Hong Kong’s tram system dates back to 1904 and still plies some of the same routes, stopping on average every 820 feet. Locals affectionately call the trams Ding Ding because of the bells rung when the trams approach a stop. The main line runs across the whole northern edge of Hong Kong Island, along what was once the waterfront, between Kennedy Bay and Shau Kei Wan Road, passing through the Central Business District and bustling Causeway Bay area. The six routes cover 19 miles and more than 100 stops. Most cars are double-decker and were rebuilt in the 1980s or later, but No. 120 dates back to the 1950s and still sports seats made of rattan and teakwood.
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Hong Kong's Historic Trams
The tram system dates back to 1904 and still plies some of the same routes for locals and tourists alike. The full line runs across the whole northern edge of Hong Kong Island, along what was once the waterfront, between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan Road, passing through the Central Business District and the bustling Causeway Bay area. Most cars are double decker, and the best seats for views and picture-taking are on top; the oldest cars date back to the 1950s, including No. 120.
