Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
you can apply for one from the
Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association
(HKYHA; 2788
1638;
www.yha.org.hk
; Sham Mong Rd, Shop 118, 1st fl, Fu Cheong Shopping Centre,
Sham Shui Po, Kowloon; HI card under/over 18yr HK$70/150; 9am-7pm Mon-Fri,
10am-5pm Sat; Nam Cheong, exit A) or upon arrival at the hostel.
Seniors Card
Many attractions in Hong Kong offer discounts for people aged over 60 or 65. Most of
Hong Kong's museums are either free or half-price for those over 60, and most forms of
public transport offer a 50% discount to anyone over 65. A passport or ID with a photo
should be sufficient proof of age.
Student, Youth & Teacher Cards
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC,
www.wysetc.org
)
, a plastic ID-style card
with your photograph, provides discounts on some forms of transport and cheaper admission
to museums and other sights. If you're aged under 26 but not a student, you can apply for an
International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) issued by the Federation of International Youth
Travel Organisations (FIYTO), which gives much the same discounts and benefits. Teachers
can apply for the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC).
Salisbury Rd, rm 833-834, Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui; 9.30am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm
Sun), can issue you any of these cards instantly for HK$100. Make sure you bring your stu-
dent ID or other credentials along with you.
