Many people use the Mass Transit Rail to get around in Hong Kong. It is an amazing subway system that carries millions of passengers every day between the island and across the harbour to the main land. What's truly amazing is that they can do it so efficiently. Although there are similarities between it and the Tube in London, the MTR is far cleaner and cheaper and the ride is so much smoother. There are a few more branches than the last time I visited. The other noticeable difference is that the platforms are enclosed by glass walls and doors. This was put in place due to people committing suicide by jumping on to oncoming trains. Hong Kong is a place of extremes and excess. Despite the stress, I find people here are very helpful and friendly.
The trams are still running in Hong Kong and we got a chance to ride one today as well. I'm glad they kept the trams, but the city is slowly getting rid of the old ones, which were built of wood and replacing them with new ones. Tram 150 is the only old tram with wooden beams still in operation.
The trams are still running in Hong Kong and we got a chance to ride one today as well. I'm glad they kept the trams, but the city is slowly getting rid of the old ones, which were built of wood and replacing them with new ones. Tram 150 is the only old tram with wooden beams still in operation. 
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