To those who are well-acquinted with Hong Kong, there’s no other place in the world like Hong Kong. The Asia’s world city is an open, cosmopolitan driven by a pluralistic society to seamlessly blend east and west, new and old.
In addition to its robust tourism industry, Hong Kong is also home to a growing and varied expatriate community. Expatriates enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Hong Kong while engaging in business or work.
International Schools and Universities
Hong Kong boasts of quality education for its expat community, evident from its 70 international schools1 in the island city, one of the highest numbers in Asia. About a third of these are British schools and most are International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, in addition to six American schools. Some of the notable international schools are Harrow International School, Nord Anglia International School and German Swiss International School.
Further, Hong Kong is a renowned tertiary education hub in the region, as five of Hong Kong’s prestigioius universities are ranked in the world’s top 100 by the Quacquarelli symonds (QS) World Univerity Rankings in 2023.
Healthcare Network
There are 43 public hospitals and institutions, 49 specialist out-patient clinics and 74 general out-patient clinics organised into seven hospital clusters based on locations under the Hospital Authority2. The number of private hospitals amounts to 143 based on statistics published by the Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association.
Hong Kong is revered for its expertise in the prevention of disease outbreak through a comprehensive approach.
Muslim Community and Muslim Travel
Hong Kong continuously enhances its hospitality for its growing Muslim community of over 300,000 residents4. There is a a wealth of experience tailored to suit Muslim expatriates and travellers to help them explore Hong Kong’s vibrant culture.
Islamic Centre Canteen is a convenient 10-minute walk from MTR Causeway Bay Station and is quite easy to find given its location within a mosque. Choose from the range of halal steamed and fried dim sum made with chicken offered by the halal canteen.
Great Outdoors
Being an expatriate has the advantage of living it up like a “Hongee”, and when fitting, assuming the role of a tourist to indulge in the beautiful island landscape. About 70% of Hong Kong is countryside, with 24 country parks and 22 special protected areas to retain its rich biodiversity. Scenic country parks and hiking trials are minutes away from downtown5.
Other highly popular outdoors include cycling, trail running, forest hiking, rock climbing on Tung Lung Chau, snorkelling and kayaking at beach sites, and lastly, stargazing.
Mainland-Hong Kong Road Transport and International Air Connectivity
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shortens the travelling time between Hong Kong and the western part of Guangdong to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, the Guangdong-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail allows travellers to go to and fro the West Kowloon station and Guangzhou within 48 minutes.
Coming to air travel, around 120 airlines offer flights to about 220 destinations worldwide including more than 50 Mainland cities. According to statistics published by InvestHK, about 72 million passengers travel every year through the Hong Kong International Airport.
Winterfest and New Year Countdown (Nov 22, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025)
As year end is approaching, Hong Kong has in store an enchanting winter experience for 2024 crossing over to 2025. Immerse yourself in the spectacular Winterfest Christmas Town at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a sparkling Christmas tree and whimsical decoration set against the iconic Victoria Harbour. At nightfall, the Winter Harbourfront Pyrotechnics will illuminate the city with stunning performance as the night sky is glittered by the spectacular fireworks display.
The holiday season brings a delightful array of experiences that elevate the city’s joyful spirit. Enjoy captivating events at top attractions, special shopping offers, exclusive menus at top restaurants, themed tours and more with your loved ones.
- Source: International School Advisor https://www.ischooladvisor.com/ ↩︎
- Source: Hong Kong Hospital Authority https://www.ha.org.hk/ ↩︎
- Source: https://www.privatehospitals.org.hk/ ↩︎
- Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board https://www.discoverhongkong.com/ ↩︎
- Source: Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) 2023 ↩︎
