One of the wonders of Hong Kong is that in such a crowded and busy place, the public transport system works so well. This includes such archaic vehicles as Hong Kong Island’s trams, British-inspired doubledecker buses and 1950sstyle cross-harbour ferries, as well as the speedy and hi-tech MTR underground rail system.
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Hong Kong’s British heritage is betrayed in these buses, of most use for trips to the countryside.
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Hong Kong’s efficient underground rail system handles hundreds of thousands of passengers daily.
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Enjoy being hauled up through the forest covering Victoria Peak’s steep sides, on this old-style funicular railway.
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So popular in downtown areas of Hong Kong that they’re considered by many as an extension of the public transport system.
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An essential part of any visit to Hong Kong and Macau is the chance to view them from the water.
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These strangely anachronistic vehicles still run for kilometres between the skyscrapers lining Hong Kong Island’s north shore.
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On the move