1) Shop for 500HKD or more ( in more or less any big super market) and have your groceries delivered to your door. And, if you're not in, they'll leave them next to your door and get this, no one will pinch them!!
3) Efficiency of public and private services.
Once again, coming from South Africa where most of the public service leaves much to be desired- to say the least - queing for anything is no longer a nightmare. So organised, but then again I guess they have to be with a population of about 7 000 000 people.
4) Plaform to access amazing places.
From HK international Airport ( which is the best airport I've seen ) you hop on a plane and within a few hours.... Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore just to name a few.
I have to get planning. With all these exciting places on our doorstep, we'd be fools not to take advantage!
5) Octopus Cards
An Octopus card is an electronic debit card the size of a credit card which can be used on public transport, parking meters and many retail outlets in and around HK. Vey handy, as you just swipe as you get onto your bus, MTR or ferry and the exact fare is deducted.
There's the adult card, child card and children under 3 ride free on public transport.
6) Parks, greenery and beaches.
Even though its a big ciy filled with skyscrapers, its so green with parks.
7) Helpful and friendly locals.
I find the locals to be very helpful and friendly, or mabe they just see me with Mathilde and pushchair and feel sorry for me! Quite often get help on and off buses and up and down stairs.
8) The Lights
Hong Kong is a city that never gets dark, mabe thats why its a city that never sleeps ( except on public transport) . The city's lights are spectacular! Buildings are 'decorated' with different coloured ligths that light up as the sun sets. Entertains many tourists and locals alike.
9) Shopping
Shops stay open til late, really late. Unfortunately we can't take advantage of the late night shopping bonaza as we have 2 small kids. But I can quench my thirst for shopping during the day. M normally sleeps while being pushed past shops ranging from Louis Vuitton to shoe shiners!
Malls have everything cinemas, designer shops, normal every day shops, ice scating rinks, activities like art lessons, learn english / madarin for kids, muscians playing music. Lets just say they love to shop!!
10) Taxis
Taxis are a cheap and easy way to get around Hong Kong if you're not travelling great distances. Compared to other major world cities, HK taxis are a bargain.You can catch a taxi any where at any time. This becomes a little more difficult when its pouring with rain during the rainy season so remember to always have your umbrella.
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