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Living in Hong Kong is overall a very pleasurable experience. Whether you are here for a contracted period of time, or you’ve decided to make the Pearl of the Orient your permanent home for the foreseeable future, Hong Kong has so much to offer new and existing residents for work, recreation, travel and ease of life. Getting around is a breeze with one of the world’s best and prompt MTR services connecting the north, east, west and south, regular bus/minibusses, trams in the Central districts and an abundance of taxis and Uber drivers on hand.

Most Popular Districts for Expats On Hong Kong Island – Part 3

If you are looking for one of the coolest neighbourhoods on Hong Kong Island, Sheung Wan holds some of the best streets in which to live. Being an inner-city suburb, there are many attractions and benefits that suit young singles and couples that want all the advantages of an easy work commute and want to be right in the mix of all the restaurants and bars that Soho holds only a short stroll away.

Interesting article from our friend and reporter of SCMP, Peta Tomlinson and Principal and Owner of E&V Hong Kong, Chris Liem.

The first time I was aware of the name Noho was seeing it written down in an advertisement for a flat to rent. I thought, oh this must be a typo and they meant to write Soho. But no, this was not a typo and it was not until someone explained to me that Soho is South of Hollywood Road and therefore Noho was obviously referring to the area that is North of Hollywood Road. Glad to have got that cleared up.

Until a few years ago, the following rules applied for saving energy in your own home: switch off the lights when leaving the room. Turn down the heating when ventilating. When cooking, use the residual heat by switching off the stove a few minutes before the end of the cooking time. In today’s smart home, automated home technology takes over the energy management. This significantly reduces energy costs.

Best known for its skyscrapers and world-class attractions, awash with neon signs lighting up the harbour, Hong Kong has captivated tourists and residents for decades, as one of the great cities of the world. A city that doesn’t sleep, a city that gives you variety in abundance, a city that is known for its culinary excellence and a city filled with shopping delights.

This neighbourhood stretches along the western coast of Hong Kong Island and is famous for its sunsets and the stunning views of the Lamma channel and out to the South China Seas. It starts at the campus of Hong Kong University at the extreme western end of the Mid Levels and extends all the way to Cyberport. Unlike the southern part of Hong Kong, this western coastline does not have any beaches. The land is elevated and offers unobstructed views.

Hong Kong is certainly the “Queen City” of luxury real estate, having overtaken both London and New York as the top place (and the most expensive) in the world for luxury homes.   From its humble beginnings as Victoria City, Hong Kong Island always had a great divide between the haves and have nots. Areas where local Chinese were banned from residing, that were the privilege of foreigners, are still some of the most expensive areas to live in today. Although anyone can live here now, there is still a divide between those with billions and those with far less. So, let’s take a look at some of these areas where, if your pockets are deep enough, you can find luxury to buy much more than million dollar mansions for sale.