Text on Flickr: The famous cable-hauled Hong Kong Peak Tram takes tourists to the viewing platform 400 metres above sea level. This 72 seat tram was introduced in 1959. It was replaced four years after this picture was taken (1989) by a 120 seat tram. <Read more ...>
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
This view looks eastward in Johnston Road, at its junction with Fleming Road and Wan Chai Road.
Most of the large signs are gone, but the tall building with the rounded facade still stands.
This tramcar ride, camera in hand, offered a good opportunity and a great location to photograph a very interesting urban environment. "Back then," I did not imagine how much things would change between 1980 and 2010.
