MTR (Underground/ Subway)
The MTR is the most used method of public transport. The MTR map is shown on the right hand side of this page (you can also download the MTR map app). It is very useful to buy an Octopus Card, which works as a “pay as you go”. This can be purchased at the MTR Information Desk / Customer Service Centre and can be used to pay for bus, minibus and tram fares, in addition to 7-11. |
Tourist Attractions
Ocean Park
Ocean Park Hong Kong is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in the Southern District of Hong Kong. The theme park has various attractions and rides, including roller coasters, and also animal exhibits with different themes, such as a giant panda habitat, rainforest and displays, as well as an aquarium featuring the world’s largest aquarium dome. Tian Tan Buddha It is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and also a popular tourist attraction. |
Victoria Peak
The Peak is located on the western side of Hong Kong Island, and is also known as Mount Austin. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island, and offers spectacular views of the city, at an elevation of 957m. |
Symphony of Lights on Victoria Harbour
Symphony of Lights is staged every night at 8:00 p.m. The Show comprises five major themes, taking spectators on a unique journey celebrating the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. |
Night Cruise
It looks incredibly serene as the buildings cast in hues of orange and pink, yet continues to bubble with action like recently popped champagne. This wonderful panorama is best experienced from the water on board a Hong Kong evening harbour cruise. Please check out the Hong Kong Tourism Board for more details. |
Shopping
Best places to shop:
Causeway Bay - Causeway Bay is probably Hong Kong’s premier shopping area, with just about every square inch being in malls, shops and neon advertising signs. If you’re looking for the manic Hong Kong shopping experience, this is it. The area is best known for its hip, independent fashion retailers, pitched around the Fashion Walk Area. You’ll also find Sogo, Hong Kong’s biggest and best department store, and Times Square shopping mall, one of the largest in the city. Between Sogo and Times Square. The shops and streets here buzz until past 10p.m.
Central - Hong Kong’s Central district is awash with cash and unsurprisingly you’ll find most of the city’s swankiest, malls, shops and boutiques nestled in amongst the skyscrapers. Many of the branded designers who keep a shop in New York, London and Hong Kong have their outlets here, including luxury department store. Also in the area is arguably Hong Kong’s most famous store, Shanghai Tang, a Hong Kong fashion label that offers contemporary Chinese designs and inside the IFC Mall the flagship Lane Crawford department store.
Tsim Sha Tsui
There are a number of high-end shops in TST, with the following large malls:
Harbour City - Huge Shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on Canton Road, to get there take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui.
K11 Art Mall - Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, K11 District is a shopping arcade with six storeys.
iSquare - It is another shopping mall but there is the cinema - IMAX Digital Theatre where you can have full visual and audio experience.
The ONE - it is a relatively new mall and 29 stories building with mostly cuisine and fashionable items.
1881 Heritage - it was originally Marine Police headquarters, and it is now being transformed into cultural and shopping landmark in Hong Kong. It is on the Canton Road; it is step away from 2 Museums and Kowloon Park.
Elements - it is located at west Kowloon. The closest station is actually Kowloon Station on the MTR Tung Chung line.
Best places to shop:
Causeway Bay - Causeway Bay is probably Hong Kong’s premier shopping area, with just about every square inch being in malls, shops and neon advertising signs. If you’re looking for the manic Hong Kong shopping experience, this is it. The area is best known for its hip, independent fashion retailers, pitched around the Fashion Walk Area. You’ll also find Sogo, Hong Kong’s biggest and best department store, and Times Square shopping mall, one of the largest in the city. Between Sogo and Times Square. The shops and streets here buzz until past 10p.m.
Central - Hong Kong’s Central district is awash with cash and unsurprisingly you’ll find most of the city’s swankiest, malls, shops and boutiques nestled in amongst the skyscrapers. Many of the branded designers who keep a shop in New York, London and Hong Kong have their outlets here, including luxury department store. Also in the area is arguably Hong Kong’s most famous store, Shanghai Tang, a Hong Kong fashion label that offers contemporary Chinese designs and inside the IFC Mall the flagship Lane Crawford department store.
Tsim Sha Tsui
There are a number of high-end shops in TST, with the following large malls:
Harbour City - Huge Shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on Canton Road, to get there take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui.
K11 Art Mall - Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, K11 District is a shopping arcade with six storeys.
iSquare - It is another shopping mall but there is the cinema - IMAX Digital Theatre where you can have full visual and audio experience.
The ONE - it is a relatively new mall and 29 stories building with mostly cuisine and fashionable items.
1881 Heritage - it was originally Marine Police headquarters, and it is now being transformed into cultural and shopping landmark in Hong Kong. It is on the Canton Road; it is step away from 2 Museums and Kowloon Park.
Elements - it is located at west Kowloon. The closest station is actually Kowloon Station on the MTR Tung Chung line.
Useful Apps
MTR Mobile/MTR Next Train
CitybusNWFB
MyObservatory
Citymapper
OpenRice
MTR Mobile/MTR Next Train
CitybusNWFB
MyObservatory
Citymapper
OpenRice
Emergency Contacts and Useful Numbers
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 999
Directory Enquiries: 1081
International Services: 10010
International Enquiries Service: 10013
Weather (Hong Kong Observatory): 1878 200
Weather and Cyclone Warning: 1878 200
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline: 2508 1234
Hong Kong International Airport: 2181 8888
Hong Kong Immigration Department: 2824 6111
Department of Health: 2961 8989
Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong: 2807 0707
Octopus Card Enquiries: 2266 2266
Hospital Authority: www.ha.org.hk
Consumer Council: +852 2929 2222
Customs & Excise Dept 24-Hour Hotline: +852 2815 7711
Hong Kong Government Information Centre: 1823
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 999
Directory Enquiries: 1081
International Services: 10010
International Enquiries Service: 10013
Weather (Hong Kong Observatory): 1878 200
Weather and Cyclone Warning: 1878 200
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline: 2508 1234
Hong Kong International Airport: 2181 8888
Hong Kong Immigration Department: 2824 6111
Department of Health: 2961 8989
Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong: 2807 0707
Octopus Card Enquiries: 2266 2266
Hospital Authority: www.ha.org.hk
Consumer Council: +852 2929 2222
Customs & Excise Dept 24-Hour Hotline: +852 2815 7711
Hong Kong Government Information Centre: 1823