Originally Posted by
rkkwan
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.
Thanks, what's a good alternative to Wishing Tree. I assume that MTR will be main tranposrtation, but there will also be the Peak Tram, a ferry ride, and maybe one bus ride if I read the itinerrary correctly. I will be staying at the JJ Hotel in Wan Chai, which supposedly is short taxi ride away from Airport Express Station, or Wan Chai MTR.