Hongkong!!!

I-like-flings(m) SG

there's another smaller one at tai po centre... i'm staying beside it... express bus to airport or central.. can reach within 1 hr..

Icemoon SG

I realize they only have double decks and not single decks, not even the super long bus like sg, for the major bus companies.

Icemoon SG

where is tai po centre ah? issit near tai po market?

Icemoon SG

I have a question. What if a tram breaks down? Then the whole line will be stuck isn't it? Laughing

I-like-flings(m) SG

somewhere near lor.. see how u define it lor.. haha Laughing

Icemoon SG

issit 1 or 2 stops? Mr. Green

winnie^_^ SG

hi pple.. so which are the most convenient and easily accessible transport? kcr/mtr/mrt? btw.. wat is the different between kcr and mtr? someone also mentioned abt ferry.. normally take ferry to where one?

the octopus card leh? can use at all kcr/mtr/mrt?

autumncs SG

To simplify things, you just divide HK into 4 parts: HK Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Lantau Island.

The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) connects HK Island, Kowloon and Lantau Island.

The KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway) connects Kowloon, New Territories (e.g. Shatin, Tai Po, Lo Wu, Yuen Long, etc) and the HK/Shenzhen checkpoint.

The Star Ferry connects HK Island and Kowloon.

The tram only runs on HK Island.

Taxis and buses are everywhere.

Most of the sights are in HK Island and Kowloon, so most likely you will only need to take tram, Star Ferry and MTR. MTR is the fastest, but it's expensive (unless you buy a MTR tourist pass). Avoid MTR during peak hours.

The octopus card can be used on all mode of transport (except taxis). When you buy a normal adult card, it costs $150 ($50 deposit + $100 value). To be frank, the $100 value will not last long. (The trip from the airport to the city already eats a large chunk.) If you travel solely on tram and star ferry, the card should be able to last for one week. If you take MTR & KCR often, you may have to top up $100 every 2 days. If you make a trip to the big buddha in Lantau Island, you may have to top up your card before and after the trip!

Stooky SG

take bus dun talk too loud on ur handphone hor.... or else....... Laughing

autumncs SG

That will depend on where the tram is stuck. If it's stuck in the west (e.g. Sheung Wan or Central), the line from Happy Valley to Shaukeiwan will not be affected. If it's stuck in the east (e.g. Shaukeiwan or North Point), the line from Happy Valley to Kennedy Town will not be affected. If it's stuck in Happy Valley, the line from Kennedy Town to Shaukeiwan will not be affected.

The worst scenario is when a tram get stuck on the eastbound lane between Tin Lok Lane (Wan Chai) and Percival Street (Causeway Bay), because all tram routes (regardless of going east, west, or Happy Valley) will travel on this track.

But so far, I never experience any tram disruption yet. The tram has been pretty reliable. (But the tram is rather slow because it shares the same road space with other vehicles. Unlike normal vehicles which can steer away from an obstruction, the tram stay on the fixed track. If there's a traffic jam, the tram will be the slowest and most affected.)

autumncs SG

Actually HK has some single decks (most of them runs on Lantau Island).

HK has a very high population density (one of the highest in the world) and therefore double decker buses are more effective when transporting large amount of people. (HK's MTR is also longer, with 8 cars compared to SMRT's 6 cars... HK MTR also has a shorter frequency than SMRT...)

The super long bendy-bus is not encouraged in HK due to the narrow and steep streets. Also, land is expensive in HK and any available land for roads is often crowded with vehicles. Hence double decks, with a higher passenger volume per road area, are preferred over bendy-buses which occupy excessive space.

autumncs SG

HAHAHA....

winnie^_^ SG

ok thanks. but i wun use the card from the airport to the city..
the tram ah.. i dun know how to travel with it..
star ferry.. hmm.. i dun travel tht far also mah.. seldom use tht..
but i thot mtr and kcr is very convenient?
btw.. who got go the peak? how is it? all walking one? i not refering to the victoria peak ah..

Icemoon SG

Your comments are all very weird. Laughing

1. You will use the card from the airport to the city unless you are taking taxi.

2. The tram is like a bus. Just board it (from the back door according to the driver's perspective. note that the driver's control are on both sides of the tram like our MRT). You alight from the front door, again from the driver's perspective.

3. Star ferry connects the Kowloon peninsula (jiu3 long2 ban4 dao3) with Hong Kong Island. It is the cheapest way to get across unless you want to swim across. Hopefully no sharks in Victoria Harbour.

4. MTR and KCR are convenient of course. You can take the MTR that connects the Kowloon peninsula with Hong Kong Island, but you'd miss out on the beautiful scenary and you pay more.

5. The Peak is Victoria Peak. While there are many peaks in the region, The Peak is only reserved for Victoria Peak. So which peak are you talking about?

winnie^_^ SG

oh ya.. i need china visa to go shenzhen? becos i not going with tour.. how to apply for it? thanks….

Icemoon SG

Singaporeans go Shenzhen dun need visa.

winnie^_^ SG

aiya.. i dun think u get wat i mean..
1. ya.. i am taking taxi or those tour bus.. ok?
2. i dun know the way there.. so u canot expect me to stop anyhow at the bus stop rite?
3. well.. i dun know how to swim..
4. ok.. noted..
5. the peak i am refering is the one for hiking one.. dun know how to explain..

Icemoon SG

Yah, I was careful to write 'major bus companies' 'cos I know the Lantau one has single deck. Actually the lantau bus is more like a coach than bus.

Actually I think sg very stupid, how come still keep single decks and super long bus? They can keep single decks for feeder services, but problem is they still use single decks for popular services even during peak hours!

Also .. HK bus drivers are pretty skillful. I love taking Bus 15 up the Peak from Central .. woo Razz

winnie^_^ SG

ok thanks.

Icemoon SG

ok .. my apologies .. 'cos your trip sounds more like those free and easy kind.

2. The tram on Hong Kong Island only travels along the coastline. The only exception is the line that goes into Happy Valley (the home of Zhen Qing). So armed with a tourist map that shows all the major attractions, you will know where to stop. Anyway the bus stops are quite near each other.

5. You mean the ones on Lantau? Or the ones on Hong Kong Island? Usually these are the two places people go.

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