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The Ding Dings are a cherished part of Hong Kong's present and past that can be easily enjoyed by visitors who spend time on Hong Kong Island.
These slow moving tramcars have been plying their way along the streets of Hong Kong Island since 1904 with the same look and feel that passengers would have experienced a 100 years ago.
For the cheap fare of HK$2.30 per adult and HK$1.2 per child, you can catch one of the Ding Ding trams going west and east from Kennedy Town all the way to Chai Wan, passing many historic districts and neighbourhoods, the massive skyscrapers in the Central Business District, the shopping mecca in Causeway Bay and Victoria Park.
There are many tram stops and quite a few Ding-Dings on the street so you never have to wait long to find one that you can board. If one passes by and is full, just wait a few minutes for the next Ding-Ding. If there is room on the top deck, we suggest going there as the views are much better.
Upstair seats provide you with much better views of the interesting street scenes along the tram line. This is especially true after dark, when you want to have high vantage position to see the neon and bright street signs you will pass during your journey.
In the end, Ding Ding trams are not just a important link to Hong Kong's past, they are a heritage treasure and something that we regularly enjoy using during our own leisure time. If visitors have time we highly recommend adding this to your bucket-list of things to see when in Hong Kong.