Stanley The Peak Stanley is a coastal town locating on the south side of The Peak is regarded as the most prestigious location Hong Kong Island. With Stanley beach and open-air in the city. The area is scattered with luxurious detached market, it is a popular weekend spot for locals and tourists. houses and townhouses with harbour or the southern Accommodations in the area range from prestigious district sea views. The Peak is well served by buses, taxis townhouses to low-rise apartments around the market, the and the Peak Tram, with just a 15 to 20 minutes drive to rents are still relatively affordable in the Southern district. Central. Top international schools and first-rate hospitals Tai Hang are also in close proximity. Tai Hang is an easily accessible area locating above Wan Chai Happy Valley. Only a 5 to 10 minutes drive to the Central Wan Chai is one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Business District and the shopping district Causeway Kong. Its major landmark includes various skyscrapers Bay, the Cross Harbour Tunnel linking to Kowloon is also such as Central Plaza and Hopewell Centre, and most in close proximity. It has a combination of older mid-rises notably, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. and modern high-rise apartments. Several multi-national Residential properties in the area consist of a mixture of schools nearby are popular among foreign families. old and modern buildings. Tai Tam Western/ Kennedy Town Tai Tam is on Hong Kong Island’s south-eastern side, it Situated at the northwestern part of Hong Kong Island, consists primarily of high-rise and townhouse estates. Kennedy Town has an interesting combination of a range The housing developments are relatively new and well- of traditional older-style apartments and modern high-rise equipped with swimming pools and club facilities. The buildings with extensive club house facilities. Thanks to nearby hiking trails, Turtle Cove Beach and country park the redevelopment projects and recent MTR access, more are perfect spots to relax away from daily busy life. upscale restaurants and modern amenities are moving in. Taikoo Shing Wong Chuk Hang Taikoo Shing is a large-scale private residential Wong Chuk Hang is an industrial and residential area in the development in Quarry Bay. Home prices here have long Southern district of Hong Kong Island. It has become a new been a benchmark for Hong Kong’s housing market. The art and culture focus in the city with increasing numbers area is popular among Japanese and Korean expatriate of boutique hotels, lofts and galleries. More high-quality communities in Hong Kong. restaurants, showrooms and event spaces are hidden in the ex-factory spaces recently. GUIDE FOR LEASING A PROPERTY IN HONG KONG 11