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Monthly Archives: August 2011
A railfan’s look at the Hong Kong Tramways
Welcome aboard everyone, it’s time to take a trip along Hong Kong Island by double deck tram. 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.
Posted in Transport
Tagged Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Tramways, light rail, trams
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All at sea: container handing in Hong Kong
Welcome to Hong Kong: the city without enough land to expand their container port, so otherwise crazy ideas like transferring shipping containers between ships at sea is considered normal.
How many ferry routes are there in Hong Kong?
With Hong Kong being a city by the water one would expect to see a larger number of ferries, and a quick glance at the waters of Victoria Harbour will confirm this. So how many ferry operators and routes are there in Hong Kong?
Posted in Transport
Tagged Hong Kong, Lamma Island, Lantau Island, Macau, on the water, Outlying Islands
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Living the island life isn’t easy
From my previous posts on Cheung Chau and Lamma Island you might think living the island life in Hong Kong is free and easy. While it might be quieter than life in the urban areas such as Hong Kong Island or Kowloon, transport can be a pain in the neck.
Posted in Transport
Tagged ferries, Hong Kong, Lamma Island, Lantau Island, maritime, on the water, Outlying Islands, Victoria Harbour
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Wacky vending machines
When you think of wacky vending machines, Japan is usually the country that comes to mind. However, Hong Kong does have some machines that are out of the ordinary.