Staying nearby and easy to access to other destinations. Just a way away and under the K11 mall…read more Clean and easy access with clear instructions signs. With shops, snacks within for quick pick to go. Really like it here.

Like a number of the metro stations in Hong Kong, this one opens up into a shopping mall. Well,…read moresort of because there are a number of exits out onto the street as well. Mind you, this station becomes pretty packed, namely because it is in the centre on one of the main shopping districts. However, it is pretty easy to navigate the place because everything is signed appropriately.

Yesterday was the fourth time I got on the free shuttle bus. I had seen the buses going around Wan…read moreChai a few times but had never used this service until I realized just how convenient it'd be. In fact, one of its stops is two minutes walking from home which means: 0 minutes baggage up or down MTR stairs and 5 minutes ride to Hong Kong station. The whole service is just worth a full review. The free shuttle bus is a complimentary service for Airport Express passengers (although I never showed any proof other than my suitcase to the driver). I've taken this bus to and from the airport and the service has always been reliable, on time, quick and yeah, free. Not that a ride to Hong Kong station from Wan Chai is worth a ton, but hey! who doesn't love free? The buses run from 6:12 in the morning to 23:12, every 20 minutes and the pick up points are located at main hotels. I normally take line H1 that goes through Central and Wan Chai (Shangri-La, Conrad, Pacific Place, Marriott, Empire, Wharney Guang Dong Hotel and Novotel Century) but you may want to take H2 if going further to Causeway Bay. For Kowloon passengers, there are yet 5 different lines covering the whole area. If you're taking the free shuttle from Hong Kong station, the platforms are located on the left hand side as you come out of the train. There's a small waiting area per bus line and the time remaining is set up on the screens. Yesterday, my friend and I got to Hong Kong station at around 21.30 and waited for the bus for 10 minutes. As it was a Tuesday night, we were the only passengers and even though the driver stopped at the duly pick up points, we got to Novotel Century in less than 15 minutes. On time to grab some food at the supermarket for today's breakfast!

This is a convenient way to get from your hotel to the Airport Express in town check in stations…read more It runs at a regular interval visiting a few hotels for pick up or drop off. Free for the Airport Express Train passengers.

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!

This was the last station that I decided to check out, namely because I really was getting a bit…read moretired of running around Hong Kong and wanted to get home (for reasons). So, yeah, it was pretty much like many of the other stations, but yeah, the colour coding is pretty cool because it means that you can work out which station you are at without seeing the signs, though you do need to be familiar with the stations.

Causeway Bay is a primary shopping district in Hong Kong that has plenty of retail stores as well…read moreas other shopping to offer like department stores (Sogo, etc.). There's even an Ikea. Also plenty of restaurants nearby that you can eat at. Even an Outback. You won't be disappointed. Trust me! It's so easy as the first when you get off is signs. Just decide where you would like to go. Like Sogo. I got off here recently when I return home for a long planned visit. There's even an Apple store within walking distance. I had to go there to ask how to add an app. It's where I usually go to.

Victoria Peak is a must do in Hong Kong if you ever visit! I've been several times but during my…read morerecent visit to the city I took the peak tram for the first time. You are also able to drive or hike up to the peak if you ever decide to do so. On a nice day, the views at The Peak are great where you can see the HK skyline as far as the eye can see. I visited the peak on a weekday morning and the lines for the tram were minimal. We were also able to purchase our tickets for the tram fairly quickly as there were no lines. For payment, you can use your Octopus card, cash, or card. The lineup for the tram itself was short and we took the next tram that came. I noticed that some people also purchased an express pass which grants you priority boarding on the tram. Once at the top of the peak, you are met with great views of the city. There are several easy as well as harder trails you can access to walk along. The easiest trail is flat and paved which loops around. The views were great and the trail was mostly shaded with trees. Also, at the top, there are many many shops and restaurants if you'd like to dine or grab souvenirs there. When we made our way down, the lines for the tram were also minimal. Overall, a must do if you ever visit Hong Kong!

The line is crazy... even on a weekday, there was a massive line before nightfall to get up to…read moreVictoria Peak. Buy the ticket online if you can. Or you can scan your Octopus card. Every tourist (us included) goes, hence it was packed. Unluckily, we got on last so we had to stand. Not sure if we could've asked to wait for the next tram as they shuttled the exact group in to wait for the next tram. The ride was extremely steep, I wasn't expecting that. It's decently quick as well, and when you get to the top, you get to enjoy the view. There is also essentially a mall up there as well with some shopping and food. Most people were at 7-Eleven. We checked out McDonald's up there (mediocre). There are some souvenir shops with tram related things: pins/stickers. The designs were just ok, so we didn't buy any. Overall, it's not bad to do it once for the view experience. I definitely wouldn't do it again, though.

This is one of my favourite Hong Kong Tramways Route…read more The route along Happy Valley is really scenic and peaceful most of the time aside during Horse Racing time. But it can be still fun to go by the Racetrack area to have a glimpse of the action. Causeway Bay area is just full of restaurants and shopping malls. Just riding on the tram enjoying the busiest area of Hong Kong Island from a distance in a slower pace is quite an experience. And all these from $2.30?! I always enjoy a night ride whenever I am in town. A memorable ride!

So somehow this cute little 20th century relic experienced a price bump from $2.3 to $2.6 within…read morethe last 6 months. Not really sure how the extra $0.3 per person is gonna help out. Regardless, the HK tram is one of my favorite forms of transportation here. You hop on and hop off, breathing in the polluted HK air and taking the time to see HK for yourself. Fun fact: the tram used to be right on the coastline of HK island. The land from the tram line to the water is all reclaimed land! HK tramways has a great bit of variety in their fleet of trams, from newfangled models with air conditioning to (as pictured) older models that really give off a decadent 1920s Shanghai vibe. Ceilings are a bit low - anyone taller than like 5'8" probably has to duck - but the ride is still totally worth it. Riding the tram has also helped me meet some of the nicest people in HK. When I forget my coins and my Octopus is out of $$, someone is always willing to lend me $2.6 with a nod and a smile. Great people. Highly recommend for all locals, expats and visitors!

So, this is the route that is touted as being the best, and quickest, way into the city. While it…read moreis true, it is also pretty expensive (around $120 HK, which comes to about $25 Aus), though I have to admit that there are some airport trains that are much more expensive (looking at you Heathrow Express). The station pretty much connects directly to the airport, so you walk straight out onto the platform heading into the city after leaving arrivals, and coming from the city it drops you off directly at departures. It's fast as well (though arriving last thing at night can be tricky, especially since I ended up running to catch the final train along the Island Line).

The airport station was easy to access departing the airport and very cheap. The train system was…read morevery convenient to use overall however, if your traveling with a lot of luggage it maybe difficult. The train car has storage for your luggage but it can get very crowded so maneuvering off and a crowded will be difficult.

Wow, this station is huge, but I suspect it is because it was rebuilt since I was last here, namely…read morebecause a number of new lines were extended, or added, to this station. I'm actually pretty impressed that they managed to expand this station despite that it is underneath one of the most built up areas in the city. Also, like a lot of these stations, it opens up into shopping malls, though these malls aren't really all that great.

Quick and efficient way to get around Hong Kong especially Monday through Friday. The weekends are…read moreinsanely busy but an adventure to take on. The octopus card at $150 HK dollars = $20 USD is inexpensive and can be used in certain stores in the subway to purchase merchandise. Can't go wrong with that. HK is relatively clean compared to New York City and other major cities. This makes it palatable to use this mode of transportation. The maps are clearly laid out to make it easy to navigate where you need to go. Finally, HK is a safe city again unlike other major cities which makes this an ideal way to travel even if you are solo.