See how the western world finds Hong Kong awesome in the following facts!

1) Multi-Lingual Communication Ability

 
(photo from Rory’s blog on Rhinocarhire)

Hong Kong people are able to speak 3 languages quite well generally: Cantonese, English and Mandarin, which is really a miracle. Cantonese is widely accepted as the most difficult language to speak and Chinese characters the most complicated to write. There are 4 “tones” in Mandarin, 5 in Thai, 6 in Vietnamese, but 9 “tones” in Cantonese, each of which carrying a different meaning. Can you imagine this happening on the zero-“tone” English? 

2) Excellent Safety Performance, Low Crime Rate


(photo from Travelchinaguide)

Hong Kong is one of the safest places among all the major international cities in the world with a significantly lower crime rate. According to the statistics from UN, Hong Kong ranked the third lowest with 0.2 per 100,000 people in worldwide intentional homicide rate in the last 16 years. Meanwhile, according to the latest statistics from Hong Kong Police Public Relations Branch, Hong Kong has a smaller number of crimes per 100,000 people than many other major international cities like New York, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Toronto, etc. 

3) Efficient Public Transport System


(photo from Cosmohotel Mongkok)

Hong Kong public transport is able to get you anywhere in the city – it is uber efficient with far-reaching network, stable and affordable service and some lines available for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Consequently it has a far lower private car ownership rate than most international cities in Europe, America and Asia, as reported on CNN. On one hand, fewer vehicles on the road reduce air pollution; on the other hand, more people travelling by public transport ensure a smooth traffic flow, both of which are important to all international cities.

4) Delicious Food to Last For A Life


(photo from Openrice)

Hong Kong is renowned for its abundant choice of food. There is one restaurant for every 600 people in the city, serving dishes from all over the world: Chinese, Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Turkish, and even Egyptian… Give it a name, and we’ve got it. It is particularly worth mentioning that most restaurants in Hong Kong open early and serve till late night, delicious food can be found anytime in a year.

5) Highest Ratio of Self-Made Billionaires


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Hong Kong has more self-made billionaires than any other place in the world considering the percentage of them in total population, revealed by an investigation by The Centre for Policy Studies in the UK – Three in a million in Hong Kong are “Super Entrepreneurs”. The city consistently ranked first as the most liberal regions of world trade in the world by Forbes, with the world-class legal system, banking system, telecommunication and transportation facilities and human resources. Go hard-working and clever Honkies!