HONG KONG

Zipping through Hong Kong is easy! The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is one of the world’s most efficient, clean and punctual metro systems. With air-conditioned trains, easy bilingual signage and connections to every corner of the city – from the bustling streets of Mong Kok to the serene trails of Lantau – it’s not just transport, it’s part of the adventure. 

Tap in, explore like a local and dive into a network that moves 11.7 million passengers daily and threads through 99 stations. From art installations to record-breaking lines, here’s why the MTR is your ultimate urban thrill:

• Colour-coding was designed for colour-blind riders navigating 10 lines.
• Octopus cards debuted in 1997; over 40 million have been issued.
• Punctuality hovers around 99.9 percent annually.
• Cross-platform interchanges exist at four major hubs – quick transfers guaranteed.

Station Spotlights:

Exhibition Centre (East Rail Line): Discover “Water Memory,” a 1,200-photo mosaic by Leung Chi Wo that charts Hong Kong’s naval past through shimmering tiles.

Sunny Bay & Disneyland Resort (Tung Chung & Disneyland Lines): Ride the region’s speediest suburban train – just 2.4 miles between stops – in pastel-themed carriages that feel like a portal to pixie dust.

September in Hong Kong means temple parades, lantern carnivals and all-night folk rituals – and the MTR is your ultimate festival vehicle. Swipe your Octopus, map your route, and let the rails deliver you straight into the heart of the city’s autumn magic.

Festival Metro Hopping:

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Parade (Mid Sep): Take the Island Line to Tin Hau Station (Exit A3), then follow the incense smoke to Lin Fa Temple by 8pm. Watch the 67m dragon coil through narrow lanes, its body alight with over 20,000 incense sticks.

Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival (Sep 25–Oct 7): Hop off at Causeway Bay Station (Island Line, Exit A) and stroll straight into Victoria Park. From 6:30pm–11pm, mooncakes, workshops and giant dragon‐kite displays light up your evening.

Quick Tips:

1. Grab a Tourist Day Pass (HK$ 65) for unlimited MTR, Light Rail and select buses.
2. Use MTR Mobile for real-time train loads and platform crowding.
3. Chase dusk at Tsing Yi’s lofty platforms for sweeping harbour views.

Beyond the Rails:

Extend your festival spree with a Star Ferry sunset cruise (Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit A1) or ride Ngong Ping 360 from Tung Chung Station for dawn prayers at the Tian Tan Buddha. Each swipe on the MTR not only takes you to an event but becomes part of the story – your own Metro Madness awaits.