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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 8:12 am
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Originally Posted by Merlin666
I will be in Hong Kong for two nights and one day on which I intend to follow this itinerary:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13337861-post18.html

For required local transport it looks like I may need an airport express roundtrip ticket, along with an adult loan octopus card, or an adult sold tourist card. What is the best option, and what is the best process to get this going smoothly?
First, I highly suggest you NOT to go to the Wishing Tree. It's a waste of your precious time in Hong Kong.

Assuming you're set in taking the Airport Express to/from airport, the cost of your two choices are not that different. If you are planning to take a lot of MTR rides, like going to the Big Buddha via Tung Chung or Disney, then get the tourist card. If you plan to trying more of the other transportation - buses, ferries, trams, etc, then get a separate Octopus.

You can get the Octopus and all kinds of Airport Express tickets at the circular counter right outside customs exit at HKG. Cash only for the regular Octopus. Credit card accepted for the airport express tickets and tourist card.
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