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Broadmining: MTR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) With trains first running from 1979, it is currently operated by MTR Corporation Limited and the network has expanded since to six lines and 50 stations. The government invited the MTR to build a train line to the airport called the Lantau Airport Railway, but construction did not begin until the Chinese and British governments settled their financial and land disagreements in November 1994. Poster campaigns such as escalator safety are a common sight in all MTR stations, and common announcements are made as a reminder to travelling passengers. www.lowide.com /MTR   (1174 words)

MTR - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China Construction of the MTR was prompted by a government-commissioned study released in 1967. MTR Corporation has always been reliant on developing properties next to railway stations for its profits (although the rail lines are profitable themselves); many recently built stations are incorporated into large housing estates or shopping complexes. The MTR system in general is Easy Accessdisabled-friendly andmdash; the trains have dedicated wheelchair space, the stations have special floor tiles to guide the blind safely on the platforms, and there are extra wide entry/exit gates for wheelchairs to pass through. www.famouschinese.com /virtual/MTR   (3722 words)

Admiralty (MTR) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "golden bell") station is an MTR station located on the Hong Kong Island, in an area often referred to as Admiralty. It was built on the former site of the Hong Kong dockyards, which was built in 1878 and demolished in the 1970s. Admiralty is part of the Central Business District of Hong Kong Island. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Admiralty_(MTR)   (370 words)

Admiralty, Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Located on the eastern end of the Central and Western District, to the west of Wan Chai and facing Victoria Harbour in its north, it is so-called because it was the former location of '"Admiralty Dock," which housed a naval yard. The Admiralty Station of the MTR was built on the former site of the Hong Kong dockyards (built in 1878 and demolished in the 1970s). A cannon discovered during construction is still displayed inside the Admiralty Centre atop the station. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Admiralty,_Hong_Kong   (366 words)

Sai Ying Pun (MTR) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However, in proposals submitted to the government by the MTR in May 2002, the proposed station was shifted further west to the intersection of Des Voeux Road West and Water Street. In March 2004, the MTR moved the station back east but south of the initial alignment under King George V Memorial Park. Source from MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) revealed to the local newspaper Ming Pao that this location was chosen to avoid any nuisance during works under major roads. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sai_Ying_Pun_(MTR)   (546 words)

MTR MTR future platform external envelope installation is in progress. With the increasing demands of Tung Chung Line train service, MTR is committed to providing noise barriers at Tung Chung and Tsing Yi to mitigate the expected exceedances of the Noise Control Ordinance due to increased train frequency. The Corporation is committed to reinforcing the Government's policy of using the railway system as the transport backbone of Hong Kong by actively pursuing the pedestrian link projects in the form of pedestrian subways, footbridges, cover walkways and MTR entrances through Public-Private-Partnership approach with the Government departments, statutory authorities and private developers. www.mtr.com.hk /eng/extensions/inprogress_hongkong_e.htm   (1885 words)

Sunny Bay (MTR) information information - Search.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Sunny Bay (欣澳; Jyutping: jan1 ou3, pinyin: Xīn'ào) is an MTR station in Yam O (陰澳). The station is the first MTR station to have automatic platform gates (APG) installed on the edge of the platforms. Unlike most of the MTR stations, Sunny Bay and Disneyland Resort Station do not have air conditioners, and rely on their open architecture to keep the temperature low. search.com.com.cob-web.org:8888 /reference/Sunny_Bay_Station   (468 words)

Police Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Police are investigating an arson attack in Admiralty MTR Station this (January 5) morning in which 14 persons were injured. At 9.14 am today, Police received reports that a fire broke out inside the first compartment of a Central-bound train when it arrived at Admiralty MTR Station. The fire was put out by the MTR staff. www.info.gov.hk /police/hkp-home/english/pr/200401/040105-2.htm   (175 words)

German Consulate General Hong Kong - Map and directions The Consulate General may be reached by tram, MTR, buses, minibuses, taxis (destination: Admiralty MTR) or cars. United Centre is located near the Admiralty Station, which is served by the Tsuen Wan as well as the Island Lines. Limited public parking spaces are available for an hourly charge on the 7th floor of United Centre.  The parking lot entrance is on Drake Street (at Admiralty Station). www.hongkong.diplo.de /en/02/Lageplan/Lageplan.html   (156 words)

Sightseeing and Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Towering 62 storeys between the Bank of China Tower and the HSBC Headquarters, Cheung Kong Center is the new headquarters for renowned property tycoon Li Ka-Shing's Cheung Kong Group. An immaculate example of modern architecture designed by world-renowned architects Leo A Daly and Cesar Pelli, it is enclosed in a sheath of reflective glass interwoven in a rich tapestry of stainless steel. On a more traditional note, it is believed that rubbing the paws of the two bronze lions that have guarded the portals of the bank since 1935 invokes good luck. www.asia-planet.net /hongkong/modern-landmarks.htm   (746 words)

Hong Kong Island (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) The main hiking areas are in the west around Victoria Peak and the Pokfulam and Aberdeen Country Parks (Mount Davies, Three Orchids Walk and Pokfulam Country Park), on the hills in the centre of the island and in the east in Tai Tam Country Park (Violet Hill). You probably don't need me to tell you how to get to Admiralty MTR station, the starting point of the Peak Tramway walk. For Shek O, take the MTR to Shau Kei Wan and then take a no. 9 bus from the bus station outside the MTR exit. ec.hku.hk.cob-web.org:8888 /hiking/Hong_Kong/starting_points.htm   (1507 words)

Central (MTR) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Central (中環, Jyutping: zung1 waan4; Pinyin: Zhōnghuán) station is an MTR station located in the Central area of Hong Kong Island. As part of the Airport Core Programme ([1]) during the 1990s, a passage was built between Central and Hong Kong stations to allow transfers from the Island Line and Tsuen Wan Line to the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line. These are all the connections the commuter can refer to when travelling to areas not served by the MTR network from Central. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_(MTR)   (805 words)

Hong Kong Travel Guide | LukeTravels.com With views of the harbor and the Peak, the rooms are luxurious, and the hotel's restaurants, especially Nicholinis and the Garden Café, are perennial favorites among both locals and visitors. Rooms have great views across the park and the harbor, and the lively bars are popular with local revelers. Stately in a modern kind of a way, this plush property is a relatively undiscovered jewel with good restaurants and bars and great décor. www.luketravels.com /hong-kong/accommodations.htm   (1136 words)

MTR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Public payphones that accept coins and phone cards are located in all stations, as well as on the platforms of some stations. Special facilities for disabled passengers such as tactile guide paths, audible devices, Braille station layout map, Braille plates, flashing system map, and bi-directional wide gates, etc are provided at stations to improve access and facilities for disabled passengers. Location maps are installed at all MTR station concourses. www.mtr.com.hk /eng/train/facilities.html   (392 words)

Hong Kong Hotels - Central/Admiralty Map Central is the Manhattan of Hong Kong, home to many of its banks, financiers, real estate companies, and brokerages with Admiralty being a (relatively) new upstart neighbor with gleaming glass skyscrapers, many interconnected by elevated walkways. Pacific Place is connected to the Admiralty MTR Station. The Admiralty station is integrated with the Pacific Place One and Two hotel/office/shopping complex. www.hong-kong-hotels-network.com /hong-kong-maps/map-central-admiralty.htm   (654 words)

Typoon TOR - Admiralty MTR Dr BC Typhoon Signal No. 1 (Stand By) was hoisted at 17:45 on 4th July 2001. The typhoon this time around was named Typhoon Utor and was signal on July 6, Friday. With clear direction guided by Derek Dixon, I arrived at the run site on time, which is the bus station next to Admiralty MTR. www.wanchaih3.com /t8no10.htm   (359 words)

Distance from Sheraton Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon to Pacific Place, HK Island Pacific Place is connected to the Admiralty MTR, also just a short walk. The MTR is so much faster that it's absolute lunacy to even try to use a taxi. Take the airport express and jump off at whichever MTR is most convenient, then either take the MTR or a taxi to final destination. www.flyertalk.com /forum/showthread.php?t=529932   (1242 words)

:::: Hartford Institute Hong Kong :::: Hartford organised another education booth at Admiralty MTR Station on 26-27 May, 2005 to introduce our corporate portfolio and programme information to members of the public. We had programme consultants on-site to help visitors with their queries and concerns in continuing education. With gaining public exposure to reach out to more potential students, we are determined to move forward in the education sector and provide quality education to lifelong learners. www.hartford-institute.edu.hk /events_MTRadmiralty.asp   (146 words)

Family The fare is also cheap, e.g., HK$8 from Admiralty at the north of Hong Kong Island to Stanley market at the south of the same island for a 40 minutes ride. Wong Tai Sin Temple is located in the residential area in Kowloon (MTR Wong Tai Sin), and appears very traditional and photogenic, but I regret the possibility that I might have insulted the people by focusing my SLR on the faithful. We stayed at J.W.Marriott near MTR Admiralty, which was a decent hotel, indeed. members.aol.com /akiotour/hongkong.htm   (1327 words)

Hong Kong Hotels - Empire Hotel Hong Kong The Empire Hotel Hong Kong is situated in the heart of Wanchai, Hong Kong, only five-minute walk from Admiralty and Wanchai MTR stations as well as the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where all the major international conferences take place. Enjoy our wide-range of dining and catering services such as "Cafe 33 on Hennessy", serving continental cuisine blended with flavors from the Pacific Rim; "Wu Kong Shanghai Restaurant", one of the best known Shanghaiese restaurants in Hong Kong, "Steak Expert Bar and Grill" providing a good place for casual gathering and the popular "Lobby Lounge". The nearest MTR Station is Wanchai MTR Station which is just a few streets away from the hotel. www.southtravels.com /asia/hongkong/empirehotel/index.html   (341 words)

Serviced Offices and Office Space The centre is situated in the heart of Hong Kong's financial and commercial district, right on top of the Admiralty MTR station with easy access to all major public transportation, well-known commercial buildings, major banks, five star hotels and serviced apartments. Exchange Square is directly connected to the Airport Express Train Terminal as well as MTR Station. This centre sits atop the MTR Central Station and is minutes from everything in core Hong Kong. www.sos-worldwide.com /sos/asia_city/_office_space_china.html   (1153 words)

HKUST College of LifeLong Learning (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Instructor-led classes are being held on HKUST campus, the Admiralty Learning Center and other downtown training venues. The HKUST CL3 Admiralty Learning Center, located on the 3rd floor of the Far East Finance Center, 16 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, is 10,800 sq. in area and is within 5 minutes’ walking distance from the Admiralty MTR station. www.cl3.ust.hk.cob-web.org:8888 /student/facility.html   (327 words)

Roz's Hiking Pages Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Cheung Sha Wan MTR station (see MTR map). Meet: 9.30am on platform at Admiralty MTR station towards TST or 9.50am on platform of Choi Hung MTR station (see MTR map). Description: We'll take a taxi from the MTR to Clearwater Bay road and from there walk over the hills above Clearwater bay on the left and Tseung Kwan O on the right finishing near Clearwater bay golf course for dinner in Po Toi O. This is a fairly easy afternoon hike. www.hkcrystal.com /hiking/PastWalks.htm   (12836 words)

Conrad Hotel Hong Kong - Discount Hong Kong Hotel Reservations The Conrad Hotel Hong Kong is well located being 4 minutes walk from Admiralty MTR Station, 10 walk from the Peak Tram and 15 minutes walk from the Star Ferry. For business persons the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Subway can reached in less than 10 minutes via the MTR system. Admiralty MTR Station is 4 minutes walk from the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong. directrooms.com /china/hotels/conrad-hotel-hong-kong-2900.htm   (255 words)

Hong Kong Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service by E-Biz Travel.com The home of Hong Kong racing since the first meeting was held on a strip of previously malarial marshand in 1846, Happy Valley Racecourse boats world class facilities including a 35 x 8 m Diamond Vision screen that is largest in the world - the equivalent of 2,000 52 cm television sets. The old ClockTower near the "Star" Ferry concourse in Tsim sha Tsui is a landmark from the Age of Steam, when trains arrived here with passengers who had set off from London weeks before on the world's longest railway journey. This tiny dumbbell - shaped island is one of the most densely populatated islands with many of its vilages still clinging to old traditions. www.e-biz-travel.com /hongkong/hongkong_attractions.html   (2973 words)

Eco Expo Asia Admiralty Centre (Admiralty MTR Station Exit A) From 8:00am to 4:00pm* Admiralty Centre (Admiralty MTR Station Exit A) From 11:00am to 6:00pm The new AsiaWorld-Expo Station on the Airport Express Line provides convenient access to all train services on the MTR network. www.ecoexpoasia.com /accesstoawe/index.htm   (510 words)

The Executive Centre | Hong Kong - 3 Pacific Place | Serviced Offices, Virtual Offices, Conference Rooms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) Located in the heart of Hong Kong's busy business district, The Executive Centre at Three Pacific Place enjoys convenient access and offers a prime business address that enjoys direct access to Admiralty MTR station, 5-star hotels, serviced apartments, multiple local and foreign restaurants, conference facilities as well as ample car parking facilties. Three Pacific Place is the newest tower of the famous Pacific Place complex. MTR (Mass Transit Railway) - Admiralty Station + 852 2881 8888 www.executivecentre.com /en/locations/pacific.html   (306 words)

Bus Focus (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) The first phase would be the commencement of service of MTR Disneyland Resort line and some roads to the Penny Bay. The second phase would be opening of all public roads at the region, commencement of service of seven franchised bus routes and public transport facilities. The Bus service between Admiralty MTR station and Ocean Park was changed as one of the franchise route of Citybus since 9 May. The photos depicted the changes of coaches served this route before www.busfocus.info.cob-web.org:8888 /english/index.htm   (842 words)

Hong Kong Travel Guide: Shopping in Hong Kong The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty and Causeway Bay in Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Mong Kok in Kowloon together with Sheung Wan, an epitome of Hong Kong's unique culture. Transportation: Hong Kong Station, MTR or Airport Express, Exit A or E1 Pacific Place Transportation: Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit A1 and walk along Haiphong Road for five minutes, or take Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui www.travelchinaguide.com /cityguides/hongkong/shopping.htm   (972 words)

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