I heard there were rules about not being able to cycle on the pavement and so forth... does anyone know what they are?

I have this bike which is cheap and I'm not exactly the "expert" on cycling, but does that still mean I have to ride on the road, with the crazy mini bus drivers? Scares the heck out of me.

Can anyone recommend a place near pokfulam (hopefully near victoria road) where I can just cycle casually :/