New vintage tram takes you on a journey back in time

Ding, ding, ding! A sound that onceechoed through the streets of oldBeijing and Hong Kong is now ringingout across a revived railway track inLuohu District. Shenzhen has finallywelcomed its very own double-deckervintage “trolley bus,” ready to takepassengers on a nostalgic ride throughhistory. 

The "Dangdang Car" at Qingshuihe Railway Park in Luohu District is a double-decker tram featuring a dark green body. Photo from WeChat official account "有你圳好"

Located at Qingshuihe RailwayPark, this charming tram features adark green body with classic retro styling that instantly transports visitorsto a bygone era. Inside, the nostalgicatmosphere continues with a vintage-style spiral staircase connectingthe two levels.The round trip takes approximately25 minutes, moving at a leisurely pacethat allows passengers to soak in everymoment.

The "Dangdang Car" features classic retro styling. Photo from WeChat official account "青春深圳"

The upper deck offers thebest panoramic views, where riderscan enjoy the gentle breeze whiletaking in the scenery.One of the most magical momentscomes when passengers catch sight ofhigh-speed trains thundering past onthe adjacent Guangzhou-Shenzhenrailway line. The contrast betweenthe slow-moving vintage tram andmodern bullet trains creates a surreal scene where old and new Chinaexist side by side — a fleeting glimpseof two different eras converging in asingle frame.

Venue: Inside Qingshuihe Railway Park,Luohu District (罗湖区清水河铁路公园内)

Metro: Line 3 to Caopu Station (草埔站), ExitD3; or Line 14 to Luohu North Station (罗湖北站), Exit H2