1841, the year Hong Kong opened as a port. Over the past 100+ years, although Hong Kong has continuously renovated by building high-rises and new bridges, it has not turned all of its past into history. A sense of nostalgia can be felt through the century-old Peak Tram, the Star Ferry, and the Hong Kong Ding Ding tram, which is highly recommended this time.
In terms of routes, it basically traverses the entire northern part of Hong Kong Island, from Sheung Wan to Central, Causeway Bay, and Wan Chai, with the entire line running through the most core commercial districts of Hong Kong Island. From retro to prosperous, then to bustling and finally quiet, you can get an overview of Hong Kong Island along the way. Moreover, the frequency is very high, allowing you to hop on and off at will.
The "Ding Ding tram" that has been running for decades is already one of the symbols of Hong Kong. It is a historical relic and an organic part of Hong Kong culture, which is why the government adopted the public's opinion and did not cancel the "Ding Ding tram". Today, as long as Hong Kong citizens are not in a hurry—for example, when picking up children from school, or when elderly people are returning from grocery shopping—or if they are tourists visiting Hong Kong, they will ride it.
It is recommended to sit in the back row of the upper deck. With the brown old chairs and stainless steel handrails, you will feel as if you have entered a Wong Kar-wai film as you transition from prosperity to mottled decay. Leaning against the window to watch the joys and sorrows of the hurried Hong Kong people, watching the neon lights and old buildings on the road shine together, and watching the two tracks cast a matte-colored arc, you can really just sit there in a daze for a whole day.
In addition to general rides, Hong Kong Tramways also provides regular trams and antique trams for private rental by citizens and tourists, which can be used for parties, gatherings, or promotional activities. The hourly rental fee ranges from HK$570 to HK$2800.
There are 6 Ding Ding tram routes:
Kennedy Town — Happy Valley
Kennedy Town — Shau Kei Wan
Shek Tong Tsui — Causeway Bay
Shek Tong Tsui — North Point
Sheung Wan (Western Market) — Shau Kei Wan
Happy Valley — Shau Kei Wan