Aberdeen, Tin Wan & Ap Lei Chau

Canadian International School of Hong Kong, Singapore International School and Victoria Shanghai Academy are all located on Nam Long Shan Rd. Both Canadian International School and Victoria Shanghai Academy are International Baccalaureate World Schools, and run all three educational programs of the IB. Woodland Harbourside (Aberdeen) is located on Ap Lei Chau near Aberdeen.

Transportation

The districts are served by the Southern line (the lime green line) which travels across the island from Admiralty station. The 1st stop is Ocean Park, then Wong Chuk Hang, Lei Tung and finally South Horizons.

Buses run from Central, Stanley and Tsim Sha Tsui to Aberdeen, including bus no. 7, 70, 77 or 973. A trip into the CBD without traffic through the Aberdeen Tunnel takes about 20 minutes. However, one has to allow for traffic congestion at times, making the trip longer. Also, there are regular ferries to Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island, accessed near the fish market wharf. Transport to and from the boats in the harbour is usually provided by sampans, and visitors can also hire these for a harbor tour or to go to Lamma Island.

Other attractions in Aberdeen include the largest floating restaurant in the world -- Jumbo Kingdom, which offers both Cantonese restaurants and a rooftop seafood restaurant, with free shuttle service from the Aberdeen Centre promenade, and also an attractive old temple built in 1851. The temple is dedicated to Tin Hau, protectress of fishing folk, and is located at the junction of Aberdeen Main and Aberdeen Reservoir roads. A short taxi ride away is the huge family theme park of Ocean Park with its thrill rides and aquarium. Shopping opportunities are many and varied, including the large fresh fish market and also the popular Horizon Plaza, a high-rise warehouse filled with outlets and shops selling antiques, carpets, furniture, clothing, and more. There are also hiking trails at the Aberdeen Country Park, along with Tai Chi classes.