Tung Chung (MTR)
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Tung Chung is a railway station
on the Tung Chung Line
of the MTR
rapid transport system in Hong Kong
. The western end of the Tung Chung Line, it is also a transfer point of those wishing to use the Ngong Ping Cable Car. As with all other MTR stations, Tung Chung has a unique colour scheme used throughout the station, in this case lavender.
on the northern shore of Lantau Island
, one of the inhabited locations on the island. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature, with the majority of buildings in the station's catchment area being residential towers and schools.
Both platforms share the same island platform underground. A "First Train" indicator is provided along the platform indicating to passengers which train to board.
To the Airport
(Passenger Terminal):
To the AsiaWorld-Expo
:
To the Airport Service Areas:
To Discovery Bay
:
To Mui Wo
/Pui O
:
3M, A35
To Tai O
:
To Ngong Ping
/Po Lin Monastery
:
To Shek Mun Kap (Law Hon Monastery):
To Siu Ho Wan
:
To Yat Tung Estate:
To Tung Chung (North):
stand is found outside Exit A. A Lantau (Blue) Taxi Stand at Exit D providing taxi services to Lantau Island.
where the Po Lin Monastery
and Tian Tan Buddha
are located. The Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is about 200 metres away from Exit B of Tung Chung station.
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
on the Tung Chung Line
Tung Chung Line (MTR)
The Tung Chung Line is one of the 10 lines of the MTR system in Hong Kong. It links Tung Chung with Hong Kong Island. A part of the Tung Chung Line was built along with the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Tsing Ma Bridge...
of the MTR
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
rapid transport system in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The western end of the Tung Chung Line, it is also a transfer point of those wishing to use the Ngong Ping Cable Car. As with all other MTR stations, Tung Chung has a unique colour scheme used throughout the station, in this case lavender.
Location
Tung Chung station is located in the neighbourhood of the same nameTung Chung
Tung Chung, meaning 'eastern stream', is an area situated on the north-western coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Tung Chung, currently one of the latest generation of new towns, was formerly a rural village around Tung Chung Wan, and along the delta and lower courses of Tung Chung River and Ma...
on the northern shore of Lantau Island
Lantau Island
Lantau Island , based on the old local name of Lantau Peak , is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong...
, one of the inhabited locations on the island. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature, with the majority of buildings in the station's catchment area being residential towers and schools.
Station layout
| - | Footbridge | footbridge connecting Citygate Citygate Citygate Outlets is owned by a consortium of Hong Kong's leading property developers and managed by Swire Properties Management Limited. When it first opened for business in 2000, the mall was simply known as Citygate. Following a major shift in market position, the mall renamed itself Citygate... with Fu Tong Estate, MTRshops |
| G Concourse (Ground) |
Concourse | Exits, transport interchange, Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping 360 The Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism project on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The project was previously known as Tung Chung Cable Car Project before acquiring the Ngong Ping 360 brand in April 2005... cable car station, Customer service, MTRshops, Hang Seng Bank Hang Seng Bank Hang Seng Bank Limited is the second largest bank in Hong Kong. It is a listed company but it is majority owned by the HSBC Group via The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Hang Seng is also one of the constituent shares of the Hang Seng Index... , vending machines, automatic teller machines, Octopus promotion machine |
| L2 Platforms |
Platform 1 | towards Hong Kong and Disneyland Resort Line |
| Platform 2 | towards Hong Kong and Disneyland Resort Line | |
Both platforms share the same island platform underground. A "First Train" indicator is provided along the platform indicating to passengers which train to board.
Entrances/Exits
The Tung Chung station concourse is on ground level. There are 4 exits in total, and 2 are on each end of the concourse.- A: Fu Tong Estate
- B: Ngong Ping 360Ngong Ping 360The Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism project on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The project was previously known as Tung Chung Cable Car Project before acquiring the Ngong Ping 360 brand in April 2005...
- C: Citygate OutletsCitygateCitygate Outlets is owned by a consortium of Hong Kong's leading property developers and managed by Swire Properties Management Limited. When it first opened for business in 2000, the mall was simply known as Citygate. Following a major shift in market position, the mall renamed itself Citygate...
- D: Fu Tong Street
Bus routes
All bus routes listed below can be accessed through Exit B, which leads to the transport interchange.To the Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
(Passenger Terminal):
- S1, S56
- DB02R (over-night services only)
To the AsiaWorld-Expo
AsiaWorld-Expo
The AsiaWorld-Expo is one of the two major convention and exhibition facilities in Hong Kong along with Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was opened on 21 December 2005 by Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and it is operated by AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited...
:
- S1
To the Airport Service Areas:
- S1, S52, S52P, S64, S64P
To Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay is a mixed, primarily residential, development comprising a residential development and private and public recreational facilities in Hong Kong. It is situated on the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island in the New Territories. The development spans an area of 650 hectares , and...
:
- DB01R
- DB02R (over-night services only)
To Mui Wo
Mui Wo
Mui Wo is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The main beach in Mui Wo is known as Silver Mine Bay .-History:...
/Pui O
Pui O
Pui O , formerly Lo Pui O , is an area on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is a popular destination for holiday camping in Hong Kong. Visitors may also rent village houses for leisure. Located in the South Lantau, there are four main villages in Pui O, they are Lo Wai , San Wai , Lo Uk , and Ham Tin...
:
3M, A35
To Tai O
Tai O
Tai O is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong.-Geography:On the main part of Lantau Island, a river splits to the north and west and at this fork lies the island referred to as Tai O. Two pedestrian bridges cross the river...
:
- 11
To Ngong Ping
Ngong Ping
Ngong Ping is a highland in the western part of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It hosts Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha amidst the hills which is about 34 m tall. There are many hills nearby which are also an attraction to tourists. It is now the terminus of the cable car ride Ngong Ping Cable...
/Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery, located on Ngong Ping Plateau, on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks visiting from Jiangsu and was initially known simply as "The Big Hut" . It was renamed to its present name in 1924...
:
- 23
To Shek Mun Kap (Law Hon Monastery):
- 34
To Siu Ho Wan
Siu Ho Wan
Siu Ho Wan is a bay on the north shore of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The bay is largely reclaimed for the bus depots. The Airport Express, Tung Chung Line of MTR and North Lantau Highway run across the reclamation of the bay...
:
- 36
To Yat Tung Estate:
- 34, 37, 38, N38, S52, S52P, S64, S64P
To Tung Chung (North):
- 37
Taxis
An Urban (Red) TaxiTaxicabs of Hong Kong
Taxicabs of Hong Kong provide a taxi system. Most taxis are independently owned and operated, but some are owned by taxi companies, and the drivers are employees....
stand is found outside Exit A. A Lantau (Blue) Taxi Stand at Exit D providing taxi services to Lantau Island.
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Opened on September 18, 2006, the MTR-owned Ngong Ping Cable Car connects Tung Chung and Ngong PingNgong Ping
Ngong Ping is a highland in the western part of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It hosts Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha amidst the hills which is about 34 m tall. There are many hills nearby which are also an attraction to tourists. It is now the terminus of the cable car ride Ngong Ping Cable...
where the Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery, located on Ngong Ping Plateau, on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks visiting from Jiangsu and was initially known simply as "The Big Hut" . It was renamed to its present name in 1924...
and Tian Tan Buddha
Tian Tan Buddha
Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion...
are located. The Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is about 200 metres away from Exit B of Tung Chung station.