Hong Kong Orientation Guide

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Starting Point — Central (Minutes)
Mid-Levels 10-15
Wan Chai 10-15
Causeway Bay 15-20
Happy Valley / Jardine’s Lookout 20-25
The Peak 15-20
Tin Hau / North Point 20-25
Shouson Hill / Deep Water Bay 20
Repulse Bay / South Bay 30-40
Stanley / Tai Tam 35-45
Pokfulam 15-25
South Horizons / Ap Lei Chau 45-60
Western District 20-25
Set Up Your Home
Domestic Helpers
OneofthemajoradvantagesoflivinginHongKongisthewideavailabilityofthe live-indomestic
helper,facilitatedbythe factthatmanyapartments comewithmaid’squarters.Mostexpatriate
familiesemployapart-timeorfull-timemaid.Thai,SriLankan,Indonesian,ChineseandIndian
maidsareavailable,buttherearemanymoreFilipinohelpersavailable.Therearegovernment
guidelines for hiring a helper.
In addition to housing, you should provide for the following; see the Labour Department for
more information.
+ Food allowance.
+ Annual airfare home for helpers from overseas.
+ Insurance Policy
Employment Contract information booklet is available from:
Labour Department
16/F, Harbour Building 38 Pier Building
Central
Tel: 2717 1771
Immigration Department
2/F Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Tel: 2824 6111