Our next question: If you had to describe your current mood using only a classic Hong Kong street snack, what would you be and why? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 15.
Issac Cheung Chi-ping, 15, Fung Kai No 1 Secondary School: I would like the terminal stop to be Victoria Peak Garden. This “Cloud Line” would zip through the morning mist, depositing hikers and tourists directly into a secret station hidden beneath a pagoda. It’s the ultimate high-altitude experience, with a five-star view.
Hayley Li, 14, Kau Yan College: Everyone dreams at night while sleeping. If you could, would you step into your imaginary world? If I could, I would make the world of dreams the terminal station. The MTR would travel to where your fantasies come true. You never know what you will see, touch, hear or smell before you arrive. For instance, you could swim with fish in the sea, fly in the sky, meet your favourite star or explore a secret castle. This station lets you experience magical dreams and new emotions.
Chan Lai-ping, 15, Tak Nga Secondary School: I would make the terminal station Tai O on Lantau Island. It could even be a stop at a tiny adjacent reclaimed island. The direct express line would help protect fishing-village culture while easing tourist pressure elsewhere.
Liu Yue-yi, 17, Lung Kong WFSL Lau Wong Fat Secondary School: I’d make a magical MTR line that goes to Tap Mun (Grass Island). Right now, the MTR can’t reach any of the outlying islands, so this line would let students easily explore Hong Kong’s remote nature spots. The terminal station would be underground with a glass dome, so you would step out and see wild grass and the sea – completely different from the city.
Victoria Liu, 13, St Paul’s Co-educational College: If I could add a new magical line to Hong Kong’s MTR, the terminal station would perch on the summit of The Peak. This is my favourite place in Hong Kong; the views are breathtaking. The terminal itself would be a marvel: built entirely of glass, with gardens woven into its design so that it feels like a greenhouse. It would sit on the Sky Terrace 428, the highest viewing platform on The Peak. The magical line would weave together Hong Kong’s tourist spots. It would glide past the glittering waters of Victoria Harbour, carry visitors into the spellbinding world of Disneyland, pause at the cultural heartbeat of Tai Kwun and soar towards the serene heights of Ngong Ping 360. It would be a unique and magical line, blending modern city life with Hong Kong culture, allowing tourists to feel awe at every stop.
Viggo Wong, 11, Beacon Hill School: The magical line would be called “The Skyline” or “The Sky Line” to keep things simple. All the stations would be above ground, in transparent tubes, similar to those used for robot-controlled trains in other countries. Its map looks something like this: starting at Disneyland, then Kai Tak Stadium, across Ho Man Tin and stopping at Whampoa before going to the top of ICC in West Kowloon.
Yannes Leung, 18, Pui Kiu College: I would add a stop in Auckland, New Zealand, because I went there on an exchange last year and it was really fun. Life isn’t so stressful in Auckland. The views are nice, and the air is fresh. So whenever I have a holiday, I would like to be able to go to Auckland immediately to relax.
Phoenix Cheung, 13, POCA Wong Siu Ching Secondary School: The magical line would be to a place that people cannot see the boundary of. That way, they can escape from the noisy world for a moment and do whatever they want.
Hannah Lai Ting-hei, 13, Hong Kong University Graduate Association College: I think I will make the terminal station Choi Hung. This is because it will be a magical line, and Choi Hung means “rainbow”, which sounds so dreamy. My home is also near Choi Hung.
Ying Lai-yan, 17, Po Leung Kuk Mrs Ma Kam Ming Cheung Fook Sien College:
I would design the most romantic MTR route with the final stop at Lion Rock. Try to imagine stepping off the train and standing directly on the peak, overlooking the magnificent Hong Kong skyline, including Victoria Harbour below. At that moment, you could hum the melody of “Below the Lion Rock” and sing the lyrics. More than just views, Lion Rock embodies the true spirit of Hong Kong, expressing our resilience through various challenges and reminding us of our city’s power to overcome difficulties together. I deeply believe this magical line would bring us courage, helping us turn every simple journey into a meaningful experience with hope and determination.
