Basic Equiment 基本裝備
1. Otopus Card 八達通卡
Hong Kong Octopus is an electronic payment tool widely used in transportation, shopping and daily consumption. Its main features include:
香港八達通是一種電子支付工具, 廣泛應用於交通、購物和日常消費。它的主要功能包括：
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Public transportation payment: can be used for MTR, buses, minibuses, ferries, trams, etc., making travel more convenient.
電子支付工具：可用於港鐵、巴士、小巴、渡輪、電車等，讓出行更便捷。
- Retail and catering: It can be used in convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, etc., without the need to carry cash.
零售與餐飲：在便利店、超市、餐廳、咖啡店等使用，無需攜帶現金。
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Retail and catering: It can be used in convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, etc., without the need to carry cash.
Entertainment and facilities: suitable for theaters, skating rinks, swimming pools, theme parks and other places.
娛樂與設施 ： 適用於戲院、溜冰場、游泳池、主題公園等場所。
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Mobile Octopus: can be used on mobile phones, supports NFC contactless payment, no physical card required.
手機八達通：可在手機上使用，支援NFC感應支付，無需實體卡。
You can buy Octopus at MTR stations, convenience stores (7-11, Circle K), Airport Express counters, etc. In addition, you can also make reservations through platforms such as KLOOK, KKday, Trip.com, etc., and pick it up at the airport or West Kowloon Station after arriving in Hong Kong.
你可以在港鐵車站、便利商店（7-11、OK便利店）、機場快線櫃台等地購買八達通。此外，也可以透過KLOOK、KKday、Trip.com等平台預訂，抵達香港後在機場或西九龍站領取。
如果你使用iPhone或Apple Watch，可以直接下載旅客八達通App，在手機內加入八達通。這樣就不需要實體卡，出行更方便！
If you use an iPhone or Apple Watch, you can directly download the Octopus App for Tourists and add Octopus to your phone. This way you don’t need a physical card, making travel more convenient!
Currently, the maximum stored value limit of Octopus is HK$3,000. If your Octopus still has the old limit of HK$1,000, you can increase it to HK$3,000 through the Octopus App or Octopus Service Points.
目前，八達通的最高儲值限額為港幣3,000元。如果你的八達通仍然是港幣1,000元的舊版限額，可以透過八達通App或八達通服務站提升至3,000元。
此外，零售交易上限也提升至港幣3,000元，讓使用者在指定商戶消費時更靈活。
In addition, the retail transaction limit has been increased to HK$3,000, allowing users more flexibility when spending at designated merchants.
You can add value to your Octopus via the following methods:
你可以透過以下方式為八達通增值：
Octopus App: Use Octopus wallet, bank account or designated bank app to top up your card, and add value instantly via NFC. Not very suitable for foreign tourists.
八達通App：使用八達通銀包、銀行賬戶或指定銀行應用程式增值，並透過NFC感應即時增值。不太適合外來旅客。
Cash value-added: Value-added by cash at retail merchants such as 7-11, Circle K convenience stores, Wellcome, ParknShop, McDonald's, Starbucks, etc. Suitable for foreign tourists.
現金增值：在7-11、OK便利店、惠康、百佳、麥當勞、星巴克等零售商戶以現金增值。適合外來旅客。
2. AliPay 支付寶
You can use the mainland version of Alipay in Hong Kong. However, not all Hong Kong merchants accept mainland Alipay, so it is best to confirm whether the store supports Alipay payment before using it.
在香港可以使用大陸版支付寶，不過，並非所有香港商戶都接受內地支付寶，因此在使用前最好確認店家是否支援支付寶付款。
3. WeChat Pay 微訊支付
You can use the mainland version of WeChat Pay in Hong Kong. However, not all Hong Kong merchants accept mainland WeChat Pay, so it is best to confirm whether the store supports WeChat Pay payment before using it.
在香港可以使用大陸版微信支付，不過，並非所有香港商戶都接受內地微信支付，因此在使用前最好確認店家是否支援微信支付付款。
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4. Google Pay 谷歌支付
You can use Google Pay to take the MTR in Hong Kong, but you need to pay attention to the following points:
在香港可以使用Google Pay乘搭港鐵，但需要注意以下幾點：
Support contactless payment: MTR's light blue gates support Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay contactless credit or debit cards. If your Google Pay is linked to these cards, you can use your mobile phone to scan through the gate.
支援感應式支付：港鐵的淺藍色閘機支援Visa、Mastercard及銀聯感應式信用卡或扣賬卡，如果你的Google Pay綁定了這些卡片，就可以使用手機感應過閘。
Not applicable to all routes: Currently, Airport Express, Light Rail and MTR Bus do not support contactless credit card payment.
不適用於所有路線：目前，機場快綫、輕鐵及港鐵巴士不支援感應式信用卡支付。
Ride now, pay later mode: When using Google Pay to take the MTR, the system will accumulate fares within a day and settle them on the same day.
先乘後付模式：使用Google Pay搭港鐵時，系統會在一天內累積車費，並於當日結算。
If you want to use Google Pay to take the bus, remember to check whether your card supports NFC contactless payment, and look for the light blue gate to pass through!
如果你想使用Google Pay乘車，記得確認你的卡片是否支援NFC感應支付，並認住淺藍色閘機過閘！