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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Neighbourhood: Western (Sai Wan)
How to get there
- HKU • 4 min walk
- Sai Ying Pun • 8 min walk
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C H
22 contributions
Apr 2023
The Ding Ding is an icon in HK and a must ride for the visitors. The top deck was great for viewing. The experience was unique and historic.
Written 16 May 2023
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bob2bkk
Bangkok, Thailand5,942 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
A trip on the double decker tram is a must when visiting Hong Kong. It runs on the Island side of Hong Kong only east to west, Kennedy Town to North Point with a side route to Happy Valley. If you buy an octopus card senior, the fare is 1.30 HK$, which translates to about 20 cents US. Unbelievably cheap. Scan your card when exiting to pay fare. The trams are not fast, so it makes for good viewing and picture taking, however not for time sensitive matters. Narrow tricky stairs to the upper deck, so caution advised. Not wheelchair accessible. A clear day, dry air activity. Enjoy.
Written 3 May 2023
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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.
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 26 February 2023
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Aussie_Binturong
Queensland, Australia326 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
My favourite activity in Hong Kong city. Don’t know what it is about them, they seem to fascinate me, they are just so tall.
Written 23 January 2023
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John N
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands9 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
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 13 January 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 27 December 2022
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Matti Kangasluoma
Hong Kong, China4 contributions
Oct 2022
is is a very good communication on the island, you might have time to travel and use this tranway system, it takes about 40 minuts to travel in the tram from Shau Kei wan to Kennedy Town
Written 13 November 2022
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Moscow, Russia111,962 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 1 November 2022
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butterfly_flutters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia53 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Serves certain area within the line
Reasonable cheaper than MTR but definitely slower
Good for sightseeing
Avoid during rush / peak hours
Reasonable cheaper than MTR but definitely slower
Good for sightseeing
Avoid during rush / peak hours
Written 20 October 2022
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John T
Valencia, Spain913 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We had a fun day and the views at the top were worth the queue. There were a lot of people and the tram was crowded, but it was well worth the visit!
Written 18 September 2022
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Virna A
Jakarta, Indonesia12 contributions
Hi.. I will visit HK for 4 days. My itinerary is : day 1 : disneyland, day 2. : Ngongping and the peak day3. :ocean park, day 4: science center and museum nearby than go back to indonesia at 6 in the evening. I will stay in TST area during my visit. This time I really want to try star ferry and ding2 tram. I really need your advices where should I put star ferry and ding2 on my itinerary? Where is the best route to take ding2 and star ferry according to my itinerary? I really appreciate your help.thanks in advance
TravelPuggy
Vancouver, Canada1,477 contributions
The Pedder Street tram station is an easy walk away (along the elevated walkway) from the Star Ferry Pier in Central. Starting at the Pedder Street tram station (27E), you can take the eastbound train to Victoria Park (59E). It’s a short ride and you can see many of the most important landmarks in Hong Kong Island along the way. You can also go further east but that’s mostly residential districts.
SK1R1D
Norwich England149 contributions
How do I buy a 4 day tram ticket? It seems to say pay automatically when you get off that would seem ok for a single journey but not a 4 day pass? If I get on at fortress hill for sight seeing (say 2 hours) and travel in to the city what is the best place to get off and go back? What stop isnearest to the star ferries pier is possible to get a ticket that covers both ferries and trams?
We will be staying at the Hk Harbour Grand thanks for any advice. - my walking is difficult and can
OnlY walk for about 10 minutes before I need to sit. & rest before I go further.
Pieterandmax
Perth, Australia197 contributions
Buy and Octopus car and put money on it, it’s great to tag on and tag off on most transposition and trains, and you can use it at many convenience stores for purchases
J I JOE
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
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Carol R
Preston, UK115 contributions
A few reviews mention the the-tram stop is difficult to find, but they don’t mention which it is outside to help with future trip advisor visitors. Can some one assist . Causeway bay end. Thanks.
Gary19661966
Bournemouth, UK9 contributions
Just look for the tracks on the road and follow - think at causeway it went a road up from the bayside main road but generally it ran parallel to the bay front or one road in. Make sure get on /queue at back as they are too narrow and best to sit up top - it's cosy ! Work out westbound/eastbound - enjoy!
Carol R
Preston, UK115 contributions
A few reviews mention the the-tram stop is difficult to find, but they don’t mention which it is outside to help with future trip advisor visitors. Can some one assist . Causeway bay end. Thanks.
BOXtheFOX
Dublin7,607 contributions
There are tram stops located every couple of hundred yards along the route from Kennedy Town to Causeway Bay. They are like bus shelters. For example the one outside Admiralty is located in the middle of the roadway on a sort of island.
Adam C
Brighton, UK81 contributions
Hi, what route would you suggest for a tourist riding the tram just for the fun of it and to see some of the city? Between which two stops/areas?
gourmetken
Hong Kong, China22 contributions
It depends on how much time you have. I would suggest taking the MTR Island Line to Kennedy Town and then getting on a tram all the way to Happy Valley.
That would take you through Western District, Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay and past Happy Valley racecourse. It should take an hour or so, depending on traffic.
The other alternative would be to go from Kennedy Town to the end of the Hong Kong line at Shau Kei Wan.
Both are interesting and allow you to see Hong Kong island at a relaxed pace.
Lala
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hello,
Could anyone give information to below questions, much appreciated for your help.
1. Where can I buy octopus card?
2. Is the card one time use only or can be top up?
3. Is the fee charged multiple times if u hop on - hop off for several times? Or just one time only.
Thanks in advance.
Qiss M
15 contributions
Hey there.
1. Any MTR station you can buy the octopus card. Just go to the counter. It cost you 150HKD with 100HKD credit inside the card, card price is 50HKD. When you return it back, you will get the balance of the unused credit and 50HKD but 9HKD will be deducted if you return the card less than 3 months.
2. Can be top up at any 7Eleven or MTR station.
3. You need to pay once you want to stop at any station. Except if you stop at the interchange station, you need to get another tram to your destination, that time you won’t be charge. But if your tram route stop at the final station, you need to pay as well. For my case, my tram route ended at happy valley station, to continue, i need to get out from the tram that I ride that time, pay and hop to another tram infront. Need to pay again. Its a flat rate 2.30HKD no matter how many station you go. Please download HK Tram apps ya.
Enjoy your journey!
Unity
3 contributions
We are plabning to go there in hongkong next year month of may. Where is the best place to eat and place good for shopping nearby anything like malls, place to eat and not to far going to ocean park. Also for the ocean park tickets which is a better way to book.? Someone can advice pls... Also where can i ride this tram i wanna try it.
P. S karen
jtr9
Helsinki, Finland110 contributions
The traditional double decker trams operate many lines on the Hong Kong Island, no lines on the Kowloon side.
aweisnyc
New York City, NY
What is the Octopus card and how do I purchase it?
jonw_c_jun13
Singapore, Singapore102 contributions
Buy the on "loan octopus card" for HK150 (from any MTR station or the customer service centre at arrival hall at HK airport). It has a stored value of 100HKD and refundable 50 HKD deposit. It can be used on the MTR, bus, tram, ferry or for purchases from stores that display the octopus logo. You can top up the value subsequently at any MTR station or 7/11 stores. Before you leave HK you can return the card at the MTR station to get back money not used as well as the 50 HK deposit ( minus 9HK as a sort of service fee)
Lyn L
7 contributions
Hi. We want to try and ride the ding ding tram on our trip to Hong Kong. We plan to do it early in the morning, coming from mira inn in tst before we attend the 10:45am service at alliance international church in whampoa, where is the best stop to hop on and off. How long will the ride be and how much? Thank you!
CoastCity L
13 contributions
I suggest you to get on at Sheung Wan Western Market (Western End of HK Island Central Business District) and get off Causeway Bay Victoria Park/Central Library (Eastern End of CBD). That way you can experience the entire heart of HK Island. The whole one way journey takes 25-45 minutes.
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