Thursday, November 18, 2010

Most reliable public transport in HK - MTR...
















MTR Route Guide:
http://www.mtr.com.hk/jplanner/engtxt/planner_index.php

Getting to Your Hotel/Hostel
Three Options: Bus (CityFlyer), MTR (Airport Express) or Taxi

Octopus Card















CityFlyer Fare and Routes
After buying your octopus card in the airport, look for the sign that says "Buses to City". Follow the signs.

A21 Bus for Kowloon: 33HKD per adult (half price for children under 12)
A11 Bus for HK Island: 40HKD per adult (half price for children under 12)

How to know which Bus stop to get off at:
Go to your hotel's website and look for the public transportation instructions OR:
1. For those residing in Mongkok / Jordan / Yaumatei / Tsim Sha Tsui, take the A21 Bus.
2. For those residing in Central / Wanchai / Causeway Bay, take the A11 Bus.
3. Find out the address of your accommodations.
4. Using this address, look for the nearest bus stop (bus stop address specified in the NWSTBUS website)
http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/content/de...cityflyerRoute
http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/content/de...irportServices

*Ride on top of the bus, on the front seat, for best views of HK from the airport*


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Airport Express
http://mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/intro_index.html
Stops at Hong Kong Island (MTR Station), Tsing Yi and Kowloon (MTR Station). From these stations, there are FREE shuttle buses that pass through specific hotels, look for the shuttle that will pass by near your hotel/hostel.


List of Hotels that are serviced by the Free Shuttle Bus:
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_ex..._free_bus.html
Standard Rate: 100HKD per person 1 way to Hong Kong Station, 90HKD for Kowloon Station.

Do not buy using the vending machines to avail of the discounted rates, look for the service counter.

Airport Express Discounted Group Ticket (Single Journey Ticket Set Price)

Group of 2: 160HKD to Hong Kong | 140HKD to Kowloon

Group of 3: 210HKD to Hong Kong | 190HKD to Kowloon

Group of 4: 250HKD to Hong Kong | 220HKD to Kowloon

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Taxi
Costs usually around 250-350HKD from the airport, seats a MAXIMUM of 5 passengers.
Additional charges for luggage/toll.

Flagdown rate: 18HKD

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