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City on Transit

Turn your Hong Kong transit stop into a fascinating and fun-filled experience by joining one of several exciting excursions available from Hong Kong International Airport. Departure tax has been waived for all same-day transit/transfer passengers.

1 Hour to Spare

2 to 3 Hours to Spare

More than 5 Hours to Spare

1 Hour to Spare
If you have an hour or so to spare ?
Hong Kong SkyMart (Shopping Mall) Turn your airport shopping experience from a frantic last-minute dash for souvenirs into a laid-back, pleasurable experience. More than 30,000 square-metres of shopping and dining await you in the airport at Hong Kong SkyMart. Take the escalators near any of the transfer points to the Departures Hall on Level 6. Hong Kong SkyMart has more than 150 retail shops and food and beverage outlets for you to choose from.

Airport retail and catering outlets are open from 7am to 11pm daily. The following outlets operate beyond the specified hours to cater to passengers' needs :
 

2 to 3 Hours to Spare
Relax Package at the Plaza Premium Transit Lounge
You don't even have to leave Hong Kong International Airport to enjoy a relaxing break. For an all-inclusive entrance fee*, you can enjoy comfortable seating, hot showers and a wide selection of food and beverages. The lounge also features massage chairs and an assortment of in-house movies and music. For your convenience, Internet access is just a few clicks away.

Relax Package at the Regal Airport Hotel
Looking for a place where you can freshen up and relax during your transit stopover? Visit the Regal Airport Hotel. The entrance fee* enables you to enjoy day-use of a hotel room for any six hours between 6am and 9pm. The Package also includes free use of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a discount in the hotel's eight restaurants (Chinese, Western and Japanese) and its beauty and massage services.

More than 5 Hours to Spare
If you have five or more hours between flights, why not take in some of the magnificent sights and sounds of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong City of Life Transit Tour
Board an air-conditioned coach and travel to the Lantau Link Viewing Platform for a breathtaking view of the Tsing Ma Bridge, the world's longest rail and road suspension bridge. There is also a stop along the Wan Chai waterfront Promenade. You can walk along Victoria Harbour for a magnificent view of the downtown's world-famous skyscrapers and the teeming financial district. The final stop is along Hollywood Road and a visit to Man Mo Temple. You can also take in the great collection of antique and curio shops. The tour ends at Hong Kong station in Central where you can take the Airport Express train back to the airport in just 23 minutes.

Hong Kong Island Orientation Tour
The tour includes a stop at the fabled Victoria Peak which overlooks the city's famous skyline and the magnificent Victoria Harbour. On a clear day, The Peak provides one of Hong Kong's most memorable sights. Enjoy the scenic coastal beauty of Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay. The stop at the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is fascinating with a close-up look at the local fisherfolk and their floating community. The nearby world famous floating restaurants are glamorous amidst all of the fishing boats. Stanley Market, at the south end of Hong Kong Island is great for bargain-hunting or for a charming seaside escapade.

Lantau Island & Monastery Tour
A coach takes you past the two-kilometre long, white sands of Cheung Sha beach and over the dramatic Shek Pik Reservoir dam. Visit the Tanka boat people's stilt-house fishing village at Tai O, then ride up to a 520-metre plateau to visit the famous Po Lin Monastery and view the world's largest seated, outdoor bronze Buddha. The tour includes a vegetarian lunch prepared by the monks at the monastery.

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  Information provided by Hong Kong Tourism Board.