13 Tips for an AWESOME Trip to Hong Kong
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 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.
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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
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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 “ 😬
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
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!!!
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
Awesome vid, thoroughly enjoyed it…thank you so much!
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
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
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!
Great video as always. Thank you matt!
Its an absolutely wonderful and useful video..so well narrated... beautiful editing.. spectacular footage.. loved it dude..😍😍
I love the way you describe everything
🙏🏼
You are honestly so eloquent, I’m literally sold on all these spots you’ve suggested... thanks for this 🙂
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
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
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
best and most entertaining video tour guide ive watched so far!! keep it up Matt and team!!!
Thanks Matt! Great tips! Can’t wait to visit 👌
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.
HK is an amazing city, and I can't wait to return. Thanks for a fabulous video.
So glad you liked it!!
Cheers,
M
Your presentation is highly interesting to watch, excellent narrative and photography. Thank you very much and take care.
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 👍👍👍
You're my favorite. This is just in time for planning my Hong Kong trip
Gym S Thanks! Have a wonderful trip!!!
Cheers,
M
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
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!
Amazing video. I’m in the city right now and it’s just stunning. Thanks for the tips!
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
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!
Love your work mate
this is a very comprehensive and accurate guide. Subscribed man, great job!
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
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
Breathtaking shots, apt musical scoring and a highly entertaining host! You've nailed the trifecta of a great vlog! Subbed!
Enjoyed the video so much !
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
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:)
Really enjoy your videos with useful information and your sense of humor.
I love my home town. Many thanks for taking such great video introducing HK.
Ho Lee Fook!! You deserve more subscribers, Matt!
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
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
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
Me and my family travelled Hongkong several times already but i find your video still interesting!!! :) you r funny!:):)
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
Very interesting and informative video, well presented and fun to watch! Thank you. Going to explore HK today following your recommendations. 😊
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!)))
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
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
U covered everything any first timers need!!! Ur video is amazing!!!HongKong my second home..still excites me …always…
Excellent! truly enjoyed it :) thank you!
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
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
Wow great vlog and tips. Will definitely watch it again before our flight on Feb next year. Thanks bradda!
Brilliant ... great to watch it again over two years later. :)
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.
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
One of the best travel guides on Hong Kong I have seen. Thanks!
Maggie Caverly So glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
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
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!
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
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 RUclips.
This was great. Will be checking out some of these later this year! Thanks
Creative Ginge So glad you liked it! Happy travels!!
Cheers,
M
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!!
I am from hk but I don’t really recognise my place hahahaha it looks so good 😝😝😝 thank you Matt
This is definitely the best HK guide I've ever watched/read/listened!
Richard Wong Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
Best travel guide to HK that I’ve seen. Thanks!
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.
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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
Hey Matt...you are precise and giving meaningful info.... thanks for your effort...
love your presentation... especially your humour...thank you
Philip Martin Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Cheers,
M
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
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:)
FINALLY MATT! Been waiting you to post! Great video! Looking forward to new videos!
nikka uminga Thanks! Yeah sorry it’s been a while:) The wait won’t be as long next time:) Thanks for the continued support!
All the best,
M
Amazing video and does HK justice. I followed you and watched every video on your channel since the Hawaii travel guide. My husband and I literally went to Hawaii hitting all your recommended spots! Keep the great content coming!
Fanghui Li Thanks so much! So glad you like the videos! Have a great time I’m Hawaii!!
All the best,
M
i just got back from Hong Kong, i have been three times! my family lives there as i am chinese :)
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
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.
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
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 have to fasten your seat belt when you got into a taxi ! $5000 fine ! Haha!
As a Hong Konger, thank you for capturing the essence of the city and presenting it with such a wonderful lense.
21 years of my life I lived in this awesomely unique city!
Thanks for this captivating, inspiring and certainly truthful depiction of! Loved it!
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.
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
This is a lot work and you do all by yourself 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️ Very Respect ✊ for you ! Well done and editing is amazing
I been to HK a number of times, you did a brilliant reveal in such a limited time, thank you
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
Bro you remind me of shaggy from scooby doo lol
superbly described each n every small thing about hong kong.very nice vlog.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it:)
Cheers,
M
Brilliant video Matt. Very informative and funny. I've watched it dozens of times. It brings back some great memories and has given me some brilliant advice for my next visit. Thanks
Thanks so much for the kind words! Really appreciate it!
All the best,
M
i literally live in hk idk why im watching this
manggaetteok Haha because it’s so awesome???
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.
Just visited this beautiful place only last week, yet I couldn’t click that play button quick enough! Absolutely LOVE your travel videos Matt, truly my fave on RUclips, worth the wait every single time! 👌🏻🙌🏻
FoodishBeauty Thank you so much for the kind words!!! I really appreciate it!:) I’ll have to check your videos out!
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
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!!!
Hi.
I'm from hk quary bay hEre.
Tobio Kageyama yes good
A very good video. I learn a lot from this.
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