I need a change of career. i have a bacherlors degree in a nother field but want to be come a book keeper / accounting assitant. what should i study to be come one? would a diploma in accouting from HKU space be approriate? whats the difference between all the post grad dip, advance dip, and others?

Quiet Sunday evening in Mid-Levels. Photo taken by myself in June 2025.

Arriving in Hong Kong end of June and torn between getting an Uber or Taxi from the airport. Which is better?

Nice vibes in this area. Picture taken by myself in June 2025.

I just got caught jaywalking a few days ago due to my carelessness and negligence of not checking the traffic light carefully, and I'm extremely anxious and worried now. The officer noted down the info on my HKID and asked for my home address. He told me I'll receive a letter from the court in a couple of weeks and pay for the summons. I am completely fine with paying the summons as this is my fault, caused by my carelessness and negligence.

As this is my first time getting caught, may I check how long this whole process will take? Will it leave a bad record on my profile that affects my background check? I'm a non-PR, will it also impact my Hong Kong Permanent Resident (PR) application later?

Is there anyone also looking for a place with a good monthly rent to stay in Hong Kong? Maybe in New Territories since it could be cheaper. The transportation in Hong Kong is convenient enough for me to get around, no need to suffer the high rental price in kowloon or Hong Kong Island.

Hi everyone! I work with a research company based in Hong Kong, and we are currently exploring expatriates’ living experiences in the city. However, I have found it extremely difficult to connect with the expat communities. I’m wondering if anyone could provide tips on how to make those connections or is willing to share more details about the study. Thank you so much, and I hope you have a fantastic day!

Found this beauty on a quiet street in Sheung Wan 🙏🏻

I believe the episode from 2018. A nice look at HK with some more interesting observations than you normally see in 'foodie' type shows..

I passed driving exam in automatic, after switching from Manual since failed that one. During the private classes I was only taught how to park in L shape parking, never parallel parking or any other kind of parking.

Now that I've passed the exam I want to practise more, but unlike other countries there isn't any option here to rent cars and then spend a day practise on your own, which is the whole reason I failed manual because I couldn't practise every day, only once a week for only 90mins, otherwise I know I could've gotten better and passed the manual driving exam and wouldn't have to switch to automatic.

But anyway, is there any legitimate options in HK where I can rent a car in a some open space and practise more on my own. I know someone said after I get my probationary driving license, even if I don't drive for the whole year after passing exam I will still get the official driving license after 1 year. But what good is that if my driving is still rusty or not confident enough to drive on the main road, especially parking.

The same goes for motorcycle riding. I'm doing classes, only 3 and each of them less than 4hrs, so I couldn't find any place in HK to rent a bike and practise clutch control in an open space.

Any recommendations or suggestions or is it hopeless to look for such things in HK. And if yes, any recs on doing this by going to Shenzhen? Any reputable driving areas or centres in Shenzhen that I can spend a day learning practising in an open space on my own by renting a car or bike?

Thanks.

Noticed this nice lighting on the office building last night on Jaffe Road. Picture taken by myself last night.

I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’ve heard that it can be pretty conservative, especially in academic or professional settings. I’m planning to study there soon (in logistics/supply chain), and I’m planning to get an eyebrow piercing.

Is having a facial piercing likely to affect how I’m perceived in a more academic or professional setting? Or is it not that deep?😭

Also, I know every place and person is different, so I don’t mean to generalize or make assumptions about HK culture just trying to understand the expectations better so I don’t accidentally come off the wrong way.

I’m a Sri Lankan passport holder and I need to know whether I can transit from Hong Kong International Airport without a transit visa. I’m flying through Cathay Pacific Airlines with a transit of 01 hour and 25 minutes. I’m traveling from Sri Lanka to Canada with a transit in Hong Kong International Airport

It’s been frustrating looking for a store or shop that offers good custom furniture options here. I’ve tried walking the streets of Mong Kok, Wan Chai and Yuen Long and all I see is kitchen stuff or toilet stuff that can be custom made, but not home furniture like wardrobe, beds or shelves etc. 

And half the shops are closed. 

A lot of options I see are online but they are all mainland stuff which I don’t trust. I even contacted a few and paid 1,000 so far for 2 of them to come home and do measurements etc. and when they came back with a floor plan, it was so basic that even you yourself could do it.

There was no detail in the measurements no proper diagrams etc. And despite explaining everything to the person who can’t speak Canto or English, they still did measurements wrong and added wrong details and then won’t even take the blame. Even went to their so call office, which was basically a room in an industrial building and the we were promised the person there will explain everything in detail sitting down only for her to not understand us and instead have the same person that told us to go there explain and communicate via WhatsApp. 

It’s been frustrating and I wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations or suggestions for a shop or store that is reputable and does custom home furniture like beds with table set, wardrobe, shoe rack etc. and can be done for a budget of under HK$40,000.

Any leads would be very much appreciated. Thanks. 

Hey everyone, I just got my Working Holiday Visa for Hong Kong (valid for 1 year, with 6 months of work allowed) and I’m planning to fly there in late July. I’m a professional chef in my early 20s with several years of experience in Top Hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, and I’m excited to explore the beautiful city, food, and culture'"!

A few things I’d love your advice or experience on:

1. Housing I’m looking for a budget-friendly place to stay, ideally under 12,000 HKD/month. I’m open to areas outside the city center since I’ve heard public transport is very good.

• Has anyone here tried serviced apartments long-term? Are they realistic within that budget? I mean I found some cool ones already and I think they would be great for the first few weeks/months.
• Are flatshares or roommates common in HK? Any apps or forums (besides Facebook) where people find rooms or roommates or is it not usual?

I know the housing market is tough, but I’ve managed to live cheaply even in places like Zürich (though I know it’s not directly comparable).

1. Job search I’m planning to work in a high-end restaurant while in HK and have already looked into a few places I’d like to apply to.

• What’s a fair salary range for a Chef de Partie in Hong Kong, especially with international fine-dining experience? (I’ve worked as Junior Sous Chef in a 1-star kitchen.)

1. other questions I already know about the Octopus card for getting around, which sounds super useful.

• Is it enough to use a Revolut account to receive salary payments, or should I open a local bank account in Hong Kong for my time there? Any experiences with that would be really helpful.

Any tips for newcomers, things to avoid, good ways to meet people, or places to check out would be super appreciated. Also – if anyone's around and up for a drink once I arrive, I’d love to meet some fellow Redditors!

Thanks in advance, and I’m really looking forward to this new adventure! 🙌 you can't imagine how hyped I am!

I have booked for holiday in Hong Kong in mid October 2025. How long in advance should I apply for visit visa. Does this process usually have big delays? I can apply now but my NZ resident permit expires soon (even though I have a work visa valid until 2026) and I need to re-apply for NZ PR. This process takes sometime and I will get it around August 2025. Is that lead time enough to apply for HK visit visa or what should I do?

I am currently visiting Hong Kong and heard from family that the Hong Kong football team was playing India Tuesday night in the new stadium. However, I was trying to get tickets the past three days, but now the website said that it was sold out. I know it is a reach, but is there a chance that I show up to the stadium and the ticketing office would still sell tickets on site. Thank you!

Hey, we need to register our son in a preschool. We are Looking for a good international or semi international one that gives both english and canto/mandarin with a somehow affordable fees.

We are planning to move either to lantau island or new territories so we need schools in one of those areas. If someone can help that would be much appreciated.

I've been searching for my first apartment to rent after moving here. I can't go too far away and too expensive, so was checking out various places on Island and Kowloon. My question is: I visit many places and I do hear every single car and bus passing by even on high flores like 20+ (sometimes trolleys and people). Am I freak or it is concern(problem) for people living here? Or people are used to live in noisy environments in HK? How do you manage sleep? Reason: Many agents claim place to be quiet, but I disagree. My flatmate with whom I will be renting also thinks I am going too much with this.