Hong Kong International Airport, Seoul Incheon, Shanghai International Airport, Narita and other…read morejurisdictions in Asia have state of the art airport shuttles. They're clean, on time and extremely safe. And they're VERY FAST! A Hong Kong International Airport gem, is this reliable and convenient train service to Tsing Yi, Kowloon and Central.

The AirPort Express is super convenient and reliable to commute between city and the airport, which…read moreonly takes 24 minutes. It costs about HKD 110 one way, and you can pay per ride or get octopus prepaid card instead.

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!

My best advice is to GO EARLY. I got in line to ride the cable car at 11:45 a.m., I was not on the…read morecar until 2:15 p.m. The cable car starts running at 10 a.m., so getting in line by this time is ideal. As far as cost goes, the price is reasonable, but they did try to sell the upgraded crystal (glass floor) car. I'm terrified of heights, so you couldn't even pay me to do that! The regular cable car was great though, I could look down or close my eyes if it was too much, panic attacks completely avoided. Even though the wait was long, it was worth it! The cable car ride goes over the water, then up the mountain giving beautiful views of the island. As it goes closer to the top, you can see the Big Buddha. Visiting the Big Buddha and the Po Lin monastery was one of the highlights of my trip.

A first time visit to Hong Kong and we went to Lantau. The cable car ride is amazing. The views are…read moreincredible. We did not take the 360 car, but still the views were incredible. We had purchased the tickets online which were cheaper than at the gate. The check it was smooth and quick. We were there with 10/15 minutes of opening and the line was very short. The cable takes a 90 degree at one point and that is incredible as well. One can see the entire HKG airport, the bridge road to Macao, the portion that goes under the sea is also seen. The view of the mountains is amazing and we also saw a few people hiking up. Once up lots of things to do. On our way back, the line up was even shorter and we were down in no time. On visit the two monasteries and of course the Buddha statue. Even though we are so up, we didn't find it cool. There are quite a few restaurants that you can visit or you can visit the monastery vegetarian canteen/restaurant that is very vegan friendly.

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.

We took the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai Ferry Pier because I had an appointment in…read moreWan Chai on my 2nd day of our Hong Kong trip. My hubby suggested to take the Star Ferry instead of MTR. The ride was smooth, relaxing, and offered beautiful views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline along the way. When we arrived at Wan Chai Ferry Pier, we were pleasantly surprised by how new, modern, and clean it looked. The terminal is spacious, bright, and well maintained, with clear signs that make it easy to find your way. The design feels fresh and welcoming, and the waterfront area around the pier is also very nice for a stroll or taking photos. If you're visiting Hong Kong, taking the Star Ferry is an affordable, scenic, and enjoyable way to travel between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. We would definitely do it again!

This is a beautiful pier right across Victoria Harbor, that has a gorgeous view of the Tolo side…read morebuilding, as well as the nice view of Kawloon harbor. The pier has ferries connecting both harbors. There are some small shops in the pier station. The closest train station to the pier is Exhibition Center. The pier lots of nice arts and decors. Multiple character statues have been spread around the pier. During our visit, there was a summer fest going on at the pier, free to public. It had mini golf, bounce house, paddle cycles, under table foosball. There's also a nice walkway along the harbor where people take lots of photos and locals do their exercise runs. The pier was very safe, ensured by cameras and security personnels walking around.

Hong Kong Tramways is a 3 feet 6 inch narrow-gauge tram system that runs on historic double decker…read moreelectric trams. It is a rare example of a systems that is run exclusively with double decker trams. It is one of the earliest forms of public transportation in Hong Kong. The trams have been running since 1904 when they were still under British rule. It cost 10 cents for a first class fare and 5 cents for a third class fare when they opened. Today the trams are wrapped up in history and advertising. Loved the ride on the tram. Our guide, Raymond from MyHKTours, gave us $12 HKD in coins and carefully walked our party of 4 to the station in the median between two lanes of traffic. Boarded through the old fashioned metal turnstile and climbed the stairs to the second level. Exit at the end where the tram makes a loop were our directions. The trams are so cute. Rows of wooden seats. One seat on the left. Two on the right. Headed to the front seat when one opened up to enjoy the views on the slow moving tram. Enjoyed a beautiful afternoon and the ever changing neighborhoods. Healthy Village. Quarry Bay. Kornhill Garden. Tai Koo. Lei King Wan. Felicity Garden. Sai Wan Ho. Exited at Shau Kei Wan stop where the trams turn around. What a great way to experience Hong Kong. The fare is just $3 HKD per adult and $1.5 HKD for seniors and kids. Price fixed per ride. Drop the coins in the metal box when you exit. So much fun.

After arriving at Tai O Fishing Village by bus from Ngong Ping, our first stop was the Pink Dolphin…read moreWatch Boat Tour. We didn't actually expect to see any pink dolphins; we just wanted to explore the traditional village by water. It turned out to be a fantastic, fast-paced 20-minute boat ride! At just 50 HKD per person, it only cost 200 HKD (around $25.50 USD) for the four of us, which is excellent value. As anticipated, we didn't spot any dolphins, but the route itself was wonderful. The boat first glides slowly through the narrow river canals, offering a close-up, water-level view of the historic wooden stilt houses. Then, it hits the open water, speeding out into the bay past the Tai O Heritage Hotel and the iconic General's Rock formation. Seeing the stilt houses up close looks incredibly cool. This is easily one of the most popular activities in the village, and we truly enjoyed this unique experience!

Great short little twenty-minute boat ride in Tai O Fishing Village to see the stilt houses and…read morethen look for the pink dolphins. We were so lucky to see several pink dolphins on our boat tour. The adult Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin may be grey, white or pink. Some may appear as an albino dolphin. They are also called the Chinese white dolphins. The dolphins are threatened by habitat loss, water pollution, coastal development, overfishing, plastic pollution and an increase in marine traffic within its natural habitat. Our guide, Liz from This Is Asia Tours, told us that it is rare to see so many pink dolphins. The stilt houses were also so interesting. The tide rises and falls, so the houses are built to account for changing tides. Imagine how much movement is in the boats parked in front of each stilt house. If you visit Tai O, I definitely recommend this short excursion as part of your day. Such a unique experience.