Hong Kong Yuppie: Where to live?

Friday, April 11, 2008

Where to live?

One of the hardest thing with my move is trying to figure out where do I want to live for the next 2 years. HK Island side or Kowloon side? Who can tell for sure where will be better? I think I've finally made a decision, and that will be to live on HK Island side, the reason being that I'm only going to be there for 2 years, so I should embrace and really experience what it's like to live in HK. Albeit that it'll be a little expensive, but I think I'll enjoy it more, who knows if I'll change my mind once I'm there? We'll have to see... =)

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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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