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There are plenty of ways to travel around Hong Kong, from bus to taxi, from rail to ferry.

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Hong Kong’s commitment to enhancing the development of the transportation network and talent mobility

Hong Kong’s commitment to enhancing the development of the transportation network and talent mobility

Transportation

Located in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong benefits from a unique geographical advantage with strong support from the motherland while also being closely connected to the world. This combination makes Hong Kong the only city in the world to benefit from the Mainland's strengths and international advantages. By establishing a presence in Hong Kong, individuals and businesses can gain access to the global market and enjoy limitless development opportunities

MTR and its names

MTR and its names

Transportation

Few things stump non-locals more than the imaginative array of MTR station names, be it a random object tied to a geographical feature, a posh designation with sometimes overt colonial colours, or a phonetic transcription that straight-up doesn’t make sense to the average English speaker. Let’s explore three of the most popular MTR stations in Hong Kong and assess how their names came into being.

A Great Transport Hub

A Great Transport Hub

Transportation

Thanks to its strategic location, Hong Kong serves as a gateway to the Mainland and the rest of Asia, with many of the region’s key markets, such as Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, within a four-hour reach of the city. Situated in the heart of the Asia-Pacific, half of the world’s population can be reached from Hong Kong within a five-hour flight. This means you can easily jet off to Bangkok or Shanghai for a weekend city break and enjoy relaxing holidays in Phuket or Bali.

Connecting with the Mainland

Connecting with the Mainland

Transportation

One of the major advantages of doing business and living in Hong Kong is its proximity to the Mainland China. The city provides easy access to the factories in Guangdong, which account for about three-tenths of China’s exports and one-third of the world’s production of shoes, textiles, and toys.

International Access

International Access

Transportation

The multi-award-winning Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the world’s busiest cargo gateway and one of the world’s busiest passenger airports. In 2019, it handled 71.5 million travellers, with 68 flights taking off every hour at peak times. Connected to approximately 220 destinations by more than 1,000 daily flights operated by over 120 airlines, it’s the primary hub for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, plus Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express, and cargo carrier Air H

Diversified Transportation

Diversified Transportation

Transportation

We make it easy to navigate Hong Kong. The sprawling metro network of the MTR connects almost every district of the city, and the rest is serviced by an extensive network of bus routes, ferries, and minibus services.

Must Download Transportation App

Must Download Transportation App

Transportation

There are a few things you can do right now to ease faster into Hong Kong life, and one of those is downloading some transport apps. They can help you get directions and check traffic information.

Octopus Card

Octopus Card

Transportation

Nothing grinds the gears more than having to bring multiple transport cards, or worse, cash and change, to pay for travel tickets and passes. Fortunately, Hong Kong has the Octopus card, a contactless payment system that can be used virtually for every mode of transport.

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Do you want to work, study, or live permanently in Hong Kong? Check the eligibility requirements of different visa schemes.

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