Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding), Hong Kong, China

4Mairwen1 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2021

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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.

5Joshua C 5:00 PM Feb 25, 2023

Amazing services, Great Services
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.