| Hong Kong is a fun, exciting and challenging place to | | | | These areas include Discovery Bay, Lantau and more. |
| live. In our new set of guides, we will outline the | | | | These areas are less polluted, more open, more chilled |
| different aspects of living in this vibrant country. | | | | out and less crowded. Not all conveniences are |
| Areas | | | | available like in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, but |
| The number one question on most peoples mind is: | | | | more than enough for all your basic needs. |
| Where should Ilookfor housing? Hong Kong Island or | | | | Pros: Less polluted, larger space for less, open spaces |
| Kowloon? What is a "New Territories"? I is it far? | | | | Cons: Slower nightlife, less travel options (although |
| Well, the first thing you need to realize about this city: It | | | | sufficient) |
| is small. Very small. Nothing, I mean nothing is far. A 1 | | | | Sights: The Big Buddha, Lantau Airport |
| hour train ride takes you all the way to China. Public | | | | Travel |
| transport is great here, and you can get anywhere | | | | The best thing about living here is the ease of travel. |
| relatively easy. | | | | This is genuinely one place where you do not need to |
| Every area does have it's advantages and | | | | own a car. |
| disadvantages though, so hopefully this list will help you | | | | MTR (Mass Transit Rail) |
| out. | | | | The MTR is easiest and most widespread public |
| Hong Kong Island: | | | | transport in Hong Kong. With their widespread network |
| The most known place, Hong Kong Island is close to | | | | of stations and lines, you can get anywhere. The lines |
| the nightlife, shopping and entertainment. | | | | go al the way to China as well. The use of an octopus |
| Pros: Close to the nightlife, shopping, dining, | | | | card makes it easy to use the MTR without having to |
| entertainment, easy travel options | | | | buy a ticket every time you get on and off. For more |
| Cons: Crowded, expensive, small, polluted and not | | | | information on the MTR, check out our MTR article. |
| much open space | | | | Bus and Mini Bus |
| Sights: The Peak, Lan Kwai Fong, Soho | | | | Hong Kong also has a large Bus and Mini Bus network. |
| Kowloon: | | | | Although slower and less frequent than the MTR, they |
| This urban area is another "happening" area to live. | | | | are relatively easy to use once you know how the |
| You can be surrounded by shops, malls and | | | | routing works. Check our Bus and Mini Bus articles for |
| restaurants, or even find quieter areas here. Very | | | | more information. |
| centrally located, it is very easy to get to the different | | | | Ferry / Star Ferry |
| parts, be it the island or Kowloon itself. Trains going to | | | | There are several ferry options available. Examples |
| China and ferries to Macau also leave from Kowloon. | | | | are the star ferry between Kowloon and Hong Kong |
| Pros: Shopping, dining, easy travel options and choice | | | | Island, ferries to Discovery Bay, Lamma island etc. |
| of entrainment | | | | Check the ferry article for more information. |
| Cons: EXTREMELY crowded, larger space but still | | | | Taxi |
| expensive, polluted and not may open spaces | | | | The final travel option is a Taxi. The most expensive |
| Sights: Kowloon Park, Ferry Pier, Harbour City | | | | of all options, they are still relatively affordable, and |
| New Territories/Lantau: | | | | available 24/7. |
| NT is located in the more distant areas of Hong Kong. | | | | |