People wave the Chinese national and Hong Kong SAR's regional flags on a tram during the "Free Tram Ride Days", an event organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, at Whitty Street tram depot, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong trams and the Star Ferry offered free rides on July 1 to mark the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, inviting members of the public to celebrate the occasion together.

China Daily's Andy Chong took the photos at different places in the city.

Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki speaks before the launching ceremony of "Free Tram Ride Days" at Whitty Street tram depot, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Trams depart from the Whitty Street tram depot after the launch ceremony of "Free Tram Ride Days" on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

People walk past the ticket gates to board a Star Ferry at a ferry pier in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

People queue to board a Star Ferry at a ferry pier in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

A woman takes a photo beside a message reading "Sinopec invites you to take a free Star Ferry ride" at a ferry pier in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

People take a ride on a Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Meanwhile at Victoria Harbour, a fishing boat parade is held to mark the special day. 

Parker Zheng took the photos during the event.

A decorated fishing boat is seen at Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2023, during a boat parade to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

People wave the Chinese national and Hong Kong SAR's regional flags on a fishing boat at Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2023, during a boat parade. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

People wave to a fishing boat at Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2023, during a boat parade to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)