Hong Kong SkyCity is a large business and entertainment complex adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport and is built on land owned by the Airport Authority Hong Kong.[1] It currently includes the AsiaWorld–Expo, Terminal 2 (SkyPlaza) and SkyPier.[2]
Facilities
AsiaWorld–Expo
AsiaWorld–Expo is the largest column-free and perhaps the largest exhibition centre in Hong Kong, boasting over 70,000 cubic meters of space. It hosted numerous trade shows, meetings, and concerts (at the adjacent AsiaWorld–Arena). It is directly connected to the Airport Express.
SkyPier
SkyPier allows passengers from Mainland China and Macau to access Hong Kong International Airport by jetfoil or ferry. It is connected via automated people mover that transport passengers to the airport for connecting flights and vice versa. SkyPier was designed by the architecture firm Aedas.[3]
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott
Former elements
Golf course
The SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course was a nine-hole golfing facility. It had seven par 3 holes and two par 4 holes set amidst rolling terrain, undulating greens, and extensive bunkering.[13] The Skycity Nine Eagles Golf Course closed down on 30 July 2015. The Airport Authority said the site, part of the airport's north commercial district, would be used to accommodate a hotel with some 1,000 rooms and retail development of some 200,000 square metres.[14]
Transportation
From airport
Apart from shuttle buses, the fastest way to reach SKYCITY without a car is by taking bus route S56 (operated by Citybus). It costs $3.7HKD per ride.
Airport Express, part of the MTR's Airport Express line, takes only a minute to travel between AsiaWorld–Expo and the Airport. It cost's HK$5.5 for Octopus users and HK$6 for others. However, it requires a 5-minute walk to reach SKYCITY.
Automated People Mover is the current People mover in use at the airport and only operates within the terminal and Skypier. After completion of SkyCity, the Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover will be extended to Terminal 2 (SkyPlaza).
From other areas of Hong Kong
Because SkyCity is located at Chek Lap Kok, the island Hong Kong International Airport is on, it is easy to reach from other areas of the territory.
The Airport Express can be taken from Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Tsing Yi stations. In addition, the Tung Chung line can be taken from Tung Chung to the same stations (plus others) via buses to Tung Chung at a cheaper price than the Airport Express.
See also
- List of shopping centres in Hong Kong
External links
References
- Airport Authority Hong Kong (2007) submitted to Legislative Council Panel on Economic Services numbered (CB(1)730/06-07(04)) "SkyCity Development at the Hong Kong International Airport" 22 January 2007^
- SkyPier^
- Project Page: Hong Kong International Airport – SkyPier Aedas.com^