1. What kinds of octopus are there?
It is divided into two categories: ordinary Octopus rental version and special Octopus.
1. Rental version of common octopus
This mode is the most commonly used mode for Hong Kong users, and is also suitable for ordinary visitors to Hong Kong. There are three types: children (3- 1 1 year), adults and the elderly (Citybus is over 60 years old and KMB is 65 years old). The initial fee is HK$ 70 for children, HK$ 65,438+050 for adults and HK$ 70 for the elderly.
As shown in the figure:
2. Special edition octopus
Specially designed octopus. This card has a unique design, with vivid cartoon images of tourists and famous landmarks, special shopping and food in Hong Kong, which is more memorable and collectible. This is for sale only. The price is 39 yuan. No deposit and no card refund. The balance of stored value can be refunded, which is only applicable to adult Octopus cards.
Where can I use Octopus?
1. Transportation: Octopus is suitable for almost all public transport in Hong Kong, mainly including the entire subway line (including the airport line), Hong Kong buses and some minibuses, as well as the Star Ferry and Tintin ~
Tips:
There are two kinds of buses in Hong Kong: buses and minibuses. Some minibuses (usually red minibuses) are not allowed to use Octopus cards, so please be sure to ask the driver and prepare change and cash before getting on the bus.
2. Shopping: large chain stores, such as convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and CircleK, fast food restaurants such as Cafe de coral and McDonald's, and supermarkets such as Parknshop and Wellcome; New vending machines such as drinks and snacks.
3. Photocopying: Octopus can also be used for some self-service photocopiers, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and most university libraries in Hong Kong.
Third, how to buy octopus.
1. Rental version of common octopus
Subway Customer Service Center: All stations (except racecourse station)
Light rail customer service centers: Tuen Mun Pier, Liangjing, downtown, Yuen Long Terminal and Tianyi.
First Ferry customers and Octopus service stations: Cheung Chau Pier, Mui Wo Pier, Central Pier 5 and Central Pier 6.
KMB Lok Ma Chau Ticket Office
Tips:
You can buy them at 7-Eleven, CircleK, VanGo convenience store and Hongkong China Travel Agency.
The last airport express from the airport is at night 12:48, so it is strongly recommended that all friends who arrive at the Hong Kong airport in the early morning buy it online in advance.
1. Transportation platform: toll collection machine, some station customer service centers, all station ticket offices (except light rail), KMB customer service center, etc.
2. Chain stores: 7-Eleven, CircleK and VanGo convenience stores are the main suppliers of value-added services in Hong Kong; Wellcome, Baijia, AEON, Wanning, Watsons, CR Vanguard Supermarket; McDonald's, Happy Family, Happy Life, Maxim, Starbucks, Maxim Cake, Donghai Hall, Santa Anna Cake.
2. Sales version of Passenger Octopus
MTR's customer service center (the express service center at the airport can also return goods). If the card is returned within 90 days after issuance, 9 yuan service fee will be paid.