Hong Kong Comparisons
As I visit other places, I will sometimes look at how they compare with Hong Kong.
Shopping and Pollution in Hong Kong
At the risk of sounding less than humble, I noticed in today’s South China Morning Post that there has been verification of what I wrote in two of my recent postings.
One headline stated, “Hong Kong the world champion at sport of shopping.” The article went on to point out that an ACNielson study found Hong Kong had the highest concentration of “recreational shoppers,” those who shop for entertainment rather than necessities. The percentage is an astounding 93%, tied with Indonesia for highest in Asia. The regional average was 84% compared with 68% in the U.S. As I said in my recent posting Hong Kong people would run away with a Shopping World Cup.
As a member of the 7% minority I am at a loss to understand why this is true. Perhaps some of you readers have an idea or two. Maybe people just want to get indoors and away from the air pollution.
Date: June 16th, 2006 |
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Hong Kong Versus Singapore - Shopping and Eating.
Number three in a continuing series.
Shopping
Hong Kong has a reputation as a shopper’s paradise. I’m not so sure that is still true. The Designer outlets in Hong Kong are as expensive as they are anywhere else I’ve been. The electronics and camera stores offer no real bargains and, especially in Tsim Sha Tsui, are likely to try and rip you off. I buy my electronics at “Fortress” or “Broadway,” two local chains. I buy my camera equipment in the U.S. or on-line.
Date: June 4th, 2006 |
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Off to Singapore
There was a time when Hong Kong saw Singapore as its main competitor for S.E. Asian Commercial superiority. It now seems to be Shanghai that the Hong Kong boosters are most worried about.
I spent a lot of time in Singapore from 1993 -1996. I’ve only been back two or three times in the last ten years. I will be spending a long week-end in the Lion City and I’m curious as to what has changed and how it compares with Hong Kong today.
Date: May 25th, 2006 |
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Hong Kong Versus Singapore - Getting Around and Getting Along
Fourth in a continuing series.
There are just a few other comparisons between the two places that need to be made. One is the ease with which people can move around the city. Singapore has wide streets that make walking a pleasure. Hong Kong’s streets, on the other hand, are usually narrow and overcrowded. Strolling is difficult in the built up areas. It also seems as if the sidewalks and streets are constantly being torn up.
Tree Lined Lane in Singapore’s Chinatown
Date: June 8th, 2006 |
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Hong Kong Versus Singapore - Dead Heat
Five days ago I announced that I was Off to Singapore and promised to draw some comparisons on my return.
Among Westerners who have been in Hong Kong for a while, there’s a phrase used to put down those who live in Singapore, “Singapore is Asia for beginners.” I’ve also heard it referred to as, “Asia Lite.”
The Merlion, A Symbol of Singapore
As with any generalization, there is a certain amount of truth to what people say. However, Singapore need never feel like a second city to Hong …
Date: May 31st, 2006 |
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