Hong Kong MTR · South Island Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
A different waterfront pace on the south of Hong Kong Island.
Give Ocean Park its own day, or choose a lighter walk around Ap Lei Chau’s temple and South Horizons waterfront.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The South Island Line links Admiralty, Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Lei Tung and South Horizons. A theme-park visit takes a different pace from a neighbourhood walk.
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
01Ocean Park Hong Kong
Make time for the hills and sea
A theme park combining animal exhibits and rides, with an entrance accessible from Ocean Park Station.
From Ocean Park station, continue to Ocean Park Hong Kong. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first.
Allow around · Half to a full day, depending on plans
02Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau
Fishing-community heritage on Ap Lei Chau
A historic temple linked to fishing communities, near the waterfront of Aberdeen.
From Lei Tung station, continue to Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit A1.
Allow around · 60–90 min
03South Horizons Promenade
Finish with a waterfront stroll
A residential waterfront path with views of bays and islands.
From South Horizons station, continue to South Horizons Promenade. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit B.
Allow around · 60–90 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Temple neighbourhood and waterfront.
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
Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau
A historic temple linked to fishing communities, near the waterfront of Aberdeen.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Lei Tung; take the South Island Line one stop towards South Horizons, then follow the waterfront entrance signs.
- 2Next stop
South Horizons Promenade
A residential waterfront path with views of bays and islands.
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
- Ocean Park Hong Kong Entrance.jpg — ZhengZhou · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple.JPG — Keka410 · CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Horizons Promenade 31-08-2023(1).jpg — LN9267 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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