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Hong Kong Palace Museum opens KMB Route 296D provides Daily Service and introduces New Interchange Discount covering 77 Routes
The Hong Kong Palace Museum (“HKPM”) will open its doors on 2 July (Saturday). KMB Route 296D (Sheung Tak ⇋ Kowloon Station) will introduce a new interchange discount scheme starting on the same day, up to $10 off. Taking 77 routes from Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, passengers can directly visit HKPM via transferring to Route 296D.
Direct service to HKPM
Route 296D travels via Museum Drive throughout the day and is currently the only bus route that passes through HKPM and M+ daily, providing point-to-point service. Passengers going to HKPM can alight at the “Hong Kong Palace Museum” bus stop (Platform G1), while those going to M+ can get off at the “M+” bus stop (Platform F1).
From 2 July, passengers who take Route 296D can enjoy the second leg’s fare discount, which is up to $10 off. They should pay with the same Octopus card, credit card, or mobile payment account, and travel to and from the West Kowloon Cultural District by transferring to 77 designated routes at bus stops such as Nathan Road, Kowloon Park Drive, and Western Harbour Crossing. Below are some examples:
Example 1: From North District to West Kowloon Cultural District
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First Leg |
Suggested Interchange stop |
Second Leg |
Total Fare |
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Forward trip |
270A ($15.6) |
Tak Shing Street Tsim Sha Tsui (Platform S46) |
296D ($6.8 sectional fare for free) |
$15.6 |
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Return Trip |
296D ($10) |
Park Lane (Platform N13) |
270A (Full fare $15.6. $5.6 to pay in this leg with $10 off.) |
$15.6 |
Example 2: From Tsuen Wan to West Kowloon Cultural District
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First Leg |
Suggested Interchange stop |
Second Leg |
Total Fare |
|
Forward trip |
234X ($9.4) |
Kimberley Road (Platform S50) |
296D ($6.8 sectional fare. $0.6 to pay in this leg with $10 off) |
$10.0 |
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Return trip |
296D ($10) |
Kimberley Road (Platform N11) |
234X ($9.4 fare for free) |
$10.0 |
For route details, please refer to annex 1 and annex 2.
Provide interchange discount at Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Interchange and Kai Tak Tunnel Interchange
Passengers may also take KMB Routes 98, 98D, or 297 to Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Interchange (Platform G1) interchanging Route 296D to the West Kowloon Cultural District, or take Routes 11X, 14X, 213X, 215X, or 219X to Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC) (Platform L1) transferring to Route 296D, and enjoy relevant interchange discounts.
Various routes via Western Harbour Crossing
HKPM and M+ are located near Western Harbour Crossing and Kowloon Station (International Commerce Centre). Passengers depart from different areas by taking KMB Routes to Western Harbour Crossing or International Commerce Centre and walk for around 10 minutes after alighting will arrive West Kowloon Cultural District. The return trip is also convenient.
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Areas |
Routes |
Forward trip |
Return trip |
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Central, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay |
934, 936, 960, 961, 968, 978, P960, P968 |
Western Harbour Crossing (Platform B1/B4) |
Western Harbour Crossing (Platform A1/A2) |
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Tuen Mun, North District |
960, 961, 978, P960 |
Western Harbour Crossing (Platform A1/A2) |
Western Harbour Crossing (Platform B1/B4) |
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Yuen Long |
968, P968 |
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Tsuen Wan |
934, 936 |
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Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin |
11, 203E |
Nga Cheung Road, Western Harbour Crossing (Platform D1) |
Nga Cheung Road(International Commerce Centre) (Platform C1) |
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Yau Ma Tei, Ho Man Tin |
8 |
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Kwun Tong, Lam Tin |
215X |
Austin Road West (Platform E1) |
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Mong Kok, Sha Tin |
281A |
Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.
