Home berths

A houseboat presents a romantic alternative to Hong Kong's high-rise apartment living, but is it a financially savvy move? Hong Kong, with its abundance of islands, has a long history of floating communities. The Tanka have been living aboard junks in local waters since the 7th century. Nowadays, modern houseboats and yachts - sometimes referred to as "floating flats" - can be glimpsed around Aberdeen, Gold Coast, Sai Kung and Discovery Bay. However, locals who cast off dry land say their lifestyle comes at a cost.

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