Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)

Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)

Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)
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Since 1904, trams have been running from East to West of Hong Kong Island. Over the last century, Hong Kong Tramways witnessed the development of Hong Kong, and the tram remains an efficient and the most economical mode of public transport in Hong Kong. Today, Hong Kong Tramways owns and operates a fleet of 163 tramcars, including 2 antique tramcars, carrying a daily average of 230,000 passengers. It is the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars still in service.
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom8,255 contributions
Feb 2021
They can be very crowded and slow and there is a trick to getting on, but catching the tram through the centre of Hong Kong can be a bit of fun. The best trip is probably between Central and Causeway Bay. As the tram trundles down the middle of the street, you get a good chance to see the city.
To get on, make your way to the tram stop in the middle of the road, and join the throng of people who are usually waiting for the next tram. Don’t make the mistake of aiming for the front doors. That’s the exit. It’s a bit back to front but to get on, you use the back doors where there is a turnstile and you leave through the front doors and pay as you get off.
At a flat rate of HKD $2.60, it’s the cheapest ride in the city, beating even the Star Ferry.
You can’t buy tickets beforehand. Either use an Octopus card (these are incredibly handy for all transport) or drop the coins in the box by the driver when you leave. The only catch with using cash, is that you’ll need to have small coins because they won’t give you any change.
Be warned, the line to get on is not very orderly but the trams come frequently so if you seem to get pushed out of the way the first time, there will be another one along very soon.
The fare covers whatever distance you travel so you can hop on and hop off whenever you like. For general getting around, the MTR train system is much more efficient. It’s also cheap and is fast and easy to use. Taxis are also inexpensive and safe in Hong Kong.
Written September 14, 2021
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Joshua C
3 contributions
Feb 2023
I like to ride on "Ding Ding" because you can see Hong Kong from a different perspective; sometimes, Ding Ding offers people free ride days, just like February 25, 2023.

Ding ding has so many routes. The fare is only $3 for adults, and for the elderly or people over 65 is $2. The fun about riding the ding ding is you can see, smell, look at, and explore the city, and it is a great site for those just visiting Hong Kong.
Written February 26, 2023
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SIAN
29 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Love the ding ding..a slow and easy way to appreciate the city view and watching people hurrying on the streets from the trams top floor. It's also economical. You pay HKD 2.60 for a flat fee and travel from the very west to the very east
Written December 3, 2020
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Moscow, Russia110,657 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Another attraction of the city is the double-decker trams. Looks great, rode it twice. In Hong Kong, the first trams appeared in 1904, and unusual, two-story trams appeared in 1912. The first two-story trams were with an open top, which performed a rather decorative function: all kinds of plants were located at the top. Since 1925 fully glazed trams have been put into operation.
Written November 1, 2022
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John N
9 contributions
Dec 2022
The Ding Ding is as much as part of (old) Hong Kong as the Peak, Star Ferry and Lan Kwai Fong.

Still widely used due to the (cheap) fare, buit for visitors a great event to close your eyes and experience old and lively Hong Kong. It brings you easily from west to Causeway Bay and thanks to the low speed, you’ll easily feel how Hong Kong was in the last decades….a little advise; stop at Fenwick St in Wan Chai and walk up to St Francis Yard and visit the Star Street Precinct and se how old Hong Kong gets revitalized and trendy little shops and coffee corners pop up to welcome you
Written January 13, 2023
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Ed K
6 contributions
Dec 2022
Take nostalgic trip on these antique trams, go upstairs and enjoy a wonderful view of HK, from the modern cityscape in Central to old Western district. Flat rate of only HK$3.00 or less than US$0.50 is the best trip you will pay for. It also super convenient for short trips, I used the mode of transport all the time.
Written December 27, 2022
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J Steiner
Hong Kong, China201 contributions
Sep 2020
The "Ding Ding" is one of cheapest methods of transportation in HK. You can use the Octopus card and at 1 point, it was free for senior citizens. It is a good way to see HK for tourists as it slowly makes its way across. It is subject to traffic as it shares the roads with buses and cars.

In the summer, it is quite hot and depending on the time of day, it will be an oven not only from the heat but from the exhaust fumes from the buses and cars.

Like the Star Ferry, the Ding Ding is the classical HK way to travel.
Written September 21, 2020
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OdieUK
Dorset, UK221 contributions
Jan 2020
Another excellent way to travel Hong Kong island is the tram. These old double deckers are used by locals and tourists alike.
For ease, purchase an octopus card (available at mtr stations).
Their is also a separate open top tourist tram (payable onboard) that runs a few times per day.
Written January 4, 2020
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Linda W
57 contributions
Dec 2019
We took the tramways to Happy Valley race course and cemetery, as the the MTR did not go there. It was easy to use and relatively quick.

We had so much fun time riding the tramways, that the following day we just picked a different route to go through the city and take in people and places.
Written January 7, 2020
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cora3181
Hong Kong, China326 contributions
Mar 2020
With a very long history in Hong Kong. Only available in Hong Kong island. Comfortable and cheap transport from west to east (or vice versa) in HK Island, some locals or visitors travel, just by fun or killing time, from one end to another.
Written March 10, 2020
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