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There’s far more to Hong Kong than meets the eye. This skyscraper city of 7.4 million people is building on its traditional strengths in finance, property, logistics and hospitality to become a rich home for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Talented new arrivals, ranging from fresh graduates to families and fifty-somethings, share a similar experience: landing in Hong Kong is easy, lifestyles exceed expectations and leaving dates are rescheduled. Go beyond Central’s famous skyline and Causeway Bay’s shopping mecca to discover the full potential of this global hub.
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Sheung Wan
Located on a hill near Central, Sheung Wan is a maze of interconnected ladder streets, rows and lanes. The heritage district has been transformed by a wave of French expats and most activity happens at street level, making it a rich location for retailers and galleries.
- Check in: Yardbird – the yakitori chicken spot spread its wings last year.
- Check out: Tai Ping Shan Street – for shopping, strolling and sipping.
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Wan Chai
In Wan Chai, new arrivals head to Immigration Tower for working visas, the conference centre hosts trade fairs – including Art Basel – and luxury-car showrooms rub shoulders with bars and produce markets. At lunchtime, office workers descend in droves for great food.
- Check in: The Fleming Hotel – the classic venue has had a makeover.
- Check out: Cupping Room, Swatow Street – Hong Kong’s coffee cul de sac.
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Kennedy Town
An extension of Hong Kong Island’s subway line in 2014 made the formerly sleepy Kennedy Town more accessible. It is now especially popular among expats, who value its waterfront location, harbour views and proximity to the University of Hong Kong.
- Check in: The Hive – a co-working space for creatives.
- Check out: Kennedy Town swimming – a Farrells-designed public pool.
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Wong Chuk Hang
Wong Chuk Hang is best known for its art galleries and furniture showrooms. In 2016 a new MTR line opened that provides a quick link to Admiralty; many workers now commute there. Wong Chuk Hang is vertical, rewarding explorers prepared to hit the lifts.
- Check in: Ovolo Southside – head to the rooftop bar Above by Komune.
- Check out: Blindspot Gallery – get to know local artists at this art venue.
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Prince Edward
Popular on weekends for its flower market, Prince Edward is beginning to bloom during the week too. Cafés, craft-beer bars and co-living spaces are catering to an influx of new residents swapping Hong Kong Island for more space in a well-appointed location.
- Check in: Bound By Hillywood – a café with craft beer and coffee.
- Check out: Kadoorie Hill – leafy, low-rise suburbia is only a short walk away.
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Kwun Tong
Hong Kong’s former garment district has a fresh look. New commercial high-rises are bringing international businesses to the waterfront area that boasts views of former airport Kai Tak (it’s now a Norman Foster-designed cruise terminal).
- Check in: This Town Needs – Kowloon’s best live music venue.
- Check out: Kwun Tong Promenade – walk to the city’s creative future.
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Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is a neon-lit tourist magnet with myriad hotels, late-night shopping, drinking holes and dining options. Down at sea level, the new look Museum of Art, as well as Avenue of Stars, are adding a cultural quarter to this commercial destination.
- Check in: Lee Baron – cut a dash to this tailor for a sharp silhouette.
- Check out: Avenue of Stars – Kowloon’s waterfront upgrade.
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Quarry Bay
Many big media brands have moved their regional headquarters to Quarry Bay – including Time Warner, Thomson Reuters, The Economist and Facebook. Before they moved in, the eastern suburb made business headlines as a dockland and sugar refinery.
- Check in: Space 27 – an exhibition space inside a 1960s industrial building.
- Check out: Tong Chong Street Market – a farmers’ market in Taikoo Place.