Levi Nijenhuis | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hong Kong: more than just a city
Drained in sweat and
overwhelmed by the seemingly endless view of skyscrapers, I arrived at Hong
Kong station after 11 hours of flight. Wandering through the streets and alleys,
I noticed the buzzy and lively atmosphere of Hong Kong: hundreds of people
walking in all directions, busy with their everyday life, whether they were talking
on their phone to complete a business deal or just selling food. There are
always people around you, wherever you go to in this amazing city. If you think
Hong Kong is just a busy business hub, you will be surprised how relaxing and
convenient some places in Hong Kong are. You can just quickly go to Victoria Harbor
with subway and enjoy the beautiful skyline of Hong Kong Island, or head to
Victoria Park to take a good rest by laying in the grass. Moreover, you do not
need to worry about the public transport. Public transport network is perfectly
arranged; especially subway, as it departs every two minutes. Just grab a drink
at the 7-Eleven around every corner and visit one of the above locations. That’s
the perfect way to spend your day off. 
On top of that, I feel
very safe in Hong Kong in terms of criminality, such as robbery and theft. You
might not have expected such high level of security from a big city like Hong
Kong with a population of over 7 million people. Even if you roam around the
streets at night, you will feel at ease.
All in all, I
experience Hong Kong as a really vibrant and convenient city; besides the humid
and hot weather sometimes. It is more than just an ordinary big city!
