Don't visit Hong Kong without these tips! | 🇭🇰
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2023
- If you’re traveling to Hong Kong, here are our most useful tips we used daily! Hong Kong has fully reopened + lifted mask mandates! 🥳
• HK is one of the most convenient cities to get around; your Octopus metro card allows you to pay for not just access to the trains, but the ferry, trams, cabs + even at some stores + restaurants!
• you should have cash on hand; you’ll need it for taxis + for many vendor stalls or small local restaurants.
➢ if you want to cross from the Kowloon side to the island side; look for speciality cross harbor taxis that will take you across.
• you can use @uber to schedule or call Ubers or HK cabs.
• Google Lens will be helpful in deciphering signs + menus, as well as communicating what you want to say. It’s helpful to have useful sayings pulled up to use at any time; like where is the bathroom in both Cantonese + Mandarin- though some spots also speak English as well!
• download @whatsapp - this be helpful in booking reservations + calls in Hong Kong.
• you can find addresses written in Chinese to show your cab driver on Open Rice and on Google Maps, which actually can say the address in Chinese with a speaker button next to the address! (so useful)!
• marry a Jeromy so they can do everything for you 🤣
did we miss any tips?
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They don't speak Mandarin in Hong Kong, so having Mandarin phrases would pretty much be useless... and don't worry, you'll be perfectly okay getting around with knowing only English, most Hongkongers speak it to at least a basic level :)
Yep, many kids take English Class, or tutoring
Well your right
just learn the slurs in cantonese
@_ItzMegan_the main language is still Cantonese. It is more useful. Only 50% in hk speak mandarin and 97% speak Cantonese. High differences
we speak cantonese here (but a lot of young people speak english too!)
I am from Hong Kong and this just made me happy when you mentioned octopus card
haha real ones know!
Same here! I moved to the United Kingdom 3 years ago and I missed the times when we used the octopus card, love your channel btw❤
Yaaaa
Lemme tell you this…I’m also from Hong Kong❤
I'm coming to work in Hong Kong next weekend. I'm so excited!!🎉
You don't "need" an Octopus card to use the MTR, but it's the best option for most.
from a hongkonger, depends on how long you’re staying ! if you’re staying for only 1-3 days, i wouldn’t say you would need it lol
We are only here for 4 days. 2 days in today, and we don't have any idea what to use in MTR aside from the octopus card. Care to share?
@@acmv71192 you can buy tickets in the mtr station
@@acmv71192 for only one trip per ticket
You can use scan code and you can buy the ticket for MTR in Hong Kong. If you’re not live in long time if you want to live a long times you can buy it, and when you go back to your country, you can return back to their counter. They will give you back your money. Very easy is it I am from India
I live in Hong Kong and can I say that Even in local markets people speak little English so it is not necessary to learn Cantonese phrases but if you can that’s awesome. Also people are quite friendly so even of they don’t know English they will try their best to help you.
We dpnt😢speak mandarin we speak Cantonese
Some do, but most don't
Cantonese is okay for Hong Kong am also speaking, Cantonese am from India
@@gsh1970I am a fellow hker, and I can confirm this is completely false, please use either English or cantonese please
Yeah we mostly speak Cantonese, and mainland China uses Mandarin more. But the main languages are English, Chinese, and Cantonese. (Btw there’s English everywhere we have to learn English in school)
@@natalieaviationplays how nice, neglecting chinese is not languages theory.
bc, cantonese is part of the chinese languages category and so is mandarin, yet they have different kinds of pinyin, e.g. we(cantonese, hker, macanese) use numeric system, while the majority(the ones who uses mandarin(taiwanese not included)) uses lines and dashes. and taiwanese people have japanese pinyin system in place even so that they also use mandarin. we are all different languages after all even if we are chinese, this also means that chinese is a big languages category like germanic languages or romantic languages.
so please, remember this, don't use the word chinese unless it's the wide category of those lots of languages
I just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. It was absolutely amazing! Best part was I could finally utilize my cantonese. I dont get to use it too much outside my home here in the US so to be able to use it like I would english was such a surreal experience 😅. Plus their public transportation system is UNIVERSES ahead of what we have
as a Hong Kong person we call it the MTR and most 7-11s use octopus card
and some taxis can take octopus card too
Yehhh like
Circle K, 7 11, restaurants, octopus is literally a credit card
@@MasonTheFurryCat fr tho
and it is cheap. only like 100 HKD one octopus? @@MarkerHealthcliff
What apps do those people use other than WhatsApp?
Yeah same here
I live in hong kong even though I'm not a Chinese person lol
One tip. Learn Cantonese it will be harder to learn but easier to communicate
I’m a Hong kong person and take the bus is cheaper,going to tai Po is nice because there is a place called “cheap lab” is really cheap the logo is a girl.there will be a lot of stuff that are cheap which come up to 1-20HKD,and going to Kowloon is good too to get food I suggest you going to only the place that are big and walking around can make you feel comfortable but a lot of people smoke so watch out for ur lungs!
thanks for the tips! :)
A fun fact: Hong Kong has very confusing bus stuff, for example some Hong Kong Island buses go to Kowloon or NT but Kowloon buses go to HK island as well
Majority of Hong Kong 🇭🇰 people speak English fluently, since it was a British colony for so long. Mandarin is useless over there since everyone speaks either English or Cantonese.
the ferry and the bus gave me flashback about my hong kong trip when i was 3yr
Hope it was a great trip! The ferry and bus are such a cool classic vibe haha
No, just Cantonese and English. Saving Mandarin phrases on your phone for use in Hong Kong is not so much different from having French phrases prepared for travelling to England.
Love coming across random snaps. I’ve wondered if Hong Kong would be fully open! Great vid
That looks interesting 🫡
I was in Hong Kong back in November of 2019. Enjoyed it. Even during the protests. I wonder how it is now because I'm itching to visit again.
i am cantonese and you basically dont need credit cards cuz octopus now accepts everywhere(exc. they're cash only)
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As a Hong Kong citizen,I can confirm these tips are helpful😌❤
wooo!! Happy to hear they are local approved haha 🥳
Hey, I am visiting Hong Kong soon
I will like to verify few information from you if you don't mind.
Which social media apps are used the most by hongkong people?
I agree ☝️and I am in Hong Kong btw we do not speak Chinese we speak Cantonese
Despite the fact Cantonese is literally a type of Chinese language. But I guess you meant you don’t speak *Mandarin*
Best video of the day
woahh thank you so much! 🥳
I'm going to Hong Kong this year, excited. First I need to pass my last year of high school exams. Then we go on vacation 😮
Excited for you!! 🥳
" Big Pig " 💀
" Sucking Pig " ☠☠☠☠💀💀🙏
Fun fact abt hk: There is a space museum which is rlly fun and it looks like a pineapple bun so we usually call in pineapple bun in cantonese
ah thats interesting haha thanks for the fun fact :)
Pineapple bun = life
That true because I live in Hong Kong
係真，因為我係香港人🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
Looking very nice. Thank you for sharing.
Of course! 🙂
Who live HK cause I am
Same
The food there at Hong Kong is like the BEAT THING EVER
(I knew bc I was born in Hong Kong❤)
haha it really is the best!
"Who can just do everything for you" 💀
Beautifull country hong kong and beautifull people hong kong lovley people✌️👍💖💝🌹👌👋💖💖💖💖💖💖💖👋
Thank you.
Cantonese, as respect and practically in Hong Kong.
i miss hong kong so much
i left hong kong 40 years ago and arrived canada
did i make a good decision
well i dont know
i really dont know
I hope you can return to Hong Kong and visit soon!
Although cabs are helpful we mostly take the buses because cabs are really expensive when you go to further places! It can save you a lot more sometimes
yes, they def do add up!
My treasured girlfriend is taking me to where she grew up in Hong Kong in a few months. What an adventure!
that sounds so exciting!
I’m going to Hong Kong and Japan tomorrow
so, 1st place: sham shui po (where i live) 2nd: ho man tin
As a hongkong person I’m proud that you have visited here!
Which social apps hongkong people use the most?
How big is your apartment?
@@jayabathija8387 I'm from India but friend lives there i haven't talked since one month
@@theuranus1635 I was asking the main comment guy
@@jayabathija8387 so small
Who else lives in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (I do)
👇
yeah i do😊😊
DLLM the most iconic phrase
From Hong Kong ❤
👇🏻
🥳🥳
i have nothing to except for this sign
🖐👆
the power of democracy
As a Chinese person who lives in Hong Kong I approve 👍🏻
If yes go to a place call 香港仔 this place is popular ❤
also called Aberdeen
@@BraveplanttI miss that place man that place sadly retired is gone now
香港仔 is around ocean park location
Why do i need it when i live in Hong Kong lol 😂
hongkongers in general speak english more fluently than mandarin but in a distinct asian accent
Me: I don’t live in Hong Kong but my life is in Hong Kong because I have to go to it every year for atleast 2 months
I live in hk and Ik this and btw love ur vids♥️👍
Thank you so much! 🫶🏼
@@nom_life btw where do u live in hk
Hongkong keren kembangkan rahasia
Im born in hong kong we speak Cantonese dont worry its more safe but teachers are more strict
Congratulations! You found a Hong Konger (me)
Can I use my contactless card on the MTR?
“a few basic phrases”
*-diu lei lo mo*
Mandarin is for china hong kong people speak cantonese
You can say mandrain to a hong kong person and they can answer you
lM from hk and I MISS HK SM cuz im in uk
Hope you can go back to HK soon! 🙏🏽
@@nom_lifeik dis is late but TY💜
Did u bring traditional custom of HK? 😮
Can anyone tell me how much money would I need for 3 weeks in Hong Kong?
omgg I live there
wahhh so lucky haha
Can i get paid being a local just to help you guys with cantonese? ;)
Is uber available in HK ?
I will be visiting HONG KONG soon, I will like more tips from you.
of course! More to come :)
@@nom_life which skin colour are not prefered in hk?
excuse me, you didnt recommend tourist pay a visit to SUBDIVIDED ROOMS in HK, which are always FAMOUS aswell
Beautyful hong kong
yes, such a beautiful city!
Yes
when u watch a video about taking a trip somewhere and 80% of the comments are by locals, you know whether you should go or not😂
Why
I use to live in China for like 2 years but now I live in hongkong for 11 years
Nice! Hope you're enjoying HK, sounds like you're a local now! haha
Technically Hong Kong does not have Uber only the way they have Uber is because or the taxi it’s called Uber taxi
from there :) people can be mean sometimes :(
ah our exp has been really positive overall!
You can call Uber
I grow up in Hong Kong I now how to get around
I remember when I was younger I used to feel so proud of myself with my octopus card 💀
omg haha we thought it was really cute back then too!
Nice video
thank you! :)
I love a Hong Kong, I know Chinese
I live in HongKong
I live in hk I loved hk but I am flying to indo❤
Safe travels! 🙌🏽
This is all true (someone from Hong Kong)
woooo 🥳
Thank for sharing,
Of course 🥳
Wait a minute that's where I live in the Hong Kong my home is at Hong Kong AND TUNG CHUNG is my new house
woahh we were right next to you! haha
When I was little I thought everyone in the world have always used octopus card 💀
haha I wish! The MTA in NYC is brutal in comparison
i dont recommend calling a uber in hk because after all it is illegal
I live in Hong Kong
I suppose there are scams everywhere but in particular, what should I watch out for ? Love to visit soon. Any recommendations for where to stay that's midrange in price ? thx
the place is super easy as its an English country or was but id reccomend being careful in little india
I was from Hong Kong then I moved to uk when I was 6
two great places to be! haha
Me who lives in hk and doesn't know that: 👁 👁
👄
hahah Im sure they're second nature for you at this point!
Great video but vocal fry plays havoc with my speakers.
I am in now😂!
🥳🥳
GUYS I'M FROM HONG KONG!!!!!!
wooo!! so dope haha 🥳
The exquisite burger with Caviars.
Possibly the most expensive in Hong Kong, Asia and the World.
Check out the details in shorts link below.
Most Exquisite Sandwich in HK, Asia and World !!
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Hong Kong 🇭🇰
love the city!
I already live in Hong Kong
ah already in one of the best cities then! haha
🇭🇰
I'm from HK
I saw Wanchai station, haha.😂
I’m here in Wanchai
guys I live in HONG Kong who want to learning more about HONG Kong 1k like i tell you
Me, i am coming to hong kong this month
@@achrafmhamdi8264how old are you
@@yikwankwong8727 i am 27, why?
@@achrafmhamdi8264 can you go to prince edward
I’m from Hong kong
wooo 🥳
I’m Hong Kong and I think English are easier than Chinese 😂
Same
proceeds to get grammar wrong
say this after you know how to use english correctly
because it is the hardest language
-A hong konger (me)
chinese is languages(plural), not language(singular)
How much is there octopus card?
$50HK or about $6 USD!
Even you don’t need to buy the octopus you can buy the ticket or you can use the scan code when you’re travelling MTR there’s many of them
我係嚟自香港 means " I’m from Hong Kong "
ان الخطورة ليست فى قوانين وسنن الله تعالى فى هذه الحياة ولكن الخطورة الحقة من يعمل على تعطيل هذه السنن ومحاربتها بكل ما أوتي من حيلة ومكر وقوة لصفة الافساد والعلو البشرى
Nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
🙌🏽🙌🏽