Which body of water separates Hong Kong Island from the Kowloon Peninsula?
Chapter 1

How a rocky harbor became a global hub

Chapter 2

The vibrant blend of Cantonese culture

Chapter 3

High rises and double deckers

Chapter 4

The green side of the concrete jungle

YOUR GOAL

Master of Discovering Hong Kong

Ch 3 · High rises and double deckers
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marcus High rises and double deckers

Five hundred towers reaching for the sky, And double-decker trams go rolling by.

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marcus The nostalgic Ding Ding tramways

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The nostalgic Ding Ding tramways

marcus The iconic double-decker trams running along Hong Kong Island.

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Riding the historic Star Ferry

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High rises and double deckers
BETA

marcus Place high rises and double deckers to discover Hong Kong's dynamic city life.

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Fun Fact

Skyscraper champion: Hong Kong has over 500 skyscrapers, which is more than double the number found in New York City.

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Glossary
double-decker (noun)
A vehicle, such as a bus or tram, having two passenger decks or levels. Hong Kong Tramways has operated an exclusive fleet of these two-deck vehicles since 1904.

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Gossip

Which transport would you ride all day?

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Quiz

Why did Hong Kong develop such a high density of skyscraper buildings?

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marcus The legend of Kowloon Walled City

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Quiz

Which city has the most skyscrapers in the world?

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marcus Riding the historic Star Ferry

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Quiz

Which mountain peak offers the most famous panoramic view of Hong Kong's skyline?

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marcus The city with the most skyscrapers

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Quiz

What type of power has run the Hong Kong 'Ding Ding' trams since 1904?

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Quiz

Which body of water separates Hong Kong Island from the Kowloon Peninsula?

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Quiz

What is the affectionate local name for Hong Kong's double-decker tramways?

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Quiz

What was unique about the Kowloon Walled City before its demolition in 1993?

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Quiz

In what year did the historic Star Ferry begin operating its passenger service?

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