Showing posts with label Traveling HK: In/Away. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traveling HK: In/Away. Show all posts

18 June, 2008

Taking cross border bus

For taking long distance cross border bus, please take note that:
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- Having valid travel document/visa to visit Hong Kong/China
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- Select right schedule & bus stop for getting on/off
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- If not familiar with Chinese, it's better get on/off at the terminal
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- Bus ticket is available for purchase up to 30-45 days before travel
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- Reserve ticket at peak season (Eg. Week-end/Holiday/Festival)
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- On-line booking & payment is accept by China Travel Service:
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- At main bus station/terminal:
Bus routes will be shown & ticket officer will be on duty for help
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- Arrive bus station 10 minutes before for better arrangement
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- Don't drink too much water before long distance bus travelling
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- Extra luggage (Eg. more than 20Kg) may cost surcharge
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- Ticket officer usually offers a label marked with seat number
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- To avoid missing bus, please take note of:
The number plate's number & the passengers on the same bus
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15 June, 2008

Cross border bus services

Most cross border bus pass through Huanggang port or Shenzhen Bay port. Huanggang port opens 24 hours everyday & Shenzhen Bay port opens from 6:30 a.m. to 00:00 midnight. Different routes under different bus companies may use different ports, the most important thing is where the bus stops for getting on/off & at what time to suit you needs.
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13 June, 2008

Cross border bus

Cross border buses run between Hong Kong & many cities in Guangdong, also Xiamen of Fujian & Nanning of Guangxi. Under schedule, air-conditioned bus usually takes (depend on distance) 1-3 hours to/from Guangdong, up to 6-8 hours to/from Fujian & 10-12 hours to/from Guangxi.
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11 June, 2008

Train services between Shenzhen & Hong Kong

Train services between Shenzhen (China) & Hong Kong are available in 2 ports (Lo Wu & Lok Ma Chau) by MTR East Rail Lines.
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Lo Wu is an older port & connecting with local bus terminal which run many routes between Shenzhen & cities in Guangdong.
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Lok Ma Chau is a newer port & connecting with Shenzhen Metro for easily internal travel within Shenzhen city.
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10 June, 2008

Hung Hom Train Terminal

Train Terminal to/from Mainland is located at Hung Hom. Running both local & China routes, Intercity Passenger Services Centre is located at East Rail Line Hung Hom Station with Customer Service Representatives are on duty 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day. The nearest hotel is Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel with a shopping mall (The Metropolis Mall) next to it.
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For more information:
Intercity Passenger Services Hotline: (852) 2947 7888
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09 June, 2008

Hong Kong China train service

Passenger service is available between Hong Kong & Guangdong/ Shanghai / Beijing through Train.
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Travel time & Price information:

Hong Kong <-> Guangzhou: ~1.5 hours/~HK$190
Hong Kong <-> Shanghai: ~20 hours/~HK$825
Hong Kong <-> Beijing: ~24 hours/~HK$934
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08 June, 2008

Getting Hong Kong by train


As a part & land-bonded with Mainland China, the only way to/from Hong Kong is through China by train. Taking train may spend your more time but it is a choice for you to contiue your trip through Russia & even Europe.
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07 June, 2008

China Ferry Terminal

Ferry routes mainly to/from Guanggong China & some to Macau, pier is located in Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon. Next to shopping center (Ching Hong Kong City) & Royal Pacific Hotel, it is a convenient to be reached by different kinds of transport.
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For more information:
www.cksp.com.hk
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06 June, 2008

Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal

Ferry routes mainly to/from Macau & some to China, pier for Turbo Jet is located at Shun Tak Centre in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island. Within 10-15 walk to reach IFC shopping mall & Four Seasons Hotel.
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05 June, 2008

Getting Hong Kong by ferry

Hong Kong is well connected with many ports in earthern coasting of Guangdong & Macau. Three major routes are:

Hong Kong - Macau

Hong Kong - Guangdong
(Eg. Zhongshan/Shunde/Nanhai/Shaoqing/Jiangmen/Xinhui)
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03 June, 2008

Ocean Terminal for Cruise

Cruise usually parks vessel at the port in Victoria Harbour when stop-over. This pier is located at tip area of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon. Name as "Ocean Terminal", the pier is next to Marco Polo Hotels & a shopping mall (Harbour City).
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02 June, 2008

Cruise trip through Hong Kong

Some cruise lines offer many Asia sea trips which will start/stop/stop-over Hong Kong. Cruise lines sometimes also provide package with air-ticket to for start/return a countries. These kind of sea trips may cost a bit high with less flexible schedule. However, it is quite a good way with early planned itinerary for those who would like to relax & visit some more cities/countries in the same journey.
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For examples:
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Going north:
Hong Kong-Shanghai-Beijing-Seoul-Osaka
(China-Korea-Japan)
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Going south:
Hong Kong-Taipei-Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok-Singapore
(China-Vietnam-Thailand-Singapore)
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Search the Destination: Far East/Orient & find the cruise lines:
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31 May, 2008

Home airline in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific is a world-class airline & home-based in Hong Kong. Providing most direct flights to & from Hong Kong which fly to many major cities in Asia, Australia, Europe & Europe. Cathay Pacific is a member of a global alliance, oneworld which committed more than 675 destinations worldwide.
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For more information:
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Cathay Pacific
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oneworld
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30 May, 2008

Getting Hong Kong by air

Equipped with an international airport, the fastest & direct way to Hong Kong from overseas is by air. Direct flight is avaible in many major countries in Asia (For examples: China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Qatar, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, U.A.E.) ; Australia & New Zealand ; Europe (For examples: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, U.K., Switzland) ; North America (Canada, U.S.A.) ; For Africa & South America, although direct flight may not be available but stop-over flight is a choice, for examples in Egypt & South Africa (Africa) or in Argentina & Brazil (South America), these countries provide more options & Hong Kong is also a good city with world-wide connection for stop-over before traveling other countries.
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29 May, 2008

Getting in Hong Kong & away

Located at the heart of Asia & borders only China, travelers usually get in & away by:

- Air
- Cruise
- Ferry
- Train
- Bus
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