Hong Kong Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- 11 things YOU need to know before you go to Hong Kong. A comprehensive travel guide to bring you up to speed on the Weather, Language, Getting Around, and more! Hong Kong was originally a British Colony founded in 1842, taken over by China in 1997. Hong Kong’s Official Name is the “Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong.” In Chinese Hong Kong Means “Fragrant Harbor.” Hong Kong is Famous for Skyscrapers (it has 8,000 of them), but 40% of it’s land is park and nature preserve
Hong Kong has 3 main areas, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories
But in total it has 263 islands
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2 - Weather
Hong Kong's climate is sub-tropical, with temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Celsius in winter and exceeding 31 degrees Celsius in summer
Pretty humid all year round
May to November is typhoon season
June & August are the wettest
January and December are the dryest
3. Getting In
Likely flying in to Hong Kong International Airport - HKG.
It’s on Lantau Island, and its HUGE! The size of 20 soccer fields.
You can fly to almost anywhere in the world from Hong Kong (more than 100 airlines operate 1,100 daily flights to and from 190 destinations worldwide)
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong’s home airline and has won “World’s Best Airline” four times - more than any other.
Airport Express train to Central - Its just 24 minutes, and leaves every 10 minutes
You can buy a round trip airport Express and Octopus card for 3 days unlimited MTR for $350
Taxi one way to Hong Kong Island would be about $400 HKD and take 45 mins to an hour
4. Unlucky
This number omitted because it’s unlucky. 4 in Chinese sounds like the word for “Death.” Most buildings typically omit this floor.
5. Getting Around
By public transit-it's efficient, clean, and affordable
First things first, buy an Octopus Card -- It works on almost everything, even to get you in to the Hong Kong Horse Racetrack
MTT - Subway
Star Ferry - About $3 HKD, Upper Deck & Weekends cost a bit more.
Tram - Ding Ding - $2.60
Double Decker Bus
Mini Bus
Taxi - Relatively inexpensive, but can be hard to hail during rush hour, or a rainy day, or shift change between 3-4pm.
Don’t try to hail a cab if you see double yellow lines by the curb. Taxis can only stop if there is a single line-or none at all.
Uber
6. Money
Hong Kong Dollar
Exchange Rate fixed to the USD. 1 USD = HK$7.75-7.85
Most places take Visa/Mastercard
40% take AMEX
Lots of ATMS -- Hong Kong is a huge financial center after all
Bills: Issued by 3 different banks, so you’ll see 3 different designs for all the bills
HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500 and HK$1000
Coins:
7. Language
2 Official Languages
1.Chinese, (Spoken Cantonese)
2. English
In the major urban districts, most residents will speak English but Cantonese is the local language
If you think you’re planning to learn a little Cantonese before you go… it’s not easy… it has nine tones.
8. Shopping
Shops often stay open late… none of this European 6pm closing time… think 9 or 10pm closing times for most shops and malls
9. Food:
Cantonese Food
And it’s all about sharing, portions are big and made for big groups
Dim sum originated here in southern China and means “touch the heart”. These tiny bites of goodness were created as snack food for travellers and today are an essential part of local culture.
Dim Sum
Hong Kong Milk Tea
Dai Pai Dong, Fast Food Noodle Shops, are common sites in Hong Kong offering an inexpensive bowl of noodles for around HK$20 and free tea
Bones -- yes, lots of the local food has bones it. At the casual restaurants you can just put the bones on the table. At a fancier restaurant use the saucer plate beneath your bowl
Tea -- Need a refill for your teapot? Turn the lid upside down.
Like to avoid the crowds? Then avoid eating lunch between 1-2pm, that’s the typical Hong Kong lunch hour
10. Feng Shui
The mystical art of feng shui is still common practice in Hong Kong -- wondering why a building’s architecture looks weird? The answer usually has to do with Feng Shui… that might be why your hotel lobby has a water feature and some goldfish in it too!
11. I’ve got more videos!
You might enjoy watching some of these other videos:
Hong Kong Food Guide: • Hong Kong Food Guide: ...
Macau Travel Guide: • Macau Travel Tips: 10 ...
Or all my Hong Kong Videos in this playlist: • Hong Kong Travel Guides
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Quite informative..nice. i just subscribed :)
Nice!
If I received $1 for every time he said Hong Kong , I would be able to afford to travel there.
ZionEye Junction the comment of the day 😂
Do you count how much it is gonna be exactly? 😏
I was thinking the same exact thing! 😂
ZionEye Junction Yeah, it made me stop watching at 3:10
ZionEye Junction drove me insane
Hoooong Koooong
Lol
😂😂😂
Airport twain
My favorite part of the video is when he said Hooong Kooong
Hah
This is a man who’s sheer happiness and optimism has helped me through my flu.
Awww.. thanks Jo!
Actually most H.K. people understand Mandarin and they can speak it quite well with or even without accent. But people who H.K. people who were born and raised there are proud of being Cantonese speakers (comparing themselves to those people who move to H.K. from Mainland China) They would prefer you speak to them in English other than Mandarin if you don't know any Cantonese ;)
Thanks for the clarification Audrey
Really? Most friends of mine who live in HK can not speak Mandarin fluently. Please compare it with the the degree of speaking Cantonese and English
Cantonese and English are both very welcomed 🤘. As a local, I am very proud of my Cantonese.
Mandarin is not our mother tougue and are mainly spoken by new immigrants.
I am from HK. Local school did not teach Mandarin before 1997, they can understand Mandarin but cannot speak well, people who born after 2000s have mandarin class since their primary school, normally they can listen and speak Mandarin well.
You are definitely wrong. We don’t speak Mandarin. And you may not be welcomed if you speak Mandarin to us.
he knows more than I do, I was born in Hong Kong.
I thought you were born in Brazil
@@aydankhaliq2967 lmao
I like how conversational your delivery is. Makes the viewer feels like talking to a friend who recently went to hongkong. Not pretentious. Great vlog!!!!!
As a Hong Kong people, I think he explained quite well, an 8 out of 10
You're reviews are spot on and Hong Kong is no different. So comprehensive!
Thanks Joy!
Really informative thanks! 👍
5:26 🤣 somebody was where they shouldn’t have been!
@@mike9347 Where?? I need to see this xD
he moonwalked
The egg in the hot milk it's nasty
I really appreciate the way you introduce a city that you start with its historical background.
Thanks Albert!
Thanks for the helpful advice. Awesome content 👏
I lived in Hong Kong for 8 years but born in New York,I went there in summer and travel with Cathay Pacific ,they have the best service
@@mike9347 nice but I havent flyed with qantas yet but I know it is really nice
I am a hongkonger. Cantonese is a language rather than a dialect. Except that, I found the information accurate and quite detailed in the video.
Thanks for the clarification
Love Hong Kong! Can’t wait to go back. It’s Vegas for us this year! Just as exciting.
HK is always fun! But so is Vegas!
May you stay forever young. Great movie from hong kong I recently saw. I hope hong kong people can preserve their unique culture and way of life
Your videos are very fun and informative! I first discovered your channel after watching your Japan travel tips, since I will be going this Spring! ^^ I subscribed after watching the Vegas ones, cause I love Vegas LOL. Your videos remind me of Andrew Zimmern's style! You deff deserve more subscribers! I notice a lot of the research and effort you put into them.
Thanks Josieekoi for the kind words, and for subscribing! :)
There are lots of peaceful places in HK. Hundreds of nature and hiking trails in quiet hilly countryside and around the reservoirs. Most people come for a few days only and go to Nathan Road, Central and visit a few tourist traps, but this city, its beaches, islands and its countryside has so much for a tourist.
I like what you did with tip #4! Those are some great tips! I'll keep these in mind in the future as I would like to check out Hong Kong in the future.
You'll enjoy Hong Kong I'm sure!
Thank you for this important Information 👍🏻
Thanks Robin!
I love the Cantonese cuisine and the hustle and bustle of the high-rise-dominated metropolitan feel of Hong Kong, but I’m completely averse to the insufferable humidity. Thanks for the great video.
Legend has it that he’s still saying Hong Kong!!
Planning to travel in HK. Thanks for the helpful guide
Great Hong Kong Guide :D
I'm a HongKonger and I'm impressed :)
Thanks Yan!!!
This is so cool. Thanks!
Hi, I've been in Hong Kong, clear and fun description, i will get back again it's my favourite city in the world. Thanks nice video.
Thanks Jeanpaul!
Love your energy great info and you are funny... thanks
BTW,.. Thanks for the upload... It's a great video.... !
I love your helper friend and his son great English 👍😀
Very informative video! Thank you!
Thanks!
It might be really good for people who don’t know before being there !!!
Thanks Son!
Im going again next month for a week! Thanks a bunch
Enjoy Hong Kong gemdoll!
He repeated HONG KONG 95 times in 21 minutes and 1 second
Did you really count? Impressive :)
Haha so cool
What’s wrong with that?
I counted 93
haahaa😂
Love your videos Chris!
Thanks Amy!
Can you help me with knowing more about hong Kong and am planning on coming and you look pretty
you are great..straight to the point and very entretenido..thanks
Thanks Danielle!
I will be in HK in January 2024 during a cruise, for an overnight stay. Your video is being very helpul, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This guys the MAN . Ive been traveling for 2 months now and HK is my last stop. I wish I found his videos 2 months ago LOL cheers mate
Thanks Lorenzo!
Very informative, thanks a lot!
My pleasure!
7:17 did he just call it oyster card😂😂😂
Thank you for the great tips
My pleasure Mo :)
What a great video! So glad I stumbled across this channel. Just subscribed!
Welcome to Yellow Productions Henry!
very good work. Looks like you really enjoyed Hong Kong.
Nice work! Can’t wait to visit here!
Thanks Lindsay!
I
Love your videos!!!! Especially Vegas ones, I tried to make a Vegas vlog because of yours! Inspiring videos!
Thanks Valeria!
Great video. I’m heading to HK in 2 months . I appreciate the info. Very helpful
Awesome! Enjoy HK!
"you just take your oyster card" nice
Love your video 👍
HOW MANY TIMES HE GOTTA SAY HONG KONG IN ONE SENTENCE
The more the merrier! :)
I was looking for that comment xD
Victoria Furnival 😂😂 you won’t miss that for sure
lol, I was thinking the exact thing
i was thinking the same😂😂😂😂
Also Hong Kong has many markets, if you want some fresh fruits, and you want some new clothes, come to Hong Kong, it has almost everything you want.
I absolutely love all of your videos! I am planning to go to Japan next year!
Thanks Samar!
hey man im going in a few weeks! this was so helpful. thank you. also, i love the way you say hoooong kooong :)
Thanks Jemma!
This was so useful
Thanks Ashley!
This video come in great timing! We were planning to go Hong Kong to vlog at some point this year! Thank you 😁
Awesome!
me to..
Welcome to HK!
This was such a great video! The information you shared was great! Thank you! We are heading to Hong Kong in a couple months!
Thanks Always an Adventure With Kids! I hope you enjoy your trip!
@@YellowProductions Thank you! I'm going to have to check out your other videos before we go too! The information you shared and the way you shared it was awesome!
Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions that I didn't cover!
HOOONNNGGG KONNG XD love these tips. cant wait to go later this year. thanks mate.
Thanks snowflake! Enjoy your trip!
Can't wait to hear the gunshots, tear gas, petrol bombs, riot police and stabbings?
Thanks for the vid I'm going to Hong Kong in 4 days
Enioy!
Which is a good hotel for stay during stop over & one which isn't very costly but absolutely neat & clean for stay of say 5/6 hours, with anytime check-in & check-out being allowed for refreshing etc.?
3 mins in yo video, I heard "Hong Kong", more than I did in my entire life.
Watch it again and you'll have 2 lifetimes worth! :)
I am local...agree with u
Great sharing
Thanks Sinar!
very nice.
I pretty much like the red bean.😊
Mmm :)
Good Morning Hong Kong, Very Clean Country and Beautiful .i Love Chinese Foods .God Bless HonggggggggggKonggggggggggggggg🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹✔👍🙏.
This is cool!
Thanks Slimvids!
For number 4, usually are the old buildings .So mainly the building have the fourth floor.
Amazing
You did your research. Love HK.
Thanks Travel Richie!
Take a shot everytime he says Hong Kong
Andrey Sizemin I’ll be drunk
Awesome video. Big 👍
Thanks Ashlee
Visiting Hong Kong in a couple months I’m so excited, this travel is so informative! Thanks ;)
Thanks Psycor! Enjoy! And eat some tasty Dim Sum!
See you HK In September!
Hello freind i like hongkong but i Never go tO hongkong look very nice view beautifull country
Thank YOU for sharing
It's really interesting to watch people talking about Hong Kong when you're born in Hong Kong
I really needed this video since my trip to Hong Kong is next month. Hopefully the weather is very nice. The only thing I'm worried about is using public transportation since living in California I never used it before. Thank you for this video will share it with the rest of my group.👍
The subway in Hong Kong I think is pretty easy to navigate.. unlike Tokyo which is just crazy :)
very informative without the jokes
7:15 ..and then when you wanna get off, you get your Oyster card, just tap it when you get off. 🤣🤣 simple mistake that just make me smile. Great video tho’. Subs + like
Well your actually suppose to do that
@@ryanyuen3017 to do what? Tap the card? It's Octopus card not Oyster. That's the simple mistake I talked about 😉
yeah i notice that too :p
i'm like wut? this is not london haha
Hi yellow productions! You have very good videos!
Thanks rita!
One of the best and most interesting cities in the world.
I've recently just been and have uploaded 3 vlogs from it onto my channel
I love your videos, if you come to Hong Kong again next time and need anything, let me know!
Thanks Natalie!
Your introduction is absolutely accurate and so funny 😆 , please don’t mention Hong Kong so many times 😂 We won’t miss that , besides a busy and noisy part in here , we got nice nature as well, seaside ....
Thanks C Chu! :)
Hi! Can we use the Airport Express Octopus card on trams too? or just the MRT and the buses?
Trams too.. but you have to put some actual money on it to use the trams
Milk tea is special cuz they use a filter similar to a ladies stockings. With very small holes filtering all the impurities. The good descriptions by Nick we not very complete lol but anyway great video!
Thanks Jonathan!
I will be in HK for a few days for the first time from June 25th...! Who wants to meet up for a beer? :)
ID vegetarian food easily available or not in Hongkong?
Nick is such a cool nice guy !
Great video......can you give some advice where exachange money? HAve there some small shop where is possible to have a good rate? Thanks.
I typically just withdraw HKD from the ATM at the airport.
4:03 for locals, when they are going to the airport, we usually aboard the Mtr to tung chung and change to bus
Thanks for the local knowledge yee
hongkong soon after pandemic🤗🤗🤗ty for ur vlog
oh man i wanna go to hong kong again.
I've succeeded then! :)
Welcome to HK again.
I love it that he is wearing a lot of yellow, yellow is the color of the umbrella movement!
This video about Hong kong is just great, as all yours. I was there in 1995, so it has changed a lot ... I hope to return soon. Though I want to discover Shanghai , will make a video of Shanghai ? By the way, you made me smile when you talked about the fish shop, and your hesitation to take the fish or not to the plane... :-) thanks for your videos they are very complete and I have a great time watching them, so thanks doubly¡¡¡ :-)
Thanks Santi! I'd like to go to Shanghai.. it's not on my immediate travel list though.. so don't expect that too soon ;)
How can you get the HKD a high rate? I just got it in bank. $1=7.46HKD. and needed to pay a shipping.
For those looking to travel. Cathay is pretty good and you can fly from US to HK direct but I like Eva airline a little better but you have to make a stop on the way. Eva was a little cleaner and i liked the food better. Cathay is getting pretty cramped in comparision so definitely go with premium econ.
Thanks for the tip on Eva!
Hey man great vids. Does Hong Kong have sales tax?
Only alcohol and cigarettes, and it's already included in the price.
The price shown is what you pay!
17:25 could the hot drink be half coffee and half tea?
IFC Mall is right above Hong Kong Station, rather than Central Station. Two stations are connected with a underground tunnel in paid area.
幾有趣
Does taxi drivers do not accept 20hkd bills? Do they only accept 500hkd-1000hkd bill?