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 Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
mainly serves the urban areas and provides an express connection to Hong Kong International Airport. Trains on Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Island Line, and Tseung kwan O line run every two (2) to five (5) minutes from around 6:00 am to 1:00 am daily.
Meanwhile, the Airport Express Line whisks incoming and departing passengers between the Airport's passenger terminal and Hong Kong Station in the heart of Central, passong through Tsing Yi and Kowloon Stations. The service was extended to a new AsiaWorld-Expo Station in December 2005. to serve the new international exhibition centre at the Airport. The Tung Chung Line connects Tung Chung New Town on Lantau Island to central through West Kowloon. The Disney Resort Line is purposely built for the public visiting Hong Kong Disneyland. Passengers can make interchange at Sunny Bay Station of the Tung Chung Line to Disneyland Resort Station at the theme park. 
Advise: When travelling around Hong Kong, the best way to get around is by MTR (Mass Transit Railway). The network is very safe and reliable and offers 5 different lines and serves 49 stations. Stations are signed very well making it very easy to use. Trains run quite frequently so you will never be stranded for too long. Be prepared for a bit of a squeeze when travelling during peak hours, as the MTR is one of the most utilized networks in Hong Kong, transporting around 2 million people on a daily basis. Please note that eating and drinking is forbidden on the MTR and you might be liable to a fine if caught. Travelling on the MTR Is made easy by using the Octopus card. Additional Tips: Once you arrive in HK the first thing to do is to buy an Octopus Card which is an electronic payment card. It can be used in most public transports and convenience stores. You can buy the card at the airport or MTR stations with a deposit of HK$50. No need to worry about how much to buy. You can add value later at MTR stations. And when you go back return your card. You can get refunds of the remaining amount and the deposit. HK$7 will be charged if it's returned within 3 months. Enquiries: 2881-8888 |
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