Barrier-free travel is now widely available in Hong Kong, helping to ensure wheelchair-bound visitors have an enjoyable and hassle-free stay. There are a variety of services available, so it is wise to plan ahead and to give advance notice so that the best possible service can be provided.

The websites below can assist disabled travellers in planning their Hong Kong trip:

Social Welfare Department: CYBERABLE.net
Provides information on public transport, Rehabus Service and an accessibility guide for the disabled.
www.cyberable.net

Transport Department: Services for the Disabled
Provides a downloadable handy guide to public transport for people with disabilities.
Also the following information is available:
-Parking information
-Pedestrian Crossing Facility for Visually Impaired Person
www.td.gov.hk

Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS)
Provides relevant information for social service and rehabilitation in for disabilities in Hong Kong.
www.hkcss.org.hk

Easy-Access Travel Ltd
This company specialises in arranging inbound sightseeing and shopping chartered tours and providing accessible transport services in Hong Kong.
www.easyaccesstravelhk.com


Other resources:

Wheel Away Disabled Travel – Hong Kong City Guide
Full of useful tips and resources, this guidebook will help disabled travellers and their companions to get more out of their trip to Hong Kong. For more details, please visit http://www.wheelawaydisabledtravel.com

If you need further information, please call the HKTB Visitor Hotline (multilingual) at +852 2508 1234. Or e-mail us at info@discoverhongkong.com.

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