Lifestyle in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a wonderfully cosmopolitan and culturally fascinating city for expats to relocate to. It boasts a rich and culturally fascinating history, wonderful attractions and some of the world’s most important financial institutions. Expats in Hong Kong will have a sense of feeling like an integral part of the world’s economy. Hong Kong is renowned for its shopping, nightlife and restaurants but it a
lso features good entertainment venues, world-class sports facilities, as well as many other things to see and do.
Claimed to be one of the world’s shopping capitals, besides Dubai or course, Hong Kong boasts a tax free status on everything besides alcohol and tobacco, and with such a competitive market, shoppers can be guaranteed of high quality goods at good prices. Stock up your new home or apartment with all the latest electronic gadgets, buy your wife that string of pearls she’s always wanted or rummage through the local markets looking for fresh produce and bargains on things like antiques and fabrics.
With a modest and sometimes more low-key nightlife, Hong Kong still offers plenty of variety for those looking for a good party and a big night out. The Wan Chai area gained notoriety in the past but has since calmed down and the girlie bars have become scarcer nowadays; British-style bars and pubs abound, making them popular after work watering holes for a quick pint (or two) before heading home, and many cocktail bars, lounges and restaurants feature live music such as jazz bands and swing bands.
lso features good entertainment venues, world-class sports facilities, as well as many other things to see and do.Claimed to be one of the world’s shopping capitals, besides Dubai or course, Hong Kong boasts a tax free status on everything besides alcohol and tobacco, and with such a competitive market, shoppers can be guaranteed of high quality goods at good prices. Stock up your new home or apartment with all the latest electronic gadgets, buy your wife that string of pearls she’s always wanted or rummage through the local markets looking for fresh produce and bargains on things like antiques and fabrics.
With a modest and sometimes more low-key nightlife, Hong Kong still offers plenty of variety for those looking for a good party and a big night out. The Wan Chai area gained notoriety in the past but has since calmed down and the girlie bars have become scarcer nowadays; British-style bars and pubs abound, making them popular after work watering holes for a quick pint (or two) before heading home, and many cocktail bars, lounges and restaurants feature live music such as jazz bands and swing bands.
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