Hongkong Public Transportation

Travelling though Hongkong can be such a breeze. Whether by ferry, rail, bus, tram or taxi, one can get around very easily.

1. TAXI - Flag fall is HK15 for the first 2 kilometes, with additional charges of $1.40 HKD for every 200 meters. Expect extra charges if passing the bridge tolls, driver's return tolls and sometimes for luggage handling. All passengers are required to use seatbelts as mandated ny law.

2. MTR or the Mass Transit Railway - This is probably the most efficient means of travelling in Hongkong. For tourists and locals on the island, this rail system has six connected lines on the entire peninsula, making it the perfect jump off points in getting to the tourist attractions.

3. Ferries - Star Ferry, is Hongkong's most scenic and inexpensive mode of transportation connecting Hongkong Island, Kowloon, and the outlying islands. Ferries travel between Kowloon and HK Island from piers in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom in Kowloon and Central and Wan Chai on the Island. Adult fares range from $2.20 to $5.30, depending on your route.

4. The Peak Tram - This century old cable-pulled tram travels between Central and the Peak and is considered one of Hongkong's most scenic routes.

4. Trams - They operate 6 overlapping routes along what was the northern shore of HK Island, between Shau kei Wan and kennedy Town and around Happy Valley. Fares are only at $2 HKD per adult.