MTR Launches Year of the Tiger Commemorative Ticket 2022 for Chinese New Year

MTR will launch a set of Year of the Tiger limited ticket to welcome the 2022 CNY. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s celebration will be limited and very different from past years. However, many locals will not miss the chance to collect the Chinese New Year MTR ticket set as an annual tradition. The 2022 Year of the Tiger MTR Limited Souvenir Ticket will be available from January 15th, 2022“. Complete your collection if you didn’t have the chance 36 years ago.

Although this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations will be different than previous ones, restaurants, stores, malls and companies are still trying to cope with the special situation and launch special promotions during this festive seasons.

Every year, Hong Kong’s subway company MTR launches a commemorative ticket featured the zodiac of the year. Many locals look forward for the launch of the special limited edition 2022 Year of the Tiger MTR Limited Souvenir Ticket Set to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger. Similar to the previous years, this year’s Ticket Set consists of two specially designed tickets.

Since many events of the Chinese New Year celebrations have been cancelled, postponed or limited (e.g. the Lunar New Year Fair, Night Parade, Fireworks Display etc.), you can check out reviews of previous years and what is still taking place this year below.

If you would like to enjoy other Chinese New Year celebrations, such as Lunar New Year Fair, Night Parade, CNY Raceday, etc., check out the latest Chinese New Year celebrations and events in Hong Kong.

Designs of 2022 MTR Year of the Tiger Commemorative Ticket Set

The special limited edition MTR souvenir ticket sets have two designs and portray different versions of tiger, connecting the past and the present.

The past part of the “Year of the Tiger” MTR Souvenir Ticket Set is the very same design of Tiger ticket that MTR issued in 1986. It is the very first year that MTR decided to launch Chinese Zodiacs ticket for Chinese New Year.

The present part features an artwork of tiger with the iconic MTR mosaic element as background.

In China, the tiger represents honesty, generosity and humour. Both beautiful illustrated tickets depict the characteristic of the tiger wishing the blessing and good luck for the upcoming year. These tickets bring together past and present and are a great souvenir to take home.

MTR Year of the Tiger Commemorative Souvenir Ticket Set
(Photo Source: Hong Kong MTR)

Along with the specially-designed tickets, this set also comes with 8 red packets of the iconic MTR mosaic design.

When and where to buy the ticket set?

– when will the ticket be launched?

The adorable limited edition “Year of the Tiger” MTR Souvenir Ticket Set goes on sale on January 15th, 2022 at a price of HK$ 100.

Each limited “Year of the Tiger” Souvenir Ticket is valid for unlimited rides on the MTR on the first day of the Year of the Tiger on February 1st, 2022. Except Airport Express, High Speed rail, East Rail Line First Class as well as journeys to or from Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Racecourse stations. Is there are better way to start the Chinese New Year with unlimited rides?

– where to buy the ticket set?

The MTR Ticket Set is available at all MTR and Light Rail Customer Service Centers (except Airport Express, Hong Kong West Kowloon, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Racecourse stations).

In addition, a special discount will be available for online purchase through both MTR official website and MTR App. The promotion is at a price of HK$ 90 from Jan 15 – Feb 1 2022 to encourage people keeping social distance.