What to do and see in Central District, China: The Best Transportation

April 26, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Peak Tram

No.33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong China +852 2522 0922 [email protected] https://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/the-peak-experience/the-peak-tram
Excellent
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4.0 based on 9,060 reviews

Peak Tram

Since 1888, this tram has been Hong Kong Island's most reliable form of public transport between Central district and The Peak

Reviewed By renakashmere - Los Angeles, United States

This funicular is pretty sweet ride since it winds around the sky scrapers and then goes up the steep hill to the observation tower (The Sky Terrace 428) It’s pretty quick, it has spectacular views of the city and there’s a bunch of shops and restaurants at the top. You can take it one way or round trip. We chose one way and hiked back down - it’s all paved. It’s pretty steep so wear some good walking shoes if you decide to hike down.

2. Mid-levels Escalator

Connaught Road, Central and West Distict, Hong Kong China http://www.td.gov.hk/tc/transport_in_hong_kong/pedestrianisation/hillside_escalator/index.html
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4.0 based on 2,655 reviews

Mid-levels Escalator

800-metre hillside escalator starts from Connaught Road Central, runs to the Hang Seng Bank Building on Des Voeux Road Central, then passes through the Central Market and continues to climb past Hollywood Road to the prime Mid-levels residential district. The longest covered outdoor escalator system in the world.

Reviewed By JH72 - London, United Kingdom

Living on Robinson Road means this escalator is essential getting to central. It saves your knees and gives you a break if you are puffed out from walking around Hong Kong. Head up towards Shelly Street for some nice and somewhat quirky restaurants. Some good street art along the way too. Christmas is very nice as they decorate and light up all the escalators. Current maintenance work on some of the escalator route is ongoing into 2020. A free ride and if you use the MTR make sure you tap your octopus card to get a discount from your metro journey. There is a card tapping point near Tai Kwun police/prison museum.

3. Cotai Water Jet

Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong China +852 2359 9990 [email protected] http://www.cotaiwaterjet.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 649 reviews

Cotai Water Jet

Launched in November 2007, Cotai Water Jet is a premium high-speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. As of Dec 2017, the maritime jet fleet has serviced more than 67 million passengers and in 2017 averaged approximately 94 daily sailings. Its 14 custom-built catamarans have the capacity to carry more than 400 passengers each and operate at top speeds of approximately 42 knots. Passengers on Cotai Water Jet have a choice of three classes of service as well as direct sailings between ports in Macao, Taipa, Hong Kong, Kowloon and Hong Kong International Airport, thus providing an important transportation option for both locals and visitors to Macao. The Cotai Water Jet service is managed and operated on behalf of owner Sands China Ltd. by Chu Kong High Speed Ferry Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.

Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore

Our hotel is booked in Tsim Sha Tsui HK and Cotai Water Jet HK China Ferry Terminal is just 10 mins away. Our departure to Macau is at 12:15, we left our hotel at 11:45, arrived at the terminal at 12:00 and we were boarding before 12:15. The online reservation I did, the less lines in immigration, custom less scanning is very convenient. No stress and we even maximized the morning in HK. Their fleet is designed by Austal shipyard of Australia. I recommend this ferry service and terminal if your hotel is near the area because it is less crowded than the other terminal - HK Macau Ferry terminal which is farther than Tsim Sha Tsui. The ride took approximately 1 hour an d very comfortable. We arrived at Macau's Taipa Ferry terminal. Special disability access is also provided for those in need and the terminal is very clean, less crowded and spacious. The regular ticket costs us around HKD 171 per person. So, if you plan to go to Macau and stay around Tsim Sha Tsui then this is what you need.

4. TurboJet

Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong China +852 2307 0880 http://www.turbojet.com.hk/eng/schedule/prd.asp
Excellent
29%
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4.0 based on 889 reviews

TurboJet

Reviewed By LarryL764 - Lanaken, Belgium

We used the Turbojet services roundtrip between Hong Kong and Macau - excellent service and a fun and exciting experience. Both ways the trips were on time and comfortable with very nice service in the terminals and onboard. We used Super Class which provided more comfortable seating (and it was not full so room to spread out) and food service - we were more than satisfied. Premier Grand Class is available on some departures but probably not worth the money for the hour journey. A jetfoil ride is an essential part of a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong! Note that complimentary shuttle buses are available to all passengers to/from the Macau ferry terminal to all major hotel-casinos.

5. Hong Kong Station

No.1 Gangjing Street, Central, Hong Kong China +852 2523 3627 http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/to-from-airport/airport-express.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 269 reviews

Hong Kong Station

Reviewed By easterntreker - Halifax, Canada

This is a well laid out station and so easy to find your way around .This is where we took the Airport Express Train to the Airport. Fast and easy. Like it better than a cab.and cheaper.

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