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Getting Around

 
 
Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Bus  
Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) Taxi  
  Ferry  
 

Mass Transit Railway (MTR)

MTR is a fast, efficient, and air-conditioned underground system. Apart from the Airport Express, the current system comprises five lines - the Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tung Chung and Tseung Kwan O Lines. Tourist can have any one day of unlimited rides on the MTR by using the MTR 3 Days Tourist Pass. Please visit www.mtr.com.hk for further information.

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Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR)

East Rail is a fast, efficient, and air-conditioned train runs from Hung Hom in Kowloon (next to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) up to the border at Lo Wu. There are standard class or first class to choose from. Please visit www.kcr.com.hk for further information.

 

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Bus

Buses run 24 hours per day cover most parts of the city. Exact change is required. "Point-to-Point" route search service can be found at websites:

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  The Kowloon Motor Bus Holdings Limited www.kmb.com.hk
  Citybus Limited, Hong Kong www.citybus.com.hk

  New World First Bus Services Limited

www.nwfb.com.hk

Taxi

Taxis are numerous and readily available. Red taxis serve Hong Kong Island and Kowloon; green ones in the New Territories and blue taxis on Lantau Island. Pay (in Hong Kong dollars only), the fare shown on the meter, plus additional charge where applicable. There are surcharges for luggage and rides through tunnels.

 

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Ferry

The Star Ferry runs regularly between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It must be one of the cheapest and most scenic ferry rides in the world. The classic experience of Hong Kong is always a harbour tour on the Ferry.

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