Hong Kong Yuppie: What can't I get in Hong Kong?

Saturday, April 12, 2008

What can't I get in Hong Kong?

Haa, so over the last week or so I've been wondering what are the things that I cannot get in Hong Kong. Since my company will pay for the shipment of my belongings, I can technically bring whatever I want, right? Well, then there's that restriction of how much stuff I can bring. So to make things simple, I figure I go with the things that I use on a normal basis that I'm accustomed to, which would be mainly toiletries items such as:
Sensitive toothpaste
Reach Flosshead refills
Facial Wash
Facial Lotion

LOL, that's all that I can come up with?? Well, I'm sure I'll come up with more items in the next few weeks, which I just might make a Costco run for...

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HKID
http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkid_o18.htm
It is suggested that you make an appointment, do it via online (through link above), don't waste your time calling their phone system, I tried for a good hour and was not able to make an appointment.

If you're here on business, make sure the immigration officer at the airport notice your work permit and stamp it. Instead of the normal 90 days stamp, you'll get one where the officer will fill in the expiration date of you entrance (which is the number of days allowed for your permit).

Plan on being there for a good 2 hours.

UMBRELLA and RAIN BOOTS
If you're coming to HK between May and August, be sure to buy or bring both an umbrella and rain boots. Not just any umbrella, you want a large one that covers about 2 people. As I learned today that the umbrella I bought last night was way too small because the rain doesn't fall just straight down here, they fly horizontally as well! Hence about a quarter of the bottom of my pants were went from walking 2 blocks to work . x-(

IKEA purchasing tips
Take note that when you purchase furniture and get it delivered (yes, IKEA in HK delivers, for a small fee), you have the option to add additional accessory items along with you furniture shipment for just $40 HKD. Instead of making a few trips (which I did), go to IKEA's HK website and browse through their catalog, write down everything you want, and purchase everything on the same day. That way you can get your knickknacks delivered for only $40, take note that you can get a ton of stuff delivered, not just 2 or 3 items, probably like 20 or 30!!! Having to walk back and forth from IKEA with 2 bags full of time each time is a pain in the butt! x-(

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What can't I get in Hong Kong?

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