One of the main reasons may be the price. The fare for the upper deck is HK$2.20, while the lower deck, a mere cost of HK$1.70. This is a very affordable price, especially when traffic during rush hour encourages commuters to opt for ferries rather than land transports.

Tourists are able to capture panoramic views of both banks of the harbors and it is especially beautiful during dusk where you can see the sun setting down behind the skyscrapers. It is definitely a great bargain and you will get to do one of the best sightseeing activities in Hong Kong. The operating hours is between 7am to 11pm and the ferries’ intervals are only 10 minutes apart. You can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon with this breezy ride across the island.

In 1881, a Scotsman, Alexander Findlay-Smith found the tramway running between Garden Road and Victoria Gap at the Peak. The tram haulage system was powered by coal-fired steam boilers.

An electrically-powered haulage system replaced steam power system in 1926.

Since 1989, the system was controlled by computer and tramcars can carry 120 passengers.

Tramcars are fully computer-controlled with multiple safety features built-in to ensure passengers’ safety.

The tram station is located somewhere near Central, slightly up the peak. It is a walkable distance from Central MTR Station J2 exit or across the Hong Kong Park from Admiralty Station (look for Garden Road). You can locate the tram station from the locality map in MTR Station. The walk takes roughly 10 minutes.

The Tram fee (Return ticket) per person is HK$ 33 for adult and HK$ 15 for child under 12 or elderly above 65 years old. I would encourage to get the package (Peak Tram Sky Pass) which include the entry pass to Sky Terrace.

The ride up to the peak is definitely a memorable one. The inclination of the tram up the peak can be as much as 45 degrees. See from the picture the angle created by a vertical building and the window frame of the tramcar.

Sky Terrace is the top of Peak Tower which overlooks the Victoria Harbour at its best view.

You can find more useful information about Peak Tram & Peak Tower in their official website.

MTR is the most common and convenient means of travel within Hong Kong. As there are more cars on the road each day, underground transportation is becoming increasingly popular among local HongKongers.

The MTR system is very well developed and connects to other forms of public transport very well, e.g. Buses, Minivans, Light Rail, Train ( KCR ). It operates everyday from about 6am ( first train from terminal ) to last train at about 12 midnight. Train arrivals are around 4-5 minutes and shorter during rush-hour.

As MTR is the most popular public transport in Hong Kong, it is quite rare that you will find vacant seating on the train. So be prepared to stand throughout your journey. Certain seats are allocated to elderly and handicapped people, so do look out for them to avoid staring eyes.

Payment of the transportation fee is mainly by OCTOPUS or you can purchase a ticket at one of the MTR ticketing machines.

You will be able to find a detailed local map ( 2 kilometre radius ) inside any MTR station. That will be useful especially when you are looking for a particular street or building.

Another pointer to take note is that most of the entrances are interlinked to each other without going through the “GATE”, so the MTR station also works as an underground passage, avoiding the hot sun and rain.

If you get yourself lost in the MTR station, do not hesitate to approach any MTR staff. They are courteous and helpful.

Minibus is a common public transport in Hong Kong. There are 2 types of minibuses – Red and Green.

Green Minibuses are operated by companies serving a fixed route. The fare is paid upon boarding the minibus.

Red Minibuses are mainly owned by an individual and the route from point A to point B may vary. The fare is paid when you alight.

Minibuses are famous for its speed (aggressive drivers) and convenience (you can stop almost anywhere along its route). But don’t ride on it if you have a weak heart.

Minibuses are good supplements for the transportation system in Hong Kong. However, if you are not very familiar with Hong Kong and unable to converse in Cantonese, this type of transportation may not be suitable for you. This is because for minibuses – especially Red minibuses, there are no designated stops. You have to inform the driver where you want to alight ahead of time. Most often, the routes or destinations are written in Chinese only.

This is definitely the most affordable public transport in Hong Kong. It costs only HK$2 – one-way and regardless of the number of stops you travel. However, you can only find this in Hong Kong Island. It begins from the west region of Hong Kong Island – Kennedy Town to the East region – Shau Kei Wan.

Although it runs on one track, it does have a few “terminal stops” and U-turn points. Do look out for that.

Do not look down on its relatively slow speed and running on a fixed track. It can possibly outrun any above ground public transport during peak hours!!!

You can pay your tram fare using the Octopus card. Please take note that for this transportation, you need to board from the rear and alight at the front. Pay when you alight. Don’t get confused.

This form of transportation has been running on the Hong Kong Island for more than 100 years since 1904. For more information, check out the official website here.

This card has an electronic microchip embedded inside and uses contactless technology, which is extremely convenient. I don’t even need to take out my wallet. All I need to do is to put my whole wallet on top of the sensor and I am done paying for my purchases!!

It can be purchased at the control office of any MTR ( Mass Transit Railway ) stations. There is also a refundable deposit of HK$50 upon the purchase of the Octopus card.