Kwun Tong Ferry

A bustling hub of activity greets you. This is Kwun Tong Ferry. It’s more than just a bus terminus. It’s a historical landmark a testament to Hong Kong’s dynamic past. Kwun Tong Ferry wasn’t always here. Originally it was located in Ngau Tau Kok. Reclamation work in the 1960s forced its relocation to its current spot. This wasn’t just a simple move. It marked a shift in Kwun Tong’s development. The ferry pier complex is actually three piers. A passenger ferry pier a vehicular ferry pier and a public pier. Interestingly parts of the vehicular ferry pier even housed a driving school. Can you imagine learning to drive with the ferry horns as your soundtrack? Kwun Tong Ferry once served Central North Point and Shau Kei Wan. These ferry services were vital lifelines before the MTR and the Eastern Harbour Crossing. The rise of these modern transportation networks led to a decline in ferry use. Services were eventually terminated. However not all ferry activity ceased. Fortune Ferry still runs a service to North Point. Coral Sea Ferry operates another route to Sai Wan Ho. The journey time is roughly 12-15 minutes depending on your choice of ferry. Even the film industry has noticed Kwun Tong Ferry’s charm. The 1999 film The Legend of Speed used the pier for car racing scenes. Think about that. The ferry’s quiet now but its story echoes through its concrete. It is a silent witness to Hong Kong’s evolution a reminder of a time when ferries were the backbone of the city. Stand here and feel the pulse of history. Kwun Tong Ferry. It’s a story worth remembering.