Heading over to Hong Kong? You’re in for quite a wonderful time. This dazzling city adorned with stunning skyscrapers is home to a variety of diversions perfect for any traveller whether you’re heading here for business or pleasure. From shopping to adventure activities, theme parks and even some of the best and most affordable hotels in Asia can be experienced in Hong Kong at ease. One question that travellers planning a trip here always have is, “how to get about in Hong Kong”? So, we’ve got together some tips for you.
MTR
If you’re used to getting about in the tube back home, this will be quite a breeze for you. The MTR in Hong Kong is a very efficient mode of public transport that’s also very reliable. It also has a very wide network making it easier for tourists to travel to the major tourist attractions from the areas where most of the good hotels like the Travelodge Hotels Asia, are situated at. It does get a bit crowded during rush hour, but nothing to fret about. The MTR is also one of the cheapest ways of travelling Hong Kong. For example getting to Chai Wan from Kennedy Town will only cost you a mere $11.
Taxis
These can be found in abundance that hailing one won’t be a difficult task. And these are available even during the odd hours like 2 am when most of the partygoers start heading towards home. All urban taxis in Hong Kong have a fixed starting price of $22 and these increase by $1.60 for every 200 metres.
Star Ferry
This is a mode of transport that you should definitely try out when in Hong Kong. Beloved by locals and tourists alike, Star Ferries have been taking commuters from one side of the harbour to the other ever since 1888. Each ferry is named after a star and some these include The Morning Star, The Rising Star, Evening Star and so on. The biggest benefit of taking these ferry rides is that it affords such beautiful views. The fact that it’s the cheapest mode of public transports in Hong Kong at $2.5 per person; adds more value as well.
