Anyone lived in Hong Kong?

[Jeanne 10]

Hi

I am trying to find out what it is like to live and work in Hong Kong with a family of 3 children under 10, as we are considering moving. Would love to talk to anyone in Sheffield who has this experience. Thanks:)

[911wasalie 10]

I was there in 1955-56 but i was talking to someone recently who goes there quite often and it hasn't changed much. It's a wonderful place and it consists of the island itself and some offshore islands plus the city of Kowloon which is on the mainland. That is where I lived but if I were you I would go out and get established then send for the family.

[lobster 54]

seriously expensive particularily housing , schools excellent, travel a bit of a nightmare ,smells of sweet and sour diesel fumes

[Grappler 12]

Never lived there but have worked there, it was very, very humid, which may take some getting used to. I loved it though, I was working with a british guy who used to live there, so he knew his way around, he said he wished he had never left. There is a beach area, called Stanley (if my memory serves me correctly), with a large market nearby, all the skyscrapers in the main area, and an area full of bars called something like Lan Kwai Fong, which is full of ex-pats of all nationalities every night.

 

I think it is a brave step taking a young family anywhere in the world, so good luck with that, is there an option for you to go for a few months and decide if it is right for you?

[Jeanne 10]

Thanks to you all for your thoughts and ideas. Research going pretty well. Interested in knowing anything specific about family living on Lantau, Lamma or New Territories.

[S10er 10]

Suggest that you ask your question on one of the expat websites for HK. There are loads so check for an active one to get a quick answer. From my frequent visits there, and knowing a couple of UK families, it will be a culture shock but is a very safe, family friendly place to live, plus an amazing climate.

 

Good luck with your move.