Finding a place to live:

● Districts ● Types of housing● Dealing with a property agent● Dealing with a landlord● Dealing with your neighbours

Hong Kong map

How to get around:

• Railway

• Bus

• Ferry

• Taxi

• Mini Bus

KCR route map

How do I get what I need:

● Furniture & Appliances✔ Ikea✔ Price Rite ✔ Fortress✔ Broadway✔ Wing On✔ Sogo, Jusco, Uny

How do I get what I need:

● Clothing● Food ● Everyday needs

Where to go for a good time

● Country Parks● Sport Facilities● Cultural Activities● Restaurants● Bars and Night clubs

Useful information sources

● Community Advice Bureau 2815 5444● HK Dollar Saver magazine

info@dollarsaver.com.hk 2528 0825● HK Magazine and BC Magazine - free● Asiaxpat.com

– A-Z of HK– Trading post– Careers– Travel etc

Hong Kong Quiz

1. What is the difference between a green taxi and a red taxi?

✔ Green taxis serve The New Territories.

✔ Red taxis serve Hong Kong and Kowloon.

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2. Which currency unit comes in both a coin and a paper note form?

✔ $ 10

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3. What is the Directory enquiries telephone number?

✔ 1081

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4. Where can you get a visa to take a trip across the border to China?

✔ China Travel Services Agency

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5. What is the flag fall for a Hong Kong / Kowloon taxi?

✔ $15.00

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6. What colour symbolizes death in Chinese culture.

✔ White.

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7. What should you make sure your bathroom has?

✔ A ventilation fan.

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8. How do you usually greet someone in Cantonese?

✔ Joh San ( Good morning)✔ Mm on ( Good afternoon)

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9. What are the two ways of saying “thank you” in Cantonese?

✔ Doh jei ( for a gift)

✔ Mm goi (for a service or gesture of courtesy)

Useful Contact Numbers

http://www.pnet.cpe.ied.edu.hk/