Moving Through Hong Kong

From the MTR to the ding ding tram, discover six ways to travel through Hong Kong. Explore their place in daily life and learn useful Cantonese along the way.

Choose a type of transport. Tap a speaker to hear Cantonese.

Tap a speaker to hear Cantonese. Jyutping numbers indicate tones.

Three little culture clues

Let passengers get off first

Queue to board and leave space for passengers to get off before you step on.

The Octopus habit

One small card can pay for trains, buses, ferries, shops, and many everyday purchases.

A ride can be a memory

For many locals, the ding ding, Star Ferry, and red taxis are not just transport — they are part of the city's identity.