Hi all. I'm looking forward to a possible move to HK sometime. I've taken a look at a number of neighbourhoods:
-New Territories north: Tuen Men, Yuen Lang, Lok Ma Chau, Fanling, Sha Tau Kok
-New Territories southwest: Ma Wan Island, Discovery Bay, South Lantau
-New Terrorities middle: Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan, Tai Wai, Fo Tan, Mia Liu Shiu, Ma On Shan
-New Territories southeast: Tsueng Kwan O, Clear Water Bay
-Kowloon: Chueng Sha Wan, Diamond Hill, Mong Kok, Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay, Lai Chi Kok, Lam Tin, Yau Tong
-HK Island north: Pok Lu Fam, Kennedy Town, Shueng Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay/Tin Hau, Happy Valley/Tai Hang, North Point/Quarry Bay, Shau Kei Wan, Chai Wan, Tai Koo Shing
-HK Island south: Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau, Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay, Chung Hom Hok, Stanley, Tai Tam
I would like to get a description of each area, regarding these things in particular:
-Livelyhood, i.e. is the area lively or somewhat quiet/suburban
-Is the area busy and prone to traffic jams
-Does the area have lots of shops and restaurants including malls
-Good or bad transport connections
-Does the area 'feel' more Asian/Chinese or more British/European
-Does the area have a mostly Chinese population or are there a large number of foreigners
-Crime levels
-Is it expensive or cheap to live in
Thanks!