Legacy Ride

Hong Kong Tram Ride embark on an unforgettable journey

The city of Hong Kong is renowned for its charms with tantalising tastes and a unique heritage. The bustling streets, skyscrapers, marble shopping malls and the flow of people are what a picture of this cosmopolitan city usually consists of. But beyond the surface lie some exotic aspects crafted by an authentic culture. Be nudged out of your comfort zone and enjoy the rewards it will offer; that is exactly what this city is all about. To savour the delights of this place where East meets West you can take one of the cheapest yet most delightful journeys through the city.

From traditional Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan runs the Hong Kong Tram Ride covering the whole length of this vibrant island. Since 1904, it has been running passing throughout the Central, Admiralty & Wan Chai areas, letting visitors admire the sight of Central District's skyscrapers kissing the city's skyline. You may hop off for a shopping spree at the majestic Times Square shopping mall or capture pictures of the Happy Valley Racecourse or the Hong Kong Central Library. The top deck seat of the tram ride provides the best views.

The ride takes you through the city's highlights such as Sai Wan & Sheung Wan, where an incredible array of medicine shops and traditional Chinese herbs can be found offering an insight into the overall feel and look of the metropolis' eventful past. And thereafter you will see the banking and financial centre of the city, the Central, where soaring buildings and marvellous shopping malls lie amidst the colonial heritage portraying the authentic appeal and legacy of this amazing city. When the ride arrives at Causeway Bay, the paradise for the style conscious, you will see an endless flow of people yearning to get their hands on the latest fashion items, be it garments, accessories or electronic gadgets. Thereafter you will come across venues such as Tin Hau, Fortress Hill and North Point, where ancient traditions blend with the contemporary Hong Kong culture to form an interesting way of life. The ride ends on a note of serenity at Shau Kei Wan where fascinating museums and tranquil temples bring out a kaleidoscopic tourist experience.

The Langham Hong Kong will provide you with extraordinary amenities and dining establishments paralleled by no Hong Kong restaurant. The heritage of timeless elegance this luxury hotel in Hong Kong possesses is simply remarkable.

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Legacy Ride

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