THE CITY OF HONG KONG

Hong Kong is  an international city which blends in the best from the East and West, creating a unique personality.  Hong Kong leads the global resurgence of Chinese culture, and stands at the forefront of an exciting new era where every moment in this exciting city is an unforgettable experience.

Hong Kong offers plenty of options, ranging from a junk cruise to remote islands with century-old Chinese traditions to a breathtaking hike over rolling green hills to stunning white beaches, a trek to charming Chinese fishing villages or a fascinating city tour of art, history and modern museums.

Hong Kong comprises 235 islands including one with the largest Buddha in the world. There's the Kowloon peninsula teething with shops, temples, markets and restaurants; the New Territories which offers a contrast of scenic beauty and man-made achievements, it's unique gardens and parks bursting with birds, wildlife and plants. It has a population of more than 6 million people, 98% of whom are Chinese.  Cantonese is the major language whilst English is widely used.

Hong Kong is located on the southeastern coast of China and is served by most major airlines including Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

For more information about Hong Kong, please visit the Hong Kong Tourist Association home page: http://www.hkta.org/.

Top    

VISA INFORMATION

All visitors to Hong Kong must have valid travel documents, endorsed where necessary for Hong Kong. These should be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure from Hong Kong.

No visas are required to enter Hong Kong for American, Australian, Canadian, French and Japanese passport holders for a period of 90 days. British passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa for a period of 180 days.  

If you're interested in finding out more, please contact your local Chinese Embassy for information regarding visas for Hong Kong or check out the Hong Kong Government Immigration Department Visa/Entry Requirements web page.

Top    

GATEWAY TO CHINA & MACAU

China

All visitors to Mainland China must have valid travel documents. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy for information regarding visas for China.  Alternatively, arrangements can generally be made for the issue of these visas at the China Travel Service (HK) Ltd in Hong Kong.

If you intend to spend a day across the border, the Kowloon-Canton Railway runs scheduled train service daily to Lo Wu.  For other major cities and tourist attractions in China, please contact the China Travel Service (HK) Ltd for details.

Macau

All visitors to Macau must have a passport or other valid travel document.  No visas are required to enter Macau for American, Australian, British, Canadian, French, Japanese and Portuguese passport holders.  For more information, please check out the Macau Government Tourist Office web page.

If you intend to spend a day or two in Macau, scheduled ferry sailings leave daily at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island, and the China (HK) Ferry Terminal on Kowloon side (limited service). 

Top    

GETTING AROUND

All rates quoted are in HK Dollars (HK$).

From Airport to CityU

Route Total Cost Duration
Taxi - CityU direct

350±

40 mins

Airport Express Line - Kowloon Station - Taxi - CityU

100±

70 mins

From Airport to Hotels

To YMCA (next to the Peninsula Hotel in Tsimshatsui)

Transport

Route

Cost

By Hotel Link* Airport - Hotel

120

By Airport Bus #A21 Airport - Hung Hom KCR Station, getting off in front of the Imperial Hotel at Nathan Road in Tsimshatsui

33

To Holiday Inn Golden Mile

Transport Route Cost
By Hotel Shuttle Bus* Airport - Hotel

120

By Airport Express Line  Airport - Kowloon Station - Free Airport Express Shuttle K5 - Hotel

80

By Airport Bus #A21 Airport - Hung Hom KCR Station, getting off in front of the Imperial Hotel at Nathan Road in Tsimshatsui

33

To Royal Plaza Hotel

Transport Route Cost
By Hotel Shuttle Bus* Airport - Hotel

70

To NTT International House

Transport Route Cost
By Airport Bus #A21 Airport - Hung Hom KCR Station - Taxi - Hotel

33+

By Airport Bus #E22 Airport - Lam Tin (North), getting off at Junction Road, Kowloon Tong  (map)

18

*For hotel shuttle service, please proceed to Counter A3, 2C or 3D in the Arrivals Hall for further directions.

From Hotels to CityU

From YMCA (Tsimshatsui)

Transport Route Cost
By MTR Tsimshatsui Station - Kowloon Tong Interchange Station Exit C - CityU

5.5

By KMB Bus #203 Tsimshatsui East - Yau Yat Tsuen (Festival Walk) Terminus - CityU

7

From Holiday Inn Golden Mile

Transport Route Cost
By MTR Tsimshatsui Station - Kowloon Tong Interchange Station Exit C - CityU

5.5

By KMB Bus #203 Tsimshatsui East - Yau Yat Tsuen (Festival Walk) Terminus - CityU

7

From Royal Plaza

Transport Route Cost
By KCR East Rail Mongkok Station - Kowloon Tong Interchange Station Exit C - CityU

3.5

From NTT International House

Transport Route Cost
By Mini Bus #25M NTT - Kowloon Tong Interchange Station - CityU

3.3

Top    

ADDRESS IN ENGLISH/CHINESE

It is recommended that you bring along a printout of the Address in English/Chinese to Hong Kong in case you encounter a taxi driver who does not understand English. 

TRANSPORTATION

USEFUL LINKS

Top