Loving Hong Kong

[dunmovin]

Originally Posted by bunanson

I will be in hk 7 days, shenzhen 1 day, and "middle mountain" 7 days and Guangzhou 7 days. pay as you go is exactly what I have in mind. Any more info? which company, cost, and term?

TIA,

bun

I would wait until you are on the mainland to get one, otherwise you might incur roaming charges.Too many companies and thing will have changed since I left, to give a reasonable answer to that.

sorry I can't be of more help

[nancy10]

Originally Posted by kathinhk

I have been living in Hong Kong for 20 years now with my husband and two children. We love it here! Over the time we have lived here, we have learned how to get all sorts of stuff (edible goodies and other things) how to get around Hong Kong,by public transportation and by car, and what makes a great day out. So, if you need any help, just ask. For example, did you know that you can even get Mary Kay cosmetics delivered to your door? What about extreme food allergies - where to find safe foods??? Where to get a great suit ...or how to survive Hong Kong schools when your child needs extra help?? Here to help...why not pick my brain!!

Hi

we are about to relocate to hong kong from singapore, with two small boys aged 1 and 4. Can you tell me abything about the international school process, i believe they are all hideously over prescribed. where do i start looking for a school place?

Thanks Nancy10

[kathinhk]

Originally Posted by nancy10

Hi

we are about to relocate to hong kong from singapore, with two small boys aged 1 and 4. Can you tell me abything about the international school process, i believe they are all hideously over prescribed. where do i start looking for a school place?

Thanks Nancy10

Yes, you are right. International schools are full up, with waiting lists. If you can get into an International Kindergarten that is part of the Primary and sometimes even Secondary school, then you won't have any trouble keeping your children in the same school for as long as you want to stay in HK. I know that Lantau International School has Kindergarten and Primary and I think Discovery College ( or maybe Discovery Bay Primary) includes Primary and Secondary. EFS schools do have places and you are at an advantage having very young children... you can afford to be on a waiting list for a while. You are asking the wrong person really, we homeschool our kids and I tutor special needs children from home... so not too keen on the HK school system as a whole.

[SteffieC]

Can you recommend a few great Restaurants in HK island or Kowloon?

[JWilliamson]

What Kind of food are you looking for? Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese?

[AVEN]

Originally Posted by kathinhk

I have been living in Hong Kong for 20 years now with my husband and two children. We love it here! Over the time we have lived here, we have learned how to get all sorts of stuff (edible goodies and other things) how to get around Hong Kong,by public transportation and by car, and what makes a great day out. So, if you need any help, just ask. For example, did you know that you can even get Mary Kay cosmetics delivered to your door? What about extreme food allergies - where to find safe foods??? Where to get a great suit ...or how to survive Hong Kong schools when your child needs extra help?? Here to help...why not pick my brain!!

Seeing your post has made my day! Due to a change in flight plans my husband and I will be having a two day lay over in Hong Kong. We have never visited before and so have a few questions that you may be able to help us with.
The best location to stay at to see the most in such a short time and to also be able to shop!! What are the "best" things to shop for in Hong Kong? Any information you think we should have on, hotels, dining, shopping, tourist attractions would be most welcome.

[kathinhk]

Originally Posted by AVEN

Seeing your post has made my day! Due to a change in flight plans my husband and I will be having a two day lay over in Hong Kong. We have never visited before and so have a few questions that you may be able to help us with.
The best location to stay at to see the most in such a short time and to also be able to shop!! What are the "best" things to shop for in Hong Kong? Any information you think we should have on, hotels, dining, shopping, tourist attractions would be most welcome.

Hope you enjoy your two day stopover. Hotels on Hong Kong Island are not cheap but are very clean and comfortable and it's easy to get around the rest of HK from there. If you get a clear day, go up the Peak, using the Peak Tram and take a ride on the cable car that runs between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. Go to Nathan Road for shopping (Chinese goods), The Ladies market (YauMaTei) for cheap Knick-knacks and Pacific Place for designer products. If you fancy a trip near the sea-side, check out Stanley, nice views, great market. Basically, you don't have enough time to really see HK. Why not come back??

[AVEN]

Thank you so much for your response. Why not come back? That is exactly what I have said to my husband! If we enjoy the visit we then would love to make it our destination vacation another time as we understand we will not be able to do or see too much this coming visit.
I have looked at so many hotels and reviews and last evening was thinking of booking the Hotel ICON in Kowloon, if we chose that hotel would we have easy access to the Island? it had such favourable reviews!
Again, many thanks.

[kathinhk]

Looks like a nice hotel. Yes.. you are only 30 mins by public transport to all of the major shopping and city sights. Taxis are cheap here and the MTR railway system absolutely superb! Your concierge will be able to point you in the right direction for everything. Have a lovely stay.

[AVEN]

Hi!
Glad that you agree that the hotel looks good and that we can get around within 30 mins. or so!

I would have liked to have sent you a private message but not at all sure how, LOL

We are also expats originally from the UK.......

Again, a pleasure to have found your post and for your responses, Christine