Hong Kong Transportation Tips by stonefree

Kai Tak Airport Kai Tak Airport Review

I want to give a tribute to the most exciting toutchdown ever that was called "Hong Kong Approach"...
That was enough a reason for going to HK!

Search on the web with the phrases "Hong Kong Approach" or "Kowloon Approach" to vitually experience the thrill.

I had one in 1989 and the airport was closed in 1998.

Mode: TO

Type: Airplane

the tram Doubledecker Tram Review

Tram run on the roads of the north side of Hongkong Island. Only 2HKD for all the way. Get on from the ass of one and get off from the nose of it. They stop on every 200-300 meters so you don't have to call the driver to stop.

All you have to do is just to ride on it and keep watching the sight out of the window, then drop off of it when you find your destination. Very convenient.

But remember, they stop every tram stops so they don't run very fast. If you are in a hurry, take a taxi, instead.

And beware, the vehicle is very tiny and easily get crowded. It is a bit hard to get off. Move to forward a.s.a.p.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Train

Website: http://www.info.gov.hk/td/eng/transport/public_tran.html

Star Ferry Star Ferry Review

Star Ferry links Kowloon side and Hongkong Island. It's a very usual way to pass across the sea between them.

Far cheaper to take the ferry than to take subway (MTR) and much the more, you won't miss the refreshing sea breeze and the vast view spreading on the shores on the both side.

It takes 10-15mins to reach the other side from each other side.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Ship/Boat

Website: http://www.starferry.com.hk/

Hong Kong International Airport Airplane Review

Post Kai Tak Airport, this is well established with a clean, modern, rational institution in a site that is wide open but a bit too far from the centre of the town.

You don't have to be worry about anything, what that you would have to in the era of Kai Tak, but about money. There are shops everywhere in here.

Mode: TO

Type: Airplane

Website: http://www.hkairport.com/