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Ap Lei Chau Transport Guide for Tutors
TUTORZONE ROUTE GUIDE · HONG KONG ISLAND
Ap Lei Chau is a lively residential island in the Southern District, famous for its fishing village atmosphere and seafood. There is no “Ap Lei Chau Station”, but two South Island Line stations — Lei Tung and South Horizons — sit on the island itself, plus a handful of direct bus routes. Here is how to get there for your tutoring lesson.
Ap Lei Chau at a Glance
Ap Lei Chau is located in the southern district of Hong Kong Island. It is a predominantly residential area with a few factory buildings. The area is famous for its fishing village atmosphere and seafood, making it a popular tourist attraction. The harbour between Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen is designated as the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.
Getting to Ap Lei Chau
MTR
Note: there is no station called “Ap Lei Chau Station”. The South Island Line runs from Admiralty to South Horizons via Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang and Lei Tung. Two of those stations are on Ap Lei Chau itself: Lei Tung Station (eastern Ap Lei Chau, Lei Tung Estate) and South Horizons Station (south-western Ap Lei Chau, South Horizons). Change from the Island Line to the South Island Line at Admiralty — the fastest way onto the island.
Bus
The franchised bus routes below all have a stop within roughly a 10-minute walk of this district — nearest stop and the areas they run through are checked against the current Citybus and KMB route and stop records:
- Citybus/KMB Route 671 — Ap Lei Chau (Lee Lok Street) ↔ Diamond Hill Station
nearest stop: The Corniche, Lee Nam Road; runs through Lei Chak House Ap Lei Chau Estate, Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Aberdeen Tunnel and Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, Kwun Tong Road. - Citybus Route 95C — Ap Lei Chau Estate / Lee Nam Industrial Area ↔ Chi Fu Fa Yuen
nearest stop: The Corniche, Lee Nam Road; runs through Ap Lei Chau Estate and Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, Aberdeen Praya Road. - Citybus Route A10 — Ap Lei Chau (Lee Lok Street) ↔ Airport (via HZMB Hong Kong Port)
nearest stop: The Corniche, Lee Nam Road; runs through Lei Chak House Ap Lei Chau Estate, Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Lei Tung Market, Lei Tung Estate Road and Wah Lok House Wah Fu Estate, Wah Fu Road. - Citybus/KMB Route 671X — Ap Lei Chau (Lee Lok Street) ↔ Diamond Hill Station
nearest stop: The Corniche, Lee Nam Road; runs through Lei Chak House Ap Lei Chau Estate, Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Wong Chuk Hang Hospital, Aberdeen Tunnel and Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, Kwun Tong Road. - Citybus/KMB Route 171 — South Horizons ↔ Lai Chi Kok
nearest stop: South Horizons; runs through Lei Tung Market, Lei Tung Estate Road, Ocean Park and Cross Harbour Tunnel.
Frequencies and fares change from time to time — check the Citybus or KMB app for live arrivals before you set off.
Ap Lei Chau Area Map
Here is the Google Map of Ap Lei Chau — click to explore the restaurants, malls and attractions in the area:
Public Transport Information
For routes, frequencies and fares, check the official websites:
- MTR——www.mtr.com.hk, for South Island Line schedules and Lei Tung / South Horizons station exits.
- Citybus——www.citybus.com.hk.
- KMB——www.kmb.hk, for the jointly operated cross-harbour routes 171 and 671.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Ap Lei Chau served by the MTR?
Yes — but there is no station called “Ap Lei Chau Station”. Two South Island Line stations are on the island: Lei Tung (eastern Ap Lei Chau, Lei Tung Estate) and South Horizons (south-western Ap Lei Chau). Change at Admiralty for the South Island Line.
Q: How do I get from Ap Lei Chau to Central?
Take Citybus Route 90 from Ap Lei Chau Village to Central (Exchange Square); Route 97 runs from Lei Tung Estate to Central during weekday peak hours. Alternatively, take the South Island Line from Lei Tung or South Horizons to Admiralty and change to the Island Line.
Q: Which bus crosses the harbour from Ap Lei Chau?
Routes 171 and 671, jointly operated by KMB and Citybus: Route 171 runs from South Horizons to Lai Chi Kok, and Route 671 from Ap Lei Chau (Lee Lok Street) to Diamond Hill Station.
Q: What is Ap Lei Chau known for?
Its fishing village atmosphere and seafood — the predominantly residential area is a popular tourist attraction, and the harbour between Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen is designated as the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.
Further Resources & Next Steps
- Official Resource——Citybus: www.citybus.com.hk, for routes, frequencies and fares.
- Route Planning——Google Maps: search “Ap Lei Chau” to plan your journey in real time.
- Related Guide——Aberdeen Transport Guide for Tutors (one bridge away; central Aberdeen has no MTR station, so buses, minibuses and the kaito ferry do the work).
- Parent Tip——Route 90 runs from Ap Lei Chau Village straight to Central (Exchange Square), Route 171 crosses the harbour to Lai Chi Kok and Route 671 reaches Diamond Hill. Check whether the lesson is in eastern Ap Lei Chau (Lei Tung Station) or the south-west (South Horizons Station) before you set off — the two stations are not within walking distance of each other.
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Disclaimer: The information above is for reference only. Routes, frequencies and fares are subject to change; please refer to the latest announcements by MTR, Citybus, KMB and the Transport Department.
📌 This information was initially drafted and organised with AI. Editor-in-charge: Qian Jiajun
