Neighbourhood Guide - Hong Kong Island Aberdeen Chung Hom Kok Aberdeen is an area situated on the southwest Hong Kong Located on the south side of Hong Kong Island, and Island and is mainly occupied by high-rise apartments nestled between Stanley and Repulse Bay, Chung Hom and industrial buildings. The area is conveniently linked by Kok is a quiet, predominantly low-rise neighborhood of highways and well served by public transportation. mainly luxury townhouses and low-rise blocks. Under the Ap Lei Chau radar for many expatriates, the area boosts a relaxed and The coastal area is located next to Aberdeen Harbour and enjoyable atmosphere with many of the homes having connected by the Ap Lei Chau Bridge. Many residents pools and private yards. Properties here on average travel to the city by the Aberdeen Tunnel. Luxury waterfront command relatively higher rentals than many areas of the developments in Ap Lei Chau overlook harbour views and Southern district. easily access to shopping and entertainment complex. Deep Water Bay Causeway Bay Deep Water Bay is an exclusive, quiet, luxury residential It is a densely built and one of the most popular shopping area situated on the South Side of Hong Kong Island. districts in Hong Kong. The area is dominated by a mixture Accommodations of Deep Water Bay are predominately of residential and commercial buildings. Some retail large detached houses with unobstructed seaviews. There shops have the highest rental per sq ft in the world. Key are easy accesses to the famous Deep Water Bay beach, landmarks in Causeway Bay include Time Square and the the Hong Kong Golf Club and also the Royal Hong Kong Victoria Park. Yacht Club. A number of international schools in close proximity are very popular among foreign families. Central Happy Valley As the Central Business District of Hong Kong, the area is Just a short walk to Causeway Bay but a world away from home to multinational corporations and retail complexes, the district’s buzzy activity, Happy Valley surprisingly consulates of many countries are also located in Central. gives people a unique suburban feel with a slow-pace Chai Wan vibe. The area is compacted with shops, restaurants Chai Wan is at the eastern end of the urban area of Hong and banks amongst the community, with everything all Kong island with predominantly residential area that enjoy in walking distance. It has an interesting combination of stunning harbour views. The area is well served by MTR a range of new high-rise buildings and traditional older- and buses, with about 20 minutes traveling distance to style low-rise apartments and houses. Properties located Central. near the Happy Valley Racecourse can enjoy spectacular racecourse views; while those located near the hill-foot can enjoy stunning city views. 8 GUIDE FOR LEASING A PROPERTY IN HONG KONG