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| International Travel |
| The colony is served by more than 30 airlines, plus another dozen charter and cargo airlines. The new Chek Lap Cok Airport is located on Lantau island. It is connected to Kowloon and Hong Kong island by MTR and bus links. |
| Domestic Travel |
| 1. The Kowloon-Canton Railway |
| A modern electrified commuter train, There are 10 stops on this 32 mile segment train through Kowloon and the New Territories. Single, ordinary, one way fares for the full run begin at HK$ 6.50. The main railway station is in Hung Hom, Kowloon, and there is a passenger ferry service near the main station from the Star Ferry in Central District. Call 2606-9606 for more details. |
| 2. Light Rail Transport |
| This runs between Tuen Muen and Yuen Long in the New Territories. Fares ranges from HK$2.70 to HK$ 3.90 for adults and HK$1.40 to HK$2.00 for children. Called 2468-7788 for more details. |
| 3. The Star Ferry |
| The most famous mode of transportation for residents of Hong Kong. Tourists are agog at the magnificent site of the world’s third busiest harbour and one of the best natural habours in the world, as the double-bowed, green and white, two-decker ferries weave their way through the 0.8 nautical mile course between Hong Kong and Tsimshatsui (Kowloon). Upper deck, 1st class seats cost HK$1.50 and the view of the harbour from there will delight any shutterbug. A more exciting ride (closer to the water-racing past) is in second class seats on the lower deck, which cost HK1.20 only. There is also a Kowloon-Wanchai service for HK$1.50 and HK$1.20, and a central Hung Hom (in Kowloon) service at HK$1.80 upper deck, HK$1.50 lower deck. |
| 4. Walla - Wallas |
| After the MTR closes at 1 am and the Star Ferry at 11.30 pm, you can still ride across the harbour in a small motorboat called a walla - walla, besides taking a bus or taxi. Walla - wallas is faster and cheaper than the taxis and buses. On Hong Kong Island, walla - wallas are located at the Queen’s Pier to th east of the Star Ferry concourse. In Kowloon, they are located at Kowloon Public Pier. |
| 5. Buses |
| Hong Kong has numerous scheduled buses and bus routes to just about every corner of the colony. China Motor Buses are blue while Kowloon Motor Buses are red. Bus fares range from HK$ 1.40 to HK$15. (Exact change only) |
| 6. " JETCAT" Service to SEZ |
| The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Zuhai is an oil exporation port near Macau. There is a three time "JETCAT" service leaving from Kowloon’s China Hong Kong City. Its only a 30 minutes rides from Zuhai to Macau. Call 2523-2136 for details. |
| 7. Minibuses and Maxicabs |
| Yellow 16 seater vans with a red stripe called minibuses, ply all the main routes and make unschedules stops and charge variable fares. There is a sign in the front indicating their destinations and fare charges. Yellow 16 seater vans with a green stripe called maxicabs run on fixed routes at fixed prices. The maxibus terminal in Central is on the eastern side of the Star Ferry carpark. |
| 8. Trams |
| On Hong Kong Island, there are trams running along the north shore from west to east and vice versa, which pass through the main tourist areas of Central , Wanchai, Causeway bay and Taikoo Shing Quarry Bay. The cost is HK$1.20 (exact change). Call 2801-7427 for details. |
| 9. Mass Transit Railway (MTR) |
| The MTR is a 43.2 km system with three lines and 38 stations, stretching from industrial Kwun Tong (Kowloon) and Tsuen Wan (New Territories) through some of Kowloon’s most populated areas, underneath Nathan road to the Tsimshatsui tourist and entertainment district, and under the harbour to Central, the governmental and financial centre of the colony and along the north shore of Hong Kong Island. The longest trip takes less than 60 minutes and fares range from HK$3 to HK$9. The cross harbour trip is HK$6 to HK$9. Tourists can used the MTR for shopping and sightseeing trips. The MTR opens from 6 am to 1 am daily. |
| 10. Taxis |
| Metered taxis are available. The taxi flagfall costs is HK$ 15 for the first 2 km and thereafter HK$7 for every 1km. The green and white New Territories taxis have a HK$10 flagfall with a subsequent rate of HK$0.90 for each 250 meters, while blue Lantau island taxis have a HK$9 flagfall. Urban taxis are allowed to charge a HK$20 surcharge for passage through the cross-harbour tunnel, plus HK$5 for each piece of luggage or large package. There is a HK$5 surcharge for the Aberdeen Tunnel. |
| 11. Private Transport |
| Rental cars with or without drivers are available. Avis and Hertz and a couple of dozen local car rental firms are available. Those under 18 cannot hire any motor vehicles (including cycles and scooters). All visitors must have a valid overseas driving licence. |
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