Transportation in Hong Kong

 According to the Hong Kong Transport Department, Hong Kong is a place with a land area of only 1,105 square kilometres but has a population of more than seven million. Every day, over 12.6 million passenger take a public transport system including railways, trams, buses, minibuses, taxis and ferries. Everyday, there are about 347 licensed public transports for every kilometre of road which is quite busy.

MTR

Hong Kong's railways are run by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL). MTR is the most popular public transport for everyone because it is safe, efficient, reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly mass carriers. They are the backbone of Hong Kong's public transport system which account for about 41% of all trips made on public transport each day.The total route length is about 187 km with 93 stations.

BUS SERVICES

The bus service of Hong Kong can be roughly divided into 3 types: Franchised bus, Nonfranchised bus and Public light bus(mini-buses). 

Franchised bus:

  There are 5 privately owned bus companies that provide franchised bus service across Hong Kong, operating more than 700 routes with some 5,800 buses. Moreover, Hong Kong is one of the few places in the world that bus services are not operated or owned by the Government. Those five operators including Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited, Citybus Limited, Long Win Bus Company Limited, New World First Bus Services Limit, New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited.

Non-franchised buses

  The non-franchised bus services of Hong Kong are provided by different private bus companies as a means to relieve or help to solve the demand on franchised buses and green public minibuses in rush hour. According to the Transport Department, there were 8111 registered non-franchised buses in Hong Kong as of 13 March 2014. Basically, it is mostly free which serving for tourists or residents.

Public light buses

 

  

  The public light buses in Hong Kong are passenger transport vehicles (minibuses) with a capacity of 16 passengers. There are 4,350 minibuses in Hong Kong and this figure has been capped by the Transport Department as available licenses. There is two types of mini-buses including red mini-buses and green mini-buses, The red public minibuses do not need to operate on fixed routes or fixed schedules and may charge any fare desired, while the green public minibuses operate on fixed routes in set frequencies stipulated by the Transport Department of Hong Kong.

TAXI

 In Hong Kong, taxis are classified as three areas taxi due to the geography of Hong Kong. Hence, there are Kowloon(urban taxi), New Territories taxi and Lantau taxi. At present there are 18,163 taxis in Hong Kong, of which 15,250 are urban taxis (red), 2,838 are New Territories taxis (green) and 75 are Lantau taxis (blue). The average daily taxi patronage is near 1 million. Different taxis have designated operating areas. Urban taxis operate in most areas in Hong Kong (except Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau). New Territories taxis mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and north-western part (i.e. north of Tsuen Wan) of the New Territories. Lantau taxis operate only on Lantau Island and Chek Lap Kok. All taxis are allowed to provide services at the passenger terminals of Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong Disneyland.

Ferries

  Nowadays there are 11 ferry operators providing 18 licensed passenger ferry services to outlying islands and across the Harbor. In 2010, ferry passengers amounted to 49 million. However, it is not the that famous for people take it to go to work because of the time even though it is the cheapest price among the other transportation. Therefore, it is mainly used by tourists. The price of it is around 10 Hong Kong dollars. 

Tram

  Tram is a historical transportation in Hong Kong, it has been operating on Hong Kong Island since 1904, the Hong Kong Tramways Limited operates seven routes on 13 kilometres of double track along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan, and about three km of single track around Happy Valley. Tram is one of the cheapest transportation in Hong Kong, the cost of it is $2.3 HK dollar for adults, $1.2 HK dollar  for children under 12 and $1.1 HK dollar senior citizens aged 65 or above. 

Some famous tourism point in Hong Kong

  The Amah Rock is a popular tourist destination in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It is a natural rock formation on a hilltop within the Lion Rock Country Park in southwest Sha Tin overlooking Kowloon, Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island. Its shape resembles a woman carrying a baby on her back. Also called Mong Fu Shek, or "the stone that is gazing out for her husband" in Cantonese, the approximately 15-metre tall rock has become a symbol of a wife's infinite patience, loyalty and faithfulness.

  The Big Buddha   The Big Buddha on Lantau Island is the biggest sitting Buddha statue built outdoor which locate at Po Lin Monastery, the monastery has taken 12 years to plan and build the big buddha and it symbolises the stability of Hong Kong. The Big Buddha Statue has become a major landmark in Hong Kong, attracting numerous local and overseas Buddhists and visitors.

  “A Symphony of light” is a name of the show which happen at Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui. It show the nightly multimedia show involving more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbor. Moreover, it named the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records which helps to attract many visitors to visitor there. There are five main themes: Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership, and the finale, Celebration. The most attractive is that the show is free for public enjoyment and no admission ticket is required.

  The Avenue is based on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and celebrates stars of the Hong Kong film industry. For example Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, etc. Along the Avenue of Star, there has a number of attractions exist including the Museum of Art, Space Museum, Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower.

 Stanley Market is a place where most visitors will visit. The large selection of brand-name clothing items and accessories, jewellery or other traditional and locals products are sold at reasonable prices in there.

 Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. The Peak is also one of the most visited spots by tourists in Hong Kong. There are a lot of big brands such as Nike, H & M or New Balance, etc. Moreover, riding The Peak Tram is the quickest and most popular way to arrive at The Peak. The Peak Tram Lower Terminus is easily reachable by foot from the MTR in Central or by public transportation. 

  The Tung Choi Street market is offering cheap clothes and accessories. Each shop start setting up their stalls as early as noon but it's best to get here between 1pm and 6pm when there's much more on offer.

 Wong Tai Sin Temple is the most famous temple in Hong Kong which located in the Kowloon of Hong Kong. People go to there to pray everything, the temple can get a little crowded especially on Sundays. Hence, it would be better to visit in weekday. Furthermore, there are many soothsayers next to the temple who will interpret the fortune or future to people who want to know. 

Introduction of Hong Kong

  There are about 6.8 million Hong Kong people packed in this 1,102 square km country which means it is one of the highest population country in the world.

  As there are many travelers in Hong Kong, In order to maintain Hong Kong's position as the top destination city for visitors in Asia, the Hong Kong government set up the Tourism Commission in May 1999. The aim of it is to enhance the tourism facilities and support the development of new attractions and events so that Hong Kong remains a premier tourist destination.

   According to the website of The Tourism Commission, It mentioned Hong Kong as Asia's world city, Hong Kong has much to offer to you as a visitor, whether you are coming here on business or for pleasure: 

1. -A city of charm: the sophistication of an international city, cultural diversity and cosmopolitan lifestyle are at the very core of Hong Kong's attractions. 
2. -Natural beauty: we also offer unspoilt natural parkland and spectacular scenery.

 

Summer brief introduction

  Initial ideas of the brief:
I want to make a Hong Kong travel guide booklet for travellers as they wont know much places or culture like a local HK people. There are few reasons for me to do this
1) I am the local Hong Kong people
2) Hong Kong is one of the most popular country in Asia. It is one of the "Four Asian Tigers"
3) Many people travel to Hong Kong no matter western or Asian.

I think I will talk about some history of the places in Hong Kong to foreigners so that they can know more about that place before they travel to there.

I looked at a website as an example of how the Hong Kong travel guide looks alike.
https://www.nomadicnotes.com/hong-kong-china/
Basically, it mainly talks about the accommodation, foods, tour and then show some picture of Hong Kong to tourists. Hence, I got an basic idea that what I should include into my travel guide book. Other than these kind of information, talking some history of the places can let tourists learn more things or culture of Hong Kong.