My wife is from Hong Kong and I've been going there for 20+ years. I love the place and always find new stuff to see. Rome and Hong Kong are my two favorite cities on the planet. Just love going there. Taipei comes close also.
Great video, although the weather is not good and really foggy, you can experience a different kind of scenery of the big buddha. Totally agree with what you said 8:18
I missed my chance to travel during my lifetime. A lot of missed opportunities and unwise decisions..so here I am toward the end of my life and I found your travel videos! I get pleasure from at least seeing some of the world through your lens. Thank you Mike.
Hello from The Netherlands here! Thank you for sharing all those great vids from first class flights to food vids and sightseeing city trips to places ive never been! I like your enthusiasm for food and video report!
Thanks Mike, I was in Hong Kong a long time ago. It certainly has changed and yet, not. I loved the tour and your videos. Sorry you left NYC. I usually am in Flushing and really love your restaurant recommendations. Wish you all the best in SF.
Hey Mike. Did you go inside the giant Buddha? When I was there in 2013 there was a museum inside detailing how the Buddha was built as well as a brief history of the site/monastery plus a holy relic was housed inside. Hello Kitty had not invaded Lantau when I was there so I don't know whether the museum was a temporary or permanent fixture
What an awesome place that had to be to visit! I have often thought about traveling around the world to see various representations/statues of the Buddha. Thank you for sharing your experience (even with the fog).
I love the fact that no matter where you go you make friends weather it man or beast lol. Although it was foggy,it still had some beautiful scenes. Love,love the large Buddha. Best video ever,,stay safe and take care. As always your biggest fan from Arkansas
Wow, I'm glad that by the end of your trip you finally realized that Hong Kong is like the New York of Asia. It is, after all, one of the most important financial centers in the world. An amazing place given its small size. You should definitely go again in the Fall when the weather is nice and less foggy. Also, plane tickets and hotel prices are cheaper then too.
LOL! Woke up in a Hello Kitty Nightmare LOL! I never laughed so hard - the whole break up scene with the cow was hilarious! Mike - if you ever want to plan a group trip sign me up!
The best view in HK is summer to autumn, no foggy, blue sky all the time. The only thing you have to deal with is the heat & humidity (ok, two things actually) Visiting in autumn would be the best, not too hot, not too humid but still able to see a clear blue sky.
hay Mikey!!! lol, havnt seen you for a while. I'm a watcher. supercool buddha! and these buildings WOW. thanks for sharing your trip with us! have you tried vlogging with a drone ? I mean that would be good views.. I'm not familiar with drones they may be unpredictable.. anyway Mikey, stay cool! o yah I mentioned you in one of my vlogs lol just thought of that ! so funny. (in my vlog entitled 'my life before this one ') ..😃
Man, i love these videos. You're absolutely right, all the things that we have allowed to rule and regulate our lives are nothing more than trivial and unimportant. We as a species have just lost sight of that.Everything on this planet exists in harmony with nature - except man - which will be our downfall sooner or later, it's just all a matter of time.
Came here from beatthebush channel. Even foggier cant see top of buddha! Is hk weather always so bad? More cow interaction lol. You look a lot like jackie chan. Does anyone else notice that? Anyways, subscribed! :)
Hey Mikey, Thanks for the video and info you provide on your adventures;-)) Where are you headed next? You are so right as we must enjoy the little things in life....always pay for "experiences" in life as they will be memories we cherish forever;-)) Keep traveling Mikey!!
I went to the cable car but it was still foggy once you go to the top. And I also saw a cow and my Couz kept on taking snap chat tho. And in the cable car, my Couz danced on the pole in the middle. 😂
Great Video! That place was beautiful, even with all the fog. The cow part had me laughing so hard!!! LOL Did you happen to find out why they had a bunch of cows hanging out all over the place?
+tinyhowie the cows are feral. They are descendants of cows that were released and left to fend for themselves by the local farmers. It seemed like diary farming was no longer profitable. There are feral cows running around other parts of Lantau Island and other parts of HK.
I think it was a good thing there was fog at the Buddha statue. I think it really adds to the mystery of it all. It's just too bad you had fog the rest of the time. The cows cracked me up. lol Mikey, how were the Hong Kong girls!? Have a safe trip home!
About the fog, well, all I can is that: Mike, you've picked the wrong timing of the spring season to visit Hong Kong ;) During the early spring time in Hong Kong, it is always foggy and it starts to get humid, floor could be very wet and slippery, so watch your steps, also your head, because there might have huge water drops on the ceiling that seem to never dry out. Everytime I saw these situation, I think to myself: ahh, spring is coming XDXD
Yeah like hongkong even though im a Filipino i still like hongkong. Everything about hongkong especially the people they seems to be contented of present things they have. It is just too bad that mainland China interferre in political econimic status of hongkong. Philippines also have wonderful things to offer but lock of consistency from our political leaders especially in the local government. It is too hard doing business here. Corruption is also main factor from local government mainly in the national capital region.
If you ever do Canada Montreal for food and Night life...Swartz deli for Montreal smoked meat #1 spot Dunn's famous for Potine fries with Chopped montreal smoked meat Fairmont Bagels See the Old port of Montreal and travel up the hill to see all of montreal ... Toronto CN tower skydome and its a 45 drive to Niagara falls And on your way to the falls a must food stop half way is Memphis Fire Barbeque Company in Winona, Ontario If your looking for awesome views Vancouver Island and British columbia is wilderness you will remember Not many places you can ski swim suntan on a beach and go shopping all in one day
The day we were there the cows just all hung around the car park in a group - pooping. But we had lots of cute dogs lying everywhere! But no Hello Kitty... phew. And sorry the weather was bad. Hope it clears up for you next time you visit Hong Kong! :P
Exactly.... Hong Kong is super rush mentality, and no hotel had a decent gym...but then again - everybody keeps moving and result...they stay super thin. Hence, there is no need to exercise. Unlike all the fatty foods we have in America, add to that, most work place require us to sit for long duration during the work day.
I was crazy enough to run up the stairs. Not accounting the fact that the altitude is pretty high and therefore the air was a lot thinner than usually, I was a bit dizzy when I got on top. Also, last time I was there I saw a lot of dogs and not so many cows.
Not gonna lie, your the most under rated vlogger ever. Keep up the sick work Mikey!
My wife is from Hong Kong and I've been going there for 20+ years. I love the place and always find new stuff to see. Rome and Hong Kong are my two favorite cities on the planet. Just love going there. Taipei comes close also.
Great video, although the weather is not good and really foggy, you can experience a different kind of scenery of the big buddha. Totally agree with what you said 8:18
This video made me laugh so hard... Cow petting and feeding vlog. Hahaha... Yo so cool Mike.
You made a friend! That cow really liked you! Lol
One of your absolute best! Beautiful, funny and spiritual too. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into these videos.
That cow really liked you Mike! You must have had the vibe :D
+andreamoboe lol cow whisperer
I missed my chance to travel during my lifetime. A lot of missed opportunities and unwise decisions..so here I am toward the end of my life and I found your travel videos! I get pleasure from at least seeing some of the world through your lens. Thank you Mike.
Mikey the cow scene was too funny!!! hahaha
+kkkkkkkkkk955 yeah lol ... made my day :D
This is probably one of the most hilarious video you've done! Love it!
The cow didn't obey you because (s)he doesn't understand English. There was a language barrier.
Attia Sprouse ur comment made me laugh so hard 😂😂
Cow can only understand hindu language
Hello from The Netherlands here! Thank you for sharing all those great vids from first class flights to food vids and sightseeing city trips to places ive never been! I like your enthusiasm for food and video report!
You're just amazing Mike! We are addicted to your videos!
Thanks Mike, I was in Hong Kong a long time ago. It certainly has changed and yet, not. I loved the tour and your videos. Sorry you left NYC. I usually am in Flushing and really love your restaurant recommendations. Wish you all the best in SF.
My father in law was from Kowloon. This is hitting me right in the heart thinking of him. I miss him very much.
Hey Mike. Did you go inside the giant Buddha? When I was there in 2013 there was a museum inside detailing how the Buddha was built as well as a brief history of the site/monastery plus a holy relic was housed inside. Hello Kitty had not invaded Lantau when I was there so I don't know whether the museum was a temporary or permanent fixture
excellent views mikey, and that descriptive talks by the cow is... true love :)
hehe so fun, can really tell that you are a big city guy getting so excited about cows :D Great vlog man!
*Thanks for the tour Mikey*
You feed it, you are the chosen one.
What an awesome place that had to be to visit! I have often thought about traveling around the world to see various representations/statues of the Buddha. Thank you for sharing your experience (even with the fog).
I love the fact that no matter where you go you make friends weather it man or beast lol. Although it was foggy,it still had some beautiful scenes. Love,love the large Buddha. Best video ever,,stay safe and take care. As always your biggest fan from Arkansas
"maybe hello kitty grew up in this mountain village" LOLLLLLLLLL
Wow, I'm glad that by the end of your trip you finally realized that Hong Kong is like the New York of Asia. It is, after all, one of the most important financial centers in the world. An amazing place given its small size. You should definitely go again in the Fall when the weather is nice and less foggy. Also, plane tickets and hotel prices are cheaper then too.
9:01 Those scriptures are the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra.
LOL! Woke up in a Hello Kitty Nightmare LOL! I never laughed so hard - the whole break up scene with the cow was hilarious! Mike - if you ever want to plan a group trip sign me up!
Great show Mikey.
Love this video. Always wanted to go to those places. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mikey... it's like the time we went on a once in a lifetime trip to Paris and the day we visited the Eiffel Tower was half swallowed up by fog.
When my family went to tour France, it rained when we went to check that monument.
The best view in HK is summer to autumn, no foggy, blue sky all the time. The only thing you have to deal with is the heat & humidity (ok, two things actually) Visiting in autumn would be the best, not too hot, not too humid but still able to see a clear blue sky.
LOL..... great video! WOW they just roam the streets?
SUCH A CUTEEEEEEEEE! I need a best cow-friend. Mike introduce us.
Hilarious when the cow kept following you! What time of the year do you go to Hong Kong?
March to May is typically wet, humid and foggy here. Come over again October to December when it's much cooler and dry, with clear skies.
hay Mikey!!! lol, havnt seen you for a while. I'm a watcher. supercool buddha! and these buildings WOW. thanks for sharing your trip with us! have you tried vlogging with a drone ? I mean that would be good views.. I'm not familiar with drones they may be unpredictable.. anyway Mikey, stay cool! o yah I mentioned you in one of my vlogs lol just thought of that ! so funny. (in my vlog entitled 'my life before this one ') ..😃
+carcar brad haha thanks :-)
I laugh when u say "you just go with whoever give u oranges, its never about us!" so funny
Man, i love these videos. You're absolutely right, all the things that we have allowed to rule and regulate our lives are nothing more than trivial and unimportant. We as a species have just lost sight of that.Everything on this planet exists in harmony with nature - except man - which will be our downfall sooner or later, it's just all a matter of time.
Came here from beatthebush channel. Even foggier cant see top of buddha! Is hk weather always so bad? More cow interaction lol. You look a lot like jackie chan. Does anyone else notice that? Anyways, subscribed! :)
Hey Mikey, Thanks for the video and info you provide on your adventures;-)) Where are you headed next? You are so right as we must enjoy the little things in life....always pay for "experiences" in life as they will be memories we cherish forever;-)) Keep traveling Mikey!!
If you go back, it really clears up around mid april to may. The only downfall is that it does start getting very humid and hot then.
Mike do you ever feel embarrassed filming? I don't think I could have filmed myself in the cable car with those people there haha
He does it for his subs
I went to the cable car but it was still foggy once you go to the top. And I also saw a cow and my Couz kept on taking snap chat tho. And in the cable car, my Couz danced on the pole in the middle. 😂
Great Video! That place was beautiful, even with all the fog. The cow part had me laughing so hard!!! LOL Did you happen to find out why they had a bunch of cows hanging out all over the place?
+Xan The Buddha is in the countryside, there are lots of farms scattered here and there, the cows could also be raised by the monastery.
+tinyhowie the cows are feral. They are descendants of cows that were released and left to fend for themselves by the local farmers. It seemed like diary farming was no longer profitable. There are feral cows running around other parts of Lantau Island and other parts of HK.
BritishRacingGreen And they found a new job with the tourists, and with Mike lol.
loved the vlogs! did I miss the gambling mecca of Hong kong?
I think it was a good thing there was fog at the Buddha statue. I think it really adds to the mystery of it all. It's just too bad you had fog the rest of the time. The cows cracked me up. lol Mikey, how were the Hong Kong girls!? Have a safe trip home!
About the fog, well, all I can is that: Mike, you've picked the wrong timing of the spring season to visit Hong Kong ;) During the early spring time in Hong Kong, it is always foggy and it starts to get humid, floor could be very wet and slippery, so watch your steps, also your head, because there might have huge water drops on the ceiling that seem to never dry out. Everytime I saw these situation, I think to myself: ahh, spring is coming XDXD
Welcome to Hong Kong! Hope you have had a nice and enjoyable journey here!
~Jamie
I’m trying to go to the Giant Buddha and to the airport afterwards, which hotel would you recommend? What time do they open and closed?
The same thing happened to me when I visited HK, I need to go back and visit on a nice clear day so I can take a selfie with the Buddha statue :P
Yea,I din't get the Hello Kitty shrine, you really didn't get a good day, it is beautiful on a clear day with breathtaking views!
Hey Mikey you should do more flight videos trying out different airlines because they are really entertaining and you show everything.
That was beautiful! I loved it all
Yeah like hongkong even though im a Filipino i still like hongkong. Everything about hongkong especially the people they seems to be contented of present things they have. It is just too bad that mainland China interferre in political econimic status of hongkong. Philippines also have wonderful things to offer but lock of consistency from our political leaders especially in the local government. It is too hard doing business here. Corruption is also main factor from local government mainly in the national capital region.
Great video Mikey
OMG mike your so right the Jurassic park theme song does come to mind
Luckily it wasnt so hot and humid... so at that time walking in HK can be very relaxing and comfortable..
Mike care to share where that Sichuan food is? I don't normally eat much hot stuff but I'm sucker for Sichuan food.
this bldgs are amazing. I read that build them without nails
Nice video mate !
If you ever do Canada Montreal for food and Night life...Swartz deli for Montreal smoked meat #1 spot Dunn's famous for Potine fries with Chopped montreal smoked meat Fairmont Bagels See the Old port of Montreal and travel up the hill to see all of montreal ... Toronto CN tower skydome and its a 45 drive to Niagara falls And on your way to the falls a must food stop half way is Memphis Fire Barbeque Company in Winona, Ontario If your looking for awesome views Vancouver Island and British columbia is wilderness you will remember Not many places you can ski swim suntan on a beach and go shopping all in one day
We also went there around April this year and it's so foggy and scary!!!
which date are u in,...in this video??
Keep up the great vids!!!!!!!
The day we were there the cows just all hung around the car park in a group - pooping. But we had lots of cute dogs lying everywhere! But no Hello Kitty... phew. And sorry the weather was bad. Hope it clears up for you next time you visit Hong Kong! :P
Namo Buddha. Thanks for this video Mikey
👍Great video Mikey
Your very cool I'd like to see you upload more
Keep up the vlogs!
Great Vlog Bro
Come on Mikey, that cow wants to go home with you! Lol
Hello kitty isnt really a cat! Hahaha
What airline and airplane did you fly to New York? Cathay Pacific 777-300ER flight 846?
this was amazing
The only interesting Vlog on UA-cam
LMAO "We need some space"
why is the statue so big?
OMG i went to this place too! we did all the traditional things but we didnt get to see the Buddha statue :(
+Cloud Nine really? why?
We didn't know about it, or didn't see it, We went to all the temples and stuff, i really wish I saw it now
lol @ your comments on hello kitty
Exactly.... Hong Kong is super rush mentality, and no hotel had a decent gym...but then again - everybody keeps moving and result...they stay super thin. Hence, there is no need to exercise. Unlike all the fatty foods we have in America, add to that, most work place require us to sit for long duration during the work day.
It looks like Hello Kitty is your nemesis in this life LOL
Looove the cows! Talk about free range!
I was crazy enough to run up the stairs. Not accounting the fact that the altitude is pretty high and therefore the air was a lot thinner than usually, I was a bit dizzy when I got on top. Also, last time I was there I saw a lot of dogs and not so many cows.
Did you fly back on Korean 1st?
+ira Albucher (LIBOYZ) haha no
Must have been a much longer trip. I usually try Premium Economy... works out very well.
You like cantonese food after all!!!!!!!!
can you go to the Philippines
This video is hilarious
Mickey can now say his last girlfriend was a heifer.
Those cows are savage as fuck.
Thats one big Buddha
i need to go there
if you order a steak somewhere and it has a yellow yeah on it, it's your friend
Maybe hello kitty grew up there, yea.
So this is the video Mike met his girlfriend
Hey Mikey Chen, why do you look like a young Jackie Chen?? 🤷🏻♀️🤔
we are all one within the iris
HELLO KITTY ,!!
So far
You rock it, I am working in Waxahachie Texas guns and big churches
Ty buddha
Why do you like jackey chan?