Hong Kong MTR · East Rail Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along East Rail, make a stop in the New Territories.
Wan Chai’s waterfront, Che Kung Temple and the Railway Museum connect harbour views with New Territories history.
One line. Many sides of the city.
East Rail runs north from Admiralty via Hung Hom, Sha Tin and Tai Po, branching to Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau. Check the train destination and border requirements when travelling to a crossing.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
Wan Chai Promenade
See the harbour from Hong Kong Island
Walk beside Victoria Harbour and enjoy public waterfront spaces and skyline views.
From Exhibition Centre station, continue to Wan Chai Promenade. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit A3.
Allow around · 60–90 min
02Che Kung Temple
A temple stop in the New Territories
A temple associated with Che Kung worship and windmill customs, with traditional architecture.
From Tai Wai station, continue to Che Kung Temple. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit A.
Allow around · 60–90 min
03Hong Kong Railway Museum
Look back at railway history along East Rail
Historic station buildings and railway vehicles illustrate Hong Kong's rail history.
From Tai Wo station, continue to Hong Kong Railway Museum. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit A2.
Allow around · 60–90 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Temple culture and railway memories.
Take time at just these two stops, shortening the outing for weather, opening arrangements or energy. Save the other highlights for another day.
- 1First stop
Che Kung Temple
A temple associated with Che Kung worship and windmill customs, with traditional architecture.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Tai Wai and take a northbound East Rail train to Tai Wo. Navigate to the museum entrance and check that it is open that day.
- 2Next stop
Hong Kong Railway Museum
Historic station buildings and railway vehicles illustrate Hong Kong's rail history.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Che Kung Temple Sha Tin 01.jpg — Underwaterbuffalo · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hong Kong Railway Museum 2026.jpg — Tombus20032000 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Display-frame crop; original files unedited