Getting from the Airport to Hong Kong Island:

Transport in Hong Kong can be quite pricey but there are a few options which will save you a few pennies. We had originally planned on jumping in an Uber that would take us straight to our hotel, until we went to request one and saw the price. They were charging around 375 HKD (60AUD, 34pound) for a one-way trip to the hotel.

We looked into getting the train but even that was expensive. It costs 115 HKD to Hong Kong Station (central) which is around 18 AUD/11 pound. We ended up speaking to a guy at the airport who told us to get the local bus. It takes double the amount of time (1hour instead of 28 minutes) but it only costs 40 HKD (6.5 AUD, 3.6 pound).

Please note that you must have the correct amount of money as the driver cannot give you any change and will deny you access if it’s not right.

The bus numbers depend on where you are heading, but the A11 towards North Point Ferry Pier goes through Kowloon, over the Western Harbour Crossing onto Hong Kong Island, along the harbour front past Central, all the way to North Point on the right hand-side of Hong Kong Island.

Getting from Hong Kong Island to the Airport:

There is a bus called City Flyer which offers a bus service from Hong Kong Island to the Airport for 40 HKD. It is the cheapest and most convenient way to get to the airport. This link has the bus stops and timetables available for this service: http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/airport-bus/route/index.aspx?intLangID=1

Getting Around Hong Kong:

Use the Star Ferry to get from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. It is the cheapest way to travel between the two places and definitely the most enjoyable route. The ferry ride takes 10 minutes to travel through the harbour, offering an outdoor deck with panoramic views.

The metros in Hong Kong are also relatively cheap and the city’s transport system works very effectively. Most of the city is on the metro lines, making it very easy to get around. Use this website for more information on your individual trips you plan to take: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.php

The Tram system in Hong Kong offers 6 main routes which run from Kennedy Town (West HK island) until Shau Kei Wan (East HK island). The trams are very easy to use, but you must have the exact change as you simply drop the money into a box (no change given). The standard adult fare in $2.30 HKD and a child fare (under 12) is  1.20 HKD

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Victoria Peak

The Victoria Peak is a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong. The peak opens at 7am and you need to go early to avoid crazy queues. It costs 45HKD to take the tram up the peak and another 50HKD to enter the lookout building.

TIP! If you buy your ticket to access the lookout before you take the tram, you pay a total of 90HKD and save 5HKD. 

Be aware that the lookout building doesn’t open until 8am so when you’re trying to avoid queues, just bare that in mind.

We didn’t know so we got the tram at 7. It turned out to be in our favour as we found a few walking trails which took you 360 degrees around the mountain. There were some amazing views from the walk and we would highly recommend you walking around. It took us around 1.5 hours to complete one whole lap.

We paid extra to go up to the top (50HKD = £4.6, $7.8AUD) but to be honest I don’t think it’s worth it. You could see better views from the walk itself and the lookout point isn’t much higher than the rest of the peak. I would recommend taking a walking track rather than accessing the lookout.

Getting there: There are many ways to get here, and it depends on where you are staying. Visit the Discover Hong Kong website for help.
Opening times: The first tram leaves at 7am up the peak. The lookout point at the top opens at 8am. The last tram comes back down the peak at midnight.
Price: 45HKD + 50HKD to access the lookout point

Star Ferry

Take the Star Ferry over to Kowloon (or Hong Kong Island). The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs 2.7HKD. This is a cool ferry ride as you are able to see both sides of HK and the harbour itself.

There is also an option to take an hour Star Ferry ride which takes you on a tour of the harbour. however, this is a lot more expensive that the usual route.

There is a light show every night at 8pm at both sides of the harbour so you are able to see the lights no matter which side you are on. The light show is overrated and is pretty rubbish but it’s something to do on a night in the city.

Kowloon

There are many things to do in the city of Kowloon, with a number of Museums and Street Food market stalls. All of the museums are located in Tsim Sha Tsui. If History and Art museums are not your thing, the Space and Science museums are interactive, with games and exhibitions which make for a fun day out.

Mong Kok has a wide selection of local food for cheap-prices. Their specialties include deep-fried pig intestines (yup, I said intestines), curry fish balls, and their most famous dish is deep-fried sticky tofu. Hong Kong is also known for its bubble tea, which is extremely popular amongst the locals, but I personally can’t stand it.

If you are into your food, you may also be aware that Hong Kong has five 3-star Michelin restaurants, three of which are located in Kowloon. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, 8^1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, and Lung King Heen. These restaurants are all very pricey so if that isn’t in your budget, you should try one of these Restaurants Hong Kong which serve amazing food for reasonable prices, including the cheapest Michelin Star Restaurant in the world, Tim Ho Wan.

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We arrived at 10am as soon as it opened (yes, I made T get up early so we could be the first ones there!). It worked out massively in our favour because for the first hour the park was so quiet! We were able to do many things and go on a number of rides before it started to get busy. It was a weekday mind, so that was helpful.

Neither of us had ever been to a Disneyland before so for us it was a magical day. T at first wasn’t that bothered about going, but once we arrived he was completely in his element too. It really doesn’t matter how old you are, Disneyland brings out the inner child in you, and it is simply amazing.

I know for a fact that Disneyland Hong Kong is A LOT smaller than the one in Florida but it is still incredible. All the main Disney Characters are there and there are plenty of things to do and see.

We weren’t sure if we could take food and water with us, so we just carried a few small bottles of water in our bags. When you go through security they do not take anything off you, so it would be a sensible idea to take a picnic (we wish we would have!). If you are on a budget this is a great way to save a few pennies. There is a lot of available grass areas where you could set this up.

TIP! Eating at Disneyland is a massive rip off and they try charge around 30HKD ($5, £3) for a SMALL bottle of water. Take your own bottle, and re-fill it at the ONE water fountain we found – located outside the toilets in the Sci-Fi area.

Getting to Disneyland

Getting to Disneyland from Hong Kong island is VERY easy. We took 2 trains in total, one of which is a Disney train. The windows are designed in the shape of Mickey Mouse!

All you need to do is take a train to Sunny Bay, get off there and hop on the Disney train. It really is that simple.

I would definitely recommend going to Disneyland if you are interested in this kind of thing. Let’s be honest, as much as you would like to deny it, you’d probably really enjoy yourself too!

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