Hong Kong At A Glance!.. in a blogpost

La Vie Au Ralenti's Hong Kong survival tips:
-If you don't want to take a taxi, GET AN OCTOPUS CARD! You can use it to take the MTR, the bus or the street car/tram (whatever they call it). For the 2.5 weeks that I was there, I spent roughly $300 HKD (about $36 CAD) on transportation. I mostly took the MTR, which is more expensive than the bus but so easy to figure out and so convenient!
-Relating to the point above, if you need to sit down on a bus or the MTR, TAKE IT! If you hesitate even for a split-second, someone else will have already taken your seat without asking you, even if you are standing in front of it.
-If someone is cutting in line or talking smack about you or your family/friends, stand up for yourself! The majority of Canadians are courteous and really polite, so I am almost never put these types of situations. However, in Hong Kong, people are more aggressive and less concerned with the idea of what's fair and what isn't, so if something doesn't sit well with you. Voice it. I am usually a pretty passive person, and even I found myself, telling a few people off Hong Kong. They won't hesitate to do it, so you shouldn't either.
-With the exception of boutiques and stores, always try to bargain. Items in the street markets or small local businesses are always trying to make a profit off tourists. If you want an exceptionally good deal, you may have to spend a good 10-15 minutes talking the price down, but do keep in mind that if you are in an area like the Ladies Market, there are 10 other stalls selling the exact same thing. So if the owner doesn't want to give you your desired price, go somewhere else.
-In crowded areas, keep your bags/purses close to you. Ideally, it should be in front of you. Carry your backpack on the front of your body. Pick pockets = not cool and completely preventable.

Best places to shop in Hong Kong (in my opinion):


-Causeway Bay & surrounding area (Times Square, Sogo, etc.)
-Mong Kok (Argyll Road, Nathan Road, Ladies Market)
-Citygate Outlet at Ngong Ping
-City Plaza (In Tai Koo)
-Tsim Sha Tsui (Harbour City for luxury shopping)
-Sasa (for all things beauty. They are everywhere)
Lastly, since you're in Hong Kong, you might as well take a ferry ride to Macau. It only takes an hour, and the shopping is cheaper there!