Okay, one more HK review as an encore…read more Long Win is a bus company that offers bus service to Hong Kong International Airport. Their buses are double decker so there are two floors of seating. On the lower floor, there is a compartment to place your luggage. Though it can be problematic since usually the lower compartments are full and the only space available is on top. Be careful not to hurt yourself lifting the luggage to fit the space. I took the A41P from HKIA to Ma On Shan. The cost, HK$27.70 which can be paid by cash or Octopus Card is cheap for the long distance. If you took a taxi, the cost would be about 10 times that price which includes paying a couple tolls along the way. The journey is about 45-50 minutes. The buses are comfortable and air conditioned fortunately. It is nice to take this bus to get a nice glimpse of the Hong Kong skyline. On the trek back to HKIA, do make sure to read the timetable carefully. The one at Chevalier Garden lists the time that the bus leaves its first stop, so you will need to estimate how long it takes to get to your particular stop. I would take a Long Win bus again if I was heading to a location that they serve. The buses are pleasant and the extra time is not too much when comparing it to taking a taxi. It may take a little longer, but the cost savings are substantial.

The MTR, Hong Kong's mass transit rail system, is a world class transportation wonder. It's…read moreextremely efficient, extremely widespread as a metropolis-wide network, very clean, and also very economical. The fares vary by distance, but many of our one way fares were in the range of only $0.60 USD to $0.90 USD. We used it numerous times, and I don't think we waited more than 5 minutes for a train to arrive. Often, it came quicker than some waits we had for the hotel elevators lol. The MTR stations are everywhere in the Hong Kong area, and you never seem to have to walk very far to get to one. There is an MTR station at virtually every major mall in the Hong Kong vicinity. An Octopus card can be loaded into your Apple wallet and a nod of your smartphone at their smart turnstiles will get you in or out of a station effortlessly. When our trip was completed, I applied via the Octopus app for a refund of our unused balances, and instead of the stated 6-8 weeks wait, the refund showed up in my checking account in 2 days! Each train of maybe 8-10 long cars had one car dedicated to first class. For grins, we tried it once for a short ride. First class is very comfortable with bigger seats, like on a comfortable bus coach, and there is never a need to stand, which is often the case with regular MTR rides. The fare is about 2-3x that of the regular fare. It's an option but not really something most consumers would opt for. Overall, I was just as extremely impressed with the system today as I was 32 years ago when I first encountered it.

I was asked about getting around in HKg. Definitely take the MTR! It's a little daunting, but…read moreyou'll get the hang of it. I think it is the best mass transit systems around. Here's my pro tips: Get an Octopus Card. Good for fares and almost anything else. Trust. Remember what entry and exit you need to use at each station. They are lettered A - ? and there might be 12 or more! Be prepared to walk a bit inside the station. It's not like New York or The Bay. The stations are as big if not bigger than Grand Central Station. It's very safe. Just understand that it may be crowded. Oh, if you're going to Kowloon and you have time, take the Star Ferry!

The Kennedy town station is the last stop of blue line, and everyone gets off the subway here. It's…read moreconveniently connect the west and center of the island.

It's finally open! (First review of 2015 as well)…read more This station makes it a lot easier to commute to and from Kennedy Town and also features a lot newer Octopus card add value machines. They can be a bit different to the other machines but right now there is station staff situated near the machines to help you use them. Right now because it's one of the newest additions to the island line, there's a lot of people taking photos and selfies, and also doesn't help the fact that there's a sculpture inside.

Give yourself plenty of time because you will need to go through immigration and passport control…read more Bathroom is clean in the mall, but often has a line. The ride takes an hour or so. Easy and relatively affordable way to get between Hong Kong and Macau.

My family and my old school friends had a dream-like 2-day trip to Macau. We met at the Shun Tak…read moreCentre in Sheung Wan and took the TurboJet ferry together. Make sure to bring your passport and leave time for immigration, as this is a cross-border trip. Luckily, it was a weekday morning, so the terminal was not crowded at all. It was very fast! Many people take the cross-border bus now, making the ferry terminal much quieter. The ferry ride took about 60 minutes. The boat was clean, comfortable, and had great air conditioning. It was a wonderful, stress-free start to our reunion.

Hong Kong International Airport is truly one of the best in the world. It's highly efficient, TSA…read moreonly takes a few minutes and the immigration process is now through face recognition. Everyone working at the terminals is friendly and helpful. The food courts and restaurants is a foodie paradise. It feels like you are dining at some of the best places with service to match. I hate layovers but this is one stop where I actually look forward to. I don't understand why the U.S. airports have not excelled in this area yet. Here are a few food places I recommend inside the airport: - located at Terminal 5, Level 1, we dined at Ryu Shabu Shabu upon landing. Luggages must be left outside the restaurant. Only in Asia can you feel comfortable doing this. We were famished since we didn't eat any of the airplane food. The meal set here was so satisfying. They slice large pieces of Wagyu in front of you. Dipping in that special raw egg with the bright red yolk was heaven. The broth is similar to a Sukiyaki. - Next door to Ryu, I got a hot Longan & Red Dates Nut Mylk. My son who is not into hot drinks took a sip and his eyes show how shockingly good it was. He couldn't stop raving about it. - Duddell's for its Michelin Starred dim sum. Their restaurant is located in Central but they have a spot here at departures hall. - I also highly recommend Yung Kee Restaurant at Terminal 1 (Gates 40-80) for some Roast Goose and Soy Chicken. Service was stellar. Tons of shops for those last minute duty-free gifts. I got a couple of cool magnets for my travel fridge collection. I swear, HK Airport has the nicest smelling restrooms. The sinks were so cool looking I almost took a pic. Lol. Don't forget to checkin to get your Yelp Hong Kong travel badge.

Hong Kong International is one of the best airports in the world. First, it's a beautiful facility…read morewith clean seating, abundant food and shopping, and nice restrooms and purified water filling stations (with free cups). The security, baggage claim, and customs areas seem to be very efficient as well. The airport is connected to the city via an express MTR service and taxis. The taxi stand was easy to navigate and had staff to direct you to a suitable taxi for your group size/luggage. Overall: Very good. It's still an airport and undoubtedly there will be delays and irritating things that come with travel. But, it's a super nice airport.

From now on, I might start or end my trip in Macau!…read more This option of taking a ferry to and from Hong Kong International Airport just such a convenient option. Especially when you are taking an International flight with the airlines you are flying that participate the program. Important to make sure that you check the ferry schedule especially if you have a flight to catch! You will need your passport and your flight ticket reference when buying your ferry ticket since you have to be departing Hong Kong the same day in order to take advantage of this arrangement. Once you get off the ferry ride, you would arrive at the restricted zone at HKG, you will find your respective airlines check in counters to drop off your luggage and pick up your boarding pass if needed. The best part is you would get a refund of your HKG portion of your airport tax in cash and there is practically no lines to clear immigration and security and even lines for check in! You might want to avoid this route though during Typhoon Season as the ferry ride might be rough and there might not even have ferry services. Please make sure you do have a Plan B. I was lucky as the weather was nice and I looking forward to another ferry ride in the future.

Easy and quick way to get over to a number of different destinations from the Airport!…read more We took the ferry to Macau after arriving from Seattle. Easy to find in the terminal and the line moves pretty quickly. It was something like $30 per person for tickets and because we carried on our luggage, we were able to catch the 7pm ferry despite buying tickets about 6:45. He actual ferry entrance is just around the corner and has a couple big escalators- very exciting for our little dudes! The actual ride was comfortable and took about 75 minutes. Went through customs after we got to Macau and it went as smooth as it ever has! WiFi on the boat was free and there were refreshments for purchase. Was a very good time indeed!

Airport Express is a fantastic way to get to HKG from the city! With check-in counters behind the…read morepaid counter, it makes for a more comfortable journey back to the airport! If traveling in a group of 2+, make sure to approach the service counter for a "group ticket" as it can be a 15%+ discount each way! Trains are pretty clean, modern, and have strong A/C. Journey to the airport is merely 24 minutes with 3 stops! :D

Best way to/from airport! Cheap and fast. Not get stuck in HK traffic!!! Can get discounted…read moretickets on various apps.

For HK$6.10 (US$0.77) you can get on this bus at the Happy Valley Bus Depot and go all the way to…read moreSham Shui Po in Kowloon side, along the route you can jump off at right after the Cross Harbour Tunnel and explore the Hong Kong Museum or stop at Mong Kwok for some serious shopping! The bus comes every 20mins. and stops at a lot of great locations in the Hong Kong side too, such as Time Square and Causeway Bay! Check it out when you are in Hong Kong!!