Hong Kong Tourist Traffic Guide Introduction of Hong Kong Traffic Card

In fact, Octopus may be an indispensable means of transportation in Hong Kong. With this, you can basically travel freely in Hong Kong. This traffic guide is the traffic in Hong Kong, so you can read more.

Frequently asked question Q 1: Do I need to go through the transfer formalities in Hong Kong to transfer at the Hong Kong airport?

A 1: connecting ticket, pilot ticket of the same airline, airline code * * * enjoy, the airline is responsible for baggage transfer in Hong Kong, and there is no need to go through the transfer formalities in Hong Kong. Get two boarding passes, press the "transfer" sign directly to the nearby transfer station when the luggage is hung, and others go to the designated transfer counter; In other cases, you need to transfer to Hong Kong and go to the departure hall on the 7th floor for boarding and baggage check-in.

Q2: What are the transit procedures for entering Hong Kong?

A2: Follow the sign of "Entry Inspection" and go to the entry counter.

Holders of passports and mainland residents' passes to and from Taiwan need to fill in the entry form for Hong Kong, prepare the printed tickets for the next voyage in advance during the travel itinerary (except those transiting from abroad or Taiwan Province Province), submit the materials to the staff of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, and keep a copy of the entry form.

If the transit time is short and you want to shorten the time for entering and leaving Hong Kong, you can enter Hong Kong directly through the self-service channel (e-channel) with a card-type Hong Kong and Macao Pass, without filling in the entry form, provided that you have a valid Hong Kong tourist endorsement (G-sign /L-sign), are over 16 years old, and have previously entered and left Hong Kong with a certificate.

Tips:

When you enter Hong Kong for the first time with a card-type Hong Kong and Macao Pass (new or renewed), or if you are under 16, you must go through the manual channel.

Q3: I have a transfer ticket or two boarding passes, and my luggage is directly hung. It takes a long time to transfer. Can I enter Hong Kong?

Answer 3: Yes. If you want to enter Hong Kong, remember not to go to the transit station first. After entering the port of departure, you are not allowed to enter or leave Hong Kong. If the luggage is hung directly, you don't have to claim it.

Q4: How long can I stay in China for a connecting flight?

A4: 7 days, counting from the day after entry. For example, if you enter Hong Kong on Monday, you must leave before midnight +02: 00 next Monday at the latest.

Q5: If I change planes in Hong Kong on my return trip, can I all enter Hong Kong?

A5: Yes, if you hold a passport or Taiwan Pass, your stay in Hong Kong will be counted separately at each transfer, and you can stay in Hong Kong for up to 7 days at a time, without accumulating the last stay.

Tips:

If you enter Hong Kong twice with a Hong Kong and Macao Pass, you must ensure that you have a valid re-entry visa (G /L).

Q6: What should I do if my baggage can go straight to my destination, but I want to pick it up when I transfer in Hong Kong?

A6: When checking in at the mainland airport, you need to explain the situation to the airline staff in advance.

Q7: The flight to Hong Kong was delayed and the next flight was missed. How to handle the transfer?

A7: If it's a joint flight ticket, you can change it at the designated transfer counter free of charge. Other air tickets, according to the booking space or airline regulations, will be changed or re-purchased by making up the difference.

If you miss the flight and buy the next flight ticket from Hong Kong Airport to the port area through the Internet, you need to check at the airline's transfer counter whether you can transfer your luggage without entering Hong Kong.

Transportation from Hong Kong airport to downtown.

Airport Express

The fastest means of transportation to and from the urban area of Hong Kong passes through Tsing Yi, Kowloon and Hong Kong in turn from the airport to the urban area.

Operating hours: from the airport to the downtown area from 5: 54 to 0: 48, and from the downtown Hong Kong Station to the airport from 5: 50 to 0: 48 every day.

Cost: Airport Station to Kowloon Station, 22 minutes, 90 Hong Kong dollars; Airport station to and from Hong Kong station, 24 minutes, 100 HKD; Airport station to and from clothing station, 14 minutes, 60 Hong Kong dollars.

Travel Tips Octopus can be used on the Airport Express Line. It is recommended to buy Octopus online in advance, especially for friends who arrive at Hong Kong Airport in the early hours of the morning. Don't miss the last bus of the Airport Express!

Transfer to MTR at Tsing Yi Station, Kowloon Station and Hong Kong Station:

Depending on the destination, transfer to MTR at these three stops of Airport Express. Transfer to MTR at Tsing Yi Station and enjoy a preferential price of HK$ 60. For example, from the airport station, transfer to the MTR at Tsing Yi Station to tsim sha tsui station. It takes 44 minutes and costs 60 Hong Kong dollars.

Transfer to the free shuttle bus at Kowloon Station:

There are five free shuttle bus routes to major hotels in Kowloon.

Operation time: 6: 12-23: 12 every day, every 15 -20 minutes.

Transfer to the free shuttle bus at Hong Kong Station:

There are four free shuttle bus routes to major hotels on Hong Kong Island.

Operation time: 6: 0015-23: 00 every day, every 20 minutes.

Tips:

1. To take the shuttle bus, you must present a valid airport express ticket or a ticket or boarding pass for the same day before boarding.

2. The last bus service time is earlier than the airport express, so you can't connect to the bus when you take the last bus of the airport express on the same day.

airport shuttle

There are 50 airport buses running between New Territories, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

Business hours: 6: 00-0: 00, with different views. Usually 10-20 minutes. Take the A-prefix airport bus to the two major business districts in Hong Kong. Normally, it takes about 70 minutes to reach Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui.

Cost: 2 1 airport express bus with prefix a, with fares ranging from 18.9 HK dollars to 48 HK dollars; There are 15 commuter airport buses with the prefix e, and the fares range from 10.8 HK dollars to 24 HK dollars.

Tips:

All E-prefix buses will bypass the concentrated area of airport freight companies, which takes longer than A-prefix buses, but the fare is relatively cheaper by nearly half.

Airport hotel shuttle bus

Provide point-to-point service for nearly 65,438+000 hotels in Hong Kong, facing the dynamic airport hotel shuttle bus counter at Exit B of the arrival hall.

Operating hours: from the airport to the hotel every 30 minutes from 7: 00 to 23: 00 every day; The first flight from the hotel to the airport is at 4: 40, and the last flight is at 22: 10, every 1 hour.

Cost: 88 yuan RMB, excluding children's tickets.

Tips:

The first and last shifts are different in different hotels, and some hotels do not provide full-time service. The first shift 1 1: 00 and the last shift 16: 55.

taxi

Taxis in Hong Kong can be divided into three colors according to their business areas: red taxis can travel all over Hong Kong, green taxis can only travel in the New Territories of Hong Kong, and blue taxis can only travel in Lantau Island where the airport is located, such as Disneyland and Tung Chung City.

Cost: To the two major business districts in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay is about 340 Hong Kong dollars (about 300 yuan RMB) and Tsim Sha Tsui is about 270 Hong Kong dollars (about 240 yuan RMB).

The above price includes all tolls, toll tunnels, etc. , excluding baggage charges. ※

Duration: Under normal traffic conditions, it takes about 45 minutes to reach Causeway Bay and 40 minutes to reach Tsim Sha Tsui.

Tips:

Taxis in Hong Kong are more expensive than those in the Mainland, and luggage is charged at HK$ 6 per piece. The standard is that the length of three sides reaches 140cm, no matter where the taxi is placed. In addition, toll roads and bridges, cross-harbour tunnels and tunnels are all paid by passengers.

Shuttle transfer

Provide shuttle bus service from Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong, with 5 seats or 7 seats available. 300 yuan RMB is all-inclusive, and there is no extra charge for luggage, roads and bridges, cross-sea tunnels and tunnels.

Service time: all day (22: 00 pm-7: 00 am).

There are three ways to arrive at Hongkong Airport between midnight and early morning: overnight airport bus (with fewer lines), taxi and exclusive car ferry. If you need to cross the border to Guangdong cities such as Shenzhen and Guangzhou, you can also choose a special shuttle bus, which is fast and safe. When passing through Huanggang Port, you can also get off and go through the customs, which is very convenient.

Comparison of several modes of transportation

Hong Kong Octopus Octopus is an electronic toll collection system using contactless smart cards in Hong Kong, which is similar to the "Beijing Municipal Traffic Card". You can take the subway, bus (except some minibuses), jingle car, Star Ferry and other major public transport, but its use has gone far beyond the scope of bus cards, and it can also be applied to various retail stores and facilities, such as 7- 165438.

In addition, if it is a short-term trip of 1-2, you need to take the Hong Kong subway frequently. It is recommended to buy MTR travel tickets (1/2 unlimited number of rides, suitable for tourists passing through Luohu or Lok Ma Chau) and full-time pass cards for tourists (1 unlimited number of rides).

Do I have to buy Octopus?

A: Octopus cards can be used not only by bus and subway, but also in many places such as convenience stores, which is very convenient. If you want to visit several places, you need to take the subway or bus often, so you'd better buy one.

As soon as Hong Kong Airport arrived, it faced frontipe Jr of Hong Kong Tourism Bureau. On the right are the ATMs of Citibank and Bank of China. On the left, there is a service center where you can buy Octopus. Deposit HK$ 50 yuan and recharge HK$ 100 yuan. There are many people at this window, so there is usually a queue. In fact, when going out, there is also an open service center, not going to the airport express platform. There are few people and the service is the same.

But if you happen to live in Tsim Sha Tsui or Central, and your activities are only in one of them, it is ok not to buy Octopus. I'll explain later.

Is the airport express convenient? Hong Kong's Airport Express is very convenient. There are three stops to downtown, in order:

Tsing Yi: You can transfer from Tung Chung Line to Disney Line, which goes directly to Disney.

② Kowloon: Near Tsim Sha Tsui.

(3) Hong Kong: It is the central station of the subway. It can be reached underground, but it is very far from Hong Kong Station to Central Station, and it takes a long time to go around.

You can take Octopus directly or book tickets online in advance. Of course, the price is booked online, which is much cheaper. And after coming out of the airport, you don't have to queue up to change tickets. Hong Kong's Airport Express has no ticket gate at the airport station. I also confirmed with the staff. Just sit and change tickets when you leave the station.

PS: If you book tickets online in advance, you must print out the PDF of the tickets, and the staff will take them away when you change tickets and leave the station.

Q4 If you only play in Central or Tsim Sha Tsui, how can you travel?

A: Hong Kong Airport has a hidden welfare. Maybe you don't know, but there is a free airport shuttle bus after the airport express leaves the station!

You can take these shuttle buses as long as you show your ticket for the Airport Express, so be sure to take care of your card after swiping it out of the station and don't throw it away!

These feeder buses basically cover the surrounding areas of Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. For example, I used to live in Jordan. When you get out of Kowloon Station, take the shuttle bus K 1 and you'll be there in one stop. Walk to other places every day. Hong Kong is not big. In one area, it takes no more than 20 minutes to walk.

The following is a free bus route map and map, please take it!

Can I return my Octopus card? A: In addition to taking the subway and bus, you can also swipe your Octopus card at convenience stores, snack bars and bakeries in subway stations.

If you want to return the card, please note that the rental version (HK$ 65,438+050) you bought directly usually includes 50 yuan deposit+65,438+000. If the card is returned after less than 3 months of use, the 9 yuan HK dollar handling fee will be deducted, and the deposit will be fully refunded after 3 months of use.

In addition, Octopus can overdraw up to HK$ 35 yuan. However, the overdraft limit can only be used once. For example, if you overdraw HK$ 16, you must recharge it before you can continue to use it. It doesn't mean that you can continue to overdraw to HK$ 35 before recharging. But if you overdraw more than HK$ 30, you won't lose too much if you are lazy to return your card.

If you want to return your card, the most convenient thing is to take the airport express and get off at the airport station when you leave Hong Kong. As soon as you leave the gate, there is a service desk where you can return the goods. When you look at the Airport Express, you will see these neatly arranged trolleys. At first glance, it is the obsessive-compulsive staff of wuli Virgo! Follow and you'll see the service desk ~

Where can I store my luggage in downtown Hong Kong?

A: Generally speaking, you can leave your luggage at the front desk of the hotel after checking out. You can put your luggage there and go out to play by yourself. Some big shopping

It is said that there is luggage storage in the mall, which I have never tried or verified. Friends who know can add it.

In fact, I think the most convenient thing is to check the luggage directly! You are not mistaken. You can check your luggage in downtown Hong Kong. If your departure time is at night, you want to continue wandering around the city during the day, but you don't want to drag a big suitcase. At this time, you can go to Hong Kong Station in Central, which is the upstairs exit of Hong Kong Station of Airport Express. There are all kinds of airline counters here. You can check your luggage directly, take your boarding pass and continue playing easily. Your luggage will be sent to the airport, and all you have to do is make sure to send yourself to the airport to pass the security check and customs before boarding time, and then go straight to the boarding gate.

But pay attention! Because the consignment has been completed, if you can't help but want to buy it in buy buy, don't buy too much liquid!

What rental versions of Octopus are available?

This kind of octopus is the most commonly used by Hong Kong users, and it is also suitable for ordinary visitors to Hong Kong. There are three kinds of Octopus: children (3- 1 1 year), adults and the elderly (Citybus is over 60 years old, KMB is 65 years old). The first charges are HK$ 70 yuan (children) and HK$ 150 yuan respectively.

Sales version of passenger octopus

The picture is from official website, an octopus.

Specially designed Octopus, this card is unique in design, printed with vivid cartoon tourists and famous landmarks, special shopping and food in Hong Kong, which is more memorable and collectible. This card is for sale only, and the price is 39 yuan. No deposit, no card refund. The balance of stored value can be refunded, only for adult Octopus.

Where can I use Octopus ① Transportation: Octopus is suitable for almost all public transport in Hong Kong, mainly including the entire MTR line (including the airport line), Hong Kong buses and some minibuses, as well as the Star Ferry and Tintin cars that everyone is thinking about ~

Tips:

There are two kinds of buses in Hong Kong: buses and minibuses. Some minibuses (usually red minibuses) can't use Octopus, so be sure to ask the driver before getting on the bus and prepare change and cash ~

② Shopping: large chain stores, such as convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and CircleK, fast food restaurants such as Cafe de coral and McDonald's, and supermarkets such as Parknshop and Wellcome; New vending machines such as drinks and snacks.

③ Photocopying: Octopus can also be used in some self-service photocopiers, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

How to buy Octopus rental version of ordinary Octopus: Octopus can be purchased at subway stations, airport express customer service centers and online.

The last airport express at the airport is 12:48 in the evening. It is strongly recommended that friends who arrive at Hong Kong airport in the early morning buy online in advance ~

Sales version of Octopus: You can buy it at 7-Eleven, CircleK, VanGo convenience store and CTS.

Where to recharge?

① Transportation platform: all stations of metro center line, east rail, west rail and metro line or some stations of metro light rail, customer service centers of some stations, ticket offices of all stations (except light rail), KMB customer service center, etc.

② Chain stores: 7-Eleven and Circle are recognized as major value-added service providers in Hong Kong.

K.VanGo convenience store; Wellcome, Baijia, AEON, Wanning, Watsons, CR Vanguard Supermarket; McDonald's, Cafe de coral, Happy Life, Maxim's, Starbucks, Maxim's Cake, Donghai Hall, Santa Anna Bakery.

Excuse me, where can I return my card to the MTR customer service center (the express service center at the airport can also return my card)? If I return it within 90 days after issuing the card, I have to pay the service fee of 9 yuan HK dollars ~

Tips:

① If the balance of the rented Octopus card without automatic value-added function does not exceed HK$ 500 yuan, the deposit and balance can be retrieved in real time. If the balance is HK$ 500 yuan or above, the card will be returned to Octopus Card Co., Ltd. for processing, and the refund check will be sent within 7 working days after the application. If the card is intentionally damaged, such as serious delamination, bending, cutting, bursting, scribbling, pasting photos or stickers, the card will be returned to Octopus Card Co., Ltd. for processing, and 30 yuan will be deducted from the deposit as compensation for the card fee. The refund check will be sent within 7 working days after the application.

② Even if your card fails to degauss, don't worry, you can still go to any MTR customer service center for a refund ~

What other transportation cards are suitable for tourists?

In addition to Octopus, MTR also provides passengers with three kinds of tickets (excluding Octopus) to take the MTR unlimited times within the specified time: all-day pass, transit travel ticket and airport express travel ticket.

All-day travel pass

There are two kinds of tickets: adult tickets (HK$ 65) and children tickets (HK$ 30). Tickets are valid for any 65,438+0-day unlimited ride on MTR and Light Rail (except Airport Express, MTR bus, east rail line first class and to and from Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau Station) within 65,438+0 months from the invoice date.

Tourist transit ticket (for tourists passing through Luohu or Lok Ma Chau)

There are 1 day tickets (price 100 Hong Kong dollars) and 2-day tickets (price 140 Hong Kong dollars). Within 1 month from the date of ticket purchase, take the train to or from Luohu or Lok Ma Chau Station twice on any 1 day or any two consecutive days, with unlimited times in the same 1 day or two days.

Airport Express Travel Ticket (for tourists passing through the airport)

There are 1 one-way airport express (HK$ 250) and 2 one-way airport express (HK$ 350). Tickets can be exchanged at the airport express station. Each set includes 1 Airport Express designated drive (excluding the drive from the airport station to the Expo station) and three consecutive days of unlimited rides on MTR, light rail and MTR buses (northwest New Territories). (Airport Express, east rail line added.