Hong Kong's public transport system has been
designed to serve virtually the entire population,
with the result that it is efficient, fast,
comfortable, extremely extensive and relatively
cheap
Trains and trams
The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is Hong Kong's
underground train system, comprising four lines,
which operate from 6am to 1am. The Island Line
(marked blue on maps) runs along the north shore of
Hong Kong Island, from Sheung Wan in the west to...
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Buses, taxis and cars
The double-decker buses that run around town are not
fast (being subject to frequent traffic snarl-ups)
but are comfortable enough, especially now that most
are air-conditioned, and they are essential for many
destinations, such as the south...
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Ferries
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Hong Kong
is to ride the humble Star Ferry between Kowloon and
Hong Kong Island. The views of the island are
superb, particularly at dusk when the lights begin
to twinkle through the humidity and the...
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