Living in Pokfulam



Pokfulam is located on the west side of the island about 15 minutes from Central. The area is considered to be slightly more affordable than other areas on Hong Kong Island.

It is generally a mix of new and older style low-rise apartment blocks. Many complexes have views over the channel towards Lamma Island.

Things to do in Pokfulam

Pokfulam has recently seen the completion of Cyberport which has bought to the area some much needed restaurants, cinemas and shops. Some of our favorite places include;

The restaurants & bars at Le Meridien Cyberport
www.lemeridien.com

including; Prompt (casual bistro), Umami (Highly recommended Japanese), PSI (chilled out bar), Podium Wine Bar and Nam Fong (Cantonese).

Within the shopping complex, there is a cinema www.cinema.com.hk and more restaurants including

O Sushi
T: 2989 6286,

Byte
T: 2989 6011
A bar and café

Wildfire Pizza
T: 2989 6260
Will deliver

Health & Fitness

Pokfulam has some good jogging and hiking trails; the following websites have detailed information on hiking in Hong Kong :
www.drmartinwilliams.com/hkhiking/hkhiking.aspl
http://ec.hku.hk/hiking/

Some great hikes include:
- Walk through Pokfulam Country Park to the Peak
- Walk up to the Mount Davis
- Jogging along the waterfront

We also recommend joining the University Sports facility, the Flora & Stanley Ho Sports Centre
www.hku.hk/ihp.
It’s great value; adults $2000 for 12 months and children $1,500 for 12 months. Facilities include pool, tennis courts, running track, gym etc.

Shopping

Supermarkets in Pokfulam are located in the following locations:

Park ‘n’ Shop
Shop No. 201-202,
2/F Chi Fu Landmark,
Chi Fu Road
T: 2550 8591Opening hours 7.30am-10.30pm

2nd Lower Ground Floor
Baguio Villa
Block 32-40, 550 Victoria Road
T: 2550 6247 Opening hours 8am-10pm

Phase 1, Ground Level, Shop 3,
Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road
T: 2989 6030 Opening hours 8am-9pm

Wellcome
G/F, 18-20 Scenic Villas Drive
Victoria Road
T: 2819 3427
Opening hours 8am-10.30pm

Schools

There are excellent schools in the area including:

ESF Kennedy Lower School
19 Sha Wan Drive, Pokfulam
www.kennedy.edu.hk

ESF West Island School (Upper School)
Borrett Road, Midlevels
www.wis.edu.hk

Kellett School
Wah Fu Lok Path
Pokfulam
www.kellettschool.com

There are also various preschools including:

Woodland Preschool
Ground floor, Chi Fu Fa Yuen
Pokfulam
www.woodlandschools.com

Petrol/Gas Stations
There is a petrol station located on Pokfulam Road.

Transport
The area is easily accessed by various buses, mini buses and taxis.