Hong Kong Travel Trade Manual

Travel Tips

Ferries

Star Ferry –

Begun in 1898, the historic Star Ferry still

shuttles across Victoria Harbour every 6-12 minutes

between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui from 6:30am to

11:30pm. There is also another route connecting Wan

Chai with Tsim Sha Tsui. Fares range from HK$2.00 to

HK$3.40. Visitors can splurge on a HK$25 4-Day Tourist

Ticket for unlimited rides on the Star Ferry. Please

consult the Star Ferry website at

for details.

Outlying Island Ferries –

A large fleet of double and

triple-decked ferries plies an extensive range of routes

to the outlying islands and New Territories towns.

One-way fares to the four major islands (Cheung

Chau, Lamma, Lantau and Peng Chau) cost between

HK$13.20 Monday through Saturday to HK$42.90 on

Sundays and public holidays. There is often a choice

of fast or ordinary ferries, and journeys to most islands

take less than an hour.

Kaido –

These local ferry services provide delightful

travel experiences and offer services to some

fascinating out-of-the-way attractions such as Po Toi

Island. Licensed kaido services are scheduled, but not

air-conditioned.

Trams

Hong Kong Tramways –

Established in 1904, the tram

system runs from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan,

with a side loop around the Happy Valley racecourse,

providing a fascinating view of the urban bustle daily

from about 5am to midnight. The fare is fixed at

HK$2.30 regardless of distance, paid into the driver’s

coin box upon alighting. Exact change is required.

Octopus card is also accepted.

Peak Tram –

With modern, automated trams climbing

373 metres from Central to The Peak every 10 to 15

minutes between 7am and midnight, the Peak Tram

is a major attraction with spectacular views. Fares

are HK$28 one-way and HK$40 return. Bus 15C runs

from Star Ferry Pier in Central to the Lower Peak Tram

Terminus on Garden Road daily from 10am to 11:40pm.

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