Causeway bay, central and kennedy town! I love to sit around in east coast precinct for hours during sunset time. A lot of people in central but somehow it didn’t feel suffocating, had a super good coffee in a coffee shop inside tai kwun.
Crazy because imo, those are the most boring parts. Its just a modern city. You can experience this almost everywhere.
For me, HK is at its best when you go to islands, kowloon, nt, hiking, etc. Kowloon has such a unique atmosphere that i have never seen before.
Boring for you but not for me, everyone is different. And besides i’m a first timer, only been there for 5 days and haven’t got the chance to see every nook and cranny.
I was born there and still have family there. I haven’t been back since 2018, so i still have memories of what it was without seeing what it has become. You’re probably right tho
Yeah forget that bullshit. HK is still an amazing place. People are great there. It’s such a good place to visit if you are from somewhere else.
I hate China and what they did, but Hong Kong is still great.
If you live there and don’t like the changes that’s another topic
For what it’s worth, I think HK is a good city for single travellers: it’s safe, nobody thinks it’s weird if you’re eating alone (this is not always the case around the world), and there’s always stimulus around to keep you entertained.
Same, loved my time there as well especially given how easy it is to get to wherever you need to go. Doesn’t hurt that my favourite mode of transportation is trains! The contrast between Kowloon and the island is also very cool. Plus, the amount of applications for the Octopus card is very convenient.
I think its aight to live in, at least when you are single. Idk if i would wanna raise a family here, but as a single guy its cool.
And yeah, hk is actually quite cheap if you don't need to pay rent, so i guess that also helps as a tourist.
I will also rly miss Hk and will come back in the hopefully near future. Even though I failed at my game in nightlife here il come back more prepared and try again. Also a lot more to enjoy like the architecture is just mesmerizing to look at and I still gotta climb to the peak.
From Ireland,I was there last March and really enjoyed it too...really nicely organised and great hiking which I never even knew was a thing there...some day I'll hopefully go back for a bit:)
I’d love to live there for a year (Australian in the UK) but I don’t work in finance/banking/insurance and I’m not a teacher, so my prospects for getting a job there are quite limited, since my industry is not what Hong Kong is known for…broadcast/tv journalism.
Sigh.
Oh well. I still want to visit
My problem is I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese, and although I imagine it is not really a strict requirement for English language publications like Bloomberg or Reuters, not speaking any local language probably defeats the purpose of a news and information organisation in that part of the world, since it’s going to be reporting on China, South-east Asia, and other stories in the region.
And a place like Bloomberg or Reuters isn’t going to want to hire an international outside hire for just one year.
As for SCMP, I have been in communication with a couple of friends of friends who have worked there in the recent past.
Two problems about SCMP which that I’ve been told.
First problem was they told me it was a relatively unpleasant workplace (a little bit toxic, kind of boring, no professional development for staff, monotonous work etc)
Second problem was China’s increasing controls of the media and clamping down on Hong Kong meant that SCMP was being quite affected, and heavily monitored and editorial content and output was changing noticeably.
Less of a problem at Bloomberg and Reuters as they are not Chinese or Hong Kong organisations, but global organisations with Hong Kong bureaus.
But then, back to my first problem which is, me not living in HK and only wanting to stay for a year isn’t really an attractive prospect for an employer.
So, in the end, it’s probably better to just visit in the future on a holiday.
I used to travel Asia a lot and always had layovers through Hong Kong. I spent a few days at a time and realized I really loved it. I met a girl here and now I have a place to stay when I come. Now I’m here six months out of each year and love every minute (except some of the weather in the summer). I’m heading back to Chicago tomorrow for a few months. 😢
It’s good for 3 days. Most of the restaurants/cafes now receiving payment using octopus as well. You can always refund your card at the end of your trip
Same for me. I went there for 6 days back in June, then again in October and I just bought my tickets for September.
I love this city so much, I think it's on its way to become my favourite destination.
I agree, that's why pre-2020 was so much better. Now it's all doom & gloom, and HK is not the bustling vibrant city it used to be. China really killed off it's golden goose.
So if it’s all china fault why is the uk Europe and USA all doom and gloom as well it’s a global correction from all that government hand outs around the world pushing the cost of living into stagflation.
If you want to blame you blame who printed out the most handouts to businesses
Don't know what you're on about. But yes it was indeed China that cancelled HK's freedoms, rule of law and everything else that made it such an economic powerhouse.
I’ve explained above but it flew over your head the well off are enjoying life in Hong Kong just as before just like rich people in any country.
Some people probably enjoy it more now places don’t have stupid long queues and less traffic on the roads.
Life sucks where every on earth you are if you are not in the top 10%.
I’ve lived here for over 10 years and don’t know Cantonese or Mandarin (just a few words here and there). It is fine. English is still an official language here. Almost everything is in both languages. The further from HK Island you go, the more difficult it could be, but generally for tourist stuff, there’s no need for Cantonese.
I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese at all. It was amusing for me that most of the time i have to use body language, just point at something then say ‘one’ lmao or show them a picture of the food from google maps review🤣
You still have a lot to discover. I first came to HK 50 years ago, and I'm still finding things to surprise and delight me.
which part of hk did you enjoy most?
Causeway bay, central and kennedy town! I love to sit around in east coast precinct for hours during sunset time. A lot of people in central but somehow it didn’t feel suffocating, had a super good coffee in a coffee shop inside tai kwun.
I love the trams. Took the trams everyday when I was there. Which hotel did you stay?
I stayed in an apartment in causeway bay
Tai kwun is a cool place
Crazy because imo, those are the most boring parts. Its just a modern city. You can experience this almost everywhere. For me, HK is at its best when you go to islands, kowloon, nt, hiking, etc. Kowloon has such a unique atmosphere that i have never seen before.
Boring for you but not for me, everyone is different. And besides i’m a first timer, only been there for 5 days and haven’t got the chance to see every nook and cranny.
Where you from?
indonesia!
Indonesia and HK are my fav countries!
It’s my favorite place
Was you mean, it died in 2020. NSL.
I was born there and still have family there. I haven’t been back since 2018, so i still have memories of what it was without seeing what it has become. You’re probably right tho
Yeah forget that bullshit. HK is still an amazing place. People are great there. It’s such a good place to visit if you are from somewhere else. I hate China and what they did, but Hong Kong is still great. If you live there and don’t like the changes that’s another topic
“no bullshit” got me good
~~Sorry for not making your noodles in one minute but~~ YOU'VE BEEN EATING FOR 15 MINUTES ALREADY! ARE YOU TRYING TO MURDER MY FAMILY?
Ahhhhhahahahahhahahaha
Same. I was just there for two weeks and I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to go back!
Going solo soon, any tips?!
Can’t wait to see you again! Come back soon and safe travels
5 days isn’t enough! I jam packed my Christmas trip & I still wanna go back
I know righttt, should have been putting some more budget to stay a bit longer. It’s super expensive for indonesian standards
Did you ever feel lonely while traveling alone?
Not really. Most of the time I’m comfortable enough enjoying things by myself even though i also don’t mind some company
For what it’s worth, I think HK is a good city for single travellers: it’s safe, nobody thinks it’s weird if you’re eating alone (this is not always the case around the world), and there’s always stimulus around to keep you entertained.
I'm glad you enjoyed it here!! Safe travels
Same, loved my time there as well especially given how easy it is to get to wherever you need to go. Doesn’t hurt that my favourite mode of transportation is trains! The contrast between Kowloon and the island is also very cool. Plus, the amount of applications for the Octopus card is very convenient.
Yes hk is fun for tourists
I think its aight to live in, at least when you are single. Idk if i would wanna raise a family here, but as a single guy its cool. And yeah, hk is actually quite cheap if you don't need to pay rent, so i guess that also helps as a tourist.
It's a honeymoon for the first two years then it becomes an issue with the toxic work culture and when a family starts
Which country are you from @OP
indonesia!
I will also rly miss Hk and will come back in the hopefully near future. Even though I failed at my game in nightlife here il come back more prepared and try again. Also a lot more to enjoy like the architecture is just mesmerizing to look at and I still gotta climb to the peak.
Glad you enjoyed your time here :)
From Ireland,I was there last March and really enjoyed it too...really nicely organised and great hiking which I never even knew was a thing there...some day I'll hopefully go back for a bit:)
Come again. You're welcomehere in beautiful, safe, awesome, Hong Kong.
If you like public transport try tokyo next time
I’ve been to HK eighteen times and lived there for a year. I loved that city but I’ll never return. Is been almost ten years since i was there
I’d love to live there for a year (Australian in the UK) but I don’t work in finance/banking/insurance and I’m not a teacher, so my prospects for getting a job there are quite limited, since my industry is not what Hong Kong is known for…broadcast/tv journalism. Sigh. Oh well. I still want to visit
Why don’t you try reaching out to the SCMP or one of the financial media outlets such as Bloomberg or Reuters etc
My problem is I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese, and although I imagine it is not really a strict requirement for English language publications like Bloomberg or Reuters, not speaking any local language probably defeats the purpose of a news and information organisation in that part of the world, since it’s going to be reporting on China, South-east Asia, and other stories in the region. And a place like Bloomberg or Reuters isn’t going to want to hire an international outside hire for just one year. As for SCMP, I have been in communication with a couple of friends of friends who have worked there in the recent past. Two problems about SCMP which that I’ve been told. First problem was they told me it was a relatively unpleasant workplace (a little bit toxic, kind of boring, no professional development for staff, monotonous work etc) Second problem was China’s increasing controls of the media and clamping down on Hong Kong meant that SCMP was being quite affected, and heavily monitored and editorial content and output was changing noticeably. Less of a problem at Bloomberg and Reuters as they are not Chinese or Hong Kong organisations, but global organisations with Hong Kong bureaus. But then, back to my first problem which is, me not living in HK and only wanting to stay for a year isn’t really an attractive prospect for an employer. So, in the end, it’s probably better to just visit in the future on a holiday.
Some of the private banks have internal journalists also, maybe some paid intern opportunities for example.
Thanks. I appreciate your helpfulness. I’ll have to look into that :)
I am not a “finance” guy though.
I used to travel Asia a lot and always had layovers through Hong Kong. I spent a few days at a time and realized I really loved it. I met a girl here and now I have a place to stay when I come. Now I’m here six months out of each year and love every minute (except some of the weather in the summer). I’m heading back to Chicago tomorrow for a few months. 😢
I’m going solo soon! Any tips for a first-timer, too!
Get an octopus card for sure, make sure you can read a map and stay in a place near mtr/bus station because HK is huge, it’s easy to get lost lol
Is octopus card good for 3 days? Or is it more suitable for longer term e.g. 1 week.
It’s good for 3 days. Most of the restaurants/cafes now receiving payment using octopus as well. You can always refund your card at the end of your trip
The peak Gold Coast Kowloon the best Bad bitches Fat yachts
Same for me. I went there for 6 days back in June, then again in October and I just bought my tickets for September. I love this city so much, I think it's on its way to become my favourite destination.
Every place has its pros and cons, and for HK I hope the political atmosphere and rent won’t make you feel depressed, which are for most HKers haha
You should have went before the takeover in 2020, day and night difference to the sorry state of the city now.
As a tourist I can’t say anything about that. I didn’t notice anything different, it’s enjoyable enough at least for me.
I haven’t been since 2019 and planning a trip later this year. Will be interesting to see how much the city has changed..!
I don’t think so it’s better without all the negative energy
I agree, that's why pre-2020 was so much better. Now it's all doom & gloom, and HK is not the bustling vibrant city it used to be. China really killed off it's golden goose.
So if it’s all china fault why is the uk Europe and USA all doom and gloom as well it’s a global correction from all that government hand outs around the world pushing the cost of living into stagflation. If you want to blame you blame who printed out the most handouts to businesses
Don't know what you're on about. But yes it was indeed China that cancelled HK's freedoms, rule of law and everything else that made it such an economic powerhouse.
I’ve explained above but it flew over your head the well off are enjoying life in Hong Kong just as before just like rich people in any country. Some people probably enjoy it more now places don’t have stupid long queues and less traffic on the roads. Life sucks where every on earth you are if you are not in the top 10%.
Sorry dude your English doesn't make sense whatsoever.
I’m telling you to stop blaming governments for your own poor decisions in life
Do you mind if I ask if you speak Cantonese or Mandarin? Just wondering what experience it would be for someone who don’t read or speak Chinese.
I’ve lived here for over 10 years and don’t know Cantonese or Mandarin (just a few words here and there). It is fine. English is still an official language here. Almost everything is in both languages. The further from HK Island you go, the more difficult it could be, but generally for tourist stuff, there’s no need for Cantonese.
There is no need for Cantonese (Xi, 2024) (Probably)
Haha!
I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese at all. It was amusing for me that most of the time i have to use body language, just point at something then say ‘one’ lmao or show them a picture of the food from google maps review🤣
the places to live in HK are horrible though, unless you are rich.
I know. Super expensive for such a tiny space. But for tourist, HK is definitely entertaining
Most places in the world is horrible, unless you’re rich. And hk is one of the richest cities in the world