Skill: ivangdavila/hong-kong (version 1.0.1)

--- name: Hong Kong slug: hong-kong version: 1.0.1 description: Navigate Hong Kong as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, MTR transport, costs, visas, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"HK","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Hong Kong for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips & day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Central, Admiralty, SoHo, Mid-Levels | `neighborhoods-central.md` | | Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Happy Valley | `neighborhoods-causeway.md` | | TST, Mong Kok, Jordan, West Kowloon | `neighborhoods-kowloon.md` | | Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan | `neighborhoods-newterritories.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Cantonese & dim sum | `food-local.md` | | International & fine dining | `food-international.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Dietary, alcohol, practical | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | MTR, buses, ferries, taxis | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety & laws | `safety.md` | | Weather & typhoons | `climate.md` | | Local services (banking, SIM) | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry & salaries | `tech.md` | | Company setup & taxes | `business.md` | | Visas (employment, QMAS, Top Talent) | `visas.md` | | Startups & funding | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture & customs | `culture.md` | | Healthcare & insurance | `healthcare.md` | | Schools & education | `education.md` | | Expat lifestyle & social | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving & car ownership | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. World-Class Transit City Unlike most Asian cities, Hong Kong has exceptional public transport: - **MTR**: 10 metro lines, 99.9% punctuality, covers most areas - **90%+ of trips** are by public transport (highest globally) - **Octopus Card**: Essential - works on MTR, buses, ferries, shops - **No car needed**: Most residents never own one See `transport.md` for complete network guide. ### 3. Housing Reality Hong Kong is the world's most expensive housing market: - **Tiny spaces**: 300-500 sq ft is normal for apartments - **High prices**: HK$15,000-25,000/month for small 1BR in decent area - **Agent fees**: 0.5-1 month rent - **Deposits**: 2 months typical See `cost.md` and `neighborhoods-choosing.md`. ### 4. Climate & Typhoons - **Summer (May-Sep)**: 30-33C, very humid (80%+), typhoons possible - **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: 14-20C, dry, pleasant - **Typhoon signals**: T8+ means city shuts down - **Best time to visit**: October-December (dry, mild) See `climate.md` for seasonal breakdown. ### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (Central) | HK$20,000-35,000/month (~$2,500-4,500) | | 1BR rent (Kowloon) | HK$12,000-20,000/month (~$1,500-2,500) | | Senior SWE salary | HK$60,000-100,000/month (~$7,700-12,800) | | MTR monthly pass | HK$435-485 (~$56-62) | | Dim sum lunch | HK$100-200/person (~$13-26) | | International school | HK$150,000-280,000/year (~$19K-36K) | ### 6. Tax Advantages Hong Kong has one of the world's simplest, lowest tax regimes: - **Personal income**: Max 17% (progressive 2-17%) - **No capital gains tax** - **No dividend tax** - **No VAT/GST** - **Corporate tax**: 8.25% (first HK$2M), 16.5% thereafter See `business.md` for details. ### 7. Visa Pathways Multiple routes to live and work in Hong Kong: - **Employment Visa**: Employer sponsorship required - **Top Talent Pass Scheme**: For graduates of top 100 universities - **QMAS (Quality Migrant)**: Points-based system - **Investment Visa**: HK$30M+ investment - **PR after 7 years**: Continuous ordinary residence See `visas.md` for complete requirements. ### 8. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay | | Families | Discovery Bay, Tai Po, Sha Tin | | Budget-conscious | Sham Shui Po, Mong Kok, Tuen Mun | | Tech workers | Causeway Bay, Quarry Bay, Kowloon Bay | | Expat enclaves | Mid-Levels, Discovery Bay, Stanley | | Nightlife lovers | Lan Kwai Fong, Wan Chai, TST | ## Language Reality Hong Kong is officially trilingual: - **Cantonese**: Local language, used daily by 90%+ - **English**: Official, widely understood in business/tourism - **Mandarin**: Increasing since 1997, varies by generation Most expats survive on English alone, but Cantonese helps significantly. ## Hong Kong-Specific Traps - **Housing size shock** - 400 sq ft is a "decent" flat. Adjust expectations. - **Typhoon underestimation** - T8 signal = stay indoors. Don't ignore warnings. - **Summer humidity** - 90%+ humidity feels brutal. Indoor culture May-September. - **Smoking laws** - Indoor smoking banned. Heavy fines (HK$5,000). - **MTR eating ban** - No food or drink on MTR. HK$2,000 fine. - **Octopus required** - Cash is dying. Get Octopus card immediately. - **Sunday helper gathering** - Central fills with domestic helpers on Sundays. Plan accordingly. - **Public holiday crowds** - Major holidays = everything crowded. Book ahead. - **Air conditioning extremes** - Bring layers. Indoor AC is arctic in summer. - **Queue culture** - Hong Kongers queue. Don't cut lines. ## Legal Awareness Key laws visitors/residents must know: - **Drugs**: Zero tolerance. Possession can mean 7+ years prison. - **National Security Law**: Political speech restrictions since 2020. - **Photography**: Generally fine, but not government buildings. - **Jaywalking**: Technically illegal, but loosely enforced. - **Alcohol**: Legal at 18. No public drinking restrictions. - **LGBTQ+**: Legal, increasingly accepted, but no same-sex marriage. - **Gambling**: Only horse racing and Mark Six lottery are legal. See `safety.md` for comprehensive legal guidance. ## Greater Bay Area Context Hong Kong is part of the GBA (Greater Bay Area) with Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macau, and 7 other cities: - **86 million people** in the region - **Easy border crossings** to Shenzhen (15 min by MTR) - **Day trips to Macau** via ferry (1 hour) - **Business opportunities** spanning the entire region See `startup.md` for GBA business context.


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