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hengbrock · Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 8

Hey guys! I have a few questions about moving to Hong Kong. I've searched around on this board, found some good information. I think all that is left are the following:

1. When I get there - where is a decent place to stay while I look for an apartment? I'm a little nervous about this part because I'll be all by myself (late 20s, female).
2. Where are the good places to live? I've heard Causeway Bay, but would like to know some other suggestions (if any).
3. What websites would you suggest for job searching?
4. What websites would you suggest for finding things to do in Hong Kong, such as martial arts lessons and/or running groups?

I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you very much for your help!

Honky Nick · Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 113 Location: Hong Kong

Hello.

1. When I get there - where is a decent place to stay while I look for an apartment? I'm a little nervous about this part because I'll be all by myself (late 20s, female).

Sorry, not really sure. Maybe someone else has a better idea.

2. Where are the good places to live? I've heard Causeway Bay, but would like to know some other suggestions (if any).

If you like busy/city life: Causeway Bay, Mid-Levels
If you like quiet life: Discovery Bay, Tung Chung (affordable), Sai Kung
If you like very quiet life: Mui Wo, Pui O
If you have money and like beaches: Clearwater Bay, Shek O

3. What websites would you suggest for job searching?
South China Morning Post

4. What websites would you suggest for finding things to do in Hong Kong, such as martial arts lessons and/or running groups?
www.geoexpat.com
www.asiaxpat.com

My answers aren't very comprehensive, and I'm sure other people have more ideas/different opinions.

Good luck,

Nick

hengbrock · Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 8

Thank you so much for your response, Nick. As it gets closer, I'm just finding that I have so many more questions!! I appreciate your response and will look at those sites.

Marcoregano · Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 872 Location: Hong Kong

And for something a bit different to any of the above, take a look at Lamma island: http://lamma.com.hk/

RiverMystic · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 1986

Try Wang Fat Hostel in Causeway Bay. I used that quite a bit when I first came to HK - it's clean and relatively cheap. They have private rooms, and dorms as well (I think). You can find a bit more about it here. http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Wang-Fat-Hostel/Hong-Kong/1168

hengbrock · Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 8

Marco - that's a great website! I'll definitely visit there.
River - thank you - I'll look into the hostel.

Has anyone ever heard of Urban Cube apartments in Causeway Bay? Any opinions on that?

http://www.urbancube.com.hk/Services.html

judoka · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 53 Location: North Pole

I am also planing to move to HK to find work. Arrive on a tourist visa then find a job that will sponsor my work visa. Can anyone living in HK tell me how the job prospects look for teaching English? I plan on moving in August 09.

oxi · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 347 Location: elsewhere