The entire Hong Kong area is composed of many large and small islands and the Kowloon Peninsula. In addition to relying on cross-sea bridges and submarine tunnels, the longest-developed and widely-routed means of transportation is still the ferry.The main ferry companies in Hong Kong can be divided into two categories: domestic and Hong Kong-Macau routes. The domestic routes include Star Ferry, Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry, Hong Kong Ferry, Fortune Ferry, Aberdeen Ferry, New Ferry, Discovery Bay Shipping, and Perkin Liwan Passenger Transport, Tsui Wah Shipping, Coral Sea Shipping and Quanji Ferry and other shipping companies operate the Hong Kong-Macau route, TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet, each with its own site and corresponding route.
It is precisely because each ferry company has its own site and route, so when planning a free travel route in Hong Kong, it is very simple. It depends on which company owns the route connecting the starting point and the end point. Go to the corresponding ferry terminal and take it. However, don’t be afraid to take the wrong boat. There is very little chance of transferring to the scenic spots that you would normally visit.Tourists who are going to visit Nanji Island, Peng Chau and Hei Ling Chau should choose the Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry directly.
South Island is the third largest island after Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island. If you are a little annoyed by the crowds in the Hong Kong metropolitan area, it is highly recommended to take a boat from Central to this place. South Island has Yung Shue Bay and Cable. There are two piers in Kuwan, with trails in the middle. There are many scenic spots along the way, as well as the two beaches of Hong Shengye and Luxu City. If physical strength and time permit, it is recommended that you can use different places to enter and exit to play Nanji Island. That is to enter Yung Shue Wan from Central, after walking the trail on the island, then return to Central from Sok Kwu Wan, or vice versa.
The Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Company was established in 1998. In 1999, it first sailed the route from Central to Lamma Island. In 2011, the route from Central to Peng Chau was added. In 2013, the route from Peng Chau to Hei Ling Chau was added. -"Yung Shue Wan", "Central-Sok Kwu Wan", "Central-Peng Chau" "Peng Chau-Hei Ling Chau" four routes.
From Central to South Island, you can board at Central Pier XNUMX, and there are two routes to Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan; from Central to Peng Chau, you can board at Central Pier XNUMX; as for Hei Ling Chau, you must first After taking the boat to Peng Chau, transfer to the Peng Chau-Hei Ling Chau route.
The fares of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Ferry routes are between HK$15 and 40 per one-way. The fare is cheaper from Monday to Saturday, and the fare is higher on Sundays and holidays. You can check on the official website.When buying a ticket, you can buy it at the entrance service counter on the spot, no need to purchase in advance.
Of course, the most efficient and easiest way to board is to choose an Octopus card that extends in all directions!The way to use it is the same as the Taipei EasyCard, which is simple and convenient.
When boarding, you have to take the MRT and get off at Central Station or Hong Kong Station, and then walk from the pedestrian bridge to the Central Ferry Pier. It's just a walk!Otherwise, just choose to take the bus and get off at the Central Ferry Station.Of course, you can also choose to take a taxi. However, many roads between Central Station and Central Ferry Pier are one-way. Don't blame the taxi for refusing or detouring.
When waiting to board the ship, the shipping company will first allow passengers to wait outside the gate before boarding to prevent passengers from getting too close to the hull and avoid danger.Waiting for the ship to dock and the passengers on the ship will only open the gates to allow the passengers who are ready to board the ship to enter. There are many seats on the ship. You can wait patiently and enter slowly!
Reference materials
Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry official website:http://www.hkkf.com.hk/
★ Central (Central Ferry Pier No. XNUMX)-Yung Shue Wan (South Island Yung Shue Wan Pier) route (flight schedule and price list:Download)
★ Central (Central Ferry Pier No. XNUMX)-Sok Kwu Wan (Sok Kwu Wan Pier on the South Island) route (Flight schedule and price list:Download)
★ Central (Central Ferry Pier No. XNUMX)-Peng Chau Route (Peng Chau Ferry Pier) Route (Flight schedule and price list:Download)
★ Peng Chau (Peng Chau Ferry Pier)-Hei Ling Chau (Hei Ling Chau Public Pier) route (Flight schedule and price list:Download)
