SENIOR VISITORS DISCOUNTS
Detailed below is information for senior visitors to Hong Kong wishing to take advantage of concessions available to visitors for transportation, museums and other major attractions;
TRANSPORTATION
Senior visitors to Hong Kong are able to enjoy generous discounts on fares for most public transport. Concessionary fares apply mostly at age 65 although some operators offer senior fares at age 60. Senior fares in most cases represent half the adult fare (rounded up to the nearest dollar) although some discounts, for example on Hong Kong – Macau ferry services represent only a nominal reduction on the full adult fare.
THE ELDER OCTOPUS CARD (ELEGIBILITY AGE 65 AND OVER)
The most convenient method for visitors to enjoy concessionary fares on public transport is to purchase the Elder Octopus Card. The card functions in the same way as the adult on-loan Octopus Card but is programmed to automatically deduct the concessionary senior fare for each journey where one is available. If no concessionary is available the full adult fare is deducted. Octopus Cards can be used on all transportation detailed below except ferry services to Macau. In addition to the benefits the Octopus Card provides in terms of convenience and lower fares on MTR journeys compared to purchasing single-journey tickets holders of the Elder Octopus Card currently also enjoy additional privileges such as a special concessionary fare of just HK$2 for each MTR journey taken on Wednesdays, Saturdays and public holidays (but not public holidays which fall on Sundays) until 31st August 2012 (then subject to review) and also on most bus journeys taken on Sundays and public holidays (except those which fall on Sundays) until 30th June 2012 (then subject to review). The Elder Octopus Card can be purchased at the airport at either of the two Airport Express Customer Service Centres in the Arrivals Hall, at any MTR Station Customer Service Centre, New World First Ferry Octopus Customer Service Centres at Central Piers 5 & 6, New World First Bus Customer Service Centre at Admiralty (East) Bus Station, KMB Customer Service Centre at Sha Tin Central Bus Station and at MTR Light Rail stations (evidence of age may be requested when purchasing). The Elder Octopus Card costs HK$70 of which HK$50 is a deposit for the card and HK$20 is the stored useable value. The card can be topped up as necessary in the same way as the adult on-loan Octopus Card and before leaving Hong Kong visitors can obtain a refund of any remaining balance on the card and the deposit (less HK$7 admin fee) by handing the card in at either of the Airport Express Customer Services at the airport or at any of the other points mentioned above at which Octopus Card can be purchased. Visitors intending to return to Hong Kong in the near future should note the card remains valid for a period of three years days from date of last use.
TRAINS;
^MTR TRAINS but not Airport Express. Age 65 half-fare (there are no concessions for Airport Express journeys).
MTR LIGHT RAIL. Age 65 half-fare
^ Until 31st August 2012 all MTR journeys using Elder Octopus Card on Wednesdays, Saturdays and public holidays, but not public holidays which fall on Sundays, (then subject to review) are charged at a concessionary fare of HK$2. This concession does not apply to Airport Express journeys, journeys to the mainland border stations of Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau, journeys on Light Rail or first-class journeys on East Rail.
TRAMS;
PEAK TRAM. Age 65 half-fare
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS (Hong Kong Island trams). Age 65 half-fare
BUSES;
^^KMB (Kowloon Motor Bus) bus routes. Age 65 half-fare
^^LONG WIN BUS CO bus routes (including “Airbus” routes to/from airport). Age 65 half-fare
^^CITYBUS BUS ROUTES (including “Cityflyer” routes to/from airport). Senior (half-fare) fares apply at age 60 on most Citybus Hong Kong Island routes. However senior concession applies at 65 on certain routes mainly jointly-operated cross-harbour routes, airport routes and "Disneyland Express" routes R11 & R12. There are no senior concessions on Citybus "Citytours" open-top bus tour. Where concessionary fares are available at age 60, visitors wishing to take advantage of such fares who have reached age 60 but not age 65 (the age of elegibility for use of Elder Octopus Card) should pay (exact) fare in cash. Hong Kong ID Card holders only can obtain a Personalised Octopus Card which stores the users age in order to obtain concessionary fares at age 60.
^^NEW WORLD FIRST BUS bus routes. Age 65 half-fare
NEW LANTAO BUS CO bus routes. Age 65. Amount of discount varies according to route
MTR BUS. Age 65 half-fare
MTR FEEDER BUS. Age 65 half-fare
DISCOVERY BAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Age 65 half-fare (bus services to/from Discovery Bay and Sunny Bay and Tung Chung. No senior concessions in respect of services between Discovery Bay and airport
^^ Until 30th June 2012 (then subject to review) passengers using Elder Octopus Card on KMB, Long Win, Citybus, New World First Bus routes on Sundays and public holidays are charged a special concessionary fare of HK$2 or 50% of the adult fare whichever is the lower. The concession does not apply to “A-prefix” numbered routes serving the airport and some recreational routes such as racecourse services and R11 and R22 prefix Disneyland routes.
GREEN MINIBUSES;
Senior concessions (half-fare) are offered by individual operators on most Green Minibus routes at age 65. (Red minibus fares are unregulated and although operators may allow senior discounts this is discretionary).)
FERRIES;
NEW WORLD FIRST FERRY SERVICES (ferry services from Central Piers, Hong Kong Island to/from Cheung Chau and Mui Wo, Lantau Island and Inter-Island ferry service between Cheung Chau, Mui Wo and Peng Chau). Age 65 half-fare.
On First Ferry services between Hong Kong and Macau there are no concessionary fares for seniors but on certain specified sailings there is a HK$5 general concessionary discount. Octopus Cards not accepted on ferry services to Macau.
HONG KONG & KOWLOON FERRY (ferry services from Central Piers, Hong Kong Island to/from Lamma Island and Peng Chau). Age 65 and over half-fare
STAR FERRY (cross-harbour routes between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Free for both local and visiting seniors age 65 on production of Senior Citizen Card or HKID card. Otherwise full adult fare applies.
On Star Ferry Harbour Tours a discount of about 10% applies at age 65.
DISCOVERY BAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (ferry services between Discovery Bay and Central Piers, Hong Kong Island). Age 65 half-fare but full night surcharge applies on ferry services between midnight and 6am
PARK ISLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY (ferry services between Park Island, Ma Wan and Central Piers, Hong Kong Island and Tsuen Wan). Age 65 half-fare.
TURBOJET (ferry services between Hong Kong and Macau). Age 60 HK$15 discount on economy tickets. No senior discounts on Premier Jetfoil journeys and no senior discounts on TurboJet Sea Express services between Hong Kong International Airport and Macau. Octopus Cards not accepted.
COTAIJET (ferry services between Hong Kong and Macau). Age 60 HK$15 discount per ticket. Octopus Cards not accepted.
HONG KONG NORTH WEST EXPRESS (HKNWE) (ferry services between Tuen Mun and Macau). No senior concessions. Octopus Cards not accepted.
MUSEUMS
The following museums which make an admission charge offer discounted admission (usually 50%) for seniors (both local and visitors);
*HONG KONG HERITAGE MUSEUM (at age 60)
*HONG KONG MUSEUM OF ART (at age 60)
*HONG KONG MUSEUM OF HISTORY (at age 60)
HONG KONG MUSEUM OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (at age 60)
*HONG KONG SCIENCE MUSEUM (at age 60)
*HONG KONG SPACE MUSEUM (at age 60)
*HONG KONG MUSEUM OF COASTAL DEFENCE (at age 60)
*DR SUN YAT-SEN MUSEUM (at age 60)
MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY (at age 60)
HONG KONG MARITIME MUSEUM (at age 65)
*These museums offer free admission for all on Wednesdays
The following museums offer free admission every day for all;
ART MUSEUM AT INSTITUTE OF CHINESE STUDIES, CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
FIREBOAT ALEXANDER GRANTHAM EXHIBITION GALLERY
FLAGSTAFF HOUSE MUSEUM OF TEA WARE
HONG KONG FILM ARCHIVE
HONG KONG HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTRE
HONG KONG RACING MUSEUM
LAW UK FOLK MUSEUM
LEI CHENG UK HAN TOMB MUSEUM
POLICE MUSEUM HONG KONG CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MUSEUM SAM TUNG UK MUSEUM
SHEUNG YIU FOLK MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY EXHIBITION CENTRE
ATTRACTIONS
The following attractions offer discounted admission for seniors (BOTH LOCAL AND OVERSEAS VISITORS);
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND (at age 65)
HONG KONG WETLAND PARK (at age 65)
MADAME TUSSAUDS HONG KONG (at age 65)
NOAH’S ARK (at age 65)
PEAK TOWER SKY TERRACE (at age 65) NWFB RICKSHAW SIGHTSEEING BUS (at age 65) LAMMA FISHERFOLK'S VILLAGE (at age 65)
The following attractions offer discounted admission for HONG KONG SENIORS ONLY (not visitors);
NGONG PING 360 (at age 65)
OCEAN PARK HONG KONG (at age 65) SKY100 (at age 65)
The following attractions DO NOT ALLOW SENIOR DISCOUNTS (for either locals or overseas visitors);
HAPPY VALLEY RACECOURSE
SHA TIN RACECOURSE
BIG BUS COMPANY OPEN TOP “HOP-ON, HOP-OFF” BUS TOUR
CITYBUS CITYTOURS OPEN-TOP BUS TOUR DHL HONG KONG BALLOON