Hong Kong
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The Best Easy Hikes in Hong Kong
By Madeleine Dodd, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong, Hong Kong My 3 must-do hike recommendations for those who want amazing views of Hong Kong without the need for experience. Dragons Back There are many different routes and finishing points for this one, we actually got a bit lost and had to do the last leg by minibus to reach our destination of Shek O Beach. It took around 4 hours but was not challenging to do (other than the heat!). https://www.hongkonghike.com/how-to-hike-dragons-back-hong-kong-most-famous-easy-hike Sheung Luk Waterfall From one of the best beaches in Hong Kong, Tai Long Wan in Sai Wan, this short hike leads you to a glistening waterfall. Simply…
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Review of PolyU Student Halls of Residence (Hung Hom)
By Anna Belsham, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong When deciding to do an exchange year one of my main concerns was going back to living in student halls, especially as most of the exchange options were shared rooms, which is unheard of in the UK. But I have ended up having a very positive experience and I would not let this put you off doing a study abroad, I think it is a great experience and very character building. Price: Hong Kong is known to be very expensive to live in, with extremely high renting prices. However, the price of PolyU halls is extremely cheap (in comparison to anywhere…
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14 Days in Japan
By Madeleine Dodd, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong, Hong Kong With endless things to do and areas to explore, planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming. I’m going to share a day-by-day itinerary of what I did…and ate.
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Healthcare in HK
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong One thing you don’t want to think about is should the worse happen what happens with hospitals? Luckily for you I’ve had to deal with both doctors appointments and hospital stays since being here so here’s how it works.
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Nearby Islands – Lamma and Lantau
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong HK has a variety of islands close to it, with the main and most popular ones being Lamma Island and Lantau Island.
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Travelling from Hong Kong: Part 2
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Student residence in Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong One of the biggest struggles in studying abroad is ensuring you have accommodation and knowing where to live. At HKU, student accommodation is not guaranteed for exchange students however it is VERY likely so don’t stress about not having anywhere to live. Offers for accommodation tend to be released very late, I only heard around two weeks before I moved the details of my offer, so remember to be patient: no news is good news! There at many different residences at HKU that can be split into two categories: halls of residence and residential colleges. When applying for accommodation, you can…
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Travelling from Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Hiking in Hong Kong: the highlights
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Lunar New Year in Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong The largest celebration each year in Hong Kong is Lunar New Year, usually falling between late January and mid February. It’s essential to check the dates a couple weeks in advance as most shops, restaurants and attractions will shut for a number of days. However, there are numerous other activities that are on during this time which cannot be missed. There are so many food and market stalls, spread out all over Hong Kong. If you’re living on the island I’d recommend going to Victoria Park, in Causeway Bay. This one is typically one of the largest and also includes a…
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Christmas Break in Japan
By Anna Belsham, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong During my four week Christmas break from HKPU, I met my Dad in Japan for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, only a short 4 hour flight away. I have always dreamt of visiting Japan and it was everything I imagined and more. While I was there I spent 7 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Kyoto and 4 nights in Fukuoka, I loved everywhere but I would say that my favorite places where Tokyo and Kyoto and if I went back I would spend more time in Kyoto. I have never been anywhere that is…
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An Accident Abroad
By Madeleine Dodd, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong, Hong Kong As the beginning of my exchange drew near, the long checklist of forms, flights, visas and necessities weighed heavy. Ensuring everything is in line to avoid issues along the way, alongside the nerves of moving across the world encouraged me to rely on the help of the program staff. Months later, I paid a heavy price.
