Travel to Hong Kong
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong has always been one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations, a dynamic metropolitan city with unique and diverse culture, exotic experiences, best value of money shopping, exquisite dining, beautiful country parks, sunny beaches, vibrant theme parks, enjoyable art performances and eye-catching cultural attractions, for every tourist. Take a look at the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s website here↗ to find out more on what to see and do in Hong Kong.
Gateway to China Mainland and Macao
Effective from 17th Dec 2024, the Mainland China offers a 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit visa for 54 countries. Guest can transit in 60 major cities in mainland before flying to/from Hong Kong. Please see this link for details.
It only takes about an hour to get from Hong Kong to Macao. You can take ferry from the HK airport and the city downtown or take the coach via the magnificent Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Please refer to this link for details.
Visa Information
Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. If you are unsure of your status, click here↗ to learn whether you need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong.
For Mainland Chinese Citizens, please use the Hong Kong and Macao Travel Permit (for private or for official purposes) to enter HK and ensure the permit is not expired.
Taxi↗
Taxis are readily available at the airport. It takes about 35 min and costs approximately HK$300 (US$35), subject to traffic conditions.
The bus terminus is located at the Airport Ground Transportation Centre. Airport bus (route A21) runs between the airport and Hung Hom Station, with stops at Tsim Sha Tsui. From the airport to Tsim Sha Tsui, you may take the Airport bus (route A21) for 15 stops to Middle Road (bus fare is HK$35 and it takes 60–80 min). The official hotels are within 5–15 min walking distance. From Tsim Sha Tsui to the airport, you may take the Airport bus (route A21) near Haiphong Road, Kimberley Road and Nathan Road (near Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station) to the airport (bus fare is HK$35 and it takes 60–80 minutes).
The Airport Express station is located on the arrival floor of the airport. From the airport to Tsim Sha Tsui, you can take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station (train runs at intervals of about 10 min from 5:54am to 12:48am; train fare is HK$105 and it takes 22 minutes) and change to taxi to reach the official hotels (taxi fare is HK$40–70 and it takes about 10 min). From Tsim Sha Tsui to the airport, you can take a taxi from Tsim Sha Tsui to Kowloon Station (taxi fare is HK$40–70 and it takes about 10 min) and change to Airport Express (train runs at intervals of about 10 min from 5:53am to 12:52am; train fare is HK$105 and it takes 22 min).
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