What should you pay attention to when taking the subway, bus, or taxi in Hong Kong?

I have experienced all three modes of travel in Hong Kong and have been to Hong Kong several times before. The Hong Kong Metro can be said to be the best choice for travel, basically meeting all travel needs. Let me talk about them one by one~ I hope it will be helpful to you.

This article mainly introduces the different modes of transportation in Hong Kong. Friends who study in Hong Kong or plan to travel to Hong Kong must read it!

Hong Kong Metro

How to buy tickets: Cash or WeChat Octopus self-service machine to buy tickets

The riding method of Hong Kong Metro is similar to that in the Mainland. Tickets can only be purchased using Octopus and cash, only a few stations have opened Alipay services. ?So it is recommended that everyone apply for an Octopus as soon as possible. With an Octopus card, you can take any transportation, eat, and shop (Octopus cards can be obtained at any subway station in Hong Kong).

Living in Hong Kong, the MTR is the most frequently used means of transportation.

MTR has the following advantages:

1. Long operating hours

The basic service hours of MTR are from 6 am to 1 am.

2. The departure frequency is fixed

During peak hours, the MTR can achieve a train frequency of 1 minute. During non-peak hours, the MTR train can also achieve a stable frequency of 3-6 minutes. Shuttle bus.

3. Wide coverage area

Covering most major areas in Hong Kong, from Sheung Shui in the north, Tseung Kwan O in the east, Aberdeen in the south, and Tuen Mun in the west.

?Notes

1. The Hong Kong Metro has a first-class cabin. Friends who enter the station with Octopus or ordinary tickets must not enter the wrong station.

2. Don’t eat or drink in the subway? The prohibited eating and drinking range here is calculated from the time you enter the gate, not just the subway car.

3. The air-conditioning in the Hong Kong subway is very good. It is recommended that you bring a small coat to avoid catching a cold.

Bus

On the streets of Hong Kong, you can see large double-decker buses and small buses carrying up to 19 passengers everywhere. There are two types of minibuses: red minibuses and green minibuses, which are the red VAN and green VAN that everyone usually hears. Hong Kong buses charge based on mileage, and different prices will be charged at different boarding locations. Getting on the bus at the starting station is charged for the entire journey. Even if you only take one or two stops, if you get on the bus at a non-starting station, you can swipe your Octopus when getting off and the extra toll will be refunded to you. . When taking a double-decker bus, pay attention to your luggage. You are not allowed to bring items larger than one cubic meter on board. The bus captain has the right to refuse passengers with excess luggage to board the bus. But if you take the bus to and from the airport, you can bring a larger suitcase.

Minibuses are the most flexible means of transportation in Hong Kong and are mainly used for short-distance connections. Green minibuses have specified frequencies, fares, and routes, and will depart at fixed times. Pay when you get on the bus, usually with an Octopus (cash is also accepted, but change will not be given). Red green minibuses have no fixed frequency, routes, or fares. They can pick up passengers except in restricted areas. Generally, the driver will drive only when the bus is full. Generally speaking, passengers pay when they get off the bus (mostly cash, a few red minibuses accept Octopus), and the driver will also prepare change.

If you take a red minibus on rainy days, typhoons or when traffic is suspended, you may also encounter "price increases"...

How to ride: If you want to take a bus, just raise your hand when you see the bus coming.

?Notes

1. Before getting on the bus, wave to the driver to let the driver know that you want to get on, otherwise the driver will drive away directly.

2. The driver will not stop and open the door when the car is full.

3. When getting off the bus, you need to announce your stop name in Cantonese and say "No, you're off", otherwise the driver will not stop. There are also a few cars that have a bell to get off.

4. Minibuses are very fast and are called "speeding cars". Even when turning, the driver is not very good at applying the brakes, so be sure to sit firmly and hold on.

?Taxi

In Hong Kong, taxis are called "taxi", not taxis.

Hong Kong taxis come in different colors. Red taxis run on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Green taxis run in the New Territories (Sai ??Kung District, Tuen Mun District, Shenzhen Bay Port, etc.). Blue taxis run on Lantau Island. To reach the new airport, there are taxis that can seat 4 people and 5 people. Pricing method: The starting price for blue taxis is 19HKD, the starting price for green taxis is 20.5HKD, the starting price for red taxis is 24HKD. After starting, the price for blue and green taxis is 7.5HKD/KM, and the price for red taxis is 8.5HKD/KM. KM.

How to call a taxi? Call a taxi via Didi Taxi Station. Call a taxi directly with the wave app.

If you don’t understand, it is recommended to call a taxi directly with Didi, or wave a taxi. This is the most convenient and the most familiar to us. two ways.

Notes

1. Hong Kong taxis are divided into 4-seater and 5-seater taxis. The specific logo has a green ? with numbers on the front and back of the car. 4 or 5 sign.

2. You must wear a seat belt whether you are sitting in the front or back row, otherwise you may face a fine.

3. Tips are not mandatory. Of course, you can also tip 10 yuan for the fare.

4. Do you need to pay cash for a taxi? In addition to the distance fee, if you go through the tunnel, you also need to pay the tunnel toll. The luggage fee is 6hd/piece.

Travel tips:

It is strongly recommended that friends get an Octopus to use on the bus.

Remember to exchange some Hong Kong dollars when you go to Hong Kong, it is very necessary.

This is my first time visiting Hong Kong, and my first choice is the subway, because the lines are clear, train intervals are short, and the fare is low.