The son of queen victoria, alfred, became the first royal visitor to make a ritual trip to the. After more than 100 years, we now own and operate a fleet of 165 tramcars which includes 2 antique trams and 1 sightseeing tram. Hong kong tramways ding ding 2020 all you need to know. The peak tram is the worlds steepest funicular railway, carrying you on a sevenminute journey past centrals skyscrapers to the rooftop of hong kong. A replica of the first car is displayed in the peak tram historical gallery. It is considered by many as the definitive work on the subject matter. Hong kong island halfday tour including peak tram 927 once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations. London, is highly regarded as the definitive history of hk tramways. The peak tram together with the star ferry are two of hong kongs iconic institutions that have been around for over a century, and yes, a chance for you to ride on a piece of history. It runs on the tracks following the slope of the mountain, taking seven minutes to travel from an. One highlight you should definitely not miss however is the peak tower. Hong kong tramway books the industrial history of hong kong. One of the worlds oldest and most famous funicular railways in the world, the peak tram in hong kong rises from 28 metres to 396 metres above sea level along a 1.
Drawing upon a fascinating selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before, this book explores the history of hong kongs tramways. With the commanding views over victoria harbour, it is understandable why it is some of the most sought after real estate in the world. Located also at the garden road peak tram lower terminus is the peak tram historical gallery. In january we turned up and boarded the awaiting tram straight. A history in pictures unique archives by peter waller isbn.
Hong kong tram lineto peak shows place bowen road magazine gap road. The image of the tramway chugging along its steep uphill journey its deep red hue against the inclines greenery is dear in the. Unveiling of poetry on the tram british council hong kong. The hong kong peak tram is the fun way to get to victoria peak, one of hong kongs top tourist attractions. Victoria peak the peak is located in the midwest district on the western half of hong kong island. International poets to bring poetry into the general community. Its second floor is the madame tussauds hong kong, where you can enjoy the wax statues of many famous people. Copresented by the british council, international poetry nights in hong kong and hong kong tramways limited, poetry on the tram is a fascinating new project aiming to integrate poetry into the general community by displaying poems of various famous local and international poets on trams. Incredible images of hong kongs victoria peak from 19th century.
The most enjoyable and spectacular way to reach the peak is to take victoria peak tram. Peak tram hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. 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. Emblematic of hong kong s history is the peak tram. Hong kong tram is celebrating 110th anniversary this year.
Dec 28, 2014 hong kong tram is celebrating 110th anniversary this year. Route from upper peak tram terminus to wanchai gap. Many of the photos in this book are by keith macgregor camerman himself. The publishers are the same as airphoto international ltd who dodid the over hong kong books and aslo initially the camerman postcards. Aug 11, 2018 one of the worlds oldest and most famous funicular railways in the world, the peak tram in hong kong rises from 28 metres to 396 metres above sea level along a 1. He is the author of a number of books on transport and, prior to going. Saandeng laahmche is a funicular railway in hong kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of hong kong island.
Comfortable and cheap transport from west to east or vice versa in hk island, some locals or visitors travel, just by fun or killing time, from one end to another. The hong kong tram collection tien che wu chu martin jones on. Nov, 2015 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. It is the worlds largest doubledeck tram fleet still in operation, carrying an average of 200,000 passengers. The victoria peak tram sky pass the peak tower, sky. Tick off the citys top attractions in half a day on this convenient and comprehensive sightseeing tour, which includes stops at victoria peak, stanley. 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 kongs tram system is one of the earliest forms of public transport in the metropolis, having.
The campaign includes digital promotion and displays on tram bodies and tram shelters. An illustrated history of hong kongs top district royal asiatic society. Open in september, 2007, the peak tram historical gallery is like a time tunnel with more than 200. When hong kong tramways was founded in 1904, the 26 tramcars of the first fleet were all singledeck. A year after the publication of we love tram eric lee published this followup book a centenary date with hong kong tramways. This fabulous location offers spectacular views of the city. 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.
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. Jun 20, 2011 located also at the garden road peak tram lower terminus is the peak tram historical gallery. Since 1888, this tram has been hong kong islands most reliable form of public transport between central district and the peak. The peak tram is on all the postcards and tourist guides. The hong kong tram collection tien che wu chu hardcover.
Peak tram hong kong 2020 all you need to know before you. The best and most enjoyable way to reach the peak tower is via the peak tram, one of hong kongs oldest forms of transportation. The book was published in 1998 by pacific century publishers ltd. The peak tram is one of the quintessential attractions for all visitors to hong kong. An illustrated history of hong kong s top district royal asiatic society hong kong studies series garrett, richard j. Click on your area of interest to choose from over 30,000 pages about old hong kong. This new book builds on the success of we love tram and whilst remaining approximately the same size dimensionally, it increases its content to 272 pages and comes in hardback form only.
Wonderful experience as the tram ascends from central hong kong to the peak. Peter waller has been involved in transport publishing and writing for more than 30 years. Peak tram hong kong 2020 what to know before you go. Victoria peak, victoria peak tram, hong kong travel. The story of the hong kong tramway system martin barnett on. Scmp talks to local history enthusiast cheng pohung and takes a look at the ups and downs in. Richard j garretts the peak an illustrated history of hong kongs. Scmp talks to local history enthusiast cheng pohung and takes a look at the ups and downs in the history of the citys tram.
As featured in brief guide of hong kong as seen by a local. Taking the peak tram to get to victoria peak, a leading tourist spot to view the splendid scene of hong kong, is an unforgettable experience. Victoria peak is hong kong islands highest point and a landmark of the hong kong skyline. A brief visual history of hong kongs peak tram hong kong free press hkfp it has beenover1 yearssince the peak tram opened in hong kong though, technically, it is not even a. The peak tram together with the star ferry are two of hong kong s iconic institutions that have been around for over a century, and yes, a chance for you to ride on a piece of history. The peak is hong kongs top residential district, where property prices are as high as the altitude. John visited hong kong in 1981, 1990 and 2005 and supplied numerous valuable photos in the book. Skip the queue and ride the iconic peak tram from our special lane when you buy fasttrack peak tram combo tickets from klook. For more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the northern coast of hong kong island.
Nov, 2015 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. Its the place you get the 45degree pictures of skyline from. Since 1888, the peak tram has carried tens of millions of overseas and local visitors to hong kongs most popular destination. Comfortable and cheap transport from west to east or vice versa in hk island, some. Below is a brief, visual history of one of the citys most iconic treasures. The 1st book on hk trams published in 1970, hongkong tramways.
Travel in style by jumping aboard the iconic victoria peak tram, hong kongs historical cliff railway. An illustrated history of hong kong s top district royal asiatic society hong kong studies series. Once at the top, look down on the famous hong kong skyline from the panoramic viewpoint of sky terrace 428 the highest 360degree viewing terrace in town. Now we just take a taxi to the top you can see most of the same views as taking the peak tram for a fraction of the cost and without waiting in a line for an hour or two. Buy peak tram fasttrack combo tickets, hong kong klook. At 1,811 feet or 552 meters high it has long been the address of choice for the taipans of old and new.
The peak tram riding the peak tram is a visual experience in its own right hong kong islands skyscrapers slide past your window at what appear to be impossible angles as you make the ascent to the peak on the citys historic, funicular railway. The peak tram is a funicular railway in hong kong, which carries both tourists and residents to. Jun 26, 2019 peak tower, a bowlshaped building on victoria peak, can be reached by the tram. It appears as though there is no good time but wanted to ask.
Peak tram hong kong all you need to know before you go. Peak from 19th century sedan chairs, the peak tram in new book. The poem selections included work from poets around the world including the uk, usa, france, japan, mainland china and hong kong. 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. Open in september, 2007, the peak tram historical gallery is like a. Want to locate a tram stop or find out the nearest one. In the past it used to stop at a couple of stations on the trip, but is now a direct journey. The trip takes seven minutes, the experience a lifetime filled with memories. The hong kong peak tram is the fun way to get to victoria peak, one of hong kong s top tourist attractions. Once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations. 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. The peak tram the industrial history of hong kong group. A look at the history of the peak tram ahead of its.
Hongkong tramways, joseph tse yiuhon and john prentice, light. As the earliest form of motorized public transportation, the tram has operated for over 100 years. During that time, they have witnessed the transformation of the local economy from a colonial backwater to the massive financial centre that is the modern city. 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. Peak tower, a bowlshaped building on victoria peak, can be reached by the tram. 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. This new book builds on the success of we love tram and whilst remaining approximately the same size dimensionally, it increases its content to. A history of hongkong tramways limited, and predecessor companies. Equally breathtaking is the ride there by peak tram. Definitive 1970 hong kong tramways book updated and republished. Enjoy the photographic views from the peak, have some lunch and shop in the peak tower.
Hi everyone, i was looking to go up to victoria peak via the tram but have read the lines for tickets are horrendous. Hong kong tramway books the industrial history of hong. By the middle of october, the smog could be heavy if the winds are blowing from the north. These also tell you whether the book is in english, chinese or is bilingual. This is the only way to experience the beauty of hong kongs natural wonders. 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. From midnovember 20 until the end of february 2014, 29 newlyrenovated tram cars, decorated with poetry in both chinese and english, were operating on hong kong island. Its a short ride with not a lot of visibility due to trees but snap away to your hearts content.