What caused protests in 2006?

Demolition of an old ferry pier

Star Ferry Quiz: Hong Kong's Green and White Harbour Boats

This Star Ferry quiz crosses Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong's classic green and white boats. Play 10 interactive questions on its 1888 founding by Dorabjee Naorojee, the short crossing between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central, boat names ending in Star, the low fare, the 1966 protests over a fare rise, the pier demolition debate of 2006 and skyline views at night.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

City
Which city's harbor does the Star Ferry cross?
Founded
When did the service begin?
Founder
Who founded it?
Route
Which two areas does the main route link?
Time
About how long is the crossing?
Colors
What colors are the ferries?
Names
How do the ferries' names end?
1966
What sparked unrest in 1966?
Pier
What caused protests in 2006?
View
What do passengers enjoy at night?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which city's harbor does the Star Ferry cross?
Answer: Hong Kong
It crosses Victoria Harbour.
Q2: When did the service begin?
Answer: 1888
It is one of the oldest ferry lines in Asia.
Q3: Who founded it?
Answer: Dorabjee Naorojee
He was a Parsee businessman.
Q4: Which two areas does the main route link?
Answer: Tsim Sha Tsui and Central
It joins Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Q5: About how long is the crossing?
Answer: About 10 minutes
It is quick and cheap.
Q6: What colors are the ferries?
Answer: Green and white
They have two decks.
Q7: How do the ferries' names end?
Answer: With the word Star
Morning Star is one example.
Q8: What sparked unrest in 1966?
Answer: A proposed fare increase
Protests grew into riots.
Q9: What caused protests in 2006?
Answer: Demolition of an old ferry pier
Many valued its clock tower.
Q10: What do passengers enjoy at night?
Answer: The lit-up skyline
A light show plays on buildings.

Green and White Boats Across Victoria Harbour

The Star Ferry began in 1888, when Parsee businessman Dorabjee Naorojee started a service across Victoria Harbour. Its green and white double-deck boats, with names ending in Star such as Morning Star and Celestial Star, link Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon with Central on Hong Kong Island in about 10 minutes.

The fare has always been low, and in 1966 a proposed increase sparked protests that grew into riots, showing how much the ferry mattered to ordinary people. In 2006 plans to demolish the old Edinburgh Place ferry pier, with its clock tower, also stirred protests over heritage.

Even with tunnels and the metro, many people still ride for the views. At night, the ferry offers close-up views of Hong Kong's skyline, and passengers can watch the Symphony of Lights show play across the buildings. Travel writers often rank it among the world's great short journeys.

What This Quiz Teaches

Travel fans will enjoy these questions.

When the ferry began
Which route it runs
What its boats look like
Which events shaped its history
Why people still ride it

Did You Know?

Seats flip so passengers can face the direction of travel.
The ferry also once ran to Wan Chai.
Sailors still use ropes to moor the boats.
The Avenue of Stars lines the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
Double-decker trams also run on Hong Kong Island.