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Quickest way from Victoria peak to Ngong Ping 360 and cable care ride.

by Jay
(USA)

We are arriving in Hong Kong International airport at 6:30 am and would like to see the Peak first and head out to Ngong Ping 360 and take the cable car ride. I wanted to take the star ferry also if feasible. I need to reach the airport from Ngong Ping by 8pm.

Please advice on the quickest and yet scenic route. I also wanted to get an idea of how much time each of these attractions would take. Thanks, Jay

Answer/Recommendations:

Hello Jay,
Thank you for writing THKA. Here's the route we've prepared for you which is also based on your request.

From HK airport --> Take the airport express trains, 24 minutes trip to the city (read for a detailed info here). --> Take the Peak Tram to the Victoria Peak or "The Peak" (you can have your breakfast up in the Peak while looking the spectacular views that the Peak has to offer). --> At about 10:00am, you should go back down thru the Peak Tram. --> Take a taxi to the Star Ferry terminal (Bus No. 15C is also an option but it takes some time). --> Take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui. Upon arrival, to your right is the Avenue of Stars - take some time in there also to see the Hong Kong Island in the opposite side (this is the place where to watch the Symphony of Lights during night time). --> Take MTR trains from Tsim Sha Tsui to Tung Chung MTR station (actually, Tsim Sha Tsui->Lai King->Tung Chung) a 39 minutes trip (HK$15.5).

From Tung Chung MTR Station, find exit B to the Ngong Ping 360 terminal for a 25 minutes cable car ride to Ngong Ping terminal at Lantau (read detailed information and fine more attractions that Ngong Ping has to offer in here).

After exploring NP 360, take the cable car back to Tung Chung and then take a Lantau taxi (blue) to the HK airport from Ngong Ping 360's Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal for just around 10 minutes ride at a cost of around HK$30.

Good luck and enjoy your trip!

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From Ngong ping to Victorias Peak
by: Anonymous

Hi.

I bought a roundtrip ticket for ngong ping ride.

Our schedule for peak tram at central station is 4pm.

What is the quickest and best way to reach central station? Thank you

how to go lantau islan from victoria peak?
by: Anonymous

Hi, just wanna ask how to go to lantau island from victoria peak?

and how much the fare?

and how the travel time from victoria peak to lantau island?

thank you!

3 days 2 nights Hong Kong trip itinerary
by: Sherry

Dear Jay,
Greetings!
I am arriving HongKong on August 10,2014 @ 11.30pm and leaving back to Korea on August 13,2014 @ 3pm flight.

It would be great if you could advise me on a possible itinerary that allows me to visit Victoria Peak, Ngong Ping 360, Star Ferry and LanKwai Fong mainly.

I have checked the weeather for coming 10 days in Hong Kong, it seems we might have to deal with the bad weather as it would be raining almost everyday of our trip.

Please, kindly advise us on this and thank you in advance.

Tons of TQ,
Sherry

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2 days trip
by: Gay

HI, we will be arriving Hongkong on October 24, 5:45PM and Flight back is October 26, 6:20PM. Upon arrival, we would like to explore night spots to maximize our schedule.Is there a chance we can have a roundtrip to Macau? We would like to ensure also a Disneyland trip for our kids.

What is the travel time from HK-Macau and vice versa? Also, if you have itinerary suggestion that we can squeeze in our schedule, that would be a big help. Thank you so much!

3 days hongkong tour itenerary:)
by: hongkongtrip

3 days hongkong tour i would like to visit all the tourist spots in hongkong kindly suggest and advice transpo What MTR lines and exits and itenerary too for 3 days and what hotel is the best place to stay that is near in those areas.thanks:)

Weather n Itinerary
by: Diam

Hi,

Great site! Extraordinary insightful and helpful.

I'll be visiting Hk & Macau for 5d4n in Aug 31 - Sept 4. I have planned my itinerary as below:
Day 1 Fri:
Arrives at 10.40am, buy octopus card, iphone mobile sim card, gets map, etc and taxi to City gate.
Leave luggages at locker, lunch and Ngong Ping cable car.
Queue for cable car by 5.30pm and head back to TST to guesthouse. Check in and head to Yung kee and Lan kwai Fong.

Day 2 Sat:
Breakfast at Australian Dairy company. Head to disneyland and stay till firework. Back to Mongkok around 9.30pm.
Shopping and street food hunting. Last stop, Charlie Brown cafe.

Day 3 Sun;
Breakfast at Tsui wah, the peak and wax museum. Lunch at city hall Maxim. Food hunt around Central. Head back to TST for shopping around Ave of star. Symphony of light. Dinner at Peking garden.

Day 4 Mon:
Macau.

Day 5 Tues:
Check out, breakfast at tim ho wan. Wong tai sin temple. Back to TST for shopping and food hunt. Collect luggages, check in at Hong Kong station. Eat in kau kee and ding ding tram to Causeway bay. Walk around and head back to HK station to take airport express.

Could you advise:
1. If my itinerary is doable?
2. I have a lot of outdoor activities line up, how would be the Sept weather like? Would it rain whole day that no way I can spend it outdoor?
3. Read in some websites that Argyle centre closes at 10.30pm. Is it true?
4. How do I walk to Argyle centre from mongkok mtr exit d2?

Thanks in advance.

Diam

Re: macau tower
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Vanessa :)

I suggest you purchase the Tower observation deck tickets for MOP 120 (includes Level 58 Observation Lounge and Level 61 Outdoor Observation Deck). You can enjoy the spectacular view of Macau plus the glass floor allows you to see the ground beneath your feet.

macau tower
by: Vanessa

hi! do you know anything about macau tower? would it be better take the tea set (snacks) in 360 cafe so that we can see the view of macau or just pay the entrance fee? thanks!

Re: Itinerary for Macau-HK
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello :)

I suggest you purchase the Octopus card since you will be staying for more than 3 days. An octopus card will cost HK$150, which is inclusive of a HK$50 refundable deposit and HK$100 stored value. So any amount left on the card at the end of your stay in Hong Kong is refundable along with the HK$50 deposit minus HK$7 for handling fee.

Your Octopus can be reloaded up to HK$1,000 in total value at thousands of locations throughout Hong Kong. Visit the following locations for cash reloading:

-Authorised Add Value Service Providers, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, fast-food chains

-MTR Customer Service Centres

Re: Itinerary for Macau-HK
by: Anonymous

Thank you. HKinsider stellar

i have another question.. should i buy the octopus card or the Airport Express Travel Pass $220*?

*Any 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on the MTR, the Light Rail and MTR Bus (Northwest New Territories) # (except additional travel on the Airport Express, East Rail Line First Class, and travel to/from Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations)

And are all the buses in hk are mtr bus? does it mean i can ride any bus in hk if i buy the airport express travel pass for $220

Re: stroller rental and weather
by: HKinsider Don

Hi Vanessa,

Hong Kong weather right now is mostly cloudy, rainy and still cold about 12degC and actually, it's about getting to spring season (March to mid-May with an average temperature of 18degC to 27degC) from winter (mid-December to February). The weather temperature forecast on Thursday, March 15 will be 22degC to 25degC.

Yes, HK Disneyland has baby strollers available for rentals. They've only one size and with a maximum weight of 15 kilograms @ HK$50 with HK$100 deposit and good for the whole day.

stroller rental and weather
by: Vanessa

hi! we'll be there in HK on Thursday, March 15, 2012. how is the weather there? is it still winter? do you know also how much a stroller rental would cost in HK Disneyland? will my 5 yr. old boy still fit in their stroller size? thanks for the many help.

Re: Itinerary for Macau-HK
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello :)

Here's for Macau attractions and travel details.

Here's to read about Fernando Restaurant in Macau.

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your HK trip.

march 16: HK Museums --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm --> Ladies' Night Market

march 17: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds) --> Jumbo Kingdom

march 18: Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm) --> Temple Street Market

march 19: Ngong Ping 360 --> Citygate Outlets --> Lamma Island or Wong Tai Sin Temple

Enjoy!

Itinerary for Macau-HK
by: Anonymous

Hi, can anyone help me with my itinerary?

My itinerary for macau
March 14 will arrive 10p.m. then check-in in taipa square then just bar hop

For March 15 and 16
can someone help me arrange my itinerary and suggest more place to go or foods to eat.
i plan to visit the
Ruins of Saint paul,
See statue of kum lam?,
Macau tower,
ama temple,
senado square,
San Hou Lei bakery cafe for their bird’s nest egg tarts,
venetian and is their babmu restaurant any good?,
where is the best pork buns? is it in Cafe Tai Lei Loi Kei?,
have some steamed milk pudding from Yee Shun Milk,
and is the dim sum in Noble House very good?,
and can you suggest a good portugese restaurant, is fernandos, a lorcha, litoral any good?
What else is there to see in macau? and could you recommend any must eat food in macau because i love to eat,

March 16 1p.m. Ferry to HK then check-in at
DORSETT KOWLOON
46-48 ANCHOR STREET
TAI KOK TSUI
KLN
HONG KONG

My itinerary for HK
March 16 3p.m. should i take the single day roundtrip star ferry cruise or the symphony of lights star ferry cruise? then where else and what else can i do after i watch the symphony of lights.

march 17 ocean park then the peak,Madame Tussauds?

march 18 disneyland then temple street night market?

march 19 sik sik vyuen wong tai sin temple then citygate?

other place that i also want to visit
avenue of stars
Ngong Ping
lamma
big buddah
ladies night market
kowloons market
TST

and what to must eat foods should i try in HK?
are there restaurants any good?
Luk Yu Teahouse
Earl Grey at The Peninsula (Salisbury Rd)?
Yè Shanghai
mandarin cake shop
Si Sun Fast Food
Tamashii Japanese Noodle
hero sandwich
burgeroom
tai ping koon
queens konditorei

my flight back to my country is on march 20 1:35 a.m.

any suggestion?

Re: taxi from L Nina Hotel to Macau Ferry Terminal
by: HKinsider Don

Hi Vanessa,

First, L'Hotel Nina et Convention Center is a 5-star hotel located at No. 8 Yeung Uk Road, Hong Kong.

A taxi from L Nina Hotel to the Hong Kong Macau Ferry terminal is about 18 minutes @ HK$110.

A taxi from L Nina Hotel to the Lower Peak Tram terminal (The Peak) is about 27 minutes @ HK$145.

taxi from L Nina Hotel to Macau Ferry Terminal
by: Vanessa

Hi! would you know how much a taxi would cost from L Nina Hotel to the Macau Ferry terminal in Central? and from there to Victoria's peak also..thanks very much!

Re: itinerary
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Mich :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

day1: Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm) --> Ladies' Night Market

day2: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)--> Star Ferry --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm

day3: Macau

day4: Ngong Ping 360 --> Citygate Outlets

Enjoy!

Re: Please Advise
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Zel :)

Here's my suggested itineray to maximize your trip.

Aug7: Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm) --> Ladies' Night Market

or

Aug7: Disneyland --> Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)--> Star Ferry --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm --> Ladies' Night Market

*for the second option, you have to skip the fireworks and leave Disneyland park by 4pm.

Aug8: Macau

itinerary
by: mich

good day!! can you help me to do my 4d/3n itinerary. we want to go to disneyland to see the fireworks too, ocean park, macau, ngong ping 360, mongkok at night, Citygate, madame Tussauds, Victoria peak, avenue of stars and symphony of lights. our arrival is 8:30 morning and departure 5:30pm.. thanks.

Please Advice
by: zel

Hi Good day!
Can you please recommend us an itinerary on our trip to Macau and Hongkong?
I, together with my brother and sister will have a tour in Macau and Hongkong from Aug.6-Aug.8, 2012. Well, actually, it seems that it will only be from aug7-8 since we will be arriving in Macau International Airport at around 9:00 PM of August 6. Then after that, we want to immediately go to Hongkong and spend the whole day of August 7 there. Then we should be back in Macau in the morning of August 8 for us to have some time to tour the place since our flight back will be at 9:40 PM of August 8. We are actually having a hard time in creating our itinerary which we can maximize the time and have opportunity to visit Disneyland, Victoria Harbor for the Symphony of Lights, shopping, and others. We're hoping to get a response from you:) thank you so much!:)

@ G88
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

june20: Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm)

june21: Ocean Park --> Jumbo Kingdom

june22: Ngong Ping 360 --> Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)--> Star Ferry--> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm --> Ladies' Night Market

june23: Macau

june24: Shenzhen

june25: HK Museums --> HK Shopping

Enjoy!

suggested Itinerary
by: G88

hi were flying to hongkong this june 20-25...pls give me suggested itinerary for this trip so that we can maximize our time... we wanted to go to macau and shenzen as well and the rest is spend in hongkong... pls give me also suggestion about the fare for every destination....

Re: Suggested itinerary March 29 to 31
by: HKinsider jom

Hello ec!

Here is my suggested itinerary:

mar29: Disneyland (Dont miss the Disney and the Stars fireworks at 8pm) --> Ladies' Night Market

Getting to Ladies' Night Market from Disneyland: Get into the Disneyland Resort MTR and take trains going to Sunny Bay station--> interchange trains to Tung Chung Line going to Hong Kong and get off at Lai King station--> interchange trains to Tsuen Wan Line going to Central station and get off at Mong Kok station Exit E2 and follow directional signs (34 minutes @ HK$17.0)

mar30: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak --> Star Ferry --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm

*Getting to The Peak from Ocean Park: Get back to Admiralty station and take the Tsuen Wan Line going Central and get off at Central station Exit J2 (3 minutes @ HK$3.8). Take a short walk crossing the Connaught Road Central direction where you'll find the bus stop for Bus no. 15C just outside the Hong Kong City Hall. Bus travel time is about 10 minutes @ HK$4.2 that will take you straight to the Peak Tram Station Lower terminal. From there, take the Peak Tram that will bring you up to the Peak.

*Getting to Tsim Sha Tsui promenade from the Peak:
Take the Peak Tram back to the Peak Tram Lower terminal and adjacent to it you'll find the Peak Tram Bus Terminus. Take the Bus 15C that will bring you to the Central Ferry Pier Bus Terminus (10 minutes @ HK$4.2) close to the Star Ferry Pier no.7 and then take the Star Ferry going to Tsim Sha Tsui, 9 minutes @ HK$ 2.50. Take a walk along the TST promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars (free of charge) while taking the relaxing view the Victoria Harbour.

mar31: Ngong Ping 360 --> HK Museums

*Getting to HK Museums from Ngong Ping: Take the Tung Chung Lines and get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to Tsuen Wan Lines going to Central and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station Exit B2.(38 minutes @ HK$14.1)

For recommended budget hotels, please click here

Hope it helps. Enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

Suggested itinerary March 29 to 31
by: ec

Hi This is a good site and quite helpful. I will be coming from China on March 29 lunch time and intend to stay until the 31st. Please advise best and economical place to stay nearest best sites to see and itinerary. I will be travelling alone so please suggest a safe place for me to stay. I would like to see most of the places within the tight sked and tighter budget. I would appreciate the map and rates for my budget.
Thanks and more power.

@Hidaya
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Hidaya :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

feb25: HK Airport--> Mong Kok Hotel --> Victoria Peak (via the Peak tram then pop into Madame Tussauds located at the Peak) --> Star Ferry --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm

HK Airport to Mong Kok: take the CityBus A21. Travel time is about 40 minutes at HK$33.0. Or, take the Airport Express trains, interchange trains at Lai King station. Take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Central and get off at Mong Kok station.

Mong Kok to Victoria Peak: Get into the MTR trains at Mong Kok station and take the Tsuen Wan Line trains heading toward Central. Travel time is 12 minutes at HK$9.9. Take exit J2 then walk 6 minutes towards the Peak Tram terminus.

Victoria Peak to Avenue of Stars: Get back to the Peak tram terminus and board on the bus 15C to get to the Central Pier. Board on the Star Ferry to cross the harbor. The Avenue of Stars is adjacent to the Tsim Sha Tsui ferry terminal.

feb26: Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm)

To Disneyland: Get into the Mong Kok MTR station, take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line and get off at Sunny Bay station then interchange trains to Disneyland Resort Line that will bring you straight to Disneyland station Exit A (32 minutes @ HK$17).

feb27: Ocean Park --> Ladies' Night Market

To Ocean Park: Take the Tsuen Wan Line trains going to Central and get off at Admiralty station, exit B. Upon exit, get on the special CityBus CTB 629 for about 25 minutes bus ride @ HK$10.6, an express bus travel between Admiralty (west) and Ocean Park (main entrance).

To Ladies' Night Market: Get back to Mong Kok station and take exit D3. Follow directional signs.

feb28: Ngong Ping 360 --> HK Airport

Here's to read Ngong Ping travel instruction and are found on the same link for your last day itinerary.

Enjoy!

4 Days 3 Night itinenary
by: Hidaya

Hi,
There's alot of place that i would like to visit in hongkong. But im not too sure where is the place that is a must to go because my stay there is not long. I would like to know also estimated time that we would spend at a place. I will be arriving at hong kong airport on 25th February 2012 @1020HRS. & flight back will be on 28th February 2012 @1320hrs. My hotel will be at mongkok. Check in time will be at 2pm.

Places i know:
ngong ping 360 cable car
victoria peak
disneyland
ladies markert
ocean park
etc

Re: Distance from HK-Macau ferry terminal to Hotel Gold Coast, Castle Peak Bay, Kowloon
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Ram,

A taxi from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel is about 35 minutes drive @ HK$250.

Actually, you choose to take a ferry that will bound for China Hong Kong Ferry terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui.

For detailed info about your hotel (location and map) including a taxi from hotel to ferry terminal or vice versa, getting to the hk attractions, please see this post or scroll up to the post dated "Sep 21, 2011" on this thread.

Distance from HK-Macau ferry terminal to Hotel Gold Coast, Castle Peak Bay, Kowloon
by: Ram

I am reaching Hong Kong from Macau by ferry on 03rd Dec. I have booked my accommodation in Gold Coast Hotel. How far is this from ferry terminal and how much do have to spend by taxicab?

Re: Stroller
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Weng :)

Stroller is a big help for you and your little girl since you'd be having long walks most of the time.

Don't worry about the transportation. Taxis have big luggage compartments and train platforms are very spacious so you can easily go on board.

Also, most of the major attractions and shopping malls have lockers for rent.

Stroller
by: Weng

Hello. It's my first time to visit Hongkong & Macau with my 5 year old girl.

I was wondering if I can bring a stroller for her since we wont' be traveling with my hubby to avoid hassle on carrying her if she gets tired. We're going to Disneyland * go shopping on the next day.

Can you tell me if I bringing a stroller would be a big help or a hassle. thanks so much.

Re: 3 day trip to HK and Macau
by: HKinsider Don

@ Mugdha,

Here's a sample itinerary to maximize your stay in Hong Kong and Macau. I strongly suggest you stay somewhere in TST or Mong Kok, Kowloon area.

Day 1: Ngong Ping 360 --> Citygate Outlets shopping --> The Peak --> TST promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights show at 8:00pm --> street market shopping.

Day 2: Macau (whole day)

Day 3: Museums and visit to some popular shopping malls in Hong Kong.

Re: hk trip in 3 days
by: HKinsider Don

hello Chelle,

Please follow this link to read info about Dragon hostel and your options getting there and also, getting to some of the popular tourist attractions you've mentioned.

Yes, your nov 26 itinerary is very doable and in fact it is also a good route options to maximize your HK stay. And you can add the Citygate Outlets shopping in Tung Chung (close to the NP 360 cable car terminal and to the MTR station) as your itinerary will go like this...

Nong Ping (morning til 2:00pm) --> Citygate Outlets shopping and dining (until 4:00pm) --> The Peak where you can reach the Sky terrace and Madame Tussauds (until 7:00pm) --> TST promenade to visit Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights show at 8:00pm.

From Mong Kok to Ngong Ping:
Take Mong Kok MTR train Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Lai King station --> interchange to the Tung Chung Line trains and get off at Tung Chung station Exit B (32 mins @ 14.1) --> walk to the nearby NP360 cable car terminal --> take the cable car to Ngong Ping (24 mins @ HK$115 for round trip ticket - recommended).

After exploring NP, take the cable car back to Tung Chung and walk to the nearby Citygate Outlets.

Here's from Tung Chung to the Peak travel instruction.

And from the Peak to TST promenade.

hk trip in 3 days
by: chelle

hi! my sister and i decided to go on a do-it-yourself trip to hk (nov 24-27, 2011). will our itinerary on nov 26 be doable?

nov 24 arrive at HKIA at 9:15pm then go to dragon hostel in mongkok

nov 25 disneyland

nov 26 ngong ping 360, the peak, sky terrace, madame Tussauds, avenue of the stars, symphony of lights

nov 27 rosary church, ocean park, HKIA (we'll leave at 9:55pm

suggestions are greatly appreciated. we need directions specially for the 26th.

and also, since we're coming from mongkok, do we always have to go to TST first before going anywhere else?

thanks a lot.

3 day trip to HK and Macau
by: Mugdha

Hi,

Could you please suggest an itinerary for a 3 day- 3 night visit to HK. We would like to skip Disneyland and Ocean park both. Want to include Macau though.

Please suggest.

Thanks!

Re: hk-macau trip
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Amor :)

I assume that you will be staying at Golden Crown Guest House. It's conveniently located at 5/F Golden Crown Court, 66-70 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Getting to Tsim Sha Tsui from HK Airport.

Here's my suggested itinerary.

Nov 24: Spend the whole day at Disneyland. Don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" Fireworks at 8pm. Spend the rest of the night shopping at the Ladies' Night Market.

*Getting to Disneyland from your hotel.

*After HK Disneyland, go to Mong Kok (Ladies' Market) by MTR trains. Only 34 minutes at HK$16.6. Disneyland MTR station to Sunny Bay station, interchange to the Tung Chung line to Lai King station, then interchange to the Tsuen Wan line to Mong Kok.

*From Mong Kok, take MTR trains to Tsim Sha Tsui station.

Nov 25: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak --> Avenue of Stars and watch the "Symphony of Lights" at 8pm.

*Getting to Ocean Park from your hotel. Also found on the same link is getting to the Peak from Ocean Park as well as getting to the Avenue of Stars from the Peak instructions.

Nov 26: Macau for the whole day.

*Getting to Macau from TST.

Enjoy!

hk-macau trip
by: amor

Hi, my friend and I will be arriving in hk on Nov 24 around 9am and will be back to Manila on nov 27 9:30am.

It's our first time and would like our stay to be a memorable one! Appreciate your help for a sample itinerary.

We'll be staying at Golden Crown Hotel and would like to explore HK in 2 days and macau for 1 day. thanks!

Re: 2 days in HK
by: HKinsider Don

@ fabienne,

Please refer to this page, Suggested Itinerary for 2D Hongkong/1D Macau Trip to give you an idea what to do in your short stay in HK and Macau.

2 days in HK
by: fabienne

Please suggest itinerary for our 2 days in HK. want to go to Disneyland, Victoria Peak, Macau, Ngong Ping 360. will arrive on Nov 9

Re: 3 days hongkong itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

@ Gellen,

Dere's to read a day to day maximized HK itinerary suggestions that I think very applicable in your situation.

And for budget accommodation in HK for some recommendation here.

Re: ferry from macau airport going to hongkong
by: HKinsider Don

Hello drei,

To reach Hong Kong from Macau is easy. Just take the ferries at Macau Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan or to China Hong Kong Ferry Terminal at TST.

Please read this post (scroll down to the post dated "Oct 24, 2011" on bottom of that page) for accommodation and itinerary suggestion to maximized your time while in HK.

Re: hong kong half day tour
by: HKinsider Don

Hi Kem,

Here's my personal comments and suggestions to your itinerary:

First, to know about your hotel location and the instruction on how to get from the hotel to Ocean Park and HK Disneyland, please click here (go to the post dated "Apr 26, 2010").

October 24, 2011: Ocean Park (quick tour until 4:30pm) ==> The Peak (until 7:00pm) ==> Symphony of Lights, show starts at 8:00pm ==> Mong Kok shopping (until 11:30pm) ==> back to hotel.

From Ocean Park, take the bus 629 back to Admiralty station (25 mins @ HK$10.6) --> take a taxi to the Peak Tram Lower terminal (6 mins @ HK$20) --> take the Peak Tram up to the Peak (@HK$40 - round trip ticket) where you can visit the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

From the Peak, take the tram back to lower terminal at Garden Rd --> walk to the nearby Peak Tram Bus terminus --> take the bus 15C to Central Pier (10 mins @ HK$4.2) --> walk to Pier no. 7 --> take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui (9 mins @ HK$2.5) --> walk along the TST promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights.

From TST promenade, get into the TST MTR station and take Tsuen Wan Line train to Jordan Exit A (3 mins @ HK$3.8) for Temple Street Market or Mong Kok Exit E2 (7 mins @ HK$4.6) for Ladies' Market.

Back to hotel from Mong Kok, get into the Mong Kok MTR station --> take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Tsuen Wan Exit B (26 mins @ HK$8.4).

October 25, 2011 Hotel ==> Ngong Ping quick tour (until 3:00pm) ==> Disneyland quick tour (until 7:30pm to watch the Fireworks show) ==> Shenzhen

From hotel, walk and get into the nearby Tsuen Wan MTR station --> take the train and get off at Tung Chung station (29 mins @ HK$11.9) --> walk to the nearby NP 360 Cable Car terminal --> take the cable car to Ngong Ping (25 mins @ HK$115 - round trip ticket).

From Ngong Ping, take the cable car back to Tung Chung --> get back into the Tung Chung MTR station --> take the train and get off at Sunny Bay station --> interchange trains to the Disneyland Resort Line train that will bring you to Disneyland Exit A (18 mins @ HK$11.9).

From Disneyland to Shenzhen, get back into the MTR station --> take the train and get off at Sunny Bay station --> interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line and get off at Tsing Yi station Exit A (17 mins @ HK$11.9) --> upon exit, walk to the nearby Tsing Yi Bus Terminus and then take the bus KMB 279X and get off at Sheung Shui (MTR) Railway station (travel time is 39 minutes @ HK$13.2) --> get into the Sheung Shui MTR station --> take the trains to Lo Wu station (6 mins @ HK$19.9) for HK-Shenzhen border.

Yes, I recommend you buy an octopus card.

hongkong half day tour
by: Kem

I will be traveling to hk with my family on oct 24-25, then shenzhen on oct 25-26 and macau on oct 26-27.
I'm bothered with our hk itineraries. we will be arriving at 11am on 24th. we will be there thru a package from an agency that has compulsory morning tour on the 25th and the rest of 2 days is free for us to explore HK.
i would like to know if the following list of hk attractions are doable upon our 2 half day free time and i would like to ask for the proper arrangement of attractions, the transportation from Dorsett far east hotel to one attraction to the other and back to the hotel.

October 24,2011 after check-in (estimated time: 12:00-overnight stay @ hk)
-ocean park, the peak tram, madame Tussauds, symphony of lights, shopping at mongkok

October 25, 2011 after the compulsory morning tour (estimated time: 12:00-20:00 to shenzhen)
-ngong ping 360, giant Buddha, disneyland.

would it be advisable to avail the octopus card for transportation purposes?

ferry from macau airport going to hongkong
by: drei

hi!

I just want to ask, me and my family will have a vacation trip this coming November for 3 days. we'll be arriving around 8-9 pm in macau airport. we are planning to go straight to hongkong. but we don't have any idea how or what ferry to ride going to hongkong and going back to macau. we are planning to stay in hongkong for 2 nights. We wanted to shop, tour around the city and go to disney land. can you please help me? thank you so much!

3 days hongkong itinerary
by: Gellen

Hi, me and my fiancee will be at hongkong on March 19(10:00am) and departs on March 21(9:30am).

I really have a limited time to tour hongkong so I need help so much help. Please provide me very efficient itinerary for our stay.

And cheap accommodations too since most of the time we are out of the hotel. We are on a light travel, so from airport we can already start our tour and we plan to check inn late night, around 11:00 p.m. Thanks.

Re: The Peak to TST
by: HKinsider Don

Yes, if coming from the Peak, you can take a walk back to Central MTR station Exit J2 and take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station (6 minutes @ HK$8.1).

Re: Ngong Ping 360 - City Gate - Wong Tai Sin - Sham Shui Po
by: HKinsider Don

@ Jessie,

Here's my itinerary suggestion for your HK visit on 7th Oct.

Mongkok --> Ngong Ping (morning til noon) --> Citygate Outlets (until 2:00pm) --> Wong Tai Sin (until 5:00pm) --> Sham Shui Po (you can stay there even until the rest of the evening) --> back to Mongkok.

* Getting to Ngong Ping from Mongkok: Get into the Mong Kok MTR station --> take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Lai King station --> interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line and get off at Tung Chung station Exit B (32 minutes @ HK$14.1) --> take a walk to the nearby NP 360 Cable Car terminal --> take the cable car to Ngong Ping (25 minutes @ HK$115 for round trip ticket). Explore NP.

* Getting to Citygate Outlets: Take the cable car back to Tung Chung --> take a short walk and follow directional signs to the Citygate Outlets mall.

* Getting to Wong Tai Sin from Citygate Outlets: Get into the nearby Tung Chung MTR station --> take the train and get off at Lai king station --> interchange trains to the Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Prince Edward station --> interchange trains to the Kwun Tong Line and get off at Wong Tai Sin station (40 minutes @ HK$14.1) --> take a short walk to Wong Tai Sin.

* Getting to Sham Shui Po from Wong Tai Sin: Get back into the Wong Tai Sin MTR station --> take the train and get off at Prince Edward station --> interchange trains to the Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Sham Shui Po station (12 minutes @ HK$4.6).

Wong Tai Sin MTR station Exit B. in Wong Tai Sin District, New Kowloon, Hong Kong. big temple of Hong Kong

The Peak to TST
by: Anonymous

Hello!

Coming from The Peak, Can I go back to Entrance/Exit J2 and take the MTR to Exit D1/D2 in TST?

Ngong Ping 360 - City Gate - Wong Tai Sin - Sham Shui Po
by: Jessie

Hi, my friends and I will arrived at HK on the 6th of Oct and is planing to go Ngong Ping 360, City Gate, Wong Tai Sin & Sham Shui Po on the 7th of Oct.

Kindly advise will it be to rush to go to the above places in a day? We will be staying at Mongkok, please also advise the best route, the time we should allocate at each place and also famous food we should try along the way. Thanks in advance

Re: 4 days 3 nights itinerary in hk
by: HKinsider Don

@ Chi,

Here's to read topic discussion about 4 days itinerary in Hong Kong that I think something similar to the places of attractions that you've mentioned above. After reading that thread, if you have further specific questions, please come back here and post your message.

And for our budget hotel recommendation.

4 days 3 nights itinerary in hk
by: Chi

Hi! me and my two other friends are visiting hk on nov 6-9..we will be arriving at 9:55am...we wanted to explore hk attractions like disneyland, ocean park, cable car, peak tram, and others and a day in macau..our days in hk is so limited that we don't know how to arrange our itinerary.

We are also looking for budget hotels. We are looking for a place accessible to our destinations..Please help us arrange our itinerary. by the way will be departing hk on nov 9, 6:30 pm..thanks in advance.

Re: TUEN MUN-LANTAU-TUEN MUN-MACAU-TUEN MUN-DISNEY
by: HKinsider Don

@ Aimee,

Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel is rated 5-star hotel located at 1 Castle Peak Road, Gold Coast, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2452 8888

Please be informed that the hotel has a shuttle bus with the below significant routes for your itinerary;

Hotel Shuttle Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui: (35 minutes @ HK$30) daily from 8:00am to 11:00pm

TST: Pick-up and drop-off point at Bus and Taxi terminals of China Hong Kong City (Basement level, next to entrance of The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers.

Hotel Shuttle Bus to Tsing Yi / Tsuen Wan: (30 minutes @ HK$20) daily from 8:00am to 11:00pm

Tsing Yi: Pick-up and drop-off point at Maritime Square, Tsing Yi MTR station Exit A1 (down one level).

Tsuen Wan: Pick-up and drop-off point at Tsuen Wan Multi-Storey car park, Tsuen Wan MTR station Exit B, opposite to the Luk Yueng Sun Chuen Shopping Arcade.

* Here's how to get to Ngong Ping (to visit the giant Budhha, Po Lin Monastery, and the rest of Ngong Ping attractions) from Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel:

Take the hotel shuttle bus to Tsing Yi --> get into the Tsing Yi MTR station --> take Tung Chung Line train to Tung Chung station and take Exit B (16 minutes @ HK$11.9) --> walk to the nearby NP 360 cable car terminal --> take the cable car that will bring you straight to Ngong Ping (25 minutes @ HK$115 for round trip ticket). Note that Ngong Ping is a remote area in Lantau island that the most direct and efficient way to get there is thru the NP 360 cable car.

Taxis can be taken from Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel to any destination in town. The red cab flag fall is HK$18 for the first 2 km and another HK$1.50 is due for every additional 0.2 km.

* Taxi from Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel to HK Disneyland. About 24 minutes @ HK$185.

* Taxi from Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel to Ngong Ping 360 cable car Tung Chung terminal. About 32 minutes @ HK$245.

* Taxi from Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (33 Canton Road, TST, Hong Kong). About 30 minutes @ HK$230.

TUEN MUN-LANTAU-TUEN MUN-MACAU-TUEN MUN-DISNEY
by: Aimee

We'll be staying at HK Gold Coast Hotel in Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun from 10/20-10/23/11 then 10/23-10/24/11 at Disney Hotel.

We are planning to do one day self-tour of Lantau on 10/21 to see the Giant Buddha, Ngong Ping, Po Lin Monastery, and whatever other attraction you may suggest.

Also, we plan to go to Macau on 10/22, and Disney on 10/23 (staying overnight).

Please suggest the best route and transportation. Roughly, how much will it cost we take taxi the whole trip?

Re: Getting to Anne Black (YWCA) Guest House Hong Kong
by: HKinsider Don

@ Nengski,

Please click here to read topic discussion (scroll down to the post dated "Jun 28, 2011" on that page) about the hotel location and getting there instruction to the most popular Hong Kong attractions like Disneyland & Ocean Park.

Further down below on that page (post dated "Jul 01, 2011"), you'll find the location map of the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and a route direction in getting there.

If taking the MTR trains from the Ferry terminal, it should be around 8 minutes walk to the Tsim Sha Tsui Exit A1 at Haiphong Rd --> take Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Mong Kok station Exit D3 (7 minutes @ HK$4.6) --> walk 10 minutes to the hotel.

As you notice that you need some long walks to get into the hotel so it should be a good choice to take a taxi specially if bringing along some luggage. It will be about 12 minutes drive @ HK@30 from the ferry terminal straight to The Anne Black YWCA Guest House Hong Kong.

Getting to Anne Black (YWCA) Guest House Hong Kong
by: negski

Hi there, it's me again thanks for your reply above.

I would like to ask again, finally we were booked at YWCA - The Anne Black Hotel in Kowloon, pls. help me on the ff.:

1.) how to reach YWCA Hotel from Macau-China Ferry using MTR, since we will be coming from Macau?

2.) how to go to Disneyland & Ocean Park from YWCA thru MTR?

3.) From YWCA Hotel how to go to Macau ferry station, since we will be coming back to macau.?

Hoping for your response.

Thanks, Nengski

Re: Re: 12 hour HK stopover
by: Tourist

Very helpful information. Thank you so much.

Re: 12 hour HK stopover
by: HKinsider Don

HI, here are my comments and suggestions to your additional inquiries:

1. Of course you can always use a taxi cab as your way of transportation to all the places you've mentioned.
A taxi from HK airport straight to Avenue of Stars will cost around HK$250.

2. Yes, the Peak Tram opens @ 7:00am but the Peak Tower opens at 10:00am.
In getting to Ngong Ping in Lantau by taxi from the Peak would cost around HK$300. Or, please click here to read another route version.

Note: Ngong Ping is a kind of remote area in Lantau Island that the most direct transportation in getting there is thru the cable car from Tung Chung.

3. Yes, you need to have some HKD cash specially when taking taxis in Hong Kong. You can easily change your money at Money Exchanger booths at the HKIA arrival hall.

4. NO other public way, you should take the 268 steps in getting to the top of Tian Tan Buddha.

5. HK weather forecast for Sept 22 - 23 is rain with temperature ranging from 26degC to 29degC.

Re: 12 hour HK stopover
by: Tourist

Thank you for your suggestions. I just wanted to ask you a few follow-up questions, if I may-

1. Can I get from the Airport to Harbor View/Ave of stars and finish it by 10am and then take a cab to Lantau? I'm not really interested in walking around too much and just want to see the view/skyline? I can skip the temple if time is short.

2. I think the peak tram starts at 7am..so, can I be done by 9am with victoria harbor view/tram and then take a taxi to lantau?

3. Do I need to have HKD cash to pay the taxi drivers or do they take credit cards or some prepaid pass? How much would be the fare from peak tram stop to lantau?

4. Also, is there a way to get to the top of big buddha without walking the steps?

5. How's the weather around September 22-23?

Thanks again for your help. Mh goi :)

Re: 12 hour HK stopover
by: HKinsider Don

Hi, the first thing you need to consider is that most of the HK tourist attractions opens at 10:00am except to those ones that are open to the public (free) like Avenue of Stars and the Victoria Harbour. So basically, you have only about 6 hrs from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

Second, the no.4 in your tourist attractions list (Lantau/Monastery) will be classified into another route direction which make it not ideal to include in the first 3 nos.

So here's my itinerary options suggestion for HK layover to maximized your time:

Option 1: HKIA --> The Peak (before 10:00am until 12:00 noon) --> Man Mo Temple (until 1:00pm) --> Avenue of stars / Victoria Harbour (until 3:00pm) --> back to HKIA (approx arrive at 4:00pm).

Here's how to get there.
Take the Airport Express train from Hong Kong airport station to Hong Kong station Exit A1 (24 minutes @ HK$100) --> take a taxi to the Peak Tram lower terminal (7 minutes @ HK$25) --> take the Peak Tram up to the Peak (HK$40 - round trip ticket) --> tram back to lower terminal --> taxi to Man Mo Temple (5 minutes @ HK$20 - see note below) --> taxi to Central Ferry Pier no. 7 (5 minutes @ HK$20) --> take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui (9 minutes @ HK$2.5) --> stroll along TST promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars and enjoy the beautiful view of Victoria Harbour --> taxi to Kowloon MTR station (7 minutes @ HK$25) --> take Airport Express train to HKIA (21 minutes @ HK$90).

Note: There are several Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong and the largest is located at 124-126 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island which is a suitable location for your route.

Option 2: HKIA --> Ngong Ping (and the rest of Lantau tourist attractions), please click here to read the getting there detailed info (scroll down to the post titled "itinerary #2" on that page).

12 hour HK stopover help!
by: Tourist

Hello,

My flight gets in at 6am and my connecting flight is at 6pm. I would like to see the city in the few hours I have in Hong Kong.

I would like to get back to the airport by 4pm, so can you tell me the best way to see the following places in a few hours-

1. Victoria Peak/Harbour
2. Avenue of stars
3. Man Mo temple
4. Lantau/Monastery

Is it possible to see all of these in about 8 hours or so?

I'll really appreciate if you can help me plan my trip. I'm traveling alone for the first time and have no idea how to get around the city. Thank you.

thank you
by: tinsky

thank you so much for the site.. It's a great help especially for those first timers, more power and thank you again...

Re: Suggested itinerary for Hong Kong 3 Days / 2 Nights
by: Pam

Thank you so much HKinsider Don for your help =)

Re: Suggested itinerary for Hong Kong 3 Days / 2 Nights
by: HKinsider Don

@ Pam,

Here's my personal itinerary suggestion based on your schedule and the places that wanted to visit.

Nov 4: HKIA --> Tung Chung and stow luggage at Citygates (gateway to Ngong Ping) --> NP 360 cable car to Ngong Ping --> explore NP until noon - take cable car back to Tung Chung --> Quick shopping at Citygate Outlets and get your luggage --> HK Disneyland (stow luggage before getting into the park for convenience) --> explore Disneyland until 9:00pm to watch the fireworks --> get into hotel and check in.

Nov 5: Hotel --> Admiralty MTR station Exit B --> bus 629 to Ocean Park --> explore Ocean Park until 4:00pm --> take bus 629 back to Admiralty --> short taxi drive to the Peak Tram lower terminal --> take Peak Tram up to the Victoria Peak --> explore the Peak until 7:00pm --> back to the Peak Tram lower terminal --> walk to nearby Peak Tram Bus Terminus --> take bus 15C to Central Ferry Pier --> take Star Ferry to TST --> stroll along TST promenade to visit Avenue of Stars and watch Symphony of Lights show at 8:00pm --> back to hotel.

Nov 6: Hotel --> visit to the popular HK museums until noon --> shopping in the afternoon --> back to hotel --> HKIA

Re: HK itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

@ tinsky,

Basically, you've got 4 full days in HK plus an evening time during your arrival day.

Oct 23: HKIA arrival --> take bus CTB A21 from Airport GTC and get off at 7th bus stop located at 630- 640 Nathan Road outside Bank Centre --> cross the Nathan road and follow directional signs for about 4 minutes walk to the hotel.

Pop Hotel Hong Kong is a 3-star hotel conveniently located at no.950, Canton Road Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. About 4 minutes walk to and from Mong Kok MTR station Exit E1.

After check in with your hotel, you can visit the nearby street market for bargain shopping, like the popular ladies' market or the temple street night market.

Oct 24 - 27: You can read a daily itinerary suggestion in here.

Re: HOW TO GET TO Victoria PEAK FROM DISNEYLAND
by: HKinsider Don

@ hk-macautraveller,

Here's the efficient way to travel from HK Disneyland to the Victoria Peak.

Get into the Disneyland Resort MTR station and take the train to Sunny Bay station --> interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line and get off at Hong Kong station (last station) and take Exit A1 or E2 (31 minutes @ HK$21.7) --> take a taxi to the Peak Tram (about 7 minutes @ HK$25).

Or, upon getting at Hong Kong station, walk to the adjacent Central station and take Exit J, then walk about 12 minutes to the Peak Tram Lower Terminal at Garden Road, Central, here's to view a walk route map.

For your Macau trip, please read this post for a good topic discussion about it.

HOW TO GET TO Victoria PEAK FROM DISNEYLAND
by: hk-macautraveller

Hi Don,

Need your help in advising what will be the best arrangement for my travel in HK and macau this sept 16 & 17. on our day 1, sept 17, we plan to go to the big Buddha in the morning then to disneyland in the afternoon. luckily to get information from this site on how to get to Ngong Ping from Tsim Sha tsui and from Ngong Ping to disneyland. My question now is on how to get to Victoria Peak from disneyland. Also, would appreciate if you could give advise on my macau trip.

My Itinerary is;

Day 1 - NGOng PING in the morning then Disneyland in the afternoon then Victoria peak after disneyland.

Day 2 - Victoria Harbor/Avenue of the Stars/Kowloon Tower then Macau whole day.

Many thanks.

HK itinerary
by: tinsky

Hi, We will be in HK on Oct23 1840H - Oct27 1930H.

We are staying in Pop hotel, Kowloon. Please help us with our itinerary.

We are very excited to go to HK Disneyland, Ocean Park and others.

Thank you in advance.

Suggested itinerary for Hong Kong 3 Days / 2 Nights
by: Pam

I will be in Hongkong with my family on November 4, 2011 to Nov 6, 2011

We will be arriving at 7:40am in HKIA and we will leave at 9:55pm in HKIA on Nov 6.

Can you please advise me on our itinerary for 3 days in hongkong please.

We want to visit Hk Disneyland,Victoria Peak, Ngong Ping 360,Avenue of Stars, Ocean Park and HK Museum, is it possible?

Thank you very much!

Re : Touring HK in summer
by: Cokana

Thank you very much for your respond ! Really appreciate !

Warm regards !!

Re: Weather conditions and travelling suggestions
by: HKinsider Don

@ Cokana,

The weather forecast in Hong Kong this coming Sept 3-7 in general will be as follows;

Temperature: 27degC to 32degC; Rain
Precipitation: 75%

I afraid it is not really a pleasant day for you to visit HK's open air tourist attractions specially along with the kids if weather condition is raining. Your alternate choice are those indoors like the museums and shopping malls specially the ones with kids playground, definitely you and your kids surely loves it.

Please visit this page to read this topic "Recommendation for a place to keep the kids entertained" to know where those places in HK that is suitable for kids.

Re: Itinerary for 2 day at HK
by: HKinsider Don

@ Nengski,

Here's getting to TST from Macau travel instruction details and also, you can read information about museums located at TST area.

Here's my personal itinerary suggestion tailored to the places of attractions you've mentioned to maximized your time while in Hong Kong.

Day 1: visit to a couple of museums at TST area (optional, until 11:00am) --> Ocean Park (until 4:30pm) --> The Peak (until 7:00pm) --> Avenue of Stars / watch Symphony of Lights show that starts at 8:00pm with vantage point at TST waterfront (until 8:30pm) --> street market shopping at Ladies' market; Temple street night market.

* Here's to read about how to get to Ocean park from Tsim Sha Tsui.

* To read about efficient way to travel from Ocean Park to The Peak and then to the TST waterfront.

* From TST waterfront to the most popular street markets in Kowloon area. Get into the nearby TST MTR station and take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off Jordan station Exit A (3 minutes @ HK$3.8) for Temple street night market, or get off at Mong Kok exit E2 (7 minutes @ HK$4.6) for Ladies' market.

Day 2: Ngong Ping 360 (morning until noon) --> Disneyland (you can opt to stay until 8:00pm to watch the fireworks) --> shopping at Causeway Bay area

* Getting to HK Disneyland from Ngong Ping (scroll down to the post dated "May 29, 2010" - "How about getting to Hong Kong Disneyland from Ngong Ping 360").

* Getting to Causeway Bay from HK Disneyland. Get into the nearby Disneyland Resort MTR station and take the trains to Sunny Bay station --> interchange to the Tung Chung Line to Hong Kong station --> walk to the adjacent Central station --> take the Island Line train and get off at Causeway Bay station Exit A going to Times Square shopping mall (travel time is 44 minutes @ HK$21.7).

* And here's a recommendation for the most popular shopping malls at Causeway Bay.

@HKinsider Don
by: Baby18

Wow! Thanks so much for your help (and reply). You don't know how I appreciate it. : ) More power to you and this site!!!

Re: Ngong Ping to The Peak
by: HKinsider Don

@ Baby18,

Yes, a visit to Ngong Ping (could be until noon), shopping at Citygate Outlets (until 2:00pm), then to the Peak (until 7:00pm) is a great day itinerary for your HK tour PLUS a visit to the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights show that starts at 8:00pm.

Your itinerary should be: hotel at TST --> NP 360 --> Citygate Outlet --> Peak --> Star Ferry to TST --> Avenue of Stars / Symphony of Lights at TST promenade --> back to hotel

Here's how to get to Ngong Ping there from TST area. Please click here to read detailed instruction.

Getting from Ngong Ping to The Peak (via Citygate Outlets at Tung Chung): Take the cable car back to Tung Chung and then walk to the nearby Citygate Outlets for shopping --> get into the Tung Chung MTR station --> take the Tung Chung Line train all the way to Hong Kong station and then take Exit A1 or E2 (29 minutes @ HK$18.8) --> take taxi for less than 10 minutes drive to the Peak Tram Lower terminal @ HK$25 --> take the Peak Tram up to the peak (HK$40 - round trip ticket).

Getting to TST promenade from the Peak. Take the Peak Tram back to Lower terminal at Garden rd. --> walk to the nearby Peak Tram bus terminus --> get into the bus 15C (open-top) that will bring you to Central Ferry Pier bus terminus (10 minutes @ HK$4.2) --> walk to the nearby Ferry Pier no.7 --> take the Star Ferry to TST (9 minutes @ HK$2.5) --> walk along TST promenade to visit Avenue of Stars and that spot is a vantage point to watch the Symphony of Lights --> back to hotel (walking distance from that area).

Weather conditions and travelling suggestions
by: Cokana

Greetings!

We will visit HKG on Sep 3-7. Since I am aware that it's still hot n raining in HKG, do you think it's advisable to go to Ngong Ping n the big Buddha during our stay? Or even Disneyland? I have no idea on how hot or how humid it is in HKG, but we are from Asian country with tropical climate. But i read many reviews tell how hot n humid HKG on summer.

For your info, we are family with 3 little kids.

I hope you'd like to answer my curiosity.

Many thanks and warm regards.

Ngong Ping to The Peak
by: Baby18

Hello, is it advisable to go to the Peak AFTER NGONG PING?

We are planning to go to Citygate outlet mall in the morning, do some shopping then head to The Peak. What's the best way to and from our hotel in TST?

Thanks and hope you could help. :)

Itinerary for 2 day at HK
by: Nengski

Hi there,

Will be coming to HK from Macau this coming Oct.27-30,2011 could you pls. suggest an itinerary for us including its direction from one place to another. Here's our flight details.

* Arrival at Macau : Oct.27 in the afternoon, we're planning to go to HK the ff. day - Oct.28, earliest trip from Macau to HK and that would be the start of our tour, we will be booking our room somewhere in TST.
* pls.advise how to go to TST from Macau?

* the ff. are the places we wanted to visit in HK, for 2 days since we will be going back to Macau on Sunday morning, therefore we only have 2 days to explore HK. Pls. help us to maximize our time to visit these places.

1. The Peak (includes Madame Tussauds Wax Museum - BEST SEEN AT SUNSET/DUSK)
2. Ocean Park
3. Disneyland
4. Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront (Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights)
5. Tsim Sha Tsui District
6. Causeway Bay District - shopping and dining
7. Mongkok District (street markets - bargain shopping)
8. Ngong Pin Village (Giant Buddha)
9. Museums

Then on Sun - Oct.30 in the morning will be going back to Macau, pls.advise how to go back from Hongkong to Macau?

Hoping for your response.

Thanks,
Neng

Re: ITINERARY FOR AUG 13-15, 2011
by: HKinsider Don

Hi gINGXTINE,

Here are my comments to your initial itinerary:

Aug 13, Sat: From HK Airport take the Citybus CTB A21 to TST area. I'm sure you can easily find a hostel in Mirador Mansion.

After check in, walk 6 minutes to the Star Ferry Pier and take the Star Ferry to Central (9 mins @ HK$2.5). Walk to the nearby Central Pier Bus terminus and take the bus 15C to the Peak Tram Lower terminal (10 mins @ HK$4.2). Take the Tram up to the Victoria Peak (suggest you purchase the round trip ticket @ HK$40).

From the Peak, follow the same route (in reverse order) when getting back to TST promenade where you can visit the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights show that starts at 8:00pm.

After the show, get into the TST MTR station nearby and take the Tsuen Wan Line train to Mong Kok station (7 mins @ 4.6) and then take Exit E2 and follow direction to the Ladies' Market for about 4 minutes walk.

Jade market is only up to 5:00pm.

Aug 14, Sun: You may consider this itinerary: Hotel at TST --> Ngong Ping (whole morning) --> HK Disneyland (afternoon until 9:00pm to watch the fireworks show) --> back to hotel

* The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car was already back in operation since end July, 2011 from maintenance scheduled downtime. It is a remote part of Lantau Island and the most direct and efficient way to get there is thru the cable car.

* Here's how to get from Tsim Sha Tsui to Ngong Ping 360 at Tung Chung Town Centre by Train:
Get into the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, take the Tsuen Wan Line trains towards Tsuen Wan and get off at Lai King Station then change to Tung Chung Line/Disneyland Resort Line trains towards Tung Chung and get off on that last station (HK$15.1, 34 minutes) and take Exit B. Walk 4 mins to the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal and then take the Cable Car (25 minutes @ HK$115 round trip ticket) ride to Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.

* Getting to HK Disneyland from Ngong Ping. Take the Cable Car back to Tung Chung terminal and get into the Tung Chung MTR station. Take the Tung Chung Line trains and just get off at the next station, Sunny Bay station. Interchange trains to the Disneyland Resort Line that will bring you straight to Disneyland (18 minutes @ HK$11.9).

* Places of interest in Tung Chung area includes the popular Citygate Outlets.

Re: 3 nights & 4 days in HK
by: HKinsider Don

To read about my personal itinerary suggestion about this topic, how to get there and hotel location map, please read this post.

ITINERARY FOR AUG 13-15, 2011
by: gINGXTINE

Hi! my friends and I will arrive in HK Aug 13, 10am and will be leaving HK by Aug 15 at 9:45am, we suppose we could easily find hotel or inn in TST before 1pm on Aug 13. I made a rough itinerary and may you kindly check in order to maximize our time.

Aug 13 - 1-4pm- The Peak, madam Tussauds, Victoria Harbour (with Avenue of Stars, HK skyline & symphony of lights), and the remaining evening for night markets (ladies & jade).

Aug 14 - disneyland for the whole day

If we go to ngong ping 360 is the cable car already operational?

with the itinerary I made maybe we could squeeze some other places to go?

Thank you.

3 nights & 4 days in HK
by: Anonymous

My family will be arriving in HK on Aug 5 at 1Pm and will be staying in a Hotel at citygate. Upon arrival we are planning either go to the outlet mall or Victoria Harbour in the late afternoon. If we do go to Victoria Harbour to see the symphony of light on the 5th will it be too tiring for us to spend whole day on Aug 6 in Disneyland for my 5 yr old daughter? We would like to squeeze a trip to Ngong Ping cable, Victoria Peak & Victoria Harbour on Aug 7 and rest on the 8th before our flight.

Please help me to plan our trip with less stress and more on an enjoyable one. With this, please indicate a more reasonable form of transportation, which would enable us to enjoy the scenery yet not to spend too much on travel time.

RE: HK$30 Museum Pass
by: Ray

Thank You!

RE: HK$30 Museum Pass
by: Anonymous

Hi Ray,

You can get the HK$30 Museum Pass when you arrive at the Museum entrance but remember that it is only available to the promo-participating museums.

HK$30 Museum Pass
by: Ray

Hi! Where can we buy the HK$30 Museum Pass?

Re: 5 days 4 night hong-kong macau trip
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Ayush,

The luggage lockers for rent in Citygate Outlets has a maximum size of 22 X 31 X 35 inches (LWH) @ HK$20 / 2 hours. If you think it is not enough then you can rent the luggage lockers in HK Disneyland entrance with unlimited size for whole day @ HK$60. In this case, you may go straight to Disneyland from HK airport to store your luggage (considering also that Disneyland is your final tourist spot destination on that day) and then back to Tung Chung to take the NP cable car to Ngong Ping.

Here's to read more details about luggage lockers at Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung and HK Disneyland.

The itinerary you've provided above is fine, only I suggest a little more in your "Aug 14" route to maximized your time while in HK;

* Aug 14: Ocean Park (morning until 4:00pm) --> Victoria Peak (until 7:00pm) --> Take the bus 15C to Central Pier --> Take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) while taking a look at the magnificent Victoria Harbour view --> walk along TST promenade to visit the Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights show that starts at 8:00pm ?-> HK nightlife, you may take the Star Ferry back to Central to visit Lan Kwai Fong.

What you read about Tsim Sha Tsui is right, in fact the place is known as the heart of the city, a transportation hub, good place for dining and shopping so that is why TST area is highly recommended place to stay for tourist.

Related topic discussions:

* ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.

* HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY.

* A full day Hong Kong tour - for detailed instruction in getting to Tung Chung then Ngong Ping from HK Disneyland.

Re: Help with Travel Itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Shyama,

Here's our itinerary suggestion (please follow the links provided to read more about it specially in getting there):

Day 1: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak --> Star Ferry from Central to TST for Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights show

Day 2: HK Disneyland (whole day and wait until 8:00pm to watch the Fireworks).

Day 3: Ngong Ping 360 --> Citygate Outlet at Tung Chung for shopping and dining.

Day 4: Repulse Bay --> Stanley market

Day 5: Shopping malls in HK --> theme street market for bargain shopping

For computers, audio-visual, telecom and electronics gadgets;

* Wanchai Computer City - MTR Wanchai station exit A4.
* Mong Kok Computer Centre - MTR Mong Kok station exit E2.
* Golden Computer Arcade and Golden Computer Centre - MTR Sham Shui Po station exit D2.
* Times Square - MTR Causeway Bay station exit A.
* Sai Yeung Choi Street South - MTR Mong Kok station exit D3.

Re: 11 hrs layover HK itinerary suggestion
by: HKinsider Don

Please click here to read some of our recommendation for a short stay in Hong Kong.

You may add more specific questions about these itineraries.

5 days 4 night hong-kong macau trip
by: Ayush

Hi,

We are visiting hong kong from 13-17 august. We are landing at around 7 am in morning. Can we find some good place (lockers) to keep our stuff till afternoon/evening? Is tung chung terminal luggage store room is good enough?

Our itinerary would be;

* Aug 13 ? Airport - Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal (we think that its open at 9 am on Saturday)- Disneyland ? tung chung terminal (for luggage; (or there is any other good place to keep our luggage, so we don?t have to go back to tung chung terminal again)) ? hotel check-in

* Aug 14 ? Ocean Park - Victoria Harbour - Avenue of Stars - Symphony of Lights ? HK nightlife

* Aug 15 - Repulse Bay - Stanley Market - famous Street Market shopping- HK nightlife.

* Aug 16 ? Macau ? stay in macau

* Aug 17 ? return from macau, Hong Kong City ? Airport

We would be staying in Tsim Sha Tsui area. We have read about Tsim Sha Tsui area that it is best area for tourist. Is that right?

Please suggest whether this is ok or need some modifications.

Help with Travel Itinerary
by: Shyama

Hi,

I'll be in Hong Kong with my family for 5 days from the 6th to 10th of July.

We'd like to plan Ocean Park and Victoria Peak on Day 1, Disneyland on day 2. Ngong Ping 360, the symphony of lights laser show, repulse bay and the ladies market are some places we'd like to visit too. Still wondering how to plan it.

Please give me suggestions and also travel options, preferably the MTRs and the buses, and kindly suggest some good shopping outlets too, mainly for electronics and clothing. Thank you

Suggestion
by: Anonymous

Hi! I need your suggestion as we have 11 hrs layover. We will be arrive at 11:30 am and departure at 10:30 PM we would like to see some places in HK can you please tell us what is a better route to be able to return to HKIA on time for our departure.

We would like to see and experience the following: The Peak, Disneyland, Cable Car and the Buddha then go back to HKIA at 8:30PM.

Please tell the best route to travel and approx time to consume

Re: Itinerary for HK - Macau
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Mei,

Basically you only have 3 days in Hong Kong so here's my personal itinerary suggestion.

Day 1 (Sept. 5): HK Disneyland --> Shopping at CityGate Outlets in Tung Chung.

Day 2 (Sept. 6): Ocean Park --> The Peak --> Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights at TST promenade --> Theme street market shopping.

Day 3 (Sept.7): Macau --> HK airport (by ferry)

I suggest you read the topic discussions below that are related to your HK - Macau trip.

* HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY

* 4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau?

Re: 6 hours layover - is HK Disneyland possible?
by: HKinsider Don

Your time is a bit tight for Hong Kong Disneyland as the park offers a full-day activity but it is doable.

I suggest you take a taxi considering you're traveling along with kids.

A taxi between HK airport and Hong Kong Disneyland will take about 40 minutes drive and cost around HK$110 (for one-way trip). So, you can allocate 1.5 hours for a return transportation and that means you have at least 4 hours to explore the park.

My other suggestion just to be safe from being left in your next flight is to stay at the airport and do shopping. The popular Citygate Outlets mall is just 10 minutes by taxi from the airport.

6 hour layover - is HK Disneyland possible?
by: Anonymous

We have a 6 hours layover from 1:30 to 7:30pm.

I'm traveling with 3 kids - is a quick trip to Disney possible?

Or any other suggestions?

Thanks!

RE: First time in HK
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Nam,

Your itinerary is fine for me. Here are some additional information that I need to mention.

Day 1 comments and additional info:

* In getting to Ngong Ping from Tung Chung. A taxi will cost around HK$200 for about 35 minutes drive but you also have a bus option, Bus No.23 (48 minutes @ HK$17.2) from Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus (close to Tung Chung MTR station or adjacent to the Citygate Outlets) to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus at Ngong Ping.

* Tung Chung to Mong Kok station by MTR, 32 minutes @ HK$14.1

Day 2 comments and additional info:

* Mong Kok to Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) station by MTR, 7 minutes @ HK$4.6 per person, so it is also ideal to take a taxi instead for less than 10 minutes drive at HK$25.

* To Serenade Restaurant. East TST MTR Exit L4 (much closer) or TST MTR Exit F.

* Dried Seafood Shop Des Voeux Road West opening hours: daily from 9:30am to 7:00pm

* Shopping at Argyle Centre which is located at 65 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong. It opens daily from 12:00 noon to 11:30 or actually until midnight. For other Mong Kok popular shopping malls, please click here for more information and opening hours.

First time in HK Day 2 Plan
by: Nam

Day2
8am: Take Mongkok MTR to TST MTR (Not sure Exit L4 or F), walk to Serenade Restaurant at Hong Kong Cultural Centre. (Is it better to take Cab?)

10am: Walk to Star Ferry, take ferry to Central

10.30am: Take Cab to Dried Seafood Shop Des Voeux Road West (Not sure if they open so early)

12pm:Take Cab to Victoria Peak, Lunch and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

3pm: From Peak, take cab to Causeway Bay (CWB) - Yee Shun Dairy for teak break.

4pm: Take CWB MTR Exit D3, Shopping at Fa Yuen Street

6pm: Walk to Langham Place shopping, Dinner there

9pm: Shopping at Argyle Centre (Shops still open?)

First time in HK
by: Nam

Dear Sir/Mdm,

Pls help to check my plan. Arrival 21-24 June 2011 with 5 Adults of 3 medium size Luggage.

Day 1
10.30am: Arrival at HKIA, Check out & Buy Octopus card
11.30am: Take cab with 3 Luggage (75cm H, 46cm W, 30cm D)
11.45am: Proceed to CityGate Mall Luggage Storage
12pm: Lunch at CityGate
1pm: Proceed to Ngong Ping By Taxi (Cable Car is not available)
1.30pm: Start Ngong Ping Village then walk to Buddha then Po Lin
4pm: Out of Ngong Ping, Take Cab back CityGate
5pm: Shopping & Dinner at CityGate
8pm: Take Tung Chung MTR to Lai King MTR then Mongkok with 3 Luggage.
9pm: Check in Hotel.

Itinerary for HK - Macau
by: Mei

Hi! can you help me set an itinerary tour in Hongkong? this is our first time to visit.

We want to see Disney and Ocean Park and other tourist spots, can you pls help me, we will b arriving 9pm of Sept. 4, 2011 then we our departure date is Sept. 7 and time 7pm flight.

Thank you! Hoping for your response!

Re: Ngong Ping 360
by: HKinsider Don

Yes, I afraid the cable car service at Ngong Ping 360 is still down when the time you get in Hong Kong. Just in case that will be the scenario then here are your options to get into Ngong Ping from Tung Chung area.

You may take a taxi from Tung Chung straight to Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping for about 35 minutes @ HK$200. Or,

You can take the New Lantau Bus (Bus No.23) for about 48 minutes bus trip @ HK$17.2 from Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus (close to Tung Chung MTR station or adjacent to the Citygate Outlets) to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus at Ngong Ping. It takes 37 bus stops to get there.

Ngong Ping 360
by: Anonymous

I am going to HK from 20-23 June, 2011.

Planning to ride the NP360 cable car. But then I found in their website that it is under maintenance starting from 23 May 2011 for about 1 month. Thus I wish to clarify that is it more than 1 month or less than 1 month, since my time spends in HK is just nearly 1 month after that.

If I cant get the cable car ride, is it very time-consuming to take the bus? and how about the taxi fare from Tung Chung to the Giant Buddha? Thanks for your information.

Re: Hongkong for 5 days and 4 nights.
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Hunt,

Please visit this topic discussion that what I think is pretty much the same of what you need...

4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost? Cheap but safe place for accommodation?

And also in here...

HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY 2011 (4 full days) kindly suggest and advice re transpo. What MTR lines and exits?

If you have any specific question about it then just hit the "add comment" button below to write it down.

Getting a short stay VISA at mainland borders like Hong Kong - Macau or Hong Kong - Shenzhen borders has been suspended since the China 2008 Olympic games unless you have a Hong Kong ID.

Mainland China visitors are advised to secure their VISA in the country of origin before their trip to avoid any problem.

Good luck to your trip!

Hongkong for 5 days and 4 nights.
by: Hunt

Hey,

We will be visiting HK this coming August and staying for 5 days 4 nights.

We will be in Hongkong on 13th August until 17. We will be arriving at 7:00am in HKIA and we will leave around at 7pm in HKIA.

Can you please advise us on our itinerary in Hongkong and Macau?

Will it be possible to get visa for Shenzhen at China border? We would like to travel that city for a day.

Re: Night time layover in Hong Kong.
by: Anonymous

I would recommend along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade if you want to experience a wonderful night in Hong Kong.

This place is one of the most popular tourist spots in Hong Kong specially early evening until midnight where you can visit the Avenue of Stars and watch the nightly sound and light show at 8:00pm, "The Symphony of Lights" crossing the Victoria Harbour. A good place to relax and unwind from stressful day event.

The Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong!

Transportation recommendation in getting to TST promenade from airport;

By Bus: Take the CityBus CTB A21 from Airport bus stop no.1 (Ground Transportation Centre) and get off at bus no.15 (Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, opposite to the New World Centre) for 66 minutes bus ride @ HK$33 then take a short walk to the TST promenade and Avenue of Stars. Bus service hours is from 5:30 am until 00:00 midnight.

By Airport Express + short taxi drive: Take the Airport Express trains from Airport station to Kowloon station for 21 minutes @ HK$90. Then take a taxi to TST promenade area for about 12 minutes drive @ HK$25. This would be the fastest way to travel but quite expensive.

Read more discussion about from HK airport to Tsim Sha Tsui.

Another place which is very popular for nightlife in Hong Kong is Lan Kwai Fong if you want to morning the night! This place is a walking distance from Hong Kong station for Airport Express trains where you can quickly get back to HK airport within 24 minutes @ HK$100.

Also, there's NO problem in getting a sleep at the HK airport. You can always find lot of people doing it right there waiting for their connecting flights on the next day. HK airport is very clean and also has a free wi-fi internet connection for your notebook computer or smart phones.

Night time layover in Hong Kong.
by: NY-RP

Our flight arrives HKIA @ 7 pm and our flight departs the following morning @ 7 am.

I checked the hotel rates near the airport and they are all over $100 so I'm convinced it's not worth checking in at the hotel.

We're thinking of going around HK, have dinner and go back to the airport at midnight.

Not sure what to do w/ the sleeping part (yet) but I would appreciate any suggestions on what we can see in HK at night time?

Re: 11 hrs layover in Kong Kong
by: HKinsider Don

Please find itinerary suggestion on the above topic (Sightseeing information in Hongkong), any of those will definitely applicable in your 11 hours layover in HK.

Let me know if you need more clarifications or if you have further questions.

Re: Sightseeing information in Hongkong
by: HKinsider Don

5 hours layover in Hong Kong is a bit tight but any of these itinerary can be done.

Itinerary 1: Shopping at the popular shopping mall located at Lantau Island and a proximity to the HK airport.

Itinerary 2: Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride and the popular Lantau Island attractions.

Route timetable between HK airport and Ngong Ping:
* HK airport to Ngong Ping 360 terminal at Tung Chung = 10 minutes @ HK$35
* Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to Ngong Ping = 25 minutes @ HK$80 one way or HK$115 return (recommended).

Total travel time from HK airport to Ngong Ping by taking the cable car is about 35 minutes or we can give a time allowance of 2 hours traveling time including your return trip to the airport. So basically you still have about 3 hours to spend at Ngong Ping attractions.

Option: A taxi straight to Ngong Ping from HK airport will take about 40 minutes drive @ HK$175.

Itinerary 3: Sightseeing at the Victoria Peak for a 360 spectacular view of Hong Kong skyline.

Route timetable (most efficient way to reach the Peak from HKIA with limited time):
* Airport Express train from Airport to Central (via Hong Kong) station = 24 minutes @ HK$100 single journey ticket or @ HK$180 for return tickets (recommended).
* Taxi from Central to the Peak Tram station = 5 minutes @ HK$20
* Peak Tram straight to the Peak = 7 minutes @ HK$28 one way or @ HK$40 for return (recommended).

Total travel time from HK airport to the Peak is about 36 minutes or we'll budget a 2 hours traveling time including your return trip to the airport. So basically you still have about 3 hours to spend at the Peak.

Option: A walk from Central to the Peak Tram station can be read in here including map.

Related topic discussion:
How to get to the Victoria Peak tramway from the HK Airport.

If you hesitate to do any of the above itinerary and want to make sure that you can make your next flight, I suggest you just stay at the airport premises for shopping.

Also, HK airport has a free Wi-Fi internet connection for your notebook computer or smart phones.

Sightseeing information in Hongkong
by: Anonymous

I am Indian now I am staying in south Korea and i am going to India via Hongkong.

I have 5hrs time in Hongkong. I need to plan for a sightseeing so please suggest me some good places near to airport.

Re: HKIA to Mong Kok then back to Tung Chung.
by: HKinsider Don

The best route that I can recommend to your arrival day at Hong Kong will be as follows:

HK airport --> Tung Chung --> Ngong Ping (attractions at Lantau island) --> back to Tung Chung --> MTR trains to Mong Kok and YES, this is very doable.

Actually you can rent and leave your luggage at Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung. Big size storage lockers has a dimension of 22" X 31" X 35" @ HK$20 per two hours while the small size storage lockers has a dimension of 15" X 31" X 15" @ HK$10 per two hours.

Proceed to Ngong Ping by taking the cable car (24 minutes) or take the bus NLB 23 or NLB 2 from Tung Chung Bus Terminus (Terminal) to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus (Terminal) at Ngong Ping. Total bus travel time is 68 minutes @ HK$32.2 for about 40 bus stops.

From Ngong Ping, take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car back to Tung Chung. Upon arrival at Tung Chung Cable Car terminal, proceed to Citygate outlets for shopping and then get your luggage.

As you noticed that the most direct transportation between Ngong Ping and Tung Chung is only through the Cable Car. Taking a bus or taxi will take time as it will go around almost to the whole Lantau Island. So it is practical to get a return ticket for the Ngong Ping 360 @ HK$115 (HK$80 for one way).

Here's a map of Tung Chung showing location markers of cable car terminal, bus terminus, Citygate outlets, and MTR train station:

View Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong in a larger map

Getting to Mong Kok from Tung Chung by MTR trains:

Get into the Tung Chung MTR station and take the Tung Chung Line heading towards Hong Kong station but get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to the Tsuen Wan Line going to Central station and get off at Mong Kok. Total train travel time is 32 minutes @ HK$13.8

Hope this help and have a wonderful stay in Hong Kong!

Re: Hongkong and Macau itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

June 20: Upon arrival at HK airport, I suggest you should go directly to your hotel to check-in and leave your luggage. Stay somewhere at Tsim Sha Tsui area, the place that is known to be the heart of the city where transportations, shopping mall and signature shops, bar and restaurants are in proximity.

Below TST map shows the location of Mirador Mansion, Chungking Mansions and nearby point of interest mentioned above.

View Hostel at Tsim Sha Tsui in a larger map

June 21: The most efficient route should be...
Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak (where you can visit Madame Tussauds) --> Victoria Harbour (Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights).

To see how to get there instructions including MTR route map to Ocean Park from Tsim sha Tsui area and then to the Victoria Peak (scroll further down below to that page "Peak from Ocean Park", please click here.

June 22: I recommend this itinerary = Ngong Ping --> Disneyland --> back to TST for Street Market shopping.

This itinerary is being discussed in here including the instructions in getting there.

June 23: Hong Kong --> Macau attractions (whole day) --> HK Airport.

All information in getting and touring around to Macau for a day trip from Hong Kong, please click here.

11 hr layover in Hong Kong
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I have 11 hour layover in Hong Kong. I'll arrive 6:30 AM and will have flight 5:30.

Please suggest what are the must see attractions of Hongkong. How can I plan it? How much can I cover it.

Is there any guided tour provided at the airport?

Re: Estimated taxi fee from Tai O to Tung Chung
by: HKinsider Don

See this Ngong Ping 360 location map and nearby attractions for your reference.

View Ngong Ping 360 in a larger map

From the Giant Buddha (Ngong Ping 360) to Tai O is about 14 minutes at 7 km distance. Taxi fare is about HK$85.

While from Tai O to Tung Chung MTR station is about 35 minutes taxi drive at 23 km distance. Taxi fare is about HK$120.

Taxis in HK are color coded so you should see more and take the color BLUE taxis which serve all destinations in Lantau and the airport area. You may also see RED taxis (urban taxis) that serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong while the GREEN taxis are only allowed at New Territories (N.T.) and specific roads in Lantau.

Here are the taxi fares (by color):

Flag down (for the first 2 kilometers):
Red taxi = HK$15
Blue taxi = HK$12
Green Taxi = HK$12.5

Every 0.2km (after the first 2 kilometers):
Red taxi = HK$1.4
Blue taxi = HK$1.2
Green Taxi = HK$1.2

Note that you need to pay an extra HK$5 for each luggage that you put into the taxi baggage compartment.

Hope this help, have a safe trip and enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

Estimated taxi fee from Tai O to Tung Chung
by: Jess

We plan to take cable car to Ngong Ping 360. After visit the giant Buddha, we take taxi to Tai O.

I'd like to know how much for the taxi charge from Ngong Ping 360 to Tai O? Also, how much from Tai O to Tung Chung MTR station?

HKIA to Mong Kok then back to Tung Chung
by: Joma

Hello,

We'll be visiting HK this coming June and staying for 5 days 4 nights. My question would be, is this doable on our 1st day? I have two options here, please advice what's best.

Opt1
- 11am Arrival at HKIA (June22, 2011)
- go to Hotel at Mong Kok area checking drop our bags
- go back to Tung Chung for Ngong Ping and Giant Buddha
- back to hotel

Opt2
- 11am Arrival at HKIA (June22, 2011)
- deposit our bags at luggage counter at the airport (where's the best place to deposit our luggage airport or at Tung Chung station?)
- go directly to Tung Chung via Bus S1
- visit Ngong Ping and Giant Buddha
- ride Bus S1 again back to airport to pickup our luggage
- off to Mong Kok hotel for checking via Airport Express

Hongkong and Macau itinerary
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I'm Ms. Aimee! me and my 3 friends are going to have our vacation in Hongkong and Macau.

Could you please help me finalized our itinerary and guide us on how to get into the following destinations:

June 20 @ 9:30 pm arrival at HK - perhaps nightlife

June 21: The peak, Madame Tussauds,Ocean park - what should come first and how to get to each destination

June 22: Ngong ping 360,Disneyland- how to get there? or this should be on June 21?

June 23: Macau, Venetian, house of dancing water @ 8:00pm with ticket already

June 24: Departure to Philippines @ 10:40am. What Ferry should we ride to go directly to HK airport and what time the earliest ferry Macau-HK airport. I also want to insert in our itinerary the symphony of lights, Avenue of Stars, Ladies' market and nightlife (where is the best place?). also with this hectic schedule would it be advisable to stay in different hostels in the nearest place of our destinations. We only need cheap but safe hostels to stay coz anyhow we won't be sleeping that long at least we can leave our things while roaming around and take a bath.

Kindly recommend where we can dine, a buffet perhaps near our destinations.

Do we really need an octopus card?

Please I need ur guidance. Thank you.

Children's Play area at the HK airport
by: Anonymous

There is NO children's play area at the HKIA.

The airport only offers FREE Wi-Fi connectivity for your Notebook computers or Smartphones. There are also free internet stations in some places of the airport being provided to the waiting passengers.

play area for children
by: Anonymous

are there any play areas for children at the airport? do i have to pay to use them ? If yes would you please tell the charges?

Re: children's play area at HKIA
by: Anonymous

Sorry but I afraid there's no such facilities at Hong Kong airport that is free for children.

But most of the time, HKIA will sponsor some entertainment specially for kids that usually being held at Departures Level, Terminal 1. You may directly inquire at the Hong Kong airport prior to your departure with this tel no. +852 2181 8888

If you think your kids will enjoy like some kind of exhibition, then you can take them to these exhibition areas at the airport;

* "Bits of Old Hong Kong" exhibition where history of Hong Kong is being presented to travellers thru collection of photos. Located close to Gate 36, Departures Level, Terminal 1 and Transfer Area E1, Arrivals Level, Terminal 1.

* The Cultural Hong Kong giving travellers a visual introduction of Hong Kong's local cultures and customs which is being held close to Departure Gate 35.

* Wood and Metal Sculptures a variety of sculptures made by young local sculptors are on display at East Hall, Level 7, close to the food court.

children's play area at HKIA
by: Anonymous

Thank you so much for answering all my questions & that too with such precision.

Can you also tell me what facilities are provided for children, free of cost so that I can easily spend my 4 hrs layover at the airport.

Re: Vegetarian Meal at HK airport.
by: Anonymous

There's no such restaurant in the Hong Kong International Airport that offer or specialized vegetarian foods but I know that some of them could be able to serve you upon request.

There are lot of Asian and Western restaurants that you can try such as the:

* THE GREEN MARKET that serving healthy green salad, soup noodles buffet and other food that is ideal for health-conscious travellers. It is located at Arrivals Meeters & Greeters Hall, Level 5, Terminal 1 (tel no. +852 2261 0890).

* CAFE DECO at departures east hall, level 7, terminal 1 (email: cafedeco@ssp.com.hk);

* Cooking Mama 360 also located at departures east hall, level 7, terminal 1 (tel no. +852 2261 2663).

Standard price for a single meal at HKIA is about HK$60.

Vegetarian Meal at HK airport.
by: Anonymous

Please tell me where can I get vegetarian meal at Hongkong airport, no egg or chicken stock & if possible how much would a meal cost? Are there any Indian meal options?

Also, what facilities are provided free of cost for children at the airport?

Thank you very much for answering.

Re: Victoria Peak in 3 hrs
by: HKinsider Don

Your time is quite tight but it is doable.

Victoria Peak is about 30 to 35 minutes taxi drive from Hong Kong International Airport at HK$330 for one way.

To know where the taxi stand at HK airport, please click here to see the map and click the markers.

victoria peak in 3 hrs
by: Anonymous

I have a 5:25 hr layover at Hongkong airport. will be travelling solo with 2 toddlers. Can I visit Victoria Peak in 3 hrs & come back?

Also, if I can how much would the whole trip cost? Also, can I take a taxi from the airport for the peak? How much would that cost?

Re: From Tung Chung to Ngong Ping village by bus
by: Anonymous

Actually, you can easily purchased your Ngong Ping Cable Car tickets at any of the two Ngong Ping terminals. In your case, you can get it at Ngong Ping Cable Car Ngong Ping Terminal. It is about 8 minutes walk from the Ngong Ping Bus Terminus.

Re: From Tung Chung to Ngong Ping village by bus
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the reply...

Would just like to know where can we purchase Ngong Ping Cable car tickets. Since we wanted to take the bus ride to Ngong Ping Village and take the Cable car ride back to Tung Chung.

Re: From Tung Chung to Ngong Ping village by bus
by: hkinsider-don

Here's a bus route option from Tung Chung Town Centre to Ngong Ping village.

You can take the New Lantau Bus (NLB) bus No.23 from Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus (close to Tung Chung MTR station or adjacent to the Citygate Outlets) to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus for approximately 48 minutes bus travel time.

Bus time table as follows;

From Tung Chung Town Centre to Ngong Ping:
7:15am to 6:10pm - Mondays to Saturdays
8:10am to 6:10pm - Sundays and Public Holidays

From Ngong Ping village to Tung Chung:
8:10am to 7:10pm - everyday

Bus fare as follows;

Mondays to Saturdays: Adult = HK$17.20; Child and Senoir = HK$8.60

Sundays and Public Holidays: Adult = HK$27.00; Child and Senoir = HK$13.50

For more information about how to get to Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, please click here.

Hope this help and enjoy your trip!

Tung Chung to Ngong Ping village by bus
by: Anonymous

Hi!

I wanted to go to Ngong Ping village early in the morning by bus and take the cable car back to Tung Chung. Is that possible?

Since we could be in Tung Chung around 7am and the cable car opens up at around 10am, we'd like to take the bus instead. Can you help us on this?

Re: 2days HK, 1 day Macau trip
by: Anonymous

In order to help you plan your itinerary, here's an overview of the locations you've mentioned above.

Tin Sui Wai is located somewhere at north-west of New Territory area. Although it is quite far from Kowloon area, still the MTR trains is the most efficient form of transport from that area to almost everywhere around the city.

From Tin Sui Wai station by MTR trains; it is...
* 50 minutes / HK$26.3 to Hong Kong Disneyland station;
* 29 minutes / HK$17.2 to East Tsim Sha Tsui station (for Avenue of Stars & Symphony of Lights);
* 42 minutes / HK$22.4 to Central station (for Peak and Sky Terrace)
* 43 minutes / HK$22.4 to Admiralty station (for Ocean Park)

Here's a suggested itinerary for 2Days Hongkong and 1Day Macau Trip, see for yourself here.

2day HK, 1 day Macau trip
by: Shielabelle

Hi!

Need help with an itinerary for this.

Our hotel is in Tin Sui Wai, New Territories.
How can we go to the following:

Ngong Ping 360
Disneyland
Avenue of Stars & Symphony of Lights
Ocean Park
The Peak and Sky Terrace
Macau

Is this doable for a 3 days trip?

Re: 1 day trip to Ngong Ping and Disneyland
by: Anonymous

Yes, the Junk Boat is visible in the victoria harbour specially when you travel between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central Ferry Pier. It is always very spectacular to see it at night.

Bus 2 from Mui Wo Pier Bus Terminus to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus travel time is about 45 minutes @ HK$17.2. It is quite slow as it has 30 something bus stops but you'll definitely enjoy and love the beautiful scenes along the way.

Re: 1 day trip to Ngong Ping and Disneyland
by: Anonymous

Wow, your suggestions sounds great and helpful, I really appreciated it. It will definitely help us to maximize our time and provide us with the best of Hong Kong.

By the way can we see the Junk boat around both piers? also, how long will it take for us to reach Ngong Ping from Mui Wo Bus station?
We're going to go there on Friday, hope it will not be very crowded.

Re: 1 day trip to Ngong Ping and Disneyland
by: hk-insider don

Considering that you would be ready to go from your hotel at 7:30 or 8:00 am on that day, that would give you enough time to get into Disneyland (opens at 10:00 am) then to Ngong Ping in the afternoon then back to your hotel. But, if you prefer to go to Disneyland in the afternoon and stay until evening to see the "Disney in the Stars" Fireworks at 7:00pm then we'll start your journey towards Ngong Ping first.

This route is going to be a very scenic journey.

From Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), take the Star Ferry to the Central Ferry Pier (no.7), 8 minutes @ HK$2.5. Walk to the adjacent Pier (no.5) and take the Ferry to Mui Wo (Lantau Island), 50 minutes @ HK$13. Upon arrival at Mui Wo Ferry Pier, look for the nearby Mui Wo Bus Terminus. Take the bus NLB 2 that will bring you to the Ngong Ping bus Terminus (just right at the center of Ngong Ping attractions like the Giant Buddha and also, close to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Terminal). Take your time in the must-see attractions and shopping in there till afternoon.

From Ngong Ping village, take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal, a spectacular 25 minutes sky rail ride @ HK$80. Upon arrival at Tung Chung, find the nearby Tung Chung MTR station. Take the Tung Chung Line trains and get off at next station, Sunny Bay station. Interchange trains to the Disneyland Resort Line trains to Disneyland station, Disneyland Entrance is just right there upon exit of MTR station. Total trains travel time is 18 minutes @ HK$11.6

Hope this will help you plan your trip ahead. Enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

1 day trip to Ngong Ping and Disneyland
by: Jef

Hi, I'm planning to visit HK this March with quite pack schedule and we would like to wrap Ngong Ping and Disneyland in 1 day. From what I have read the schedule will be very packed, but still possible. Could you share some information? . Our flight will arrive at 5.50 am and we are planning to directly drop our bags at the hotel at TST and go to Ngong Ping. It will be appreciated if we can have some suggestions. Thank you

Re: 2DAYS TOUR IN HONGKONG and 1day in Macau (February 1-4, 2011)
by: Anonymous

To see the fireworks display in Hong Kong Disneyland is very doable in your 2 days stay in HK.

Disneyland Park hours is 10:00am - 7:00pm and 8:00pm on peak park day (like Sundays or any other special days), Feb 1 & 2 park schedule is not available yet and to be announced soon.

The "Disney in the Stars" Fireworks will start at the end of park's hours (usually starts at 7:00pm). This spectacular fireworks show transforms the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle into a stunning evening spectacle for your spectacular and unforgettable Disney experience.

Do not worry about your location specially if it is somewhere in Kowloon, there's is always the MTR trains that is very efficient way of transport in HK.

For your furthere reference, here's a suggested itinerary for 2 whole days in hongkong and 1 day in macau that you can read in this page.

2DAYS TOUR IN HONGKONG and 1day in Macau (FEbruary 1-4, 2011)
by: Mary Rose Lila

Hi, we will have our tour in HK on February 1 & 2, 2011 and I want to see the fireworks display in Disneyland. Is it possible to happen? I really need an HK itinerary for 2 days. We will be checking in at Kowloon City (Oriental Riverside). A quick response is highly appreciated. It is my first time to go in HK. (^_^) THanks!

Re: 14 hours in Hong Kong
by: Anonymous

Most attractions in HK will start at around 10:00am.

1) The Peak (through the Peak Tram) - 3hrs (up to 11:00am):

The Peak Tram opens from 7 am to 12 midnight (Mon - Sun & Public Holidays).

The Peak Tower opens from 10 am to 11 pm (Mon - Fri) and from 8 am to 11 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays).

The Peak or Victoria Peak best access point is through the Peak Tram which station is located at Garden Road, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.

Considering that you're in a group, taking a taxi from Hong Kong airport to the Peak Tram station is recommended, HK$300 - 30 minutes.

Also, you can take the Airport Express trains from airport all the way to the Hong Kong station, 24 minutes - HK$100 / person, then walk to the adjacent Central station and take Exit J2. Upon exit, walk up to the ground level, you'll see the Chater Garden, turn right and cross Queen's Road Central, and make your way up to the Garden Road. You'll see some famous HK landmarks like the Bank of China Tower, Citibank Plaza on your left and St John's Cathedral on your right. Make a little left upon reaching to the Lower Albert Rd intersection to the Peak Tram terminal, walk time about 15 to 20 minutes (see walking route map here).

Peak Tram Tickets:
Adult: Return trip - HK$ 36; Single trip - HK$ 25
Child (age 3 - 11) / Senior (age 65 or above): Return trip - HK$ 16; Single trip - HK$ 9

2) Star Ferry - 10min:
Take the Peak Tram back to the Peak Tram terminus and adjacent to it you'll find the Peak Tram Bus Terminus. Take the Bus 15C (open top) that will bring you to the Central Ferry Pier Bus Terminus near Pier (7) and take the Ferry going to Tsim Sha Tsui, 7 minutes - HK$ 2.50

3) Victoria harbour and the Avenue of Stars - 1 hr (up to 12:00 noon):
Upon arrival at Tsim Sha Tsui, walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade until you get to the Avenue of Stars.

4.) Ladies' Market - 1.5hrs (up to 1:30 pm):
Look for the MTR trains Tsim Sha Tsui station Entrance / Exit (J) and take the Tsuen Wan Line trains towards Tsuen Wan and get off at Mong Kong station Exit E2, 7 minutes - HK$4.5. Please click here to know how to get to the Ladies' market.

5.) Disneyland - 5hrs(until 8:00 pm):
Get back to the MTR station. Take the Tsuen Wan Line trains heading to Tsuen Wan and get off at Lai King station. Interchange to the Tung Chung Line trains heading to Tung Chung and get off at Sunny Bay station. Then take the Disneyland Resort Line trains to Disneyland station, 32 minutes - HK$16.6

Take a taxi from Disneyland to the airport for about 20 minutes.

14 hours in HK
by: Anonymous

Hi, we will arrive 7am in Hong Kong, and we want to visit Victorias Peak, ride the Peak Tram, ride the Star Ferry, shop in Ladies market & tour HK Disneyland. Can you please suggest which place should we go first? How to get there by MTR, the time we should allot for each place? we want Disney to be our last stop, is this doable? thanks for all the replies!

Re: How to get to Hong Kong Ngong Ping 360 from Tsim Sha Tsui?
by: HKinsider-Don

The most efficient and convenient way on how to get to Ngong Ping 360 from Tsim Sha Tsui area is by taking the MTR trains (38 minutes / HK$ 13.5).

Look for nearest MTR station in your area (don't worry, you won't find it hard to see those MTR station signs as most areas have it).

Assuming that you're taking the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line going towards Tsuen Wan and get off at Lai King station - interchange trains to the MTR Tung Chung Line towards Tung Chung and get off to that last station. Take the Exit B and look for signs going to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Terminal.

You can read more alternate routes in here in here if you want to go to Ngong Ping by not taking the cable car.

@ lil.angel

We suggest that you go first to Ngong Ping 360 as the must-see attractions in that place were best viewed at day time (you may follow the direction as already stated above on how to get there). And then head back to Victoria Peak late in the afternoon as it is a perfect place to see Hong Kong during early evening.

Please click here to read more on how to get to Victoria Peak.

From Tsim Sha Tsui- Victoria Peak first or Ngong Ping 360?
by: lil.angel

Hi! I will be staying at Tsim Sha Tsui and is planning on going to Hong Kong Ngong Ping 360 and Victoria Peak. Is it better & accessible if I do it in one day? Where should I go first?

from Tsim Sha Tsui to Ngong Ping Cable
by: Anonymous

Hi! I will be in Hong Kong on Jun 26- 29. I will be arriving at 09:55 in HK and going to our guest house in Tsim Sha Tsui. Can you advise me the best way to go to Ngong Ping Cable Car from Tsim Sha Tsui? Manu Thanks

Re: How to get to Victoria peak coming from Tsim Sha Tsui
by: HKinsider-don

Hi there, getting to Victoria peak coming from Tsim Sha Tsui area is quite easy and lot of fun. Take the Ferry route Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and then follow the direction already mentioned above on how to get to Victory peak upon arriving at Central pier. The whole journey will only take about 30 minutes.

Please take a look the interactive Hong Kong Star Ferry route map below. To navigate map, use the controls in the top left hand corner. Click the signs; (+) to zoom in and (-) to zoom out or move (<) left and (>) right or move (^) up and (v) down. You can also use your mouse by left clicking and then dragging in the direction of your choice.

View Getting to the Peak from Tsim Sha Tsui map in a larger map

Alternate routes:

1.) You can take the MTR trains from Tsim Sha Tsui station towards Central then take Central's MTR Station Exit J2, walk along Garden Road which is in between The Bank of China building and The Cheung Kong Centre. The walk to the tram station only takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

2.) Or, Take MTR trains to Admiralty Station and take Exit B, find Lippo Centre Bus Terminus and take the bus 12S.

Re: 4-day HK trip
by: Anonymous

Hi there, I have read a page somewhere in this site with other visitor's inquiry which is related to yours.

Here's the link on that page.

4-day HK trip
by: Anonymous

We will be in Hong Kong this coming July 21 (10am) to July 24 (10pm).
Can you please help us on our itinerary for our 4-day trip? It would be a great help for us as this will be our first time in HK. :-)

We plan to visit Disneyland,Ocean Park and other tourist attractions in HongKong. Also, we plan to take a one-day tour at Macau.

Thank you so much! Hope to hear from you soon!

RE: baby and stroller in cable car?
by: Anonymous

YES, the floor of the platform is specially designed to level with that of the cabins. Strollers for babies or wheelchair bound passengers can easily go onboard. To provide further convenience to them, the seating bench in the cabin can be lifted up, creating ample room for them.

Also, for the visitors' convenience, there are luggage storage facilities for visitors arriving at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal. There are about 20 lockers for rent. The size of each locker is 84cm (H), 40cm (W), 87cm (D) The rates are HK$20 for every three hours or HK$70 for one day. Please contact staff when you arrive at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal for more details.

baby and stroller in cable car?
by: L'amor

We are coming to Hong Kong in April with our 10-month old baby. Is Ngong Ping not too stressful for the baby? Are babies and strollers allowed in the cable car?

Appreciate your thoughts.

HK in a day
by: Mia

Hi, my friends and I are planning on taking a 3 day trip in March 12-14. We'll be arriving in HK at 9pm on the 11th. We're planning to have 1 day in Hong Kong, a day in Macau and another day in Shenzhen. I hope that would be possible to take all in. =)

Answer: Yes, it is very doable. Transportation between these cities are very efficient and will only takes about an hour or two.

I think, Macau and Shenzhen is ok to take in a day but I'm hoping you could help me in our Hong Kong plan. We will be staying in Tsim Sha Tsui. I would like to ask directions and fare costs for the following:
Tsim Sha Tsui to Victoria Peak, from there to Ngong Ping Village/360, then Giant Buddha, finally to Disneyland then back to Tsim Sha Tsui. We hope to ride the Star Ferry too. ^^

Answer: Going to Victoria Peak from Tsim Sha Tsui.
The Ferry Pier is located in East Tsim Sha Tsui, could be a walking distance from your hotel.

Get on board for an 8 minute Ferry ride to Central, Hong Kong Island(HK$2.20 - upper deck seat). Upon arriving at Central Pier, you can find a Bus station nearby, take Bus no. 15C (3.20 HK$) that will bring you to the Victoria Peak Tram station.

Get on the Peak Tram (HK$25 - single, HK$36 - return) that will bring you directly to the Peak.

I think we already stated above the directions in getting to Ngong Ping and Disneyland.

oh, and if you could also help us on the cheapest and quickest way to get a visa for shenzhen. =)

Answer: The best way to do is to get a China (Shenzhen) VISA from your country otherwise VISAS can be acquired in the china borders. Short stay VISA will cost only around HK$150.

Re: From Ngong Ping 360 to Victoria Peak
by: Anonymous

Please find answers to your questions below. Hope this help.

a) How long will the ferry take from Mui wo to central Pier?
Ans: Ferry from Central Pier to Mui Wo takes 50 mins (ordinary Ferry) or 30 mins (fast Ferry) - Ferries operate at approx 40 mins intervals.

Please see Ferry time table in here.

b) Is there any bus or any transport from the bronze buddha to the Mui Wo Pier? If yes, (how long will it take) Or do i have to take the cable car back to the terminal so that i can grab a taxi to the pier?
Ans: Yes, there is a bus. Route 2, from Mui Wo Ferry Pier to Ngong Ping (Big Buddha), on Lantau Island and about 45 mins travel time.

c)I'll be bringing my 2 yr old son... Will they allow strollers on the ferry?
Ans: Yes, they allow strollers on the Ferries.

For more details about Ngong Ping and getting there, please read our page here.

From Ngong Ping 360 to Victoria Peak
by: Ann

Hi

I am visting Ngong Ping 360 in Jan 2010. I intend to take your suggestion of taking a ferry from Mui Wo to Central Pier. However, I have to few questions to clarify. Hope you be able to help me.

Thks.
a) How long will the ferry take from Mui wo to central Pier ??

b) Is there any bus or any transport from the bronze buddha to the Mui Wo Pier ?? If yes, (how long will it take) Or do i have to take the cable car back to the terminal so that i can grab a taxi to the pier ??

c) i be bringing my 2 yr old son... Will they allow strollers on the ferry ??

Ngong Ping to Victoria Peak
by: Anonymous

Hi,
If you want to go straight to Victoria Peak from Ngong Ping 360, I would suggest you take the Ferry from Mui Wo, Lantau Island to Central Pier 5, Hong Kong island.

In Lantau island, just take a taxi to the ferry pier in Mui Wo. Here's the link to the complete ferry fare and schedule.

Upon arrival in Central pier, take the Bus no. 15C nearby to the Peak Tram that will bring you directly to the Peak.

how bout the other way around?
by: meimei

how can i get to victoria peak from ngong ping? thanks.

Recommended itinerary for 2 whole days in hongkong and 1 day in macau.
by: Dondon

Hello Ross,

Here's our recommended itinerary.

Day 1, Dec 6 (Disneyland, Ngong Ping, Avenue of Stars @ Victoria Harbour, and Symphony of Lights)

Morning (HKIA to Disneyland)

Get on Airport Express trains to Tsing Yi then Sunny Bay station and interchange MTR trains to Disneyland Resort Line towards Disneyland.

Alternate route:
A great way to reach Disneyland from the airport is to take any A or E Hong Kong Bus to the Lantau Link Toll Plaza, 13 mins - HK$ 21 then interchange bus to Route R8 for Hong Kong Disneyland (HK$7).

Spend at least 5 hours in Disneyland.

Late afternoon: (Disneyland to Ngong Ping 360 @ Tung Chung Sky Rail Terminal)

Get on MTR trains to Sunny Bay then to the next station Tung Chung.

Take the cable car - a 24 minutes stunning ride and unforgettable views of Hong Kong experience to Ngong Ping Village.

Spend at least an hour over there and then get back to Tung Chung.

Evening: (Ngong Ping 360 to Avenue of Stars @ Victoria Harbour (to watch the must-see Symphony of Lights).

Take the MTR trains to Lai King station then Tsim Sha Tsui station. Take a walk along the waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

You can spend the whole evening in this area (before going to your hotel) where you can watch the Symphony of Lights (nightly show) that will start at 8:00 pm. I suggest you book your hotel somewhere in Tsim Sha Tsui area for an easy access.

Day 2, Dec 7 (Museums, Star Ferry, Peak Tram, and Victoria Peak)

Morning until afternoon:
Most of the popular Hong Kong Museums where also in Tsim Sha Tsui area and are close to each other. Please refer to our Hong Kong Museum page for complete details on how to get there with their respective schedules.

You can spend your time in any of those recommended museums until late afternoon as your next journey is the "Peak" and it is better to go up there and best viewed during sunset or early evening.

Afternoon: (From Tsim Sha Tsui to Victoria Peak)
Get on board of the Star Ferry then Bus no. 15C and then get on the Peak Tram that will bring you directly to the Peak.

It is only about 20 minutes travel from the Peak to Shun Tak Centre, the Hong-Macau Ferry Terminal.

Turbojet Ferry Schedule at Shuntak
Hong Kong to Macau
7:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3, Dec 8 Macau tourist attractions. Whole day!

Itinerary in HK and Macau
by: Ross

I will be in hongkong with my friend on December 6 to 8,2009,we will be arriving at 7:30am in HKIA and we will leave at 10pm in HKIA on Dec 8.

Can you please advise me on our itinerary for 2 whole days in hongkong and 1 day in macau?

We want to visit Hk Disneyland,Victoria Peak,Ngong Ping 360,Avenue of Stars,Victoria Harbour and HK Museum, is it possible?

Thank you very much!

I need help!
by: Nikki Mariz

Hello!
Me and my parents will visit Hong Kong on June 3-6.

I'd like to ask how to get to Victoria peak coming from Tsim Sha Tsui? our guesthouse is around that area. Thank you! ^^

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