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- ShangHighlandsSydney, Australia108 contributionsThe Airport Express is very frequent and there were plenty of seats, as well as space for luggage in the cabins. There are also charging ports and free wifi. Would use this again.Written 28 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom8,253 contributionsThis giant, snaking bridge has impressive scale and statistics. At 55km, it's the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world, it cost almost US$20 billion and consists of 3 cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel and 4 artificial islands. It’s relatively new and has only been opened a few years. Building started in 2009 and finished in 2018.
We saw the bridge from a few different angles during our recent trip to Tai O. Catching the Fortune Ferry to Tai O, we passed underneath it and later when we hiked to the top of Fu Shan Viewing Point, we saw it stretching out in the other direction also. Private cars need a special permit to use the bridge so most people will cross it by bus or taxi (or go under it like we did).Written 17 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mabeline88Singapore, Singapore37 contributionsGood alternative if you are not pampered. My boyfriend and I took the A21 bus for almost 16 to 17 stops. Very smooth journey with no jam. Lots of places for lugguage to place while we commute. Enough space for almost 30 baggage. Display of stop names in english is available on monitor, makes you feel very safe. 16 to 17 stops took us almost 35 to 40 mins. Payment can be make by octopus pass.. not necessary to get tickets.Written 11 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jctsthkHong Kong, China197 contributionsRiding the KMB bus is a good and cheap way to see interesting sites in Kowloon as most buses are double deckers. The buses are air-conditioned in summer.
If you arrive at Tsim Sha Tsui by Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai, there is a KMB bus terminal next to Star Ferry offering various bus lines to different parts of Kowloon.
In particular the no. 1, 1A & 6 travel partly along Nathan Road, viz. the longest road in Kowloon passing many tourist interests such as Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street night market, fruit market, Mong Kok’s Langham Place shopping mall, Sports Shoe streets, Ladies’ Street, Gold Fish market and Prince Edward’s Flower Market etc.
You can pay bus fare by cash or stored value card (called Octopus Card) available at any MTR (underground station).
You need to press alighting button first if you want to get off the bus.
The KMB bus also caters for wheelchaired passengers.
KMB has a mobile apps with usually accurate live arrival time and route planner.Written 16 January 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark v1 contributionWhile traveling in Hong Kong a while back, we realized we would be late for our ride with Rorider, but they went out of their way to wait for us and take us back to the hotel. They were in contact with us and told us they would stay until we got there. It was reassuring to know we had a ride waiting.Written 23 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsThe Airport Express free hotel shuttle service was discontinued in 2020 after the city was effectively locked down and closed to the outside world due to the pandemic.
While the Airport Express train continues to run between the city and airport, there is now no free hotel shuttle service to the various hotels around the city anymore.
Further, at this time it is not known if the hotel shuttle service will be restarted in the future. We'll have to wait a few years until Hong Kong is reopened and large numbers of travellers begin to return to the city by way of flights into Hong Kong International Airport.Written 16 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsAmongst the many forms of local transportation found in Hong Kong are the light minibuses that help connect hundreds of locations near and far throughout the territory. What we have are red and green light buses, which are basically 16 or 19-seater vans that transport around 1.25 million people around the territory on a daily basis.
Note that Red light buses are free to operate when and where they want without control over routes and fares. However, Green light buses operate on fixed routes, times and prices just like our normal larger buses. You pay for rides with your Octopus Card or by depositing exact change into the till as you enter. According to our local transportation department, there are around 550 various routes and 3.3K green mini buses operating throughout HK.
Locals are familiar with routes that help them get between home, work and regularly visited places. Unfortunately, they are not easy to understand for non-Cantonese speakers and those who don't read Chinese. In fact quite a few of the bus stop signs have no English and bus drivers often only speak Cantonese. You can always try asking locals on the bus for help. In the city, this usually works just fine, further in the New Territories, it is a hit or miss and English language abilities dwindle quickly.
However, these days, the Citymapper Hong Kong app that many use on their mobile devises, makes using the green buses much easier. The app is updated and does a good job revealing useful routes and expected arrival times. Stops are shown in English and Chinese which helps riders better understand when and where to make their correct exits. This can make things much, much easier if you want to try and use light green mini-buses during your time in Hong Kong, especially when trying to get to places off the beaten track, further away from the city and beyond the coverage of the larger public buses.Written 13 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsLong Win Bus (LWB) is a major bus operator in Hong Kong. Their buses and service are similar to the three largest operators (KMB, NWFB and Citybus) and for the most part passengers choose them because of specific routes and most convenient journeys offered compared to the other providers.
LWB has 38 routes around the city with particular focus on connecting routes between the Airport, North Lantau and New Territories. Airport buses are modern with interior luggage hold areas, onboard wifi service, charging ports next to seats and fairly comfortable seating. Payments are made by way of Octopus Card or exact change which is dropped in the payment slot below the Octopus Card reader.
Buses have electronic boards calling out upcoming stops, simply press the nearest stop button to your seat to inform driver that you want to disembark the at the next stop. If you are in route to the airport, the bus will drop off just in front of the departure area where it is best to exit instead of going all the way to the Central terminus.
Bus stop signage at terminuses and roadside are in English and Chinese so it is easy to read and understand. Updated routes, times and fares can be found on Citymapper HK mobile app as well, making it convenient to check upcoming departures as you arrive at HKIA or from the city when preparing for your bus journey to the airport. The website is updated regularly as well, so you can research conveniently there as well.Written 16 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsCityflyer is a bus service provided by Citybus, which is one of the three largest bus operators in Hong Kong. Cityflyer routes are designated for airport runs, connecting major locations within Hong Kong Island and Kowloon with the Hong Kong International Airport and HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port. Most passengers choose Cityflyer as an alternative to more expensive taxi rides and longer, less convenient MTR journeys that might require multiple line changes.
Airport buses are modern with interior luggage hold areas, air-conditioning and decent seating comfort. For the most part, the ride experience is similar to using any of the major operators for bus journeys around the city. Payments are made by way of Octopus Card or exact change which is dropped in the payment slot below the Octopus Card reader. Buses have electronic boards calling out upcoming stops, simply press the nearest stop button to your seat to inform driver that you want to disembark the at the next stop. If you are in route to the airport, the bus will drop off just in front of the departure area where it is best to exit instead of going all the way to the main airport bus terminus.
Bus stop signage is in English and Chinese. Additionally, routes, departure schedules and fare information is updated on Citymapper HK mobile app, making it convenient to check upcoming departures as you arrive at HKIA or when in the city and checking in on planned journey to the airport. Note, while information on the bus website is fine for general research on routes, Citymapper app is much easier to use on the day.Written 16 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsNew Lantao Bus Company started operating in 1973 providing important bus routes around Lantau Island. You can learn about specific routes on the New Lantao Bus website and more user friendly lantauonline website.
Buses are in fair condition but are showing their age compared to the more modern fleets of KMB, Long Wing and CityBus companies that service more city wide routes. Bus fare is reasonable and can be paid with exact coin payment amount or by using your Octopus Card. Service frequency is sufficient and destination coverage around Lantau Island just fine.
Important routes with New Lantao Bus Company include Route 1 (Mui Wo to/from Tai O), Route 2 (Mui Wo to/from Ngong Ping), Route 3 Mui Wo to/from Tung Chung, Route 11 (Tung Chung to/from Tai O) and Route 21 (Tung Chung to/from Ngong Ping).Written 9 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsMost will arrive at Sai Kung by way of the large double decker buses from the city. Once in Sai Kung, you will quickly notice a smaller green minibus terminus just beside the main bus terminus and promenade.
Those familiar with the green minibus routes can then use this form of transportation to make your way around the greater Sai Kung area. Importantly, a few of these light green minibuses travel into the Sai Kung Country Parks, providing important to/from key trailheads for those planing to hike or camp in the two country parks.
These routes include bus 7 (Sai Kung <> Hoi Ha Village), bus 9 (Sai Kung <> Lady MacLehose Resort), bus 9A (Sai Kung <> East Dam at High Island Reservoir) and NR29 (Sai Kung <> San Wan Pavilion). Do check online for updated departure times if you want to make use of the green minibuses in and around of the Sai Kung Country Parks. Citymapper is also helpful if you have that app installed on your mobile device.
Note: Like minibuses in the city, you pay with exact change or with your Octopus Card. Further note, there are a couple of large buses that travel into the park and you can use taxis as well. These are more comfortable and have far more seating but services are usually less frequent.Written 7 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China155,206 contributionsOne of the lowest cost and most convenient ways to travel between HK, Zhuhai and Macau is by way of the Golden Shuttle Bus service over the HZM Bridge. This service is back to being available 24-hours a day now that the pandemic is over and the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau borders have opened back up.
In short, arriving at the Hong Kong Port building which is near the HKIA airport, you clear immigration and customs and proceed to the self-ticketing machines or ticketing counters. There you can purchase tickets to either Macau or Zhuhai. You can pay with cash, credit card, various pay apps and Octopus Card. For reference, the day time journey price is HKD65 to Macau & MOP65 to Hong Kong. Prices are a bit less to/from Zhuhai.
You then proceed, following the signs to the loading bay area for awaiting shuttles headed to either Macau or Zhuhai. Staff point you the way as well and your tickets are scanned before you are able to board so no need to worry about getting on the wrong bus. Shuttle frequency is scheduled for departures every 10-15 minutes during the day with less frequent scheduled departures in the evening and overnight. However, during the day, they basically leave as soon as they fill up with passengers so your wait can be even less time if there enough people ready to board and depart.
The Golden Shuttles are normal passenger buses that fill up with passengers as they arrive and leave as soon as the bus is full. There is undercarriage loading space for luggage. Otherwise, if you just have carry on, then simply board, find a seat and you are good to go.
The journey across HZMB is around 45 minutes. Using Macao for description here, you will disembark and enter the Macau Port Building, which is basically the same as arriving at the ferry terminal or airport. Go through immigration then exit the building and proceed to whatever transportation means you intend to take onward into the city. For Macau this means bus 101X (Macau Peninsula), bus 102X (Taipa and Cotai) or take a local taxi.
When traveling to Hong Kong you will go through the same process. On the Macau side, you can also use Octopus to purchase Golden Shuttle Bus tickets from some of the self-service ticketing machines. Simply look for the orange coloured Octopus card on the machines to find one that accepts this form of payment. Arriving in HK, you have quite a few onward transportation options when it comes to public buses around the city and to the airport. There are taxis available as well.Written 3 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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