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Why do Hong Kong people live such fast-paced lives?

Toby Chan

"Hongkong travel, hongkong local lifestyle, Hongkong people." Chinaodysseytours.com. 2 Nov. 2018. Web. 14 Nov. 2018. <https://www.chinaodysseytours.com/hongkong/hongkong-local-lifestyle.html>

Asian Tigers Mobility. "First impressions in Hong Kong: What’s the hurry? Asian Tigers Mobility." Asian Tigers Mobility. 23 Mar. 2017. Web. 14 Nov. 2018. <https://www.asiantigers-mobility.com/first-impressions-in-hong-kong-whats-the-hurry/>

Population Density

Population Density

Why is HK so populated?

Why is HK so populated?

  • Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world
  • Tallest city in the world
  • Why is this?
  • Hong Kong is considered the "gateway to China"
  • Many mainlanders and business people
  • e.g in places like Central and Mongkok

How does this affect life in Hong Kong?

How does this affect life in HK?

  • Less houses, more apartment buildings
  • Calls for more frequent forms of transportation
  • Higher quality and cost of items
  • People have more competition

Convenience in the city

Convenience in the city

Convenience in the city

What makes Hong Kong so efficient?

Which 'conveniences'?

  • Public transport:
  • MTR
  • Bus
  • Mini-bus
  • Tram
  • Train
  • Many different ways of paying
  • Cards
  • In restaurants, stores
  • How local restaurants are run

How does this affect life in HK?

How do these forms of transportation, paying, ways of life affect daily Hong Kong life?

  • Rush hour/peak hour
  • Attracts tourists in forms of transportation
  • Many people are enabled to live far away from their workplace/school

Beliefs and sayings

Beliefs and sayings

  • "time is money" "efficiency is the key to success"
  • Competitve society
  • Cantonese: "hardworking, tireless, ambitious"
  • "If money dropped on the street you wouldn't be fast enough to pick it up"
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