Location
Conveniently located in the centre of Hong Kong, and by public transport just a stone’s throw to attractions such as:
- 10-15 mins to Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront promenade
- 10-15 mins to Mong Kok ladies’ market
- 15-20 mins to Central CBD and Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district
- 30-40 mins to Sai Kung seafood village
- 45-60 mins from Sai Kung & Clearwater Bay country parks, beaches, mountain hikes and more…
From Airport:
Bus A22 (Running time: 09:45-23:45, every 20-30 mins) RECOMMENDED!
A22 takes approximately 50 mins. Alight at Tin Kwong Road stop (Cost: HKD40.8)
Tip: We recommend purchasing the Octopus prepaid card at the terminal to make your travels around Hong Kong easy. Tap the card on the bus or pay exact cash amount as no change will be given. Stow your big bag below, and head on up to the top deck to enjoy the view!
Bus N23 (Night bus option, departure times: 00:15 & 01:10)
N23 takes approximately 80 mins. Alight at Tin Kwong Road stop (Cost: HKD23.8)
Airport Express Train (Running time: 05:54 to 00:48, every 10 mins)
Take the Airport Express and change to Orange Line at Tsing Yi, then change to Brown Line at Nam Cheong. Alight at Tokwawan Station. (Cost: HKD70 / HKD65 with Octopus Card)
Taxi
Take a red taxi and tell the driver to drop-off at Ma Hang Chung Road (馬坑涌道的士站), where the taxi stand is next to our side entrance. (Cost: HKD250-300, approx. 40-50 mins)
Tip: Red taxis are urban Hong Kong and can go anywhere, blue colour are just for Lantau Island, whilst green colour are for Kowloon and the New Territories, all will use meter, however any bridge/ tunnel tolls will be added to the fare, luggage charges of HKD 5 per bag are sometimes applied.
From Mainland / Shenzhen:
(From Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) Take the train and change to Brown Line at Tai Wai or Hung Hom station, then alight at Tokwawan Station (Cost:HKD48).
(Shenzhen North) Take the high speed train and alight at West Kowloon Station (Cost:HKD84-253). From there either take a taxi (Cost: ~HKD60) or walk to MTR Austin Station then take the Brown Line and alight at Tokwawan Station (Cost:HKD6.5).
From the HK – Macau Ferry Terminal:
Take bus 111 and alight at Tin Kwong Road stop. (Cost: HKD 11.4, approx. 40 mins)
From China Ferry Terminal:
From bus terminus, take bus 14 and alight at Sheung Heung Road stop. (Cost: HKD7.5, approx. 25 mins)
From closest MTR subway stations:
Tokwawan station (approx. 5 mins walking distance):
Take Exit A then walk to our hostel in 5 mins!
Neighbourhood
To Kwa Wan is one of the last remaining urban areas in Hong Kong that has large scale low rise walk up buildings (known as “Tong Lau” in Chinese) constructed and common throughout the ’60s. The area is amongst a few remaining neighbourhoods in HK that continue to hold its traditional character, with local bakeries, independent cafes, family run restaurants and shops.
Now is the time to experience this important heritage before it is gone. Walk the local streets and take in the sights, sounds and smells of real Hong Kong. Spot the washing being hung from the windows, try the fresh produce and markets that remain on the street corners, and try the vast range of flavours and dishes available in one of the hottest gastronomic areas of the city.
The neighbourhood is conveniently connected by multiple bus and minibus routes, making it easy to get to all parts of Hong Kong, including the spectacular countryside that only those in the know, know!
Stay at The Mahjong and experience the character and vibrancy of real Hong Kong!