Looking back at Hong Kong’s iconic trams through the decades
Old Hong Kong- They have trundled through the streets since 1904, a living symbol of the city’s rich history
Hong Kong’s iconic “ding ding” trams have trundled through the streets since 1904, the 115-year-old system a living symbol of the city’s rich history.
In these pictures from the South China Morning Post’s archives, we look at how both the trams and everything around them have changed over the decades.
Then and now: Hong Kong’s historic tramway
Then and now: Hong Kong’s historic tramway
Hong Kong tram drivers on frustrations of life in the slow lane
Hong Kong tram drivers on frustrations of life in the slow lane
A very Hong Kong love affair with trams
A very Hong Kong love affair with trams
The art of queue-jumping on Hong Kong trams
The art of queue-jumping on Hong Kong trams
Hong Kong trams on track for a smoother (and quieter) ride
Hong Kong trams on track for a smoother (and quieter) ride
Happy happy ding ding? New-look trams offer more smiles per mile
Happy happy ding ding? New-look trams offer more smiles per mile
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