Other Services and Amenities
- Community Centers
- Wong Chuk Hang Community Hall
- Parcel Delivery Service
- SF Express (Lockers available at MTR and One Island South)
- Tech Repair Services
- Dr. Phone (Aberdeen Centre branch)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Wong Chuk Hang Sports Centre
- Language Classes
- Hong Kong Language School (Central - 15 mins by MTR)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Aberdeen Public Library (Aberdeen Municipal Services Bldg)
- Gaming Lounges
- CGA eSports Stadium (Mong Kok - 25 mins by MTR)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Illegal in HK; take ferry to Macau)
Essentials
- City
- Wong Chuk Hang, Southern District, Hong Kong SAR
- Population
- Approx. 25,000 (Industrial-residential mix)
- Internet Speed
- Average 150-200 Mbps (Fiber-to-the-home widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). 1 USD ≈ 7.82 HKD, 1 EUR ≈ 8.50 HKD
- Tap Water
- Potable after boiling; most residents use filters or bottled water
- Power
- 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (British style) sockets
- SIM Card
- CSL, SmarTone, or Birdie (approx. HK$150/month for 15GB)
- Banking for Expats
- HSBC, Standard Chartered, and virtual banks like ZA Bank or Mox
- Accommodation
- High-end industrial conversions and new builds like The Arca or Bluegreen
- Cashless Friendly
- Very high; Octopus card, PayMe, and AliPayHK are standard
- Short Term Rentals
- The Arca (approx. HK$18,000/mo), Ovolo Southside (approx. HK$22,000/mo)
- Budget Accommodation
- Mojo Nomad (now part of Ovolo) or local guesthouses in nearby Aberdeen
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ocean Park/Water World area for attractions and resort hotels
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Southside by Windsor or apartments near Wong Chuk Hang MTR Exit B
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- the Hive (Wong Chuk Hang) - HK$3,000/mo for hot desk; Campfire (Wong Chuk Hang)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Elephant Grounds (Yip Fat Street) - Large tables, good WiFi, HK$55/coffee
- Networking Events
- Southside Art District Gallery Openings (Thursday evenings)
- Social Events for Expats
- Africa Coffee & Tea - Community meetups and cultural workshops
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, HKTaxi
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Locobike (app-based shared bikes found near the waterfront)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Repulse Bay (10 mins by bus #73 or #6A)
- Top Regional Airline
- Cathay Pacific, HK Express
- Top International Airline
- Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Emirates
- Highway Access
- Aberdeen Tunnel (Direct link to Wan Chai/Causeway Bay)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Wong Chuk Hang MTR Station (South Island Line)
- Public Transport Passes
- Octopus Card (Standard HK$150 initial load/deposit)
- Regional Travel
- MTR to Admiralty (8 mins), Bus to Stanley (#73, HK$7.20)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong (Private, 1 Nam Fung Path)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Flex Studio (One Island South) - Pilates and Yoga focus
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Pinnacle Performance (Specialist athletic training, E. Tat Factory Bldg)
- Laundry Services
- Sunshine Laundry (Wong Chuk Hang Rd) - HK$60/small load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Deliveroo, Foodpanda
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Fishball Noodles in nearby Aberdeen Main Street (HK$45)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Mum Veggie Cafe (One Island South) - Japanese style vegetarian
- Best Dessert Spots
- The Butchers Club (often hosts popup dessert vendors/events)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Aberdeen Wet Market (15 min walk for cheap produce)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- HKTVmall, Amazon Global
- Grocery Delivery
- ParknShop (Fusion at One Island South), Ztore
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Young Master Brewery (Taproom) or rooftop at Ovolo Southside
- Local Brewery
- Young Master Ales (Sungib Industrial Centre) - Pioneer of HK craft beer
- Wine Bars
- The Blind Pig (Speakeasy style selections inside industrial buildings)
- Street Food Stalls
- Nam Long Shan Road Cooked Food Market (Budget friendly, HK$50-80)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Cipollini Concept (Italian) at THE SOUTHSIDE Mall
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Ocean Park Hong Kong (Theme park and animal sanctuary)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Blindspot Gallery (Contemporary photography), Alisan Fine Arts
- Historical Sites
- Old Aberdeen Police Station (Grade II historic building)
- Religious Sites
- Hung Shing Temple (Aberdeen waterfront)
- Annual Events
- Southside Saturday (Monthly gallery crawl)
- Cultural Districts
- Wong Chuk Hang Art District (Concentration of 20+ galleries)
- Theater Venues
- The Empty Gallery (Avant-garde performances/visuals)
- Local Markets
- THE SOUTHSIDE (New flagship lifestyle mall)
- Music Scene
- Industrial rehearsal spaces (various underground indie bands)
- Street Art
- HKwalls murals scattered across factory facades in the district
- Cooking Classes
- The Mixing Bowl (Baking classes nearby)
- Art Galleries
- Rossi & Rossi, de Sarthe Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Tai Wong Ye Temple
- Local Heritage
- Tanka (Boat people) culture at the Aberdeen Floating Village
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Nam Long Shan (Brick Hill) Hike - Panoramic views of the Southside
- National Parks Nearby
- Aberdeen Country Park (Upper and Lower Reservoirs)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Aberdeen Promenade Waterfront Walk
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Summit of Nam Long Shan overlooking Deep Water Bay
- Birdwatching Locations
- Aberdeen Reservoir - Black Kites are frequently spotted
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- None (Strict fire laws in HK Country Parks); BBQs at Deep Water Bay
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. HK$150,000 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = HK$4.5M/USD 575k)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. HK$110,000 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = HK$3.3M/USD 420k)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. HK$180,000 per m² (e.g., 45 m² = HK$8.1M/USD 1M)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. HK$130,000 per m² (e.g., 45 m² = HK$5.8M/USD 750k)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. HK$200,000 per m² (e.g., 65 m² = HK$13M/USD 1.6M)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. HK$145,000 per m² (e.g., 65 m² = HK$9.4M/USD 1.2M)
- Corporate Tax
- 8.25% on first HKD 2M, 16.5% thereafter
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0%
- Tax System
- Territorial basis (Only HK-sourced income is taxed)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 17% (Standard rate 15%)
- VAT
- 0% (No Sales Tax/VAT in Hong Kong)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No
- Property Tax
- Yes, 15% of net assessable value
- Property Transaction Tax
- Stamp Duty varies (up to 4.25% for residents, higher for non-residents)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Yes, zero tax on foreign income (Territorial Tax System)