (Less easy to miss)
-Big open-air window (View far on the upper deck)
-Speed good for see-sighting (Not high but steady)
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Opening hours:
Everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
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For more information:

28 July, 2008

Ferry in Hong Kong


Ferries connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the Outlying Islands, Macau & Mainland China. Run under fixed schedule & routes, it is safe, comfortable & reliable transportation especially for explore outlying islands.

21 July, 2008

Taxi in Hong Kong

Taxi provides point to point service & with seats carry a maximum 4 passengers. Taxi can be hailed on the street or summoned by phone. All are metered, air-conditioned and clean with Taxi Driver Identity sign displayed on the dashboard. Taxi fare information is listed on the inside of the taxi & able to provide a receipt on request.

All taxis can go to & from the Hong Kong International Airport. Taxis come in different colours to indicate their area of service:


Red:

Operate in most of Hong Kong

(except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island)

Green:

Operate the rural areas of the New Territories

Blue:

Operate on Lantau Island only

18 July, 2008

Minibus in Hong Kong

Minibuses are small passenger buses with seat for a maximum of 16 passengers. Standing is not permitted & it is best suited for people who are familiar with Hong Kong. Either in red or green, minibuses provide fast, comfortable service.

Red:
-Operate on route that is not always fixed
-Passengers can get on & off along the route
-Provide change for payment

Green:
-Operate on specific route at fixed price
-Exact payment is required when getting on
-Octopus cards are accepted for payment

12 July, 2008

Bus in Hong Kong

Most are double-decker with a few of single-level buses, hundreds of bus routes cover almost every corners of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. operate routes to cover Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Meanwhile, operates on Lantau Island andprovides bus services to north Lantau and the airport. Final destinations are prominently displayed in English & Chinese on the front of the bus. Exact change is required & Octopus cards are welcomed.
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For route search & timetable:

Kowloon Motor Bus
(Mainly cover Kowloon & the New Territories)
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New World First Bus
(Mainly cover Hong Kong Island)
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Citybus
(Mainly cover Hong Kong Island)
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New Lantao Bus
(Mainly cover Lantau Island)

10 July, 2008

Train in Hong Kong

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) provides train services in Hong Kong. The network comprises serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Clean, efficient, fast, convenient & air-conditioned, their services cover:
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-Underground metroptype system serving Kowloon & Hong Kong Island
-East & West Rail through Kowloon & New Territories
-Extension Linking between East Rail & Ma On Shan
-Light Rail network serves Tuen Mun & Yuen Long
-Airport Express for getting to/from airport from/to city heart
-Cross border train service to/from some cities in China
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For more information:
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25 June, 2008

Hong Kong Public Transport

Hong Kong is a lively & busy city, many passenger journeys are made on a public transport system which includes:

- Train
- Bus
- Minibus
- Taxi
- Ferry
- Tram
- Peak Tram
- Cable car