Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. After booking the tour, you will get free unlimited rides by ding ding tram within 2 days. Add it to the list, sophie, we use these lists as aide memoirs as to what to read next and having just checked out the blurb on the piano teacher, that might just be the one i. Political development in hong kong this book is a study on the political development of hong kong in the last two decades, with special emphasis on the development after the sovereignty handover in 1997. A great surprise received from the museum on 21 january when the volunteers showed the book with two hk trams parked face to face. In 1842 a barren island was reluctantly ceded by china to an unenthusiastic britain. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of chinese society. I got a chance to visit the workshop where hong kong s streetcars have been handmade since 1904. Want to locate a tram stop or find out the nearest one.
A concise history of hong kong hong kong university press. Welcome aboard everyone, its time to take a trip along hong kong island by double deck tram. It is definitely a special crossover for both trams in hk and uk, feeling like they are running together. Hong kong international airport historical views earth.
Lee is a recent novel that is also set in hong kong. The campaign includes digital promotion and displays on tram bodies and tram shelters. I think the most in depth book currently available about the history of hongkong tramways is the recently published book by joseph tse and john prentice which i have included in an updated version of our article hong kong tramway books. David, i have a copy of a book called hong kong trams. Incredible images of hong kongs victoria peak from 19th. Hong kong depended on these immigrants for their labor and capital, yet colonial hong kong contributed so much to chinas. Yip wooncheong has worked for hong kong tramways for over 40 years, introduced by his uncle. Media in category barker road peak tram the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Tick off the citys top attractions in half a day on this convenient and comprehensive sightseeing tour, which includes stops at victoria peak, stanley market and the traditional fishing village of aberdeen. Hong kong trams traverse the northern part of hong kong island on a eastwest direction, they are cheap, clunky and slow, but a very unique experience and a sightseeing attraction on its own.
Tramways give hong kong some extra character and its fun to sit on the top of a tram. Owned and operated by ratp dev transdev asia, the tramway runs on hong kong island between kennedy town and shau kei wan, with a branch circulating through happy valley hong kong s tram system is one of the earliest forms of public transport in the metropolis, having. No inflammable objects, loud hailers or banners are allowed. Hong kong tram map, hong kong peak tram china maps. The ultimate hong kong travel guide for food lovers pdf. In this hong kong travel guide for food lovers youll discover helpful tips about where to stay, things to do, and delicious food to eat in hong kong. The blue and green line indicates tramways passing through north point before. Welcome to the official youtube channel of the iconic doubledeck tram established in 1904. Naturally, the real value in this book is the more recent history and development of the tramway since 1970. This stated that hong kong tramways had celebrated its 110th anniversary the day before. It has been 126 years since the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a tram but a cablehauled funicular railway. The 1920s style open top tram draws you close to the unique history and culture of hong kong.
Point automation system deployed, and manual point operation abolished. Hong kong tramways ding ding 2020 all you need to know. To many hong kong people, the performance of the hong kong government went downhill after hong kong became a special administrative. The famous ding ding tram is perhaps one of the iconic symbols of hong kong other than the star ferry mentioned above.
The peak tram is the worlds steepest funicular railway, carrying you on a sevenminute journey past centrals skyscrapers to the rooftop of hong kong. This book is an updated version of the hongkong tramways book published back in 1970 and written by the late peter atkinson and alan williams. Another city whose trams are highly used by tourists is hong kong, because here the trams have two floors which is very rare in the world. Tram modernisation in alexandria egypt urban transport magazine. The campaign includes digital promotion and displays on tram bodies and tram.
Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and republished. Street trams travel between the east and west points of hong. Drawing upon a fascinating selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before, this book explores the history of hong kong s tramways. One of the first tatrayug trams in service on the new lines 56 on the ramleh fast. It has been over 1 years since the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a tram but a cablehauled funicular railway. In 1904, hong kong tramways had 26 tramcars, but today, after 100 years, it has the largest doubledeck tram fleet in the world, counting more than 160 tramcars and carrying more than 200,000 passengers a day. Incredible images of hong kong s victoria peak from 19th century sedan chairs, the peak tram in new book. Request should be made at least 2 working days prior to the hiring date.
A replica of the first generation peak tram is also on display. Comfortable and cheap transport from west to east or vice. Pdf tramways of hong kong download full pdf book download. Hong kong, special administrative region of china, located to the east of the pearl river estuary on the south coast of china. Hong kong tramways launched a new selfpromotional campaign on 26 may 2017 with the slogan catch a ride, catch a smile illustrating the happy collective memories that the citizens share with their beloved ding ding. For most of hong kong s colonial history, however, the trouble was almost always in china, which meant that hong kong was often at the receiving end of a massive wave of immigrants from china. Running from garden road admiralty to victoria peak via the midlevels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of hong kong. Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and. Tram simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Enjoy the photographic views from the peak, have some lunch and shop in the peak tower. Dude, whats your point in coming to hong kong then. Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and republished november 12, 2017 hugh farmer articles, general, transport joseph tse. Two additional boarding and alighting points during the tour are allowed respectively subject to prior approval from hong kong tramways.
Heritage impact assessment for conversion of the former. Hong kong trams linking 1881 and 2014 by way of 30th july 1904. Below is a brief, visual history of one of the citys most iconic treasures. Take a step back in time and explore the bustling north corridor of hong kong island aboard one of the citys historic trams. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It has been over 126 years since the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a tram but a cablehauled funicular railway. Find your way around hong kong with doubledeck trams, the most affordable, convenient and greenest public transport mode in the city. Hong kong tramway books the industrial history of hong. Over the last century, as history witnessed the development of hong kong, the tram remains a nostalgic mode of public transport to uncover the heritage past and exciting new vibes of the city along it tracks.
Hong kong tramways operates 6 main routes running between kennedy town and shau kei wan everyday from 6. London, is highly regarded as the definitive history of hk tramways. It is considered by many as the definitive work on the subject matter. Hong kong transport facilities, heritage preservation, tourism. The company has only published a book on its history. Political development in hong kong hong kong university. The peak tram is a cablehauled funicular railway operated since 1888.
The 1st book on hk trams published in 1970, hongkong tramways. Joseph tse yiuhon, a tram enthusiast living in hong kong and john prentice, chairman of the tramway and light railway society, have pooled their knowledge and have published this. Discover the best hong kong history in best sellers. Hong kong ding ding tram connects kennedy town, shau kei wan, central, and causeway bay, etc in 6 routes. Using fascinating photographs, most of which have never been published before, this book is a vivid reminder of how much hong kong has changed. With a total system length of around 30 kilometres, the network runs along the northern shore of hong kong island from kennedy town at the west end to shau kei wan to the east, passing through the busiest parts of the city. Peak tram hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. Hong kong tramways is one of the three tramways in the world that have regular operation of doubledecker trams, and is the only system that runs exclusively on doubledeckers. Hong kong was a british possession for decades until it rejoined china in 1997. All tram tours shall depart from and end at the whitty street tram depot. A total of 160 doubledeck trams are used for the services between shau kei wan and kennedy town and around happy valley. A history of hongkong tramways limited, and predecessor companies. Since april 2010, hong kong tramways limited hkt is wholly owned by veolia transport china limited vtcl.
Politically of course, the biggest change was the handing back of hong kong. Since 1904, trams have been running from east to west of hong kong island. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It is colloquially known as chek lap kok airport, being built on the island of chek lap kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed kai tak airport. Hong kong tramways limited operates seven main routes along the north shore of hong kong island on a 16kilometre track. This video is a celebration of the craftsmen who create an iconic part of hong kong s culture. A railfans look at the hong kong tramways checkerboard hill. Hong kong depended on these immigrants for their labor and capital, yet colonial hong kong. It is one of a series of similar books the others are the great wall, dragons and silk and the terracotta army. Hong kong s tram stations usually sit in an island in the middle of the street, though a few are on the side of the road. Once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations. Davies f, from sedan chair to jumbo jet, bonham books, 2010. These doubledecker streetcars have been travelling through hong kong s busiest thoroughfares since 1904 and continue to be an affordable, inexpensive and fun way to get around.
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