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Millions of transit passengers that pass through Hong Kong each year on their way from Europe to Australia and New Zealand. However, many of them do not use the Short scale between flights to explore this fascinating city, simply because they think they will not have enough time to get to town and back …
This article will show the best ways to travel from Hong Kong International Airport to the main attractions of the city and back.
1) Luggage register
As a transit passenger, baggage are handled by the airline, so you do not have to worry about them, but you still have the baggage car and the last thing you want is to walk around town with her … No?
A luggage storage facility can be found in the "Meeters and Greeters Hall", right after immigration and customs. They are open 7 days a week, 5:30-1:30 and the burden of HK $ 40 per piece of up to 3 hours, HK $ 55 for 3 to 24 hours and HK $ 130 for over 24 hours (but less than 48 …)
Nobody Octopus 2)?
Famous Hong Kong Octopus Card is an electronic stored value card that allows travel on most transport services public without having to worry about getting a small change, or waste time buying tickets at vending machines …
Comes with a refundable deposit of HK $ 50, which will contact the remaining money, once you return the card.
The card can be purchased at the airport Express Customer Service counter in the Arrivals Hall (just steps away from the table storage bags).
3) Getting to the city and return
Now that you've taken care of the car, you're ready to get to the big city, and the only question that remains is "what is the best way to get there and back?
- Airport Express
The Airport Express train offers the most quick and convenient link for those of you who love the downtown areas like the Central of Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, or the Kowloon side.
It departs from the platform at the end of the newcomers Hall, once every 12 minutes and covers the distance to the island of Hong Kong in just 24 minutes with stops at Tsing Yi (which is just a dormitory town …) and Kowloon (Gateway to Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mongkok)
Holders Octopus card also can enjoy free MTR connections to or from Airport Express stations if their cards are worth the trip useful and the MTR and Airport Express is one hour apart.
Moreover, the Airport Express passengers traveling within the same day, you can enjoy a FREE return trip (The offer is applicable to the Octopus card and ticket holders on the same day return).
First train departs from the airport to the 5:54, while the last leaves at 00:48 trains after midnight (in the opposite direction while leaving more or less).
The main disadvantage is that the Airport Express takes you to the train station, where you have to use other means of transportation to get to where you want (there are free buses at the stations, but still has a little time …)
All in all, you might want in approximately 40 to 60 minutes (including a waiting time 6 to 10 minutes travel time from 20 to 24 minutes and 10 to 20 minutes to get from the station you want)
- Buses
Buses are cheaper than the Airport Express (unless you return the same day and get a free return trip), but much more is needed to reach the city …
However, it is worth considering, for two main reasons:
– They operate throughout the night, which is important if your flight arrives after the midnight or leaving before 7 am.
– You do not have to change the means of transport like the bus normally takes you to where you want to go.
The Buses run from the Ground Transportation Center outside the terminal building, and you can pay either by cash or Octopus card.
A11 Citybus travels to Causeway Bay, Wanchai and Central, on Hong Kong Island (N11 version is the "night" of the bus route)
A 21 travels to Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon side (No. 21 is the version "night" of this line)
If there is not much traffic, buses can reach major areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in 45 to 60 minutes.
To conclude: The Airport Express has a better choice if you are traveling during rush hour (usually 7 to 10h) and he knows exactly where to go (I will elaborate on specific attractions and places of interest in my next articles).
However, if you only want to travel to one of the shops in the city and the streets of entertainment, or if you know you have to travel a towards evening when the bus is your best choice!
About the Author:
To know more about Hong Kong, including recommended restaurants and nightspots, shopping tips, hotel recommendations and some great suggestions for do-it-yourself trips, visit the Hong Kong Travel Guide at Metropolasia.com – The ultimate online-guide for travel, dining and lifestyle in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.
Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert to the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. He writes for http://www.metropolasia.com/
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