Hundreds board last ride of beloved tram carriages in Hong Kong
By AFP
03 July 2021 |
10:27 am
Hong Kong’s iconic Peak tram, which whisks tourists up Victoria Peak, is closing for six months to undergo renovations. Currently in their fifth generation, the burgundy carriages will undergo a $90 million renovation for an updated look.
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