China travel
Hong Kong
Hong Kong was from 1842 the territory of the United Kingdom. In 1997 Hong Kong was transferred to China but kept a high degree of autonomy. The population is about 7 million people. The port and financial center are important for the economy.
airport
Hong Kong International Airport is located 40 kilometres west of of Hong Kong.
It is a relatively new airport (1998) build on an artificial island. The Airport Express Train operates between 05.50 to 01.15 daily and takes passengers in 24 minutes to Central District. Fare is HKD110. Much cheaper but slower is the transportation by one of the city buses. SkyPier at Hong Kong International Airport provides fast ferry service for transit passengers to Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Macau and Zongshan. Coach services to China are available at the Mainland Coach Station of Terminal 2. A taxi to Kowloon is HKD225, to Central and Causeway Bay HKD280.
metro
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) has 7 lines including the Airport Express and the Disneyland Resort Line.
An average single ticket is between 4-11 HongKong Dollar (HKD). A Tourist Day Pass for 24hour is HKD55. A Child Tourist Day Pass (age 3-11) is HKD25. For HKD220/300, you can buy the 3-Day Airport Express Octopus Pass. This card includes an one-way/return Airport Express ride + 3 days of unlimited travel with the metro. At the end you get the HKD50 deposit back when you return the card.
railway
Train company in Hong Kong is the Kowloon-Canton Railway(KCR). Train services to the area outside Hong Kong city ( called New Territories). From station Hung Hom in Kowloon depart several trains every hour to Shenzhen Journey is 40 minutes. Fare is around HKD65 for a first class seat and HKD35 for second class.
From Hung Hom are about 10 (express)trains daily to Guangzhou. Journey takes 2 hours. Fare between HKD180-230.
taxis
Urban taxis (red) generally serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong including the airport. New Territories taxis (green) serve only the New Territories. Lantau taxis (blue) serve all destinations in Lantau and the airport. Start rate for the red taxi is HKD15 for the first 2km. Every km or minute waiting time, HKD7 will be added.
Star Ferry
This famous ferry links Hong Kong Island with Kowloon. Fare is HKD6. Keep small money for the self-service ticket machines. There are 4 routes:
Hung Hom <-> Central
Hung Hom <-> Wanchai
Wanchai <-> Tsim Sha Tsui
Central <-> Tsim Sha Tsui
Nathan Road: the main street in Hong Kong with hotels and shops
- Victoria Peak (The Peak) : Hong Kong's most popular tourist attraction
At the summit visitors have spectacular views of the Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines
- Star Ferry ferry boats between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
- Bank of China Tower: skyscraper in Central. Height is 369 meter
- Ocean Park: attractions, shows, dining and shopping
- Kowloon Park: the most popular park in Kowloon
- Lantau Island: the biggest island with many outdoor activities
- Aberdeen: largest satellite town on Hong Kong Island
- Stanley Market famous open-air market on Hong Kong Island
- Temple Street: large nighttime open-air bazaar
- Man Mo Temple: old and famous temples in Hong Kong
view from the Peak
attractions
shopping
- department stores in Central and Causeway Bay (Sogo, Seibu)
- Nathan Road (clothing, jewelry,electronic goods,luggage)
- Times Square (Causeway Bay)
- Stanley Market (Chinese crafts and products, silk)
one of the Star Ferry's near the Exhibition Center on Hong Kong Island
hotels
A standard room in a 4star hotel is about HKD 420-550. Four star hotels in Nathan Road: Nathan Hotel, Prudential Hotel, The Kowloon Hotel, The Mira Hong Kong and Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Booking.com has about 100 hotels in Hong Kong. The hotel reviews on their site can give you a good idea how the hotel is doing. Top luxury hotels in Hong Kong: The Peninsula Hotel, Island Shangri-La, the FourSeasons and the JW Marriott. Budget accommodation: hostels and guest houses in Hong Kong
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