Hong Kong Ding Ding Tram

Tram in Hong Kong

First operated in 1904, Ding Ding Tram has already become a famous attraction in Hong Kong and one of the oldest transportation means all over the world. Travelling around Hong Kong by Ding Ding Tram makes your journey unforgettable.
 

Where to take Ding Ding Tram Hong Kong? The trams run through Hong Kong Island from west to east along Victoria Harbor, connecting Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan with a whole journey of 13 kilometers (8 miles), and passing by hot places like Central, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay.

Route 1: Shau Kei Wan ↔ Western Market
Route 2: Shau Kei Wan ↔ Happy Valley
Route 3: North Point ↔ Shek Tong Tsui
Route 4: Causeway Bay ↔ Shek Tong Tsui
Route 5: Happy Valley ↔ Kennedy Town
Route 6: Shau Kei Wan ↔ Kennedy Town

Besides the above main stations, there are over 100 sub-stations distributed along the route. Most of them were built in the middle of the road, others can be found near the sidewalk or at the foot of the pedestrian overcrossings.
 

Map of Hong Kong Ding Ding Tram Running Route

 

Westbound Tram Schedule:

Route	Mon - Fri	Sat	Sun &Public Holidays
Shau Kei Wan → Western Market	05:58-00:06	06:01-23:49	06:02-23:26
Shau Kei Wan → Happy Valley	05:46-22:40	05:56-22:31	05:56-23:16
North Point → Shek Tong Tsui	07:00-19:42
Causeway Bay → Shek Tong Tsui	05:48-23:32	06:25-00:34	06:03-00:21
Happy Valley → Kennedy Town	05:45-00:39	05:53-00:31	05:52-00:37
Shau Kei Wan → Kennedy Town	07:00-19:10

Eastbound Tram Schedule:

Route	Mon - Fri	Sat	Sun &Public Holidays
Kennedy Town → Happy Valley	05:04-00:00	05:12-23:49	05:12-23:58
Kennedy Town → Shau Kei Wan	06:40 -19:00
Shek Tong Tsui → Causeway Bay	05:16-22:52	05:50-23:58	05:30-23:45
Shek Tong Tsui → North Point	06:00-18:30
Western Market → Shau Kei Wan	05:55-00:00	06:00-00:03	06:02-00:00
Happy Valley → Shau Kei Wan	06:27-23:26	06:41-23:16	06:42-00:02

Map for Westbound Ding Ding Tram

Map for Eastbound Ding Ding Tram

Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan: 2 departures per hour.
 Interval of the rest routes: 3-15 minutes
 

How much is tram in Hong Kong? The price list is listed below:

Adult	HKD 3
Child aged 3 to 12	HKD 1.5
Monthly Ticket	HKD 260

Please note that the fare is the same no matter which station you get on or off and change is not available.
 

Passengers need to be aware of the tram directions whether it is westbound or eastbound. Get on the tram from the back door and pay the fares by cash at front door when getting off. You can also use Octopus Card on tram.

There is no broadcast about the stops. You need to pay attention all by yourself. But it doesn’t matter if you miss 1 or 2 stops, for the distance between two stops is about only 250 meters (270 yards) on average.
 

The 1920s- style open top tram draws you close to the unique history and culture of Hong Kong. After booking the tour, you will get free unlimited rides by Ding Ding Tram within 2 days. 
Tourists are advised to buy the Golden Ticket which covers the one-hour tour of the unique 1920s style tram and two-day unlimited access to Hong Kong tramway's network.
 Golden Ticket Price: HKD150 for adults; HKD95 for children aged 4-11; free for kid under 4

Route	Western Market Terminus  → Cause Way Bay	Causeway Bay - Western Market Terminus
Schedule	10:00, 13:45, 16:15	11:15, 15:00, 17:30
Duration	1h
Boarding Point	308 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan	88 Yee Wo St, Causeway Bay (outside Regal Hongkong Hotel)

Tram Stops Hong Kong	Hot Spots
Eastern Street	Dried Seafood Street
Kennedy Town Terminus	Mount Davis
	The University of Hong Kong
Western Market Terminus	Western Market
	Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
	Central Mid-levels Escalator
Pedder Street	Lon Kwai Fong
O’Brien Road	Wan Chai Open Market
	The Blue House
Paterson Street	The Typhoon Shelter
Happy Valley Terminus	Happy Valley Race Course
Causeway Bay Terminus	Causeway Bay
Victoria Park	Victoria Park
North Point Terminus	Sunbeam Theatre

 

Further Reading
Peak Tram, Hong Kong
Hop on Hop off Buses in Hong Kong
Big Bus Hong Kong