Trams in Hong Kong

[jonathan01n]

Trams in Hong Kong running in the island of Hong Kong island is a slow and historic experience of the city. Running from the west of Kennedy town to Sau Kei Wan and a loop around Happy Valley. Lines with a length of around 8 miles and normal running time is around 1hr and 30 minutes so. Fares are low and at night you can see the lights around the city. I will recommended Central and Admiralty.

http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20160822-rebuilding-hong-kongs-20p-time-machine



Photo 1- North Point.The tram is running straight in this case, other case it will turn left into its North Point terminus. There is a bakery I like in North Point and its choc cookies are great.

Photo 2- That is Happy Valley, trams enter the branch near the blue bridges of Causeway Bay and it takes around 5 minutes to get to Happy Valley. Get off at the racecourse stop and walk up the hill and you will get there.

Photo 3- This is Tai Hang, my dad used to live in Tai Hang when he is young. This is the temple of Tai Hang. Each year during mid autumn festival there will be fire dragon in Tai Hang. It is a tradition of the residents there.
Hope you enjoy

 

[Hartington]

Hong Kong has a plethora(!) of interesting transport.

Heavy metro
Heavy rail including through trains to China some of which are double deck. It's a pity they removed the old station in Kowloon that used to be next to Star Ferry.
Buses of every size and shape including six wheel double deckers with capacity in excess of 100 seated.
Ferries (not just Star).
A funicular
LRVs made by Comeng (Australia) up in the New Territories.
The trams on Hong Kong island. They've got some party trams which you can hire if you want.
A small railway museum.

 

[Seaeagle]

Had just over a week in Hong Kong last year, did the heritage tram tour, highly recommended.

 

[jonathan01n]

Hong Kong has a plethora(!) of interesting transport.

Heavy metro
Heavy rail including through trains to China some of which are double deck. It's a pity they removed the old station in Kowloon that used to be next to Star Ferry.
Buses of every size and shape including six wheel double deckers with capacity in excess of 100 seated.
Ferries (not just Star).
A funicular
LRVs made by Comeng (Australia) up in the New Territories.
The trams on Hong Kong island. They've got some party trams which you can hire if you want.
A small railway museum.

The train to China-Haven been on it, Generally we took the bus across the border. Either with Shenzhen bay, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau or Man kam to.

Old TST Station, Yes, such a shame, however the clock tower is still there tho.

Yes, Bus are large and cheap. However in Hong Kong Island for speed is better to take the MTR. Sometime I go onto some express buses such as 2x, 720, 722 etc. Some places without MTR then I will take bus or minibus, ie 14 to Stanley and 9 to Shek O. I recommended Bus NO. 14, 9 and no 6 (TO Central) because their views are great. Generally operated by an ADL Enviro 400, simliar to Stagecoach ones but with aircon.
Larger Volvos and ADL buses are used on trunk routes.
I generally like to sit in the front because I love the views of the street.

Star ferry is cheap compared to buses and MTR. The views are great especially at night.

Peak Tram. I have been on it for a long time. The ticket is Pricey, Bus no.15 is an alternative choice.

LRV- Ride once in 2003 when I was 6. Havent been to Tuen Mun or Yuen Long for few years.

Railway Museum. I have been to there when I was 8-9. It is a small one and there is not much to see. A locomotive. NO 51 is there.

 

[route101]

Do you still need a Visa for crossing into China for the day?

 

[jonathan01n]

Do you still need a Visa for crossing into China for the day?

It depends on your nationality. I am a dual British and Chinese citizen with a Hong Kong Permanent ID. So I did have a Home Return Permit and no visa required. If you are a british citizen solely you may need a visa. If you are transiting Baiyun airport then you can apply a 3 day visa which let you into Guangzhou? Not too sure but should be right.

 

[Ianno87]

Had just over a week in Hong Kong last year, did the heritage tram tour, highly recommended.

Thanks for the tip.

I'm off to Hong Kong for a week at the end of this month with the family. Might go grice some trams while they're at Disneyland...

 

[gordonthemoron]

don't forget the mid level escalators

 

[JaJaWa]

Do you still need a Visa for crossing into China for the day?

You do, although you can get a Shenzhen-only visa on the border at Lo Wu (photo instructions here: http://www.olinorwell.com/how-to-visit-china-without-a-visa-shenzhen-5-day-visa-from-hong-kong/). I've not done this though as I've got a HKID card and can get an all-China visa from their office in Wan Chai.

Shenzhen does make an interesting day trip from Hong Kong, personal highlights include the rapidly expanding and increasingly modern Shenzhen Metro, Luohu Commercial City for clothes and bags, and the electronics markets at Huaqiang North.

 

[jonathan01n]

You do, although you can get a Shenzhen-only visa on the border at Lo Wu (photo instructions here: http://www.olinorwell.com/how-to-visit-china-without-a-visa-shenzhen-5-day-visa-from-hong-kong/). I've not done this though as I've got a HKID card and can get an all-China visa from their office in Wan Chai.

Shenzhen does make an interesting day trip from Hong Kong, personal highlights include the rapidly expanding and increasingly modern Shenzhen Metro, Luohu Commercial City for clothes and bags, and the electronics markets at Huaqiang North.

There is a arcade park in Shenzhen like alton towers too

 

[JaJaWa]

There is a arcade park in Shenzhen like alton towers too

There are a few in Shenzhen but they're very tacky! I'd recommend getting on the high speed train for 30 minutes from Shenzhen Futian to Guangzhou South and transferring for 4 stops on the new Line 7 of Guangzhou Metro to Chimelong Paradise which is China's largest theme park and the largest water park in the world.

 

[gordonthemoron]

I really can't see the point of nipping over the border to Shenzen or Canton. I'd wan't to take the high speed line to Peking

 

[goodnight033]

Thanks for the tip.

I'm off to Hong Kong for a week at the end of this month with the family. Might go grice some trams while they're at Disneyland...

As a HKer, I would recommend the Disneyland Resort Line, with pretty interesting interior!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Resort_Line

 

[goodnight033]

The train to China-Haven been on it, Generally we took the bus across the border. Either with Shenzhen bay, Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau or Man kam to.

Old TST Station, Yes, such a shame, however the clock tower is still there tho.

Yes, Bus are large and cheap. However in Hong Kong Island for speed is better to take the MTR. Sometime I go onto some express buses such as 2x, 720, 722 etc. Some places without MTR then I will take bus or minibus, ie 14 to Stanley and 9 to Shek O. I recommended Bus NO. 14, 9 and no 6 (TO Central) because their views are great. Generally operated by an ADL Enviro 400, simliar to Stagecoach ones but with aircon.
Larger Volvos and ADL buses are used on trunk routes.
I generally like to sit in the front because I love the views of the street.

Star ferry is cheap compared to buses and MTR. The views are great especially at night.

Peak Tram. I have been on it for a long time. The ticket is Pricey, Bus no.15 is an alternative choice.

LRV- Ride once in 2003 when I was 6. Havent been to Tuen Mun or Yuen Long for few years.

Railway Museum. I have been to there when I was 8-9. It is a small one and there is not much to see. A locomotive. NO 51 is there.

You've been missing out on the Fully Automated "South Island Line". It was opened to passengers around X'mas 2016 and have been excessively popular with local youngsters/trainspotters who cram into the front of the train as there isn't a drivers cab. (Well, to be exact, the drivers cab is under the panel and can be activated whenever required.)

I don't have pics on hand (it's on my PC) but here are some in the article.
http://english.cri.cn/6909/2013/03/28/2561s756532.htm