I think one of the most impressive things about Hong Kong is its impeccable transportation system. Not only does it include the ultra modern metro network (MTR) but also buses, minibuses, ferries, taxis and trams. It adequately copes with the vast number of people living in the city, rush hour is obviously busy and on trams it can get very cramped but it is not as bad as Tokyo or London.One of my favourite ways of getting around is the tram not only because it is a fascinating reminder of British rule (as the British completed the first Hong Kong tramway in 1904) but it is also a great way to see the city, despite its tediously slow speed. It's also very easy to just hop on and off without too much hassle and its the equivalent of 27 pence for any journey.
Hong Kong is dominated by steep terrain and quite often walking is very tiring, however when public transport is not available walking is a necessity. This is not always a problem because there are many escalators to take you up to the mid-levels of the city so you don't need to walk up the hills. This is a prime example of how all forms of transportation are incredibly efficient in Hong Kong, it helps to keep this huge city running like clockwork.
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