Hong Kong Subway: map, photos, description

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While working underground in Hong Kong
Hours of Operation Metro Hong Kong are different for each line, but mostly trains operate from 05:30 or 06:00 to 1:00 pm, seven days a week. Peak comes at a time from 08:30 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00. At this time, the trains run at the reduced rate every 2 - 3 minutes. Stations are announced in English, Cantonese and more recently in Chinese.
Tickets in the subway in Hong Kong
Hong Kong subway system uses a single fare. Rates range from HK $ 4 to $ 26 depending on the area of travel. On most subway stations you can buy a one-time one-way ticket, or replacement card.

Metro tickets (cards with magnetic stripe) of Hong Kong can be purchased at vending machines at stations, reloadable cards (including octopus card) are sold at the box office. We accept cash only. Octopus card - this contactless cards, which are now being used not only in transport, but also in other spheres of life, to pay for various services. And also for the identification of the person in public institutions.

In Hong Kong subway provides a reduced fare for children from 3 to 12 years old and the elderly. Students and pupils aged 12 to 25 years old discounts (except Aeroexpress trains). For children up to 3 years old travel free.