After a fun day shopping and playing at Hopewell Centre Mall in Wan Chai, we decided to hop on one of Hong Kong’s most nostalgic rides — the electric tram, lovingly called the “Ding Ding” 🛎️.
We boarded from Wan Chai and enjoyed a relaxing ride all the way to Causeway Bay, taking in the lively city sights from the upper deck. It was the perfect slow-down moment after a packed day — and the kids loved it too!
Did you know?
💡 The Hong Kong tram system has been running since 1904, making it one of the oldest electric tram systems in the world.
💡 It runs along the northern side of Hong Kong Island, from Kennedy Town in the west to Shau Kei Wan in the east, plus a loop to Happy Valley.
💡 There are 6 main overlapping routes, with more than 100 stops, and the trams come every ~90 seconds at peak hours.
💡 You can hop on at the rear and pay a flat fare (HKD 3.30 for adults) when you exit at the front — super easy with Octopus card!
💡 Total route length: around 13 km, covering iconic areas like Central, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay.
📍 Key routes include:
• Kennedy Town ↔ Happy Valley
• Kennedy Town ↔ Shau Kei Wan
• Shek Tong Tsui ↔ Causeway Bay
• Shek Tong Tsui ↔ North Point
• Western Market ↔ Shau Kei Wan
• Happy Valley ↔ Shau Kei Wan
✨ Want to plan your own tram adventure? Check out the interactive map here to see all the stops!
We highly recommend sitting on the upper deck at the front for the best city views — it’s like a mini sightseeing tour for a fraction of the price!
💙 Planning your Hong Kong family trip? Don’t miss these helpful guides:
🏰 Our full Hong Kong itinerary — family-friendly spots and tips
🎢 Hong Kong Disneyland guide
🐧 Ocean Park Hong Kong review
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Klook.com📸 Have you taken the “Ding Ding” before? Tell me your favorite stop or view!
