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Doubledecker trams have been trundling along the tracks on Hong Kong Island since 1904.
Riding the tram is a relaxing way to take in the sights and sounds and despite the trams being the slowest way to get to your destination, locals use them as much as tourists so they are often quite crowded.
To get the most from your experience, get on at a terminus station. This will offer the opportunity to sit on the upper level at the very front of the tram. These four seats (two on each side of the narrow aisle) offer the best photo opportunities and its quite fun to watch the trams almost domino into each other at stops. You are literally so close that you could reach out and touch the passengers on the tram in front of you.
Its a pleasant way to travel on a hot day (unless you are quashed together in the aisle) as the open windows provide a pleasant breeze at speed. Alternatively on a cooler day, the wind chill factor is definitely noticeable.
The majority of trams follow a similar route with the exception of the Kennedy Town - Happy Valley Service which loops around as it passes close by the famous Happy Valley Racecourse.
The trams are easily the most economical way to travel along Hong Kong Island. Regardless of the distance travelled the adult fare which only increased last year is just HK$2.30 (previously HK$2.00). All trams are equipped with Octopus card readers making it unecessary to search for the correct change. Note though that if you do pay with coins the exact fare is recommended as change is not given.
Payment is made before exiting at the front of the tram only.
Hong Kong Tramways operates six main routes running between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan every day from 6:00 to 24:00. Waiting time for trams varies and is subject to traffic conditions. During busy periods the arriving tram may be too full to board so take the MTR if you need to get to your destination on time.
Taking a tram ride for all or part of the route is especially enjoyable during the evening when the masses of neon lighting looks quite spectacular and millions of people are on the streets shopping.
Its just great fun and allows you to get up close to the sights and sights of Hong Kong!
Updated May 13, 2012
Address: Hong Kong Island.
Website: http://www.hktramways.com/en/index.html
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Taking the tram or "ding ding" as they are also often called is a great and cheap way to see the real Hong Kong. There are great eateries and shopping malls you can stop at. We just took it for fun and sat upstairs to enjoy the ride to and fro.
Written Apr 10, 2012
Address: Hong Kong Island.
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Hong Kong trams are one of the cheapest ways to see the north of Hong Kong Island. A journey costs $ 2 . Pay as you leave the tram. You can also use your octopus card.
The original Hong Kong trams were all single-deck trams. These were followed by open-air double-deck trams in 1912 and by enclosed double-deck trams in 1925. The trams run from Kennedy Town in the west to Shau Kei Wan in the east. There is also a line out to Happy Valley.
Sometimes the trams are very crowded and you have to stand, but if you can get a seat they are an excellent way to sightsee on Hong Kong Island.
Written Mar 31, 2011
Address: Hong Kong Island.
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The tram network in Hong Kong island side is excellent, its definitely the cheapest transport (HK$2), it covers over 80% of HK Island, it runs as early as 6am to 11pm (not sure the exact time, but very long indeed). For local, its definitely a bit slow, as it stops nearly every 200 meters, but for tourist, espeically you have a lot of spare time, its definitely something enjoyable. Seats are not always available, but you won't have to stand more than 10 mins to find a seat as people get on and off all the time. The longest journey is about 1 hour from East to West. If you miss your destination, simply go to the opposite side and take the tram of the opposite direction.
Written Jul 23, 2009
Address: Hong Kong Island.
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For only HK $2 fixed fare you can ride the tram and go around some areas of Hong Kong Island! Fare is fixed so whether you rode at the 1st stop and hopped off the last stop, you will only pay HK$2. We rode the tram going to Central Park where a lot of Filipinos spend their Sundays for get together!
Updated Apr 25, 2009
Address: Hong Kong Island
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Double-decker trams run along the northern side of Hong Kong Island for 16km between Shau Kei Wan and Kennedy Town, with a branch circulating the Happy Valley racecourse. They were first operated in 1904 and have become a classic tourist attraction, as well as a popular form of transportation ever since. You could say that the symbol of Hong Kong is its trams just like London has its red double-decker buses and New York its yellow cabs. The trams are great fun, if a little jerky and bumpy but only cost HK$2 for a single ride.
Written Oct 7, 2008
Address: Hong Kong Island.
Website: http://www.hktramways.com/
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On Hong kong Island I found the trams to be so cheap and and a convenient way to get from one end of the island to the other. Its a cultural "must". After a few rides you work out that you slowly work your way to the front of the tram after each tram -stop. They are crowded and squashy in peak times but you shouldn't go to HK and not take a ride. Its fun!
Updated Jul 22, 2007
Address: Hong Kong Island.
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This is an excellent and cheap way of seeing Hong Kong. Use an Octopus card or put 2 HK$ into the metal box at the front of the tram when you're getting off. Take a tram out to Kennedy Town and see the traditional Chinese medicine shops. Or take one out through Wan Chai to Happy Valley. Most of the trams advertise HK products - great fun!
Updated Mar 20, 2007
Address: Hong Kong Island.
Website: http://www.hktramways.com/en/home.html
Taking the tram, is a must in my opinion. Its fun and cheap. If i didnt not recall incorrectly it was only a HK2 for any destination. That is really dirt cheap in Hong Kong transportation. But the only think about it is that it can be confusing to know where the tram goes to, so ask the locals most hong konger know english. another thing, trams are slow so its more adviceable to take a tram for near by places. Never the less the ride itself is an experience, its non AC, but feel this authentic feeling being on a tram
Written Nov 5, 2006
Address: Hong Kong Island.
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on HK island, you can find a easy & relaxing way to enjoy your trip
all you need is to jump on a tram & get a seat, enjoy the relaxing pace of life in HK.
on upper decker, it allow you to have a better view.
just only pay HK$2 in exit, no matter how many stations you go.
Updated Mar 31, 2006
Address: Hong Kong Island.
Phone: (852) 2548 7102
Website: http://www.hktramways.com
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