Hong Kong is one of the most famous Chinese cities on the coast of the South China Sea. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, although its population is not one of the largest cities in China. The full name of this city
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Places of interest
- The most interesting tourist destination is the huge Buddha statue, which is located far from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can combine the trip with the cableway exit and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
- Victoria Peak is an observation point that offers a unique view of Hong Kong. We recommend to visit it early in the morning, otherwise the view is full of tourists.
- If you are visiting a city with children, or if you like this kind of tourism, visit the local Disneyland, which is a bit smaller than the American, but at least as fun.
Basic information about the metro in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Metro is otherwise known as the MTR system. The first phase of this extensive autumn transport system was introduced to the public in 1980 and has since undergone several extensions. There are currently 10 routes, one of which also links the center and the airport. This extensive network has a length of about 210 km. On average, 4 million people are transported per day.
Ticket price
The price of one ride ranges from 3.5 to 55 Hong Kong dollars, depending on the distance traveled. You can also purchase the Hong Kong Octopus Card, which is currently valid not only for the public transport system, but you can also buy food at restaurants and entrances to some attractions.
Both can be easily purchased at any metro station. You will pay a deposit of $ 50 for the Octopus card and then you will need to recharge it to the required amount. If you use this card for transport, you will get a discount on the fare.
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The list of all metro stations in Hong Kong
Hong Kongâs metro system is consists of twelve lines.
Disney Resort Line
This line just consists of two stations: Sunny Bay and Disneyland Resort.
East Rail Line
The East Rail line is consists of 12 metro stations. It begins in Hung Hom, Mong Kok East, Kowloon Tong, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Fo Tan University, Tai Po Market, Tai Wo, Fanling, Sheung Shui, Lo Wu and the last station is Lok Ma Chau.
Island Line
The Island is consists of 17 metro stations. It begins in Kennedy Town, HKU (Hong Kong University), Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tin Hau, Fortress Hill, North Point, Quarry Bay, Tai Koo, Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan, Heng Fa Chuen and the last station is Chai Wan
Kwun Tong Line
The Island is consists of 17 metro stations. It begins in Whampoa, Ho Man Tin, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Prince Edward, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon Tong, Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin, Diamond Hill, Choi Hung, Kowloon Bay, Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and the last station is Tiu Keng Leng.
Ma On Shan Line
The Ma On Shan Line is consists of 9 metro stations. It begins in: Tai Wai, Che Kung Temple, Sha Tin Wai, City One, Shek Mun, Tai Shui Hang, Heng On, Ma On Shan, and the last station is Wu Kai Sha.
South Island Line
The South Island Line is consists of 5 metro stations: Admiralty, Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Lei Tung and the last station is South Horizons.
Tseung Kwan O Line
The Tseung Kwan O Line is consists of 8 metro stations: North Point, Quarry Bay, Yau Tong, Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, LOHAS Park, Hang Hau and the last station is Po Lam.
Tsuen Wan Line
The Tsuen Wan Line is consists of 16 metro stations: Tsuen Wan, Tai Wo Hau, Kwai Hing, Kwai Fong, Lai King, Mei Foo, Lai Chi Kok, Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po, Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tie, Jordan, Tsui Sha Tsui, Admiralty, and the last station is Central.
Tung Chung Line
Tung Chung Line is consists of 8 metro stations: Tung Chung, Sunny Bay, Tsing Yi, Lai King, Nam Cheong, Olympic, Kowloon, and the last station is Hong Kong.
West Rail Line
West Rail Line is consists of 12 metro stations: Tuen Mun, Siu Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Long Ping, Yuen Long, Kam Sheung Road, Tsuen Wan West, Mei Foo, Nam Cheong, Austin, East Tsim Sha Tsui, and the last station is Hung Hom.
Airport Express
| From | To | First Train | Last Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| AsiaWorld-Expo | Airport / City | 06:00 | 00:45 |
| Airport | City | 05:54 | 00:48 |
| Airport | AsiaWorld-Expo | 06:15 | 01:13 |
| Hong Kong | Airport | 05:50 | 00:48 |
| Kowloon | Airport | 05:53 | 00:52 |
| Tsing Yi | Airport | 06:00 | 00:59 |
Time tables
Because the subway system is not subject to columns, many people use it and the metro is very busy. Therefore, you rarely wait more than a few minutes. The traffic starts around 5 am and ends around 1 am, depending on the line.
Bus transportation
You can also take advantage of the local bus service or its combination with the metro. You can also use the Octopus card for the ride, the same as for the metro. However, bus availability is not so extensive, and it takes much more time to drive. Timetable information can be found on site.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
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Conclusion
Whatever the reason for visiting Hong Kong, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city itself but above all of how to navigate it.
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