Not just your ordinary big city, Hong Kong is a captivating blend of towering as well as majestic skyscrapers, the vibrant and preserved culture, a variety of delicious cuisine and numerous natural beauty spread over the South China Sea making it one of the popular tourist destinations.

Hong Kong’s history as a British colony has resulted in a fascinating fusion of Chinese and Western cultures which are shown in their city’s architecture, food, and their stunning skyline that you can see if you take a trip up to Victoria Peak which is the highest point on Hong Kong Island for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Besides you could also enjoy some of the world’s best theme parks in Hong Kong from the Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park which are suitable for those of you who want to have a fun-time together with your friends and family.

Shopping is another option for shopaholics where it offers a wide range of stores to choose from from luxury brands to local boutiques, and don’t forget to visit their Temple Street Night Market if you would like to immerse yourself more in traditional Chinese Culture.

Another must-not-miss experience in Hong Kong is their foods, known for their delicious unique foods. Hong Kong offers a variety of foods that will surely satisfy any kind of palette from the steaming warm dim sum, the comforting classic of wontons, to their iconic Tanghulu. There are still other activities that you can experience here from doing outdoor activities and exploring their historical buildings.

If you would like to experience various different popular tourist destinations around, then you might want to know more about the public transportation that you can use there. Here, Traveloka has listed down the public transportation that you can use during your trip in Hong Kong.

The main transportation of Hong Kong that becomes the favorite among locals as well as tourists altogether. It is a fast and clean and convenient way to travel around Hong Kong Island. The MTR itself operates 11 lines with over 90 stations making it a convenient way to go around the major destinations in the city.

There are several way to purchase tickets for MTR :

1. Octopus Card: A rechargeable contactless card that can be purchased at any MTR station. In order to top it up you can either do it either on the station, or any convenience store around. It is one of the most convenient ways to pay for the MTR fees.

2. Single Journey Tickets : Different from Octopus Card, As the name says it is a one use only ticket which can be purchased from machines at MTR stations and are only valid for one specific destination to another specific destination that you’ve chosen during your purchase on the tickets machine.

A charming historical public transportation, Hong Kong Tramways which also got a nickname “ding-dings” for the sound they make is an iconic double-decker trams that have been operating since around 100 years ago. The tram system operates between six routes, spanning from Shau Kei Wan to Kennedy Town, with numerous tram stops which is one leisure way to explore different districts and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere. The fares are not expensive either, which is one of the budget-friendly options for getting around.

Besides acting as one of the public transportation in Hong Kong, it also acts as one popular tourist attraction and it is a great way to experience the city’s culture and history where you can see various historical buildings and the bustling city of Hong Kong. The ride itself even holds the Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest double-decker tram that is still active with over 165 tramcars.

As for the payment, there are two methods of payment that you can use for this transportation. It is either using the Octopus Card or using cash.

A must-try historical ride which is even older than the Hong Kong Tramways, Peak Tram is a cable car that will brings you to the most famous spots in Hong Kong, Victoria Peak that is known as the highest point in Hong Kong city that offers you the breathtaking city skylines, as well as the iconic Victoria Harbour while being surrounded by the lush greenery. During your way up, you will also be able to enjoy the views of the city from an unusual angle and have a relaxing and leisure trip. The tram operates from 7.30AM to 11 PM from Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, and departs every 15 to 20 minutes. And so if you missed one, don’t worry and take the next tram.

Another essential transportation for Hong Kong’s public transportation system. Buses are quite budget-friendly which is perfect for those of you who are budget-minded to travel around the city with a network that covers almost every corner of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and other territories. There are a various types of bus that you can found in Hong Kong ;

Riding ferries is another enjoyable and luxurious way to get around Hong Kong which will leave you with an unforgettable experience. Using ferries that operate around Hong Kong will take you on a trip across Victoria Harbour from one island to another island that is full with popular tourist attractions as well as natural beauty. Even Hong Kong itself boasts about their well-developed ferry network of ferries that can bring you to a variety of destinations from one to another under great comfort and delights. Here are a number of ferries that are still operating around Hong Kong Island.

Here is all of Hong Kong's list of Hong Kong public transportation that you might want to use during your stay on Hong Kong Island. If you would like to visit Hong Kong soon, Traveloka are here ready to help you to book the flight ticket, hotel, accommodation and even all the tourist attractions that have been mentioned above. Giving the best price with a number of combos, discount and promotion, only in Traveloka!