Hong Kong's beloved and historic tramway offers slow-paced contrast to bustling city

Hong Kong’s trams have been rolling through the streets for nearly 120 years and through historic events including the Japanese occupation during World War Two and riots coinciding with China’s Cultural Revolution. Although faster forms of transport such as buses and the MTR underground railway are now in place, the trams have continuously served passengers moving across Hong Kong Island and evolved into a cultural symbol of the city. In bustling Hong Kong, the slow-paced trams are also a prized and practical way for tourists and locals alike to get around.