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Hong Kong Transportation
Hong Kong Public Transportation

Hong Kong has one of the best transport systems in the world! It helps millions of people move around every day. Over 90% of daily trips in Hong Kong are made using public transport. This is the highest rate anywhere!

One super helpful tool for getting around is the Octopus card. It's like an electronic wallet that you can use to pay for almost all public transport. It also works in many stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. The Octopus card first came out in September 1997 and made paying for things super easy.

Getting Around Hong Kong

Hong Kong has many different ways to travel. From speedy trains to classic trams, there's a ride for everyone!

Trains: The MTR System

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is Hong Kong's main train system. It's fast, clean, and connects almost every part of the city.

  • The MTR has many lines that go underground and above ground.
  • It's very popular, especially during busy times like rush hour.
  • You can use your Octopus card to tap and go on any MTR train.

Buses and Minibuses

Buses are a great way to see the city from above. Many of them are double-decker buses, which means they have two levels!

  • Hong Kong has a huge network of bus routes.
  • Some buses are "low-floor" and have ramps, making them easy for everyone to use.
  • There are also "green minibuses" which are smaller and follow specific routes.

Trams: A Ride Through History

The Hong Kong Tramways are a classic part of Hong Kong. These double-decker trams have been running since 1904!

  • They run along the northern side of Hong Kong Island.
  • Riding a tram is a fun and cheap way to explore the city.
  • It's a slower ride, perfect for sightseeing.

Ferries: Across the Harbour

Hong Kong is made up of many islands, so ferries are very important. The Star Ferry is one of the most famous.

  • The Star Ferry carries passengers across Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
  • It offers amazing views of the city skyline.
  • There are also ferries to other islands like Lantau and Lamma.

Taxis and Unique Rides

You'll see different colored taxis in Hong Kong, each serving different areas.

  • Red taxis serve urban areas, including Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
  • There are also green taxis for the New Territories and blue taxis for Lantau Island.

Hong Kong also has some very unique ways to travel:

  • The Peak Tram takes you up to Victoria Peak, offering incredible views.
  • The Central-Mid-Levels escalator is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world! It helps people travel up and down the steep hills of Central.
  • At the airport, there's an Automated People Mover to help you get around the terminals.

Important Transport Hubs

Hong Kong has several key places where different types of transport connect.

  • The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan is where you can catch ferries to Macau and mainland China.
  • The Hong Kong International Airport is a major international airport, connecting Hong Kong to the rest of the world.
  • The Kwai Tsing Container Terminals are huge ports where goods arrive and depart on ships.

Roads and Bridges

Hong Kong has impressive roads and bridges that help connect different parts of the city.

  • The Cross-Harbour Tunnel is a famous tunnel that goes under Victoria Harbour.
  • The Tsing Ma Bridge is a very long bridge that carries both cars and trains. It's one of the longest bridges of its kind in the world!
  • You'll also see special bus lanes on some roads to help buses move faster.

Images for kids

  • HK Central Cochrane Street Central-Mid-Levels escalators Upsidedown

    Central-Mid-Levels escalator

  • Rush hour, Hong Kong MTR

    Inside an MTR train compartment during peak hours

  • HK Central-Tram Nos. 15, 13, 40 and 48

    The Hong Kong Tramways

  • Hongkong peak tram

    The Peak Tram

  • Image-Hkaiport subway02

    On the platform of the Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover

  • DennistridentturboWG8584,60X

    A low-floor double-decker bus with wheelchair accessibility

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    Green minibus

  • HK Toyota Comfort Red Taxi

    Red taxis serve urban areas

  • Kam Sheung Road Outside View1 201107

    Bicycle parking at Kam Sheung Road Station

  • Starferryrat

    A Star Ferry carries passengers across Victoria Harbour. This particular one is painted with an advertisement that promotes Hong Kong as Asia's World City.

  • Central Pier Hong Kong

    The Star Ferry Pier in Central

  • Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier

    The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan

  • A bird's eye view of Hong Kong International Airport

    Aerial view of the airport island in 2010

  • Cable Car Ocean Park

    Gondola lift system in Ocean Park

  • Container Port Road South

    [Kwai Tsing Container Terminals]]

  • Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport 1971

    Kai Tak airport

  • HK Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre HK-Macau Ferry Terminal Heliport

    Heliport at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal

  • HK Cross Harbour Tunnel

    The entrance of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, which is part of Route 1, in Hung Hom, Kowloon

  • Tsing Ma Bridge (1)

    Tsing Ma Bridge, part of Route 8, is the world's longest rail and road suspension bridges.

  • HK Wan Chai North Walkway Gloucester Road Fortis Bank Tower Beijing 2008 a

    A bus lane on Gloucester Road in Wan Chai, with the words "bus lane" painted in English and "巴士綫" in Chinese

  • Entrance to Shenzhen Bay Port Passenger Terminal

    The entrance to the building of the Shenzhen Bay Control Point

See also

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