Tuen Mun Ferry Pier

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Tuen Mun Ferry Pier (屯門碼頭) is a public pier located in the southern area of Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.

Tuen Mun Ferry Pier, Tuen Mun Pier Head, Ferry Pier Terminus (MTR Light Rail), Ocean Walk and Pierhead Garden are all part of the same complex that consists of a light rail terminus, a bus terminus, a shopping center and a private residence. It is named after its close proximity with the Tuen Mun Ferry Pier. The complex is owned by KCRC Corporation. It has operated since November, 1986.

Before the extensive improvement of the road network during late 1990s and 2000s, the traffic congestion on the overloaded Tuen Mun Road was unbearable so expansion on this road was needed. During this period, ferry service at this pier was used as an alternative for traffic to and from Central on Hong Kong Island.

Ferry transport

ervice to Tung Chung New Development Pier

The service to Tung Chung run by First Ferry was created so that people living in the Tuen Mun pier area could get to the Hong Kong International Airport easier without having to take the long bus ride.

ervice to Macau and Expansion of the Pier

In December 2003, plans for ferry service from Tuen Mun Ferry Pier to Macau was approved Fact|date=February 2007. However, in order for this service to begin, expansion of the pier was required which involved converting it from one storey to two storeys, and repainting.

The application of ferry services between Macau and Tuen Mun was rejected by authorities in Macau in September 2006, citing technical and safety concerns.

ervice to Zhuhai

The ferry service, operated by Hong Kong North West Express Limited (HKNWEL), to Jiuzhou Port, Zhuhai commenced on 3rd November 2006 with 4 services per day. Ferries depart from Tuen Mun at 7:45am and 10:15am. Return journeys depart Zhuhai at 9:00am and 8:45pm. The journey time is usually around 40 minutes, which is 30 minutes less than from the usual Tsim Sha Tsui or Sheung Wan services.

A one way ticket to Zhuhai is HK$160, while a return ticket is HK$145.

On 10 October 2007, HKNWEL announced that the Zhuhai service has ceased operation until further notice.

ervice to Shekou

The same ferry company that offers travel to Zhuhai, Hong Kong North West Express Limited, now also offers ferries to Shekou

LRT

Ferry Pier (屯門碼頭) is also the name given to the southern terminus of KCR Light Rail. It is in Zone 1 for single-ride ticket.

The stop consists of 6 platforms, which contains 6 routes, but not all platforms are used. It also includes the customer services centre opening from 7:30 - 21:00. The centre is the only Light Rail customer services centre to sell train tickets from Hung Hom to Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.

Routes available:-
*507 - to Tin King
*610 - to Yuen Long (via Tai Hing, Tuen Mun Hospital)
*614 - to Yuen Long (via Town Centre , San Hui)
*614P - to Siu Hong (via Town Centre , San Hui)
*615 - to Yuen Long (via Leung King)
*615P - to Siu Hong (via Leung King)

Bus transport

KMB Routes

*59A - Tuen Mun Pier Head ←→ Sham Shui Po Yen Chow Street
*59M - Tuen Mun Pier Head ←→ Tsuen Wan MTR Station
*59S - Tuen Mun Pier Head → Mong Kok Sai Yeung Choi Street - early morning only
*59X - Tuen Mun Pier Head ←→ Mong Kok East MTR Station
*259B - Tuen Mun Pier Head ←→ Kowloon MTR Station - peak hours only
*N260 - Tuen Mun Pier Head ←→ Mei Foo - overnight service

KCR Feeder Bus Routes

*506 - Tuen Mun Ferry Pier ←→ Yau Oi - circular route
*A73 - Tuen Mun Ferry Pier ←→ Tin Fu - peak hours only
*K52 - WR Tuen Mun Station ←→ Lung Kwu Tan

=Citybus Routes=

*962 - Lung Mun Oasis ←→ Causeway Bay
*962A - Yuet Wu Villa → Admiralty - morning peak hours only
*962P - Lung Mun Oasis → Causeway Bay - morning peak hours only
*962X - Lung Mun Oasis ←→ Admiralty West - peak hours only
*N962 - Lung Mun Oasis ←→ Causeway Bay - overnight service
*X962 - Central Douglas Street →Lung Mun Oasis - evening peak hours only
*B3 - Tuen Mun (Ferry Pier) ←→ Shenzhen Bay Port

Related developments

Pierhead Garden

Pierhead Garden is a private housing estate which consists of 6 towers, a swimming pool and a playground. It is built on the 2nd floor balcony above the mall and the transit hub.

Ocean Walk

A newly renovated mall that has 2 seafood restaurants, 1 fastfood restaurant, 1 supermarket and 2 health and cosmetic shops. It was extensively renovated between Spring 2005 and early-summer of 2006.

ee also

*Transport in Hong Kong