Transportation
The road connection between Ap Lei Chau and Hong Kong Island is by Ap Lei Chau Bridge with four lanes. It opened in 1983 with only two lanes and was widened to four in 1994.
Buses are the main form of transport for the residents in Ap Lei Chau. There are five bus termini in total on the island:
- Ap Lei Chau Estate
- Ap Lei Chau Industrial Estate
- Ap Lei Chau Main Street
- Lei Tung Estate
- South Horizons
Minibuses and taxis are also available. There is a regular sanpan service running between Ap Lei Chau Main Street and Aberdeen. (Service hours: 6am-12am)
The MTR South Island Line is under construction linking the North of Hong Kong Island to Ap Lei Chau. There will be two stations on the island, one "Lei Tung" for Lei Tung Estate and one "South Horizons" serving Marina Square, a mini mall with a food market, and South Horizons, a private estates covering the western edge of the island. The line is expected to be completed in 2015.
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