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Hong Kong

Asia's world city . where East meets West at full speed

Curated by travelers, verified by locals

Heads up

Google services work fine in Hong Kong (unlike Mainland China), so Maps and Chrome are reliable. An Octopus card is non-negotiable for getting around . pick one up at the airport or use the Octopus app on iPhone. Cash is still widely accepted but contactless payments are growing fast.

8 apps4 essentialEast Asia

Last updated: March 2026

MTR Mobile

Essential

Official app for Hong Kong's MTR subway with real-time train schedules, fare calculators, service alerts, and station maps.

Pro tip: Link your Octopus card in-app to check balance and top up without visiting a station.

Octopus

Essential

Digital companion to Hong Kong's universal transit and payment card, accepted on MTR, buses, trams, ferries, and thousands of retail outlets.

Pro tip: iPhone users can add a virtual Octopus card via Apple Wallet . no physical card needed.
View Transit guide →

Google Maps

Essential

Fully functional in Hong Kong with accurate transit directions for MTR, buses, trams, and ferries, plus walking and driving routes.

Pro tip: Download the Hong Kong offline map . useful in underground MTR stations with patchy signal.
View Navigation guide →

Uber

Nice to have

Operates 24/7 across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories with cashless payment.

Pro tip: Flagging a street taxi can be faster and cheaper during typhoon warnings and rush hour.

HKTaxi

Nice to have

Connects riders with Hong Kong's licensed taxi fleet with live tracking and multiple payment options.

Pro tip: Regular taxi meters are government-regulated, so fares are predictable.
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