Living in Hong Kong 2016 - Southside Comfort

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Southside Comfort The communities on the Southside of Hong Kong have been drawing interest among expatriate families for many years. The sunny side of the island has beautiful beaches and residences with spectacular views facing the South China Sea. A short distance from business districts, this area is considered one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious and sought-after residential areas.

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10 Comfortable residences, sprawling clubhouses, panoramic vistas, easy access to international schools and sunny beaches are just some of the many perks found on Hong Kong Island’s Southside. Residents who live here enjoy a premium and quality lifestyle, with amenities nearby offering food and entertainment.

Hong Kong’s south shore neighborhoods include the highest quality residential properties, high-rise and low-rise flats, houses with gardens, breathtaking scenery and the longest white-sand beach on the Island.

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“suburb” as many other areas have been developed to offer premium residences, quality amenities and tranquil neighborhoods, including those in Sai Kung, Discovery Bay and even Tai Po. But the Southside is still Hong Kong’s indisputable and most sought-after premium address by the coast.

It is only a tunnel away from the business district of Central, and soon it will be connected by MTR’s new South Island Line (East), bringing the convenience and efficiency of Hong Kong’s subway system to the Southside. The line will run from Admiralty Station to Ap Lei Chau. Stations planned along the route include Ocean Park,

Wong Chuk Hang, Lei Tung Estate (Ap Lei Chau) and South Horizons (Ap Lei Chau).

The expected completion date of the South Island Line (East) is by the end of 2016, thereby making it certain that more people will seek this comfortable environment by owning a home or flat in this exclusive area.

The Southside

The Southside is home to Hong Kong International School (US curriculum) with two campuses, one at Repulse Bay and the other at Tai Tam. It is also home to several of Hong Kong’s exclusive private clubs, including Hong Kong Country Club in Deep Water Bay and The American Club in Tai Tam.

The residences on the Southside command some of the highest rent. Low-rise townhouses with single- and double-car garages, secluded mansions with their own private driveways, and exclusive high-rise blocks jut out from the rock faces and dot the shoreline along the full length of the Island. There are many types and sizes of apartments for singles and families.

The Southside of Hong Kong Island undoubtedly offers some of the best places to live in the territory. This side of the island faces the South China Sea, where sunlight is abundant, bright and brilliant for most of the day throughout the year.

Southside Communities From Pok Fu Lam to Aberdeen Pok Fu Lam From Western District of Hong Kong Island, a major road leads past The University of Hong Kong and Queen Mary Hospital to the district of Pok Fu Lam. The modern community of Pok Fu Lam surrounds a historical village that was settled centuries ago by people from the Chan, Wong and Luo Clans. The population of the village increased after World War II and vegetable gardens were gradually developed into living quarters and residences. A few historical houses remain, but most have been rebuilt.

The Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, run by the Vocational Training Council, is near the village. www.vtc.edu.hk The government has plans to redevelop Wah Fu Estate, a nearby government public housing complex, and conservationists are expressing concern over how to preserve the Pok Fu Lam village, which has been included in the 2014 World Monuments Watch.

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10 Pok Fu Lam village is said to be one of the earliest settlements in Hong Kong with a history of almost 300 years. The village has been home to generations of settlers who strive to retain their unique customs and traditions.

The village hosts their own communitybased activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with a Lion Dance, Mid-Autumn festival with a Fire Dragon display, and other local cultural events.

These programs, especially the Fire Dragon Dance which takes place at night during the Mid-Autumn Festival, are an integral part of the village life. Participants are primarily current and past residents who have familial ties to the village. The festivities are financed by donations and are a way for families to return to their roots to celebrate auspicious occasions together.

The district of Pok Fu Lam offers many residential options. There are spacious apartments, townhouses and high-rise estates – both old and new – from which to choose. Many offer expansive views of the South China Sea looking towards Lamma Island and Lantau Island.

Baguio Villa is one of the housing developments in the area and offers units of various sizes. The buildings are just over 30 years old, but are well maintained for a quiet environment suitable for families with children. Lower and Upper Baguio are easily accessible by bus and taxi. Amenities include a swimming pool, a children’s play area, tennis courts and a supermarket.

Another option is The Belcher’s, comprising six high-rise residential blocks, with apartments of various sizes, some fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows. The complex

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is equipped with a clubhouse and recreation facilities catering to adults and children alike.

Scenic Villa is a seven-block mid-rise development that offers sizable units with roomy bedrooms and large balconies. There are only two 2,000-square-foot units per floor, each with three to four bedrooms.

Cyberport The development of Cyberport is a community of office buildings, a retail and entertainment complex and premium residences at the Bel-Air and Le Meridien Hotel. The Bel-Air is situated on the waterfront with its own landscaped garden and yacht pier. Amenities include a clubhouse with a swimming pool, a water park, an outdoor playground for children and other recreational facilities. Most units offer two to three bedrooms of various sizes totaling over 1,000 square feet.

Many fine residences are also found on Mount Davis Road and along Pok Fu Lam Road.

Schools located close to Pok Fu Lam include: English Schools Foundation West Island School, English Schools Foundation Kennedy School, Kellett School and the Independent School Foundation Academy.

Aberdeen Further down the coast brings you next to Aberdeen and the island of Ap Lei Chau.

Aberdeen is famous for its sheltered harbor that once held a very large floating population living in fishing boats. Aberdeen is one of the oldest and most renowned areas of Hong Kong. Often featured in Hollywood movies and western media (Enter the Dragon, Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life, and the TV series Noble House), the backdrop of fishing vessels and boat-dwelling people

has long been an iconic image for the city of Hong Kong. Aberdeen was home to the Tanka people who settled in the area hundreds of years ago in what was once a busy, bustling fishing community. It was apparently also a haven for pirates more than a century ago.

Although the rickety sampans of old are long gone, contemporary wooden boats still work the waters off Aberdeen and are reminiscent of an ancient fishing fleet – a way of life that has slowly diminished.

Modern fishing boats and multimilliondollar yachts now dot the harbor and typhoon shelter in Aberdeen.

The Aberdeen Marina Club and Aberdeen Boat Club are two members-only private clubs serving boating, sailing and fishing enthusiasts with their own venue and docks. On weekends the clubs are hives for those who plan on a day of sailing, relaxation and leisure around Hong Kong’s waters. From the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, you can take a small ferry or rent a sampan for sightseeing or a short trip to visit the adjacent Lamma Island.

Aberdeen offers residences that are smaller and more modest. Apartments are typically less than 1,000 square feet.

Ap Lei Chau The Jumbo Floating Restaurant is the area’s most famous and well-recognized place. A “must-go place” to visit in Hong Kong, Jumbo still attracts many tourists and locals who come to dine and sight see.

The floating restaurant offers a selection of dining options and is renowned for seafood, Cantonese cuisine and dim sum.

South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau, a peninsula just across the bridge from Aberdeen, is a large residential development of 34 highrise blocks of 30 to 42 stories. Accessible primarily by bus and taxi, the development is just under 20 years old with small- to medium-sized apartments. Like many private housing estates, it has a residents’

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10 club with a swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s playground, sports facilities and function rooms. The on-site commercial complex provides residents with a range of retail shops and restaurants.

Schools located close to Aberdeen include: International Montessori School, Singapore International School, Victoria Shanghai Academy and Canadian International School.

From Shouson Hill to Repulse Bay Shouson Hill Just past the Aberdeen Tunnel on the left is Shouson Hill, an area of low-rise apartment blocks and townhouses with gardens, terraces and car parks. The area was named to commemorate Sir Shouson Chow, a leading historical figure in Hong Kong.

Born in 1861 in Hong Kong and sent to study in America when he was 13, he was the first ethnic Chinese appointed to Hong Kong’s Executive Council under British colonial rule and a prominent business and political figure.

The area is quiet, peaceful and rural in nature, with easy access to the north side of Hong Kong’s Happy Valley and Causeway Bay via the Aberdeen tunnel. The area is accessible by bus and taxi, although many residents have their own cars.

Shouson Hill is just across from Ocean Park, with the Hong Kong Country Club, Hong Kong Golf Club and Deep Water Bay Beach located just down the road.

Schools located close to Shouson Hill include: English Schools Foundation Bradbury School, French International School, Chinese International School, and German Swiss International School.

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Deep Water Bay Following along the coastal road towards the east is the exclusive area of Deep Water Bay. This premium neighborhood has some of the most exclusive detached houses in all of Hong Kong. With high fences, security gates, manicured gardens and private drives, many are residences of foreign diplomats, Hong Kong tycoons and the very affluent.

Residences in the area are generally very large, ranging from 2,000 to 7,000 square feet, and are predominantly townhouses and houses with private gardens, while a few highrise apartment buildings can also be found.

The beach of Deep Water Bay is the area’s prime recreational destination for many in Hong Kong on weekends, especially during summer holidays. The beach is filled with fine sand, with a scenic view of the sea, an alfresco restaurant and snack stalls.

The Hong Kong Golf Club at Deep Water Bay has been operating since 1898 and despite being somewhat small when compared to other full-scale courses, is recognized as one of the leading golf clubs worldwide.

Repulse Bay Further down east on Island Road from Deep Water Bay is Repulse Bay — a

peaceful and exclusive neighborhood with green hills and a long public beach.

Repulse Bay was originally a resort destination with a renowned luxury hotel. It was also the original Pan American Airways landing point for its trans-Pacific seaplane service to Asia more than a century ago. It is now a very prestigious residential area with high-rise and low-rise apartments in addition to townhouses, many of which have superb views of the bay. The beach itself is a popular destination for families and tourists because of its expansive sandy shores and scenic garden.

The garden at the eastern end of the beach houses an ornate Chinese pavilion that is buttressed by two 10-meter-high statues, one a seated Tin Hau – the Heaven Queen Goddess of the Sea – and the other a standing Kwun Yam – the Goddess of Mercy.

The images of these goddesses are there to bring fortune to this area.

Other mosaic tile covered statues of deities from Chinese folklore and legends are also placed around the garden. Long lines of people wait to touch and rub the statue of the God of Wealth holding an ingot of gold, asking to be blessed with good fortune. Those looking for love and romance may visit the Deity of Matrimony and Matchmaking. The inscription on the Longevity bridge, “walk a day — you will live another day,” encourages visitors to make repeated crossings over it.

Repulse Bay has some of the Southside’s most prestigious residential developments.

The apartments and residences are of premium quality and price. One of the most architecturally significant buildings on the Southside is The Repulse Bay Hong Kong, a residential building just opposite from the

beach, with a large square opening in the middle of it. Considered a very bold design, it is supposedly meant to enhance the feng shui of the building: this is the location of a dragon’s pulse according to legend, and the opening allows the chi, or breath, of the dragon located in the hills behind to flow through and to the water below.

The Repulse Bay, Hong Kong The Repulse Bay Hong Kong was built on the site of the former Repulse Bay Hotel, which from 1920-1982 was the place to stay for writers such as George Bernard Shaw and Noel Coward and for actors like Marlon Brando and Peter Sellers. It was also the setting for the Hollywood classic Love is A Many Splendored Thing and Oscar winner Coming Home as well as locally produced Love in a Fallen City, adapted from a novella

by Eileen Chang and produced by Shaw Brothers Studio.

Today, it is a residential development of luxurious residential apartments, retail shops, a day spa, a gourmet supermarket and the Verandah Restaurant which is a popular location for weddings and events.

Amenities for residents include a club with outdoor and indoor pools, play area, golf driving bays, recreational facilities and event-based programs. There is also a shuttle bus to and from Central.

The Lily Another iconic residential development in Repulse Bay is The Lily, a dream project of the late billionaire Nina Wang. The Lily’s distinctive structure is easily recognized on the approach into Repulse Bay and was designed by world-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster. The Lily offers luxury residences with a range of unfurnished rental units and serviced apartments, as well as penthouse accommodation, with

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The Club has indoor and outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, and a gym with countless exercise equipment. Shuttle bus and concierge service are available for residents.

The Royal Cliff The Royal Cliff on the western side of Repulse Bay is a complex of very prestigious townhouses on the site of the former Eucliff Castle, which was built by a Chinese millionaire Eu Tong Sen, whose descendants now own the Eu Yan Sang brand of Traditional Chinese Medicine product stores. The Castle was occupied by the Japanese during the Second World War and demolished in the 1980s. The Royal Cliff development offers premium price lowrises with terraces and gardens. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, squash court and a playground.

Many fine low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise residences are found on Repulse Bay Road and South Bay Road. The Hong Kong International School’s primary school campus is located in Repulse Bay.

From Stanley to Shek O Stanley and Chung Hom Kok The next major stop on Repulse Bay Road is Stanley Village. Once a fishing village, it is one of Hong Kong’s most historic and bestknown tourist attractions.

Stanley was the site of the British barracks and had a military presence since the earliest days of British colonization. Named after the Colonial Secretary at the time, Lord Stanley, the original barracks were built in 1841 and later became known as Stanley Fort. Stanley Fort was the site of

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fierce fighting in the defense of Hong Kong during the invasion of Japanese forces in December 1941. From 1942 to 1945, the Japanese used Stanley as a civilian internment camp. After the war, the fort was again occupied by the British Army until 1997, when it was handed over to its current occupants, the People’s Liberation Army.

Stanley Plaza Stanley Plaza is shopping arcade on the waterfront location in Stanley. It is the local shopping destination offering a variety of shops and restaurants, a piazza with spacious amphitheater and playground. It is integrated with the Stanley main street waterfront and historic Murray House, which was moved brick-by-brick from its previous location in Central where the Bank of China now stands. Murray House now hosts a

small Tin Hau Temple built in 1767. Between the shops and the temple is a street full of restaurants specializing in a broad range of cuisines. The street along the waterfront is closed to traffic during the weekends.

A variety of residential property is available in Stanley Village as well as at Chung Hom Kok. Low-rise residences old and new offer families with children a spacious environment with three beaches close by.

Stanley Village Near Stanley Village, there is a mix of low-rise and mid-rise apartments and townhouses. Many of them enjoy exquisite sea views, and newer developments are equipped with pools, clubhouses and recreational facilities. The biggest advantage to living in Stanley Village is its proximity, within walking distance, to amenities including a public library, restaurants and shops at the market as well as a plaza with a supermarket, bakery, wine shop and other retail shops. range of restaurants. Stanley Plaza is a dogfriendly shopping center and is equipped with facilities that make it a favorite with dog lovers. The Stanley Plaza website has a calendar of events and news. www.stanleyplaza.com

Schools nearby include The International Montessori School, which has four campuses in Hong Kong with two on Southside at South Horizons and Stanley.

Chung Hom Kok Stanley Market One of the most interesting and wellvisited places in Stanley is the market, which houses dozens of shops offering everything from clothing to ethnic Chinese merchandise, as well as art and antiques. It is a must-see and must-go place for tourists and locals. Open daily from 10:30am to 6:30pm, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your gift list. www.hk-stanley-market.com Located at the other end of Stanley is a

Chung Hom Kok, situated on a peninsula on the southeast side of Hong Kong Island, has prominent residential development such as the Casa del Sol, with Spanish style houses; and the Morning Side, which are spacious townhouses. Chung Hom Kok Beach is situated at the end of the peninsula.

One of the biggest festivals is the annual Dragon Boat race, held at the Stanley main beach during the Tuen Ng festival. The various races at Stanley draw thousands of competitors and spectators each year.

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The Stanley main beach is not only one of the main venues for dragon boat races around Hong Kong, but it is also home to the Water Sports Center. Managed by Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department, it provides training courses, holds competitions and promotes kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and other water sports.

The area is near The American Club on Tai Tam Road, whose facilities include a fitness center, tennis and squash courts, a swimming pool and spa, golf driving bays and restaurants. The club offers many programs and events. Different kinds of membership are available.

Three Bays Three Bays offers only nine homes on Stanley Beach Road, Tai Tam Bay. Each home has stunning 270-degree views of Stanley, Turtle Cove and Tai Tam Bay. Each house is four-stories high, with terrace garden and outdoor space. The clubhouse comprises a swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi and a gym. It is a few minutes’ walk to Stanley Beach and Hairpin Beach.

The Redhill Peninsula From the American Club and eastward on Tai Tam Road is The Redhill Peninsula, located on a Tai Tam Bay isthmus.

Residences are available in townhouses or high-rise apartments with sea views. In the high-rise buildings, apartment sizes range from 2,000 square feet with two to four bedrooms. The townhouse sizes range from 3,000 square feet with four to five bedrooms and car parks. Amenities for residents include a clubhouse, swimming pool, children’s play area, recreational facilities and shuttle bus to Stanley and Central.

Schools close to this area include several preschools and Hong Kong International School’s Tai Tam campus.

Shek O East of Redhill Peninsula along Tai Tam Road, and then left on Shek O Road and through the Shek O Country Park, is Shek O Village, a quiet place with a beautiful beach.

Barbecue pits may be rented, and food and drinks are available for purchase on site.

Shek O Village is a tranquil place. Not highly developed, it still retains its village charm, with casual alfresco restaurants offering Chinese and Western dining.

Shek O Village has three nearby public beaches: Shek O Beach, Rocky Bay Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach. The biggest draw is Big Wave Bay. It is more accessible than other “big surf” beaches in the New Territories and is known to have the biggest rolling waves on Hong Kong Island. It is a major destination for surfers, wind surfers, paragliders and anyone who loves big surf and lots of sand.

Residences around Shek O range from modest village houses to award-winning design standalone houses and villas.

Exclusive and expensive luxury housing developments offer unique settings and stunning sea views. Houses on Shek O Road and Big Wave Bay Road are residences for Hong Kong’s super elite. Sizes range from 3,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Some smaller-sized townhouses and lowrise apartments are available on Shek O Headland and near Shek O Village.

Nearby is the Shek O Country Club, a private club with a golf course.

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Stanley Public Library

There is a range of family friendly activities on the Southside.

A library is located on the upper floor of the Stanley Municipal Services Building at 6 Stanley Market Road in Stanley Village. They offer a broad variety of services, including book loans from their adult and children’s library, newspapers and periodicals, internet terminals, multimedia service for children, free Government Wi-Fi and electronic resources and activities. www.hkpl.gov.hk

Murray House This restored Victorian-era building was dismantled in 1982 and removed from its original site to make way for the Bank of China Building in Central. The building material was kept and reassembled in 1998 at its present location at the end of Stanley Main Street. The Murray House was named after Sir George Murray, a British soldier, and served as barracks for the British military until the 1960s. It now houses a number of restaurants. www.hk-stanley-market.com

Ocean Park Just past the Aberdeen Tunnel and across from Shouson Hill is Ocean Park. The park is one of Hong Kong’s main venues for family entertainment with their headlining Giant Panda habitat, Amazing Asian Animals exhibits, Marine Land and amusement rides. www.oceanpark.com.hk

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Country Parks Four country parks are within easy walking distance and access for residents on the Southside: Pok Fu Lam Country Park, Aberdeen Country Park, Tai Tam Country Park and Shek O Country Park. Hiking and exploring the hillsides of these country parks is a popular weekend activity.

The Government’s Fisheries and Conservation Department offers relevant information on all the country parks highlights, sights, history, facilities and hiking trails in Hong Kong. www.afcd.gov.hk

Southside Sun and Sand There are 41 public beaches in Hong Kong and the New Territories. All of Hong Kong Island’s best beaches are on the Southside.

They are all open to the public and managed

by Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department which provides up to date information on facilities and lifeguard hours. www.lcsd.gov.hk

changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets, swim raft, car park, playground and beach volleyball court

There are 12 beaches on the Southside.

7. Rocky Bay Beach 1. Big Wave Bay Beach Address: Big Wave Bay Road, Shek O Facilities: Fast food kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities and toilets

Address: Shek O Road, Shek O Facilities: None are provided (No lifeguard service, beach is not open for swimming)

8. Shek O Beach 2. Chung Hom Kok Beach Address: Chung Hom Kok Road, Chung Hom Kok Facilities: Light refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets, swim raft and playground

Address: Shek O Road, Shek O Facilities: Light refreshment restaurant, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets, swim raft, playground, car park and obstacle golf course

9. South Bay Beach 3. Deep Water Bay Beach Address: Island Road, Deep Water Bay Facilities: Fast food kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets, swim raft and car park

Address: South Bay Road, Repulse Bay Facilities: Fast food kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, bathing shed and swim raft

10. St Stephen’s Beach 4. Hairpin Beach Address: Stanley Beach Road, Stanley Facilities: BBQ area, shower facilities and toilets (No lifeguard service, beach is not open for swimming)

Address: Wong Ma Kok Path, Stanley Facilities: Light refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets and swim raft

11. Stanley Main Beach 5. Middle Bay Beach Address: South Bay Road, Repulse Bay Facilities: Fast food kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, bathing shed and swim raft

Address: Stanley Beach Road, Stanley Facilities: Light refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities, toilets and swim raft

12. Turtle Cove Beach 6. Repulse Bay Beach Address: Beach Road, Repulse Bay Facilities: Restaurant, fast food kiosk,

Address: Tai Tam Road, Stanley Facilities: BBQ area, changing room, shower facilities, toilets, swim raft and playground

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From Central to Stanley via the Aberdeen Tunnel via Shouson Hill, Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay, take bus 6, 6A, 6X or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus

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From North Point to Causeway Bay via Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Repulse Bay and then Stanley, take bus 63

• Aberdeen Boat Club www.abclubhk.com • The Aberdeen Marina Club www.aberdeenmarinaclub.com • The American Club (The Country Club) www.americanclubhk.com • The Hong Kong Country Club www.countryclub.hk

From Causeway Bay via Happy Valley through Aberdeen Tunnel to Stanley

• The Hong Kong Golf Club www.hkgolfclub.org • Shek O Country Club Tel: 2809-4458

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Transportation The Southside of Hong Kong extends from Pok Fu Lam on the western end through Repulse Bay and eastward to Big Wave Bay. There are limited routes for cars and buses.

Because of this, during rush hour there are traffic jams and delays.

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Major transportation routes to the Southside

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From Central via Pok Fu Lam to Aberdeen, take 4X from Exchange Square bus terminus

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From Kennedy Town to Aberdeen Center via Cyberport, take Green Minibus 58 from Kennedy Town Station

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From Central via Stubbs Road, or Causeway Bay via Tai Hang Road to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, and then to Repulse Bay Road

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From Causeway Bay to Stanley Village via the Aberdeen Tunnel via Shouson Hill, Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay, take Green Minibus 40 from Causeway Bay, Jardine’s Bazaar

From Chai Wan to Stanley Village take the Green Minibus 16X from the Chai Wan MTR Station From Chai Wan to Chung Hom Kok, take the Green Minibus 16M from the Chai Wan MTR Station

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Shek O Village and Big Wave Bay can be reached by taking bus 9 or a marked red Minibus from Shau Kei Wan MTR station

Bus Routes Information on bus routes is available on the CityBus and First Bus website. www.nwstbus.com.hk

Minibus Routes Information on minibus routes is available on the Hong Kong Government Transportation Department website and on the 16seats.net website. www.td.gov.hk and www.16seats.net

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Burnside Villa

Burnside Villa 9 South Bay Road 3 Bedroom House 2,098 - 2,143 sq. ft. saleable 4 Bedroom House 2,763 - 2,811 sq. ft. saleable Simplex and Duplex 2,319 - 2,506 sq. ft. saleable Enquiry (852) 2879 0222 Email LeasingEnquiry@hanglung.com Burnside Villa is a complex cocooned in the peace and serenity of an elite residential area in Repulse Bay. It is comprised of Europeanstyle houses and low-rise apartments, which are elegantly nestled in the lush surroundings with breathtaking sea views.

Within a leisure 5-minute stroll to Repulse Bay Beach, it is also in close proximity to International Schools. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and children’s play area, a high level of security and a management service of proven reliability.

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