Things to note when riding the subway in Hong Kong. Any violations will result in fines

1. You must bring your own ID to withdraw money, otherwise you may be charged for identity fraud

In addition to ATMs, if mainland tourists go to banks to withdraw money, they must bring their own ID cards or Hong Kong and Macao ID cards. Pass; if you use someone else's card to withdraw money, you need to hold the other person's ID - try to use your own bank card to withdraw money, and do not sign on behalf of others.

In May 2013, there was no news about a man from Shenzhen after arriving in Hong Kong. His family and work were very worried. After contacting him, it was discovered that the man had been arrested by the Hong Kong police. The man was accused of using his boss's bank card to withdraw money from a bank in Hong Kong, and then signing on behalf of his boss, who was not present.

This behavior violated the laws of Hong Kong and was found by the Hong Kong police to be suspected of forging false documents, and was eventually sentenced to 80 days in prison by the court. Yijing Travel recommends that all mainland tourists withdraw money in Hong Kong and try to use ATM machines. If you want to go to the bank to withdraw money, please bring your Hong Kong and Macao pass or ID card.

2. Please refrain from swearing in public places

It is illegal to use foul language in public places in Hong Kong. If convicted, the maximum penalty is a fine of HK$2,000 and imprisonment for 10 days. These public places cover some places frequently visited by mainland tourists - Hong Kong Ocean Park, Disneyland, MTR, airports, etc.

In Hong Kong’s swimming pools, beaches, libraries, museums and other places, they are also public places. Do not shout and swear. Suggestions for traveling along the way: Hong Kong is different from the mainland. No one will care about you wherever you curse. At most, others will think you are of low quality or have mental problems.

However, swearing loudly or using obscene words in public places in Hong Kong to cause annoyance is a violation of Hong Kong regulations. Everyone must pay attention to being civilized and fashionable when traveling to Hong Kong. Please see the picture below for details:

3. Don’t take the first class cabin on the subway, otherwise you will be charged an additional NT$500

This Young friends who travel independently to Hong Kong should especially pay attention, because many tourists paid 500 yuan because of this clause. When taking the first-class MTR in Hong Kong, you can purchase a first-class one-way ticket directly at the ticket office; or use an Octopus card to enter the gate. After entering the gate, you need to confirm again at the "Octopus First Class Approval Machine" at the first-class location on the platform. Get in the car.

When taking first class, there will be staff checking the tickets. If it is found that a passenger has not purchased a first-class ticket, or his Octopus card has not been confirmed to be traveling in first-class, he must pay a surcharge of 500 yuan. Friends who travel independently must pay attention. If the violation is serious, you may be fined HKD 5,000.

4. Don’t eat and make loud noises in the subway

This is the most common offense for mainland tourists...because in the subway in mainland cities, no one will care about you at all, you can do whatever you want Eat and talk casually. In recent years, news and videos of conflicts between mainland tourists taking the subway in Hong Kong have emerged one after another

Currently, according to the bylaws of the MTR, no one is allowed to eat or drink in the MTR paid area, that is, everyone after entering the gate The scope includes the platform and carriages, etc. Otherwise, a fine of 2,000 yuan may be imposed. Respect others and yourself, and please never eat, drink or make loud noises in the subway.

5. Feeding wild animals privately may result in a fine of NT$10,000

Mainland tourists are accustomed to feeding wild animals when traveling. For example, in Qianling Mountain in Guiyang, there are many monkeys, and people feed them with piles of delicious food. In some parks, fish food is often sold for tourists to feed the goldfish in the ponds.

According to Hong Kong’s Wildlife Protection Ordinance, visitors are prohibited from feeding wild monkeys and other wild animals in designated areas such as certain areas of country parks. If someone violates the rules, he or she can be fined up to 10,000 yuan.

6. Don’t spit or litter, otherwise you will be fined NT$1,500

Everyone should know this. We have also heard of mainland tourists spitting or littering in Hong Kong. There are fines for throwing away garbage. Friends who travel in a group must remember to listen to the tour guide's explanations, and when shopping and traveling in the city, be sure not to spit or litter.

According to Hong Kong's "Fixed Penalty (Public Places Cleanliness Offenses) Ordinance", littering refers to the following four behaviors:

① Littering---discarding rubbish on the street at will, or throwing rubbish on the street. Throw garbage into bamboo baskets or uncovered carton containers on the street;

② Spitting ------ refers to spitting at the roadside ditch or spitting directly into the garbage Bucket;

③ Dog feces------the dog owner failed to clean up the dog's excrement in time;

④ Posters and street signs indiscriminately.

The above four behaviors may result in a fine of 1,500 yuan. Yijing Travel would like to remind all tourists that whether they are traveling independently or in a group, they must throw their garbage into the nearby trash can; when you really need to spit, please spit on a paper towel and then throw it into the trash can.

7. Smoking! Smoking in public places will result in a fine of NT$5,000

In Hong Kong’s designated no-smoking areas, no one is allowed to smoke at will, otherwise they will be fined NT$5,000. In Hong Kong, many workplaces, public places, and entertainment venues are non-smoking, and even smoking e-cigarettes is illegal. Currently, the places where smoking is allowed include: private residences, countryside, and a few open spaces.

Many smokers in the Mainland are used to smoking while walking, which is not allowed in Hong Kong. If smokers really want to smoke, they must find a special place on the street designated for smoking, and stand there and smoke a cigarette to relieve their cravings - this kind of occasion is also easier to recognize. Generally, if there is a metal above the trash can on the street, Ashtrays are generally used for smoking.

8. Each person can only bring 19 cigarettes into Hong Kong

Everyone is generally aware of this. Smokers should note that tourists over 18 years old can only bring 19 cigarettes into Hong Kong. Carrying 19 cigarettes and 1 cigar. If you violate the relevant regulations, you may be fined up to HK$1 million and imprisoned for two years if convicted.

9. Never deceive the immigration staff

This is something that tourists rarely do. They are mainly mainland gamblers, illegal workers, young ladies, people who want to go to Hong Kong to give birth, and other people who go to Hong Kong with special purposes. It is also illegal to make false statements to immigration staff. If found to be a crime, the person may be sentenced to up to 14 years in prison and fined 150,000 Hong Kong dollars.

10. Most of the two ends of a Hong Kong subway line (such as A-B, B-A) are on the upper and lower floors. Unlike Shanghai, which is opposite the platform, most Hong Kong subway stations are opposite the transfer station, which is very convenient. of. In terms of speed, the departure time of the Hong Kong Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line and Tseung Kwan O Line generally only takes 2-3 minutes, and the Tung Chung Line takes about 4-5 minutes. The Airport Express runs every 12 minutes.

11. Let’s talk about operating hours. Most subways provide 19 hours of train service every day, from about 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next day. The Airport Express service time is from 5:50 a.m. to 1 a.m. 1:15 am. It's best to consult the service staff in the subway when the specific time arrives. I remember that the last train on the Disney line was a little after early in the morning, but less than 1 o'clock.

12. Eating and drinking is prohibited in subway carriages. I believe most students who are doing their homework have memorized this by heart. In addition, the electronically marked lines will show the next stop and the boarding and alighting directions, so you can understand it if you look carefully. It is best not to make loud noises on the subway. Hong Kong people rarely speak loudly in public. Even if the subway is crowded, you will not hear loud noises.

13. I remember a classmate asked tourists about unlimited metro card rides a day. Let me just say a few more words. The card is valid for 24 hours on any day within the specified validity period. If you enter the station at 18:00, the card will expire at 18:00 the next day. Students who use it should carefully plan which day is the most cost-effective to use it.

Extended information:

The subway is the most important means of transportation for Hong Kong residents and tourists. It has a total length of 82.2 kilometers, has 44 stations, and carries 2.2 million passengers every day. There are 5 MTR lines including: Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Island Line, Tung Chung Line and Airport Express***, which connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Tseung Kwan O and Tung Chung, and can be transferred at Kowloon Tong Station By train, there is also an Airport Express connecting the airport and the city.

It starts walking at around 6 a.m. every day until midnight. There is a bus every few minutes. The fare starts from 4 yuan (two stops).

At the same time, there are light rail lines running between the New Territories, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long, and there are shuttle buses to more remote places.

Tips for taking the subway:

1. When taking the subway, the most convenient thing is to buy an Octopus, which is smooth on all lines. Moreover, the role of Octopus in Hong Kong is not only for tickets, but also for many purposes. Convenience stores can be used as "cards" to "swipe", and convenience stores can also recharge. However, the subway in Hong Kong is relatively expensive. It will cost you more than ten yuan in a few stops, so it is best to stock up on "ammunition".

2. When taking the elevator, please stand on the right. There is a "passing lane" on the left, which is convenient for people who are in a hurry to pass quickly.

3. Hong Kong prohibits smoking in public transportation, markets and some public places, so do not smoke in the subway.

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