The recently-opened Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) provides an alternative way to travel between Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other mainland Chinese cities from the West Kowloon station in Hong Kong, connected to Austin and Kowloon stations on the West and East Rail Lines of the Hong Kong MTR. West Kowloon station connects Hong Kong to … Continue reading Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL): Hong Kong West Kowloon to Futian by MTR Vibrant Express
Scoot TR975 is the last flight of the day from Hong Kong to Singapore, departing at 9.50pm - which means it's technically considered as a red-eye flight since the flight will arrive in Singapore the next morning (+1) despite being a short 4-hour flight. However, I booked my ticket partially on fares, but also because … Continue reading Flight Review – Scoot TR975: Hong Kong to Singapore by Airbus A319-100
Cityflyer is the brand of express buses linking Hong Kong International Airport with Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, operated by Citybus. Cityflyer services are well spread out across the major districts, however, boarding the bus at Water Street (Shek Tong Tsui) on Hong Kong Island will get you double the frequency as Cityflyer Services A10 … Continue reading Cityflyer Service A10/A12: Water Street Shek Tong Tsui to Hong Kong International Airport by Express Bus
The MTR South Island Line is the newest line on the MTR network, which opened on 28 December 2016. The South Island Line connects the central business district of Hong Kong and interchange to other lines from Admiralty station, to the southern part of Hong Kong Island, which is the first kind of rail transport in the area. … Continue reading MTR South Island Line: Admiralty to South Horizons and back by Train
The Guangzhou–Kowloon Through Train is a cross-border intercity service jointly operated by the MTR Corporation of Hong Kong and the Guangzhou Railway Group of Mainland China. Services are formed of both company's trains, with the Ktt operating on the line with three pairs of trains daily with a single train set. Trains operate between Guangzhou East (Guangzhoudong) and … Continue reading MTR Intercity Through Train Ktt Z823: Guangzhou East to Hung Hom by Premium Class/VIP Class
Ramada Plaza Guangzhou is one of two Ramada-s in Guangzhou, close by to Guangzhou East Railway Station. It is a pretty affordable hotel based on price, value and comfort. However, it is separated from Guangzhou East Railway Station by a major highway, making accessibility to it a challenge. As we couldn't figure out how to walk … Continue reading Ramada Plaza Guangzhou: Geographically Close to Guangzhou East Railway Station On The Map, But Not On Foot
The Guangzhou Metro is a vast subway network serving the city of Guangzhou, connecting key locations throughout the city including the main railway stations. Transfers between Guangzhou South for most China Railway High-speed (CRH) trains and Guangzhou East serving trains to Meizhou, Shantou and Hong Kong may be required, depending on your journey and destination. The … Continue reading Guangzhou Metro Line 7 + Line 3: Guangzhou South Railway Station to Guangzhou East Railway Station by Train
The China Railway High-speed (CRH) is the new backbone of China Railway, offering frequent trains throughout China. The CRH service are not seen as a premium, but rather, a typical train service, offered as the usual choice when purchasing train tickets from the counter. D-trains, or Hexiehao Dongche (和谐号动车), are the second-fastest class of trains, … Continue reading China Railway High-speed (CRH) D3643: Nanning East to Guangzhou South by High Speed Train (Standing Ticket / 无座)
The Nanning Rail Transit (南宁轨道交通) or NNRT is a new subway line in China, first commencing operations on 28 June 2016 on the sector between Nanning East and Nanhu, with the full Line 1 being completed on 28 December 2016 up to Shibu, linking Nanning Railway Station (火车站 / Hojcehcan) with Nanning East Railway Station (火车东站 … Continue reading Nanning Rail Transit (NNRT) Line 1: Nanning Railway Station to Nanning East Railway Station by Train
The Vietnam Railways/China Railway MR1/T8702 from Hanoi (Gia Lam Railway Station) to Nanning is the only international through train remaining in ASEAN (though it's just one country which is actually in ASEAN), with the other ASEAN railway borders of Singapore-Malaysia, Malaysia-Thailand, Thailand-Laos and potentially Thailand-Cambodia being operated by cross-border shuttle trains only. The MR1/T8702 is a … Continue reading Vietnam Railways/China Railway MR1/T8702: Hanoi (Gia Lam) to Nanning by Train