[irock]

Oh to the original poster and to everyone else,

You won't get a lot of problems with people robbing you... but if you carry too many gadgets and show them off, you may have some problems with kids trying to jump you.

I once had a PSP, iPod video, brand new cellphone, and a Bluetooth headset. (well, my hands are holding the PSP, my iPod is dangling from my neck, cellphone on my belt and Bluetooth headset on my ear)

Then some cops suggested to me I shouldn't "expose my expensive belongings".

[Asian1]

Originally Posted by cerberus

yes generally safe here but not as safe as some make it out to be. there are serious incidents of crime and don't forget the statistics aren't as wide open as elsewhere. having said that, safety is sufficiently removed from most people's minds to assure our new poster of her situation in HK. there's really nothing major to worry about, the rule to keep in mind is ignore the many idiots who troll around the streets here, don't get upset at people pushing/staring/pointing etc, don't lose your temper. i found from personal experience that east asians, while generally laid back, once you get them going just fly off the handle, start calling friends to gang up on you and so on. practice common sense, don't be overly trusting in hyperbole (i.e HK's unsafe or totally safe), you'll be fine.

thanks for the know it all message.

[nath]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSHzi...ch=bus%20uncle
Bus uncle.. Had to be posted.. hehe

Seriously though: HK's never felt dangerous.. Only danger is that which you inflict upon yourself by too much time in LKF

[JBest]

I think HK is very safe (especially if you come from a place like London!) I have a friend that takes the bus home to Kennedy Town late all the time. However, I generally prefer to cab it because they are cheap and plentiful.