Doubledecker Tram, Hong Kong

Hong Kong's famous double-decker tram, solely running on Hong Kong Island, runs along Hong Kong Island's Northern shore all the way from Kennedy Town in the West to Shau Kei Wan in the East. It's the cheapest (a flat 2HK$ per ride!), most unique but also slowest and most likely toughest mode of transportation you can possibly imagine.

Just get in at one of the many stops along the road and take a ride.
It's great!

Make sure to enter at the back and exit in front (you pay when leaving the tram). Use of the Octopus-card is possible!

An icon of Hong Kong are the old street trams running along a 8-mile main line on North Hong Kong Island with a branch line to Happy Valley.

Established about 100 years ago, the trams provide an old-fashioned travel experience and are the only double-decker tram fleet operating in the world.

Fares: adults HK2.00 12 and under HK1.00
Opens: 6am to 12am

The cheapest land tour of Hong Kong Island, the double-decker tram line runs for 10 miles basically East-West right through Central. It only costs HK$2 (US .25)children half price. And you don't have to worry if you're going the right way or not, there's one basic line. Just hop on, climb up to the upper level and enjoy the ride. You pay as you exit. A must-do Hong Kong experience!

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Only one of 3 tramways in the world that have regular operations of double-decker trams, are the trams in Hong Kong.
Not only are they a form of transport, they have also become a major tourist attraction, being very popular amongst visitors.

The tram line is 13kg long mostly street running along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island from Kennedy Town town to Shau Kei Wan.
The tram is a very inexpensive way to get around, with a journey costing only about HK$2 for a journey of up to 13km!

I remember frequently taking buses and trams with my mother and brothers around Kowloon and HK not my favourite thing to do back then as they were ALWAYS completely crammed with hundreds of people, and I was terrified of losing my mother in the crush and back then the seats were made from bamboo strips which pinched the backs of bare little legs when you sat down :(

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Double decker Tram has a very long history in Hong Kong. You can find them on Hong Kong island only. It costs HK$2 flat rate. A very nice and relax city tour is worth. Be careful for the pickpocket as the trams are mostly crowded of people. Have common sense to protect your property.

The Hong Kong Island trams are one of my favourite things about Hong Kong. They are like a living piece of the past in the modern city. Like buses, they pick up and let off passengers along the route at designated stops. These electric trams are not just a tourist attraction - they appear to be quite heavily used by locals too.

Passengers pay a standard fare of HK$2 per ride regardless of distance. The payment can be made either by cash (exact amount) or using the Octopus card.

Board the tram at the back of the tram and alight at the front. Pay before before alighting.

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Riding the tram is one of my favorite experiences in Hong Kong. I had little time back then and took a tram from Admiralty up to the Happy Valley. I chose an upper deck seat and from there saw the colorful streets of HK. It is reliable, covers a good distance, relaxing and best of all...cheap! It costs only HK$2 for adults and HK1 for children. You must pay exact fare upon leaving.