Baguio Villa
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Baguio Villa (碧瑤灣) is a residential area located in Southern District, Hong Kong. It is divided by Victoria Road into Upper Baguio Villa (555 Victoria Road) and Lower Baguio Villa (550 Victoria Road). Upper Baguio Villa consists of Blocks 19-27, and Lower Baguio Villa, which consists of Block 16-18 and 28-48, is close to the Cyberport. With total area up to 800,000 square feet, only one-tenth was reserved for the construction of residential towers. And unit area ranges from 1,100 square feet to 2,700 square feet.
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[edit] Residents
There is a relatively high proportion of foreigners living in Baguio Villa. Most of the young generation from Baguio Villa attend international schools both in the vicinity and further afield, e.g. West Island School, Kennedy School and Hong Kong International School.
[edit] Transportation
There are two minibuses in service. Minibus no.8 runs between Baguio Villa (with the terminus in Lower Baguio Villa) and Star Ferry. Minibus no.28 runs between Baguio Villa (with the terminus in Upper Baguio Villa) and Causeway Bay. The cost per ride is 7.5HKD and 8.0HKD respectively. Buses to Stanley Market can be caught from Cyberport (a short walk from Lower Baguio Villas)
[edit] Shopping
There is a Park'n Shop Supermarket located in Lower Baguio Villa.
[edit] Facilities
There is a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a playground in both Upper and Lower Baguio Villa for the residents' use. There is a Shell gas station situated in-between Upper and Lower Baguio Villa.
[edit] Traditions
A Mid-Autumn Festival gathering is held every year in the playground of the Upper Baguio Villa. In Halloween, children will go around the buildings to do trick or treat. On Christmas Eve, members of the Salvation Army sing Christmas carols at the playground and accept donations from residents.
