What to expect as a teacher in Hong Kong
Many teachers choose to teach in Hong Kong because it's got one foot in China and another foot in the west. A bustling and thriving city, Hong Kong has a selection of international schools that are bursting at the seams with expatriate and local children.
The cost of living and especially the cost of housing can be high in Hong Kong so make sure you do your sums. Teaching in Hong Kong can be exciting and can open up many travel opportunities in the East, so make sure you can set aside the funds to enjoy it.
About Hong Kong
Capital: Beijing
Language: English and Chinese
Population: 6.9 million
Hong Kong packs a lot of punch for its small size. Hong Kong lies on the Pearl River Delta on the Southeast coast of China. Hong Kong covers an area of just over 1,000 square kilometres, with its core hub being in Victoria Harbour, with surprisingly a large majority of Hong Kong being countryside.
Formally a British Colony, the Chinese and British governments signed a joint declaration in 1984, giving Hong Kong back to China in 1 July 1997. However, Hong Kong is still slightly detached from mainland China in the fact that it became a special administrative region. It is, however, still slightly secluded from the rest of China, where it has its own laws and policies which are completely separate to what you will find across the rest of China.
Climate
The seasons in Hong Kong can be very easily separated. Spring is warm, but very cloudy. Summer is more humid with temperatures reaching in excess of 30 degrees C with thunderstorms and showers becoming quite common.
Eating and Drinking
Hong Kong has plenty to offer. Dim Sum, Peking Duck and Hot Pot are only a small selection of Hong Kong's delicacies. Due to the many different nationalities in Hong Kong, you will also find many South East Asian, Indian, Chinese and Western restaurants and dishes so you will never be stuck for choice. There are also street and night markets where you can get yourself a cheap meal.
Transport
Hong Kong's public transport system is very good. It is clean and safe, and most of all, it is cheap. There are also plenty of taxis available for you to use, if you are lost or prefer to use them over public transport.
Currency
The local currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar or HKD.
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