A Mostly Complete Guide to Hong Kong Trams
It was only a matter of time before I wrote this tram guide. While I’m a fan of most forms of Hong Kong public transport, my absolute favorite is the tram. One major deterrent to moving back to Kowloon would be the fact that I wouldn’t take the tram as often. When I lived in Jordan, my tram rides were few and far between (although my Mong Kok trips quadrupled). I ride the tram a lot these days, and I have noticed that a lot of tourists seem excited but unsure about tram etiquette. Or often they end up on the wrong tram. So in order to clear up this confusion, I thought I’d write some instructions for taking the tram. Unlike most other forms of Hong Kong transportation, trams require you to pay when you get off instead of when you get on. The tram entrance is also at the back. There isn’t really an actual line so try to position yourself as close to where you estimate the back of the tram will be. When it arrives, slowly shuffle forward with the crowd and then step up o...