Transportation in Hong Kong | Hongkong transport
July 6, 2009 by Asia Travel Wanderer
Planning a vacation trip to Hong Kong may be the best choice you would make for you and your family’s enjoyment. There you will be able see all the beautiful sites that Hong Kong has to offer. Enjoy the luxury that is Victoria Peak, learn about marine life in Hong Kong’s Sea World or have fun and be a kid again in Hong Kong Disneyland.
However, you won’t be having any fun if you find yourself hopelessly lost in the region. In order to avoid such occurrence, it is best to know what modes of transport you can take in and around Hong Kong.
From the Airport
If it is your first time in Hong Kong, it is advised that you take the Airport Express Train Service after arriving in the region. It is one of the easiest, most comfortable and quickest ways of getting to mainland Hong Kong. The train stops at three designated stations and they are as follows: Kowloon, Tsing Yi, and Central.
You can pick a station that is closet to your destination by either studying the maps provided for public viewing or by asking advice from Airport Express Designated individuals. The best thing about the Airport express is that you get to learn about Hong Kong through the videos that passengers can watch while riding the train.
Buses in Hong Kong
Buses are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get around the region. You can also take them from the airport and into central Hong Kong. Buses will be able to take you anywhere you want to go, although you will be subjected to several ride changes if you are looking to go to distant locales.
MTR
The MTR is the fastest way to get around Hong Kong. It is clean and is also very cheap and fast. It takes passengers to most of the areas in the region. A quick look at locator maps will help passengers figure out where they need to stop. Passengers of the MTR need to use the Octopus card in order to get on the train.
Taxis
Hong Kong is home to a myriad of Taxi cabs that take its passengers anywhere they want to go. They are also a very cheap mode of transport. The problem with taking Taxis in Hong Kong is the fact that only a few drivers speak and understand English fluently. That is why it would be helpful if you ask someone knowledgeable about the language to write down your destination for you.
Trams
Trams are a great way to move about in Hong Kong. It is a ride that tourist should take before they can say that they had a true Hong Kong experience. To take a tram in Hongkong is an affordable and leisurely way to travel in the region.
Ferries
You can also catch a ferry ride from central Hong Kong to Kowloon, TST, and Discovery Bay, Lantau, Cheng Chau and other locations accessible by ferry ride.
With the many transportation options available to tourists in Hong Kong, one of the best ways to get around the region is on foot. Take the time to stroll and enjoy the beauty that is Hong Kong.
