One of the most endearing sights in Hong Kong are the trams. They are so adorable that you just want to take one home. Look at these pictures and I’m sure you’ll agree:
The trams were put on the streets in 1904 and are still an integral part of the transit system in Hong Kong. The adult fare is HK$2.30, which is about US$0.30. A real steal. We spent part of our day today riding the trams around Hong Kong just to take in city life here. The trip was very seductive — the trams may have stolen our hearts.
Just to give you an idea how really narrow these trams are, here is a view looking down the front staircase:
