Monday, December 05, 2011

My Hong Kong Trip (II)



Ding Ding

One of the more interesting modes of transport in Hong Kong is tram.

Known as Ding Ding (叮叮) by Hongkongese for the sound they make, trams run only in North Hong Kong Island. Ding Ding is slower than bus, and must stop for traffic light. In a city with highly efficient MTR (Mass Transit Rail) system, it is hard to imagine that Ding Ding survives into 21st century.

A trip on Ding Ding costs HK$2.30 for adults, or HK$1.20 for children under 12, regardless of distance. Ding Ding fare is really, really cheap. But my complaint is that the air at tram stations is choking...

13 comments:

  1. Trams have a certain beauty about them and sure do stand the test of time.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love the sight of it but I hvn't sat in one.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I like the Ding Ding! It gives such character to Hong Kong streets! Pity I didn't manage to travel in one during my HK trip early this year.

    ReplyDelete
  4. That is really cheap. So you can go anywhere right? :D

    ReplyDelete
  5. And I think it is quite safe as well as no other cars will be using its lane. :D

    ReplyDelete
  6. but somethings ding-ding is a good alternative also lah..

    ReplyDelete
  7. oh, already increased price ah?? the last time i took was only HK$2..

    ReplyDelete
  8. I rarely took it to work, but I remember making full use of my Octopus Card!

    ReplyDelete
  9. This is a good choice for people who promotes/leads a slower pace of life.

    ReplyDelete
  10. They maintained the Ding Ding to boost the tourism sector as well?

    ReplyDelete
  11. happysurfer
    Nostalgia?

    wenn, foongpc
    Go try it the next time you visit HK.

    tekkaus
    Ding Ding only serves north Hong Island. And it shares the road with motor vehicles.

    ReplyDelete
  12. SK
    Still cheap after price increase.

    Zhu
    Yeah, we use Octopus Card too.

    Grass
    I agree with you you.

    Bananaz
    Locals ride Ding Ding too.

    ReplyDelete