13 Tips for an AWESOME Trip to Hong Kong
Vložit
- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- One of the most astounding cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to eat in wonderful Hong Kong.
Follow me:
Intstagram: / mattstraveltips
Music by:
www.epidemicsound.com
FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Hotel: Mini Hotel Central
I found my room for around $80 (which had big windows and a view). Note…there are even cheaper rooms at this hotel (around 50 dollars), but they will be even smaller and they may or may have a window…it was unclear when I was booking. I’d call the hotel to double check.
Food:
-Tim Ho Wan
-Luk Yu Tea House
-Lin Hueng Tea Room (formerly called Lin Huen Tea House)
-Mak’s Noodle
-Tsim Chai Kee
-Kam’s Roast Goose
-Joy Hing Roasted Meat
-Little Bao
-Ho Lee Fook
-Street Food (Most of my favorite stalls are in Mong Kok)
-Oddies Foodies
-Tai Cheong Bakery
-Mammy Pancake
-Hong Lin Restaurant
-Spicy Crab (Temple Night Market)
-Mankamana Nepalese Cuisine
-Lord Stow’s Bakery (Macau egg tarts)
-So Bor Kee Seafood (on Cheung Chau Island)
-Din Tai Fong (not directly featured in the video…but a few of the shots of the food are from here)
Bars/Nightlife:
-Lan Kwai Fong
-Lockhart Road (Wan Chai)
-Hollywood Road (Central/Soho)
-The Old Man (cool delicious drinks all named after Hemingway references)
-Mrs. Pound (also amazing food here)
Neighborhoods:
-Central Business district
-Wan Chai
-Tsim Cha Tsui
-Mong Kok
-Soho
Markets:
-Temple Night Street Market
-Mong Kok Ladies Market
-Upper Lascar Row Antique Market (also known as Cat Street)
-Stanly Market
Temples/Monasterys:
-Tian Tan (Giant) Buddha on Lantau Island…get here by taking the tram at Tung Chung
-Man Mo Temple (Central)
-Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (North Kowloon)
Hong Kong Park:
(some shots of the next door botanical gardens are also included in this segment)Star Ferry: Terminal 7 in Central or in Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon side
Victoria Peak:
Tram up to the top (beware the lines)
Take a Taxi
Or there are buses
And of course you can always walk if you want the exercise:)
Day Trip to Macau:
Ruins of St. Paul
Senado Square
Taipa Village
Venetian Casino
Lagoon near the Wynn (for many of the aerial shots…note…I received permission from local police to fly my drone)
Nature/Hikes/etc:
-Dragon’s Back Hike
-Shek O Beach
-Big Wave Bay Beach (kind of haha)
-Lion Rock Hike
-Tai O Fishing Village (easily accessible from the Tian Tan (Giant) Buddha
-Cheung Chau Island
MY EQUIPMENT:
Camera: Panasonic GH5 (w/ Metabones Speedbooster adapter, and an XLR shoe mount for my lav mic)
Second Camera (For Studio shots): Sony FS5
Lenses: Panasonic Lumix 12-35 2.8, Panasonic Lumix 35-100 2.8, Sigma Art Lens 18-35 1.8, Canon 24-70 2.8
Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane 2
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera Slider: Rhino ROV Pro
![[Vowel]물고기는 물에서 살아야 해🐟🤣Fish have to live in the water #funny](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3G9MH063Cx4/mqdefault.jpg)
Over thirty years ago, when I was in my 40s, my mother took me to Hong Kong for what turned out to be my only trip abroad. This video brought back so many memories of places I’d been and made me want to o return to experience the places I’d missed. The video is brilliantly filmed and edited, entertaining, and informative. In full disclosure, Matt is my son, but I think my assessment would be the same even if he weren’t. However, I’m one proud mama.
Love you oceans mama san💙💚
I was going to say the same. "The video is brilliantly filmed and edited, entertaining, and informative". Totally agree. You have raised a great man and I wish you all the success in the world ^_^.
M.H Aleisa Thank you:)
Congratulations Kate. You have every reason to be a proud mama. Matt's Travel Tips are not only entertaining, they are quite possibly THE BEST in class. I have been to each of the cities he has featured on many occasions and I think he pretty much has everything covered. However, I can think of two things that leave me baffled every time I watch one of his videos: 1) why he is not the most famous travel guide in the world and 2) why is he not as round as a bagel with all the food he eats. BTW, I see the origin of his sense of humor.
Juan Ramos thanks for your kind words. However, even though I’m the mom, I have to agree that I don’t understand why he isn’t the most famous travel guide. As for all the food he eats, I hate him that he can do that and stay thin. In fairness, he works out a lot, and I guess I subscribe to the “ I’ll work out next week” theory “ 😬
Hi from Hong Kong! 🙋 This is by far my favourite hk guide, well done :)
kittysunky Thanks so much! So glad you like it!
Cheers,
M
Hi Kitty is there anything in HK he missed? I live close by.
kittysunky Same! I am from HK, and have been so disappointed with other videos. This was so positive and so informative. I absolutely think he did HK justice. 💙✌🏼
N H Thank you so much! I really appreciate it:)
All the best,
M
I'm also from Hong Kong.
Another Hong Konger here! I'd have to say this video is one of the best HK travel I've watched! You totally nailed it! Makes me love my city more!
Probably the best travel guide of Hong Kong I've ever seen. Love it!!!
Truly makes me realise why ive been here for 21 years. I love this city! so many things that i havent even done myself! thanks for the tips of my beloved city
So far your videos have been the best travel guides I’ve seen, both in terms of video quality and esthetic as well as recommendations. I used your Oahu travel guide and had a great time. A highlight of that trip was the Hoomaluhia garden. Parking was free entry was free and I was shocked that it wasn’t overrun by tourist because it is such an amazing place! So thank you for that!
Kimberly H Thanks so much! So glad to hear that! Yeah, I love that spot on Oahu. Thanks for the comment:)
All the best,
M
Hi.r u from hongkong?
Loved it! So great to see you and your team back, you all have been missed! Hong Kong has been on my "Must Visit" list and now your video has caused it to move up the ranks to must visit in the next 12 months. I will have to look at high season versus low season and visa requirements and plan accordingly. Thanks again for a wonderful video!
Kayos501 Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Thanks for all the support every time I post a vid:) And yeah...Hong Kong is pretty amazing. Have a great time when you end up there. Also...the visa situation is deferent there than in mainland China. Coming from the states, I don’t need a visa. And if you end up there in summer, just be prepared for the super hot humid weather...so pack accordingly:)
All the best!!!
M
Your channel & Attaché are my favorite travel channels!! You guys always give the best advice!
mexiaznann Thanks so much! Yeah, Attaché is a great channel. That guy does solid videos:)
Cheers,
M
I love the way you describe everything
🙏🏼
Your videos are awesome.. I always wait for your next one. Tips are always great and love the food section.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the support!
All the best,
M
You've actually covered ALL the must hit spots and more. Still amazed you queued for all the busiest places, only wish I knew about taxi-ing up to the Peak much earlier. Love your video, thank you 👍👍👍
Awesome vid, thoroughly enjoyed it…thank you so much!
Holy Lee Cow you are good with the camera. Glad to see you enjoyed Hong Kong. I just came back from there and wish I saw this video first. I fell in love with the city on my first visit.
Beautifully filmed... Well narrated (good humor at the right timing)... helpful tips and fair recommendations (yes, I can attest to them as I'm from Hong Kong and thanks for portraying my home city in such a positive way)! Great job, Matt & team!! 👍
So glad you liked the video! Always means a lot to get the support of a local:) I love Hong Kong.
All the best,
M
You are honestly so eloquent, I’m literally sold on all these spots you’ve suggested... thanks for this 🙂
Great video as always. Thank you matt!
Great job Matt ....... a lot of hard work goes into these videos, you have the gift 👍
Sean Roberts Thanks! Yeah it’s a lot of work considering it’s just me out there. I’m a one-man crew haha. But it’s worth it for comments like these:)
All the best,
M
Its an absolutely wonderful and useful video..so well narrated... beautiful editing.. spectacular footage.. loved it dude..😍😍
Matt, your video is absolutely amazing. I used to live there and I haven't been back in over 10 years and seeing all those places brought back so many fond memories!
Thanks Matt! Great tips! Can’t wait to visit 👌
You're my favorite. This is just in time for planning my Hong Kong trip
Gym S Thanks! Have a wonderful trip!!!
Cheers,
M
I prefer the big wave bay beach😁 I was living in HK for 20+ years and been to all the places you recommended~ great video that cover almost all~👍🏻👍🏻 you will never get dull of this city
best and most entertaining video tour guide ive watched so far!! keep it up Matt and team!!!
Your presentation is highly interesting to watch, excellent narrative and photography. Thank you very much and take care.
I lived in HK for 6 years and I have to say, you nailed it. There is a love/hate relationship with HK when you live there but I have to admit that I miss it so so much now that I moved out.
Jolanta Bailey hey I have the same situation as yours, I just moved out from HK 3 weeks ago and I already missed it,and I lived there for like..7 years
HK is an amazing city, and I can't wait to return. Thanks for a fabulous video.
So glad you liked it!!
Cheers,
M
I love my home town. Many thanks for taking such great video introducing HK.
Love your work mate
You nailed it with this video. A very good guide about HK. In my opinion the most awesome city in the world. 👍👍
Mr Wang Thanks so much! So glad you liked it. And I agree. It is an incredible city:)
Cheers,
M
Ho Lee Fook!! You deserve more subscribers, Matt!
Excellent! truly enjoyed it :) thank you!
This definintely is one of the best travel videos I've ever seen. Incredible footage and love your commentary. Thanks for sharing Matt!
Kathy Nguyen So glad you like it! Thanks for the comment:)
Cheers,
M
I'm from Hong Kong and I approve of this video... good job!
mamborambo Thank you! Always good to get the local’s approval:)
Cheers,
M
awesome video, very helpful and entertaining, well edited, thank you hugh grant
Budi CW Haha. Thanks so much:)
Glad you like the vid!
Cheers,
M
Brilliant ... great to watch it again over two years later. :)
Wow great vlog and tips. Will definitely watch it again before our flight on Feb next year. Thanks bradda!
I'm from Hong Kong and currently away for my university studies. But can I just say this is such a well-made video, brilliantly filmed and narrated, it made me feel as though I've transported right back home (definitely made me miss home even more though XD) Thank you for doing Hong Kong justice and producing such wholesome content!
Athena Lai Wow thanks so much for the wonderful comment! I adore Hong Kong, and it always means a lot to get the approval of the locals. Best of luck with your studies!
All the best,
M
I spent three nights on Lamma Island, I just had to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Kowloon lol. Great video.
i met chow yun fat on lamma once
Really enjoy your videos with useful information and your sense of humor.
Matt you are good at this, this is probably my first comment on a youtube vid. The opening and closing of this video is one the best I have ever seen on CZcams.
Hong Kong what can I say it’s an amazing place it should be on everyone’s bucket list :)
clive tolley I completely agree:) It’s an amazing city.
Cheers,
M
Wow Matt! Hong Kong... you are giving me some stiff competition since I am working on my HK guide as well. I love it though! Keep up the good work buddy!!
Haha thanks brother! Your vids are always awesome. Can't wait to watch it:)
this is a very comprehensive and accurate guide. Subscribed man, great job!
Hands down the best visit tips for HK!
You literally dropped everything down
hardly missed anything. Love your videography
Nancyy Min Thanks so much! So glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
Me and my family travelled Hongkong several times already but i find your video still interesting!!! :) you r funny!:):)
Hey Matt!
I wanted to let you know that my fiance and I are at HK right now and we've already tried more than 5 of your food recommendations and they were not less than SPEC-TAC-ULAR!
Thanks man! You made our trip to HK much tastier and enjoyable!
Enjoyed the video so much !
Awesome job
Thank You for such a great presentation of the best city anywhere.
Will be in HK next month! Thanks for the tips! Also, visit PH as well. 😊
Kim Possible ✋👍
If you're taking some time to visit Macau, you now have the new option to go there by bridge instead of boat. The bridge is newly built.
@@chunghinsun5899 Yay, thanks for the info!
@@chunghinsun5899 so the bridge is complete and open for use?
@@dave928 yeah. The bridge is opened. They have buses that goes to Macau from Hong Kong. My parents took one just to checkout the bridge. I believe the buses stop at the casinos, which would be convenient if you're planning to go there to begin with. The old way by boat require you to take local transports to the casino after clearing customs at the dock. Some of the casinos have shuttle buses to the dock as well if you ask around.
Awesone video dude! Im so hype fir my trip there next summer. Cant wait to explore, eat and play some Airsoft. Yup HK love Airsoft.
Simon Tran Glad you like the vid! Have an awesome trip!
Cheers,
M
I have flown in and out of Hong Kong airport a good few times since 2007 en route to Manila and London or Paris. It is an amazing view from the approaching plane. With just a few hours to spare between flights I once jumped on the train and got into town somewhere for a quick wander around. It was amazing. Later this year I hope to spend a week there with my wife and daughter. Can't wait!
u done a great job man,
perfect
If only the rent and properties aren't so soul crushingly expensive, HK would be the most ideal city to live in imo, I missed it some what.
Fun fact, Hong Kong has been ranked as the world’s least affordable housing market for a ninth consecutive year.
True
Apophis STR czcams.com/video/iikE5qzYYq4/video.html
I am from hk but I don’t really recognise my place hahahaha it looks so good 😝😝😝 thank you Matt
21 years of my life I lived in this awesomely unique city!
Thanks for this captivating, inspiring and certainly truthful depiction of! Loved it!
Congratulations Matt!! The best Hong Kong guide I’ve ever seen and be sure that I’ve seen a lot of them.
I’ve been 23 times in H. K., mainly for business, and in 12 days I’ll be there once again. You’ve made a perfect summary of the most important things to do, to visit and to eat there. Your video even helped me to know that there are some places I missed to visit. Thanks Matt.
martroi Wow! So glad to hear such a great review from someone who has visited so many times! Thanks so much for the kind words!
All the best,
M
Great job! Best video yet! I also stayed at the mini hotel last year too. Legitimately could brush your teeth and shower at the same time 🤣
Mike Sylvester Haha yep! Mini is the perfect description:) Thanks for the support!!
All the best,
M
i just got back from Hong Kong, i have been three times! my family lives there as i am chinese :)
U covered everything any first timers need!!! Ur video is amazing!!!HongKong my second home..still excites me …always…
Very interesting and informative video, well presented and fun to watch! Thank you. Going to explore HK today following your recommendations. 😊
Hi Matt! Your video is fantastic! You are so fun to watch! Please do one for Taiwan! Would love to see that! And please keep making more videos!! By the way, you remind me more of Hugh Grant! 😄
Staci H Thanks so much! Glad you like the videos!! Really appreciate it:) I would love to do a video for Taiwan, but I’ve actually never been there, so I would need to visit first. I never make videos for places I don’t know well:) So maybe someday:) And haha. Yeah I get the Hugh Grant thing all the time.
All the best,
M
i'm a hong kong native and i bursted out laughing at "Ho Lee Fook"
I'm English and I burst out laughing also at "Ho Lee Fook".
SAME haha
@@rascalhusky8129 Sound like Holland f__k
hahhahahaha me toooooo It’s funny!
i am also Hong Kong and i did that too!
Matt, just a superb job. Thanks for showing me the dynamic and multi views of the wonderful place.
BBBZ123 Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!
All the best,
M
Best travel guide to HK that I’ve seen. Thanks!
Can’t wait to head there in September and curried fish balls, HERE I COME.
My love for fish balls are out of this world
North Freedom Niiiice. They’re my favorite. So good. Have a great trip!
Cheers,
M
Matt's Travel Tips thank you so much! And thank you so much for this amazing guide!
North Freedom Of course! So glad you like it!!
I’ll be there in September, too. The video is exactly what I need 🙏
Kim Pham Happy travels!!
Didn’t get the notice that Hugh Grant is now a vlogger!! Haha
Or his long lost brother from a Chinese mother. lol :D
Isabella Bautista Haha I get that a lot:)
Hahahahahahha
@@MattsTravelTips Awesome video - You look like Dean Winters from Law and Order and Car Insurance commercials!
J Chan Haha I get that a lot too:)
I have lived hear for over 8 years and I think you have done a very good job of describing this amazing city!
Amazing video. I’m in the city right now and it’s just stunning. Thanks for the tips!
Ugh you always make the best vids!!! Going to HK soon and this was so helpful you have no idea thank you so much!
thezionzion Thank you so much! So glad to hear that! Have a wonderful trip! Thanks for watching and commenting:)
All the best,
M
How do you only have 60K subs? Job well done. See you in 6 months. My home town of New Orleans should be next!
Bryan McCauley Thanks! Next video should be much sooner:) Next videos are probably going to be Maui then Florence, Italy...but NOLA is one of my FAVORITE places. I may do a “food tips” for Nola soon. It’s actually very high on my list. Thanks for the support:)
All the best,
M
Hey Matt...you are precise and giving meaningful info.... thanks for your effort...
Glad to see somebody make a vid on hong kong from a tourist's perspective!
I am a local and after living all the years here everything here seems too normal to me. Your video makes me feel proud of how marvellous Hong Kong is as a city. Thank you!
Lau Pi So glad you like it! I love HK! It’s a wonderful city.
All the best,
M
Matt, everything food and place you try.. Is expensive. My first trip there..I hardly eat proper meal 😔 I love the cherry, it's cheaper than Malaysia.
My first time watching your video. You look good, the video is great-recorded from good angles, overall, an outstanding an informative one. Really enjoyed it. Perhaps, you could also help the viewers with information on halal or vegan foods. Thank you. Cheers.
I kept waiting for the info about vegetarian food...
LILY SALLEH So glad you enjoyed it:) Sorry I didn’t include any info on vegetarian places...I just don’t really know any in HK, so I can’t speak with authority on them. But HK has everything! I’m sure there are some great vegetarian and halal options.
All the best,
M
Thanks Matt@@MattsTravelTips
One of the best travel guides on Hong Kong I have seen. Thanks!
Maggie Caverly So glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
As a Hong Konger, thank you for capturing the essence of the city and presenting it with such a wonderful lense.
The Best Place in the World!!!! I love Hong Kong with my whole heart!
vegan around the world I agree...it’s a wonderful city:)
Cheers,
M
dude why am i watching a travel tips video to my home townnn lol
Fearless Dreamer Haha. Because it’s filmed so well??
Cheers,
M
Thank you so much!!! I will be going to Hong Kong for my summer holiday. Your travel tips is definitely the perfect guide to making my future trip super duper exciting!! ❤️❤️
Niall Yuxin Xie So glad you liked it!!! Have a great trip!!! Note...it will be hot and muggy in the summer, so pack accordingly:)
Cheers,
M
love your presentation... especially your humour...thank you
Philip Martin Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
Dope video! Sakurashima Bakery in Wan Chai makes better egg tarts IMO and Fu Sing Sharksfin Restaurant (Causeway Bay/Wan Chai) has mind-blowing char siu! (The chicken pastry is also to die for.)
Awesome! Glad you like the video! Thanks for the suggestions!
All the best,
M
You look nothing like Marv from Home Alone you look more like a ginger Hugh Grant. ❤ the video keep up the great work.
Laughing Lucas Haha. I get Hugh Grant all the time:) Thanks I appreciate it haha. And glad you like the vid!
Cheers,
M
Awesome photography and thanks for this wonderfully-prepared travel guide of Hong Kong.
T CHAN So glad you like it! Glad you appreciate the camera work:) A lot goes into it, it’s nice when someone takes notice.
All the best,
M
Another great guide loaded with tons of info! Your tips are spot-on, I used them on several trips. Thanks for the great videos!
Martin Fife Thanks so much! So glad they’ve been helpful! All the best,
M
You have to fasten your seat belt when you got into a taxi ! $5000 fine ! Haha!
Hey!!its expensive when you go to city by airport express....................I mean the people from hong kong, I'm from hong kong
chicken wong hello how may cost there
@@mounirartists7409 150 dollars, equal that you can eat a lunch in hong kong!!!
please keep making more of these mate love your work!!!
I’ve heard that Matt will be making more videos as soon as it’s safe for him to travel again.
Awesome video Matt! Great that we met you at Victoria Peak
You forgot about the wan chi Wednesdays. 😂😂
do you mean the station wan chai? because as far as I know you don't spell it that way
That's where I used to live
Hi.
I'm from hk quary bay hEre.
Tobio Kageyama yes good
Love you, Matt. Thanks for this vlog. 💖
Julius Sta. Maria So glad you like it:)
All the best,
M
Excellent Video! We will be in Hong Kong next month. Cant wait.
Thanks! Have a great trip!
Cheers,
M
Bro you remind me of shaggy from scooby doo lol
i literally live in hk idk why im watching this
manggaetteok Haha because it’s so awesome???
Breathtaking shots, apt musical scoring and a highly entertaining host! You've nailed the trifecta of a great vlog! Subbed!
Matt, your videos are amazing. Before we went to Oahu we watched and re-watched your video about 20 times. After watching this video I want to go to Hong Kong. I hope you make more!
You definitely are more of a young Hugh Grant ;)
Crypto Guru Haha thanks:) I’ll take it!
Cheers,
M
As a local in Hong Kong, i strongly advise u not to buy anything in temple street, ladies market and stanley market, those are cheap and fake stuff that their only purpose is to rip tourists off.
Yeah and if you do know what you're getting yourself into, make sure you haggle them down in price.
This is an exceptionally great video! I've been to HK 4 times and you just made me think of returning!
You are awesome! Your travel videos are some of the most entertaining ones... all the years you are not posting, hope you are traveling and shooting more. Or you know, just living a great life!)))