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 MTR - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The MTR system is a very popular mode of public transport in Hong Kong, with an average of 2.45 million journeys recorded each day.
Construction of the MTR was prompted by a government-commissioned study released in 1967.
The MTR system in general is disabled-friendly — 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.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/MTR   (4076 words)

  
 Broadmining: MTR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
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)

  
 Diamond Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diamond Hill (鑽石山) is a hill in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Diamond Hill Urn Cemetery is high in the hill.
There were squatter dwellings up and down the hill that were demolished after years effort by the Hong Kong Government.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diamond_Hill   (340 words)

  
 Diamond Hill (MTR) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diamond Hill (鑽石山, Jyutping: zyun3 sek6 saan1, Pinyin: Zuànshíshān) is an MTR station located in Northern Kowloon.
This station's livery is gray with silver stones signifying diamonds.
Another view of Diamond Hill station, at platform level.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diamond_Hill_(MTR)   (245 words)

  
 MTR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
MTR Corporation Limited 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.
After extensive retrofits, the MTR system has become, in general, disabled-friendly — 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 and exit gates for wheelchairs as well.
The network is also set to be significantly expanded with the merger of MTR Corporation Limited with the government-owned Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC), with the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding signed on 11 April 2006 to grant MTR Corporation operation of the existing KCR network with a service concession of 50 years.
www.higiena-system.com /wiki/link-MTR   (5231 words)

  
 MTR - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China
On 5 October 2000, the MTR became Hong Kong's first privatizationprivatisation, which marked the start of the Hong Kong government's planned initiative to wind down its interests in various public utilityutilities.
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.
MTR gave a fourth try in February 2004, in which the legislative counsellors support the building of West Island Line.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/MTR   (3722 words)

  
 Hong Kong - Wong Tai Sin Diamond Hill and Kowloon Tong | Footprint Guides
Although this area of Kowloon is not of general interest and few would choose to stay here, it does have a couple of places of religious value that are close enough to be visited in a half-day.
Chi Lin Nunnery, in Diamond Hill a couple of stations away, is a refreshingly peaceful place with a vegetarian restaurant that’s open on Sundays.
Founded on the lower slopes of the Kowloon Hills over half a century ago, the temple was named after a shepherd boy who gained immortality through his good deeds and mystical healing powers.
www.footprintguides.com /Hong-Kong/Wong-Tai-Sin-Diamond-Hill-and-Kowloon-Tong.php   (825 words)

  
 Directions to HKUST
MTR Island Line towards Chai Wan, at North Point switch to the Tseung Kwan O Line towards Po Lam (on same, very wide platform), get off at Hang Hau MTR station.
MTR Kwun Tong Line to Choi Hong MTR station (if you are coming from Tsim Sha Tsui or Jordan, take Tsuen Wan Line towards Tsuen Wan, change at Mong Kong on same platform to Kwun Tong Line).
Choi Hong MTR station exit B, walk up along road for about 300m, to several bus stop lanes to the left of the road, wave to passing taxis to drive off the main road into the bus stop lanes.
ihome.ust.hk /~socholz/directions.html   (1226 words)

  
 MTR
A journey on the MTR Disneyland Resort Line is not to be missed if you wish to enjoy the full magical experience.
The MTR Disneyland Resort Line is operated with an advanced signaling system that allows fully automatic train operations.
The 1-day period for the unlimited ride on the MTR refers to the normal operating hours of the MTR on any one day.
www.mtr.com.hk /eng/whatsnew/drllaunch/drllaunch_e.htm   (914 words)

  
 .:: Townland Projects by Geography - Projects in Hong Kong ::.
TCL was responsible for co-ordinating the inputs from specialist consultants in respect of proposed property developments along the MTR East Kowloon/North Island Line.
The Study included the evaluation of development potential and the formulation of development options at Tamar, Exhibition, Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin, To Kwa Wan and Diamond Hill Stations and at Kai Tak Station/Depot.
The planning objectives of the Study were to develop a scheme for railway-related property development which meets the Government’s overall planning objectives; is financially viable; optimises the development opportunities at each site; and confirms a basic quantum of development rights for the Client.
www.townland.com /MTR92-detail-HKG.htm   (143 words)

  
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The Octopus cards can be used on multiple modes of transport; MTR (subway), Airport Express, railways, buses, ferries etc, saving you the trouble of preparing for the coins.
You can take an MTR train from Lam Tin station to Diamond Hill station and take the KMB 91 or the 91M bus (Clear Water Bay direction) from the bus terminal at Diamond MTR station to the university.
The Choi Hung and Hang Hau MTR stations are the closest to the university.
www.grc.uri.edu /Sites/ch/hku/direct.htm   (678 words)

  
 LCQ16 : Retrofitting of PSDs at MTR stations to be completed by 2006
The surcharge of ten cents per passenger trip levied on users of Octopus tickets since July 2000 is, according to the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), for funding the retrofitting of platform screen doors (PSDs) at MTR stations.
As at end-December 2004, the contribution of ten cents for each Octopus passenger trip collected by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) since July 2000 totalled about $0.3 billion for funding the Corporation's $2 billion programme to retrofit platform screen doors (PSDs) at MTR stations.
Appreciating the importance of maintaining communication with visually impaired passengers with a view to better understanding their needs when using the MTR service, the Corporation has regular meetings with various visually impaired groups to exchange views on how to further improve MTR facilities for their benefit.
www.info.gov.hk /gia/general/200501/05/0105194.htm   (652 words)

  
 Kung Fu Pizza?
The scenery pics shown below are from the ride to the nearest MTR station.
MTR is similar to the subway system in New York.
The Hong Kong landscape is made up of many hills and mountains, so there is always good scenery to look at.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Hong-Kong/Kowloon/blog-91092.html   (595 words)

  
 MTR
MTR also offers a wide range of Tourist Transport Passes to help you to travel around Hong Kong.
Built in 1921 to commemorate the famous monk of yore Wong Tai Sin, the temple serves as a landmark in the Wong Tai Sin district.
Located at Diamond Hill, the 30,000 square feet Chi Lin Nunnery is built according to the architectural design of the Tang Dynasty, with different worshipping halls to explore inside.
www.mtr.com.hk /eng/whatsnew/attraction05/attraction05_e.htm   (2004 words)

  
 rec.travel guide to Hong Kong
Exit MTR Central Station at Chater Garden, walk southbound (the direction towards the Bank of China Building, the neat looking skyscraper that is made up of "triangles") until you see the Hilton Hotel.
Running in the hills and the country parks is very safe -- very few dangerous snakes and no muggings.
From MTR Central Station, exit at Chater Garden and walk towards the Hilton to Garden Road.
www.math.toronto.edu /joel/hongkong.html   (11629 words)

  
 HKBEC - Diamond Hill MTR Station Bus Terminus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Diamond Hill MTR Station Bus Terminus is a typical covered bus terminus that can be seen in many places in Hong Kong - was crowded with waiting passengers.
Due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), people tended not to go to mainland China and overseas for the Easter holidays, and shifted to go to the countryside.
A number of routes for Sai Kung, a famous countryside, including 91, 92 & 96R, are terminating at this bus terminus.
www.gakei.com /bt1/bt1dih.htm   (86 words)

  
 Wong Tai Sin - travel.asianfanatics.net
The district contains the following areas: Diamond Hill, Wang Tau Hom, Lok Fu, Chuk Yuen, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Fung Wong, Choi Hung and Choi Wan, an area that includes several major public housing estates.
Wong Tai Sin is served by Lung Cheung Road and the Kwun Tong Line of the MTR metro system.
The stations are Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin, Diamond Hill and Choi Hung.
travel.asianfanatics.net /info/Wong_Tai_Sin   (123 words)

  
 Travel - Hong Kong (New Territories)
Take MTR to Choi Hung, leave by the B exit to the bus terminal, transfer to green mini-bus No 1A to Sai Kung bus depot.
Or MTR to Diamond Hill, exit C1 or C2, take bus No.92 to Sai Kung Bus terminal.
In here you can observe how the Chinese commemorate their ancestors; displaying their ancestors’ photographs so they can pay their respects at anytime but especially during the festivals.
www.west-meet-east.com /travelhkntis.htm   (873 words)

  
 Kwun Tong Line - travel.asianfanatics.net
(觀塘綫) is one of the seven lines of the MTR network in Hong Kong.
The initial system proved immensely popular, and on 31 December 1979 the system was extended to Tsim Sha Tsui station.
A year after on 12 December 1980 the first harbour crossing was made by an MTR train as the Kwun Tong Line was extended even further to Chater station, present-day Central station.
travel.asianfanatics.net /info/Kwun_Tong_Line   (339 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
The Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery is in Shatin, which requires several switches on the MTR and KCR train, and a hike up a hill.
It's close to the Diamond Hill MTR, just one stop east of Wong Tai Sin, or about a 10-minute walk.
The ride up and over the hills and down into Stanley is one of the three great trips in Hong Kong, IMO, the other two being the Peak Tram and the Star Ferry.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=27&tid=34701474&numresponses=8&start=0   (1444 words)

  
 Hong Kong MTR - Chinese (Cantonese) Help sheets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
If you ever visit Hong Kong you will inevitably use the Mass Transit Railway (MTR).
The place names of the various stops are a good example of how difficult it is to romanise Chinese (spell the places so Western people can understand them).
If you have been visiting this site for a while, you should be able to read the literal meaning of Kowloon, and see some literal meanings such as "Blue Field" or "Ox-head corner".
www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk /hong_kong/mtr.htm   (155 words)

  
 Diamond Hill posts $109K 1Q profit - Business First of Columbus:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc. said Tuesday it turned a first-quarter profit of $109,858, or 1 cent per share, compared with a loss of $421,732, or 5 cents a share, in the same quarter ended March 31 last year.
The Columbus-based investment management, investment banking and brokerage firm, formerly the Banc Stock Group Inc., said operating revenue was up slightly to $381,695 in the quarter, from $362,447 in the same quarter last year.
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www.bizjournals.com /columbus/stories/2001/05/14/daily13.html   (503 words)

  
 Hong Kong Transportation - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
MTR has a zone based fare system (like that of Washington DC's Metro) so you pay according to how far you are going.
This is probably the best choice of transportation for those who don't know their way around, as all stops are clearly marked.
If u are staying only even for a day or two, sometimes, an Octopus card can save you time and money, and it is very convenient to use, not only on subway (metro/ underground), but also with KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railroad), airport coaches, and local city transportation throughout the territory (great for to/from airport), except taxis.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Transportation-Hong_Kong-BR-19.html   (951 words)

  
 Hong Kong Sports & Recreation
The picturesque nine-hole course in Deep Water Bay is surrounded by mountains and the fees for non-members are HK$450, club rental is HK$100, and a caddie is HK$110, all for two rounds.
Saikung town can be reached by taking the MTR to Diamond Hill and transferring to the No. 92 bus which takes you to the pier.
Take the MTR to Causeway Bay, and it's short taxi ride from the station to the bowling alley, which is near Happy Valley.
www.worldroom.com /pages/wrnhk/leisure/hk_sports.phtml   (1836 words)

  
 Sideboard Online Event Coverage
Plaza Hollywood is situated directly above Diamond Hill MTR and a public transport terminus.
It is at the main traffic interchange for East Kowloon.
Shoppers have convenient access to the mall via Diamond Hill MTR Exit C. This route to the mall entrance takes about one minute in any weather condition.
www.wizards.com /sideboard/article.asp?x=APAC00/999facts   (929 words)

  
 Roz's Hiking Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The hills are not too steep and the island has cool sea breezes.
At the top of the hill we found a small trail veering left which took us to the top of Tai Tun for fantastic views over the whole park.
The walk is long but flat (a change from hills) and follows the coast of South West Lantau to the picturesque village of Tai O. The walk crosses yellow sand beaches and we'll go via the Qing Dynasty Fan Lau Fort built to guard the Pearl River Estuary from Pirates.
www.hkcrystal.com /hiking/PastWalks.htm   (12836 words)

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