The first thing you need to know about the taxi system in Hong Kong is that there are three types of taxis in Hong Kong although you'll probably encounter one type of taxi only outside the airport.

The Urban Taxis (in red) go to every road in Hong Kong except the southern part of Lantau (the large island south of the airport) where it is only served by the Lantau Taxis (in blue). There's also a type of taxi called the New Territories Taxis (in green) which serve most but not all of the New Territories. For your journey to your accommodation you'd have to choose the Urban Taxis.

All taxis have meters and you're obligated to pay the fare on the meter. Please note that surcharges such as tolls and luggage will have to be paid on top of the metered fare and the driver will add them at the end of the journey. Details about the taxi fare can be found here: http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/taxi/taxi_fare_of_hong_kong/index.html

There are very clear signs at the airport arrival hall to lead you to the taxi stand, make sure you choose the Urban Taxi line as other types of taxi can't bring you to Kowloon.

As I said, further information would be written by the Organisers this week so stay tuned.

Best regards,
Alan

Sent on the road

CherianTinu Abraham <tinucherian@gmail.com> wrote:

Added myself ! :)

Any idea about the taxi system in Hong Kong? Do they always run by meter? Do we have to bargain? Tips for taking taxis? Where to pick up taxi from HKG airport?

Like Teemeah said, not everyone may want to struggle on the local transport with heavy luggage after a long flight. 

Regards
Tinu Cherian

On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 5:05 PM, Netha Hussain <nethahussain@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,

  The travel co-ordination page can be viewed here : http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Attendees/Travel_Coordination

Entering your travel details on the page may help you to connect with those looking for travel companions, and also to organize group trips to and from the airport. 

Netha 


On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Teemeah . <teemeah.wikiposta@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Alan!

It's quite a walking distance with luggage, esp. alone at night, in a totally unfamiliar place. Taxi might be expensive but it's certainly more convenient for late night travel. I might be willing to try public transportation if I had travel companions... 

Anyone arriving on the 6th by Qatar, landing at 21:20? :DDD You can drop me a private mail. :)))

Kind regards
Timea 




2013/7/23 Alan C Y Lai <alancylai@wikimedia.hk>
Dear all,

It would be rather expensive to travel to the dorms directly through taxi from the airport, however I can see the appeal for a no-hassle journey. Expect around HKD230 for the ride in moderate traffic and a HKD5 surcharge for every piece of luggage.

The budget option is to take the airport bus E22 which costs HKD18 and brings you close to but unfortunately not exactly at the dorms. The bus stop you're getting off is called Kam Shing Road which is a stop on Junction Road, a main road next to the Baptist University. Walking directions from the bus stop can be found on http://goo.gl/maps/vuODx This involves crossing the pedestrian crossings at grade on Junction Road and Renfrew Road, and takes around 8 minutes walking downhill as Timea says. You may familiarise yourself with the walking environment by using Google Street View.

There are also other travelling options and the Organisers will write a joining instruction for those who are coming to stay in the dorms.

Best regards,
Alan
Sent on the road


"Teemeah ." <teemeah.wikiposta@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi!
If you click on the google maps link provided on the page http://goo.gl/maps/wISQf, you'll get the info.

I think this is very tricky by public transport, especially if you are carrying big luggage. It says  that you have to change metro lines once and then change to a bus and then you also have to walk 8 minutes to the dorm. Or you have to change buses and then again walk. It's especially bothersome for those who arrive at night, like myself, tired from an already 16 hour flight route.... I will take a taxi from the airport. Provided I can change  money late at night at the airport...

Kind regards
Timea




2013/7/23 CherianTinu Abraham <tinucherian@gmail.com>
Hi all,
        With less than 3 weeks to Wikimania, it will be extremely useful if detailed directions to reach the dorms from the Airport are uploaded.

http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Accommodation

It says "Hong Kong International Airport by public transit (1 hour 44 mins)"

Local Train / Bus?
Train/Bus numbers?
How to reach the station from the Airport ?
Nearest station for the Dorms?
Preferred transport mode?

It will be useful especially for those not from this part of world/continent or familiar with the local transport system in the country.

Thanks in advance

Regards
Tinu Cherian

N.B. I reach HKG on 8th Aug, 11 AM...So if someone is expected to arrive around that time, please do contact me *offlist *.

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