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Hong Kong Currency

by admin on 2 August , 2010 · 1 Comment

Hong Kong currency denominations are HK$1000, HK$500, HK$100, HK$50, HK$20, HK$10 ( Notes ) & HK$10, HK$5, HK$2, HK$1, 50cents, 20cents, 10cents ( Coins ). Hong Kong currency is pronouned as “Yuen” Please note that Hong Kong currecy in large denomination like HK$1000 notes are not very welcome by most of the smaller retailers due to [...]

Tuition Fever in Hong Kong

by admin on 7 December , 2008 · 1 Comment

Tuition was hardly popular in Hong Kong about a decade ago.Today, you can see huge billboards promoting tuition courses in major shopping area like Mongkok and Causeway Bay.This issue is unique to Hong Kong. I travelled among many asian countries and I had never come across anything similar. This phenomenon is caused by partial failure [...]

Weekend stay in Cheung Chau Island

by admin on 6 December , 2008 · No Comments

Cheung Chau Island is a famous getaway place for locals, backpackers and tourists. It is a peaceful yet vibrant island, which water sports and seafood, is the main attractions. It is accessible by ferry and it is about 45 minutes from the Hong Kong Island. There are great chalet houses and local teenagers love to [...]

Seafood in Aberdeen

by admin on 5 December , 2008 · No Comments

photo credit: Paul Mannix Aberdeen is situated at the southern part of the Hong Kong Island. In the olden days, many fishermen and their families lived and worked on the fishing boats that were docked there at the Aberdeen.  These fishermen are mainly the Hakkas, one of the dialects of the Chinese in China. Nowadays [...]

Preserved Seafood in Bonham Strand West Street

by admin on 4 December , 2008 · No Comments

Bonham Strand West Street, Aberdeen and Cheung Chau Island are interesting places that tourists not to be missed. Bonham Strand West Street is situated in Sheung Wan. It is famous for its dried seafood. It mostly operates on wholesale basis but nevertheless,vendors do not ignore individuals, and they are more than happy to serve individuals [...]