They are not Chinese! They are not used to this. They can complain if they want to. Itll make them not settle perhaps, work towards something that works better for them.
Yeah some people only have room to lie down and that's it. HK is an island. Limited space, and lots of competition for that space, since it's one of the freest parts of China.
No it's not, unless you are the bottom 20% in HK, the average apartment is 600+ square feet. People seem to believe the majority of the population are living in coffin homes, more like 5% actually.
They are not living here long term so I'd say they are blessed. Unfortunately most people who live in cramped homes like these are living there long term.
@@user-um8wi5ym4y honestly it’s really sad calling people ‘blessed’ by living in this cramped home. Ofc they have what’s considered a large apartment in HK, but they seriously aren’t ‘blessed’. For some reason HK is extremely expensive and it’s so sad seeing some people have to live in places worse than this.
Kowloon, nice place to stay but, unusually crowded. The bathroom very similar to the one you stayed in with the shower directly over the toilet. The bedroom had a bed and a connecting kitchen.
It's amazing how layout can affect square footage! That whole apartment is about the size of my master bathroom...but I've seen videos of tiny apartments that don't feel as cramped, because of the way they're laid out and furnished. A Murphy bed would be a godsend in that bedroom, for example.
Get the octopus card, especially if your staying for more than 1-3 days. It makes HK life much much easier. When your leaving at the airport, show up fifteen minutes earlier than you intended, turn it back in and get your money back that you loaded onto it.
Yes, the escalators are DEFINITELY faster in HK! It‘s actually one of the many things I love about the city, it feels so much more efficient, especially when you have to take them all the time (there are SO many escalators in HK). One the other side of the scale, I also found the absolut slowest escalator in a wet market in Kowloon City, it was so slow it actually drove me insane. Apartments in Hong Kong are notoriously difficult due to the extortionate prices and tiny living spaces and while food and transport in general are cheap to averagely priced, housing will eat up most of your income/travel expenses. Still, I absolutely LOVE Hong Kong, I had the privilege of doing a semester abroad there and still think about it daily! I just adore the diversity, the quirkiness, the stunning nature, everything. If you still have time I would recommend venturing out on a ferry and visiting one one the many islands (Lamma or Cheung Chau are gorgeous) to see a totally different side to this city, visiting the New Territories (I recommend Tai Po or Yuen Long) for a more “authentic“ feel, visiting Tai O (a little fishing village on Lantau Island, again, incomparable to the hustle of HK Island), taking a hike to Lion Rock or Dragon’s Back if you’re feeling more adventurous, or simply taking the tram and watching the people and the city go by. Enjoy! :)
@@sunshinevegas6793 what makes them spoiled? They seemed pretty positive throughout the whole video, and Hong Kong is known for having really small apartments. They have an outsider's perspective, that's all.
The apartment we had in Hong Kong was similar. It came with a patio that was equally large as the interior, so awesome. Without the outdoor space I don't know what we would have done.
Pam J those are not normal people! Some people in the western countries are homeless! So those who are not homeless are all rich? You don’t know what rich people in HK mean! If they are rich, they should be living in 5 stars hotel!
Countries like Japan and Hong Kong are really masters at making use out of every inch of space possible. You'll see people even in the UK complaining that their room is too small when it's bigger than your whole apartment in Hong Kong!
NY has really small aprtments too in some places..but China while having a large population, has a TON of space in the country side..just like the US has a TON of space in the midwest..we both have more than enough spce for our populations to live comfortably..but in both cases, no one wants to live inland.
What do you mean, "even in the UK"? The UK has the smallest average home size compared to other western countries, and in the last years I have seen enough landlords renting out absolutely tiny apartments or rooms for stupidly high prices. I've seen converted garages (12-15 sqm) offered for 500 to 800 GBP per month, I've seen places way smaller than what they show in this video - a single room, put a bed in and you wouldn't be able to out anything else. In addition, lots of the places here are terribly run down.
Why y’all praising people for utilizing these small spaces when you should be angry how tf are people supposed to live in these cramped places??? This is in humane
1. Check out ibis hotel or holiday inn express. Price is alright but of course room is pretty tiny too. 2. Buy your meds in HK before heading down to Vietnam. 3. Try McDonald’s and KFC in HK. You don’t get the same menu in the states. 4. Must try HK style tea with milk (British mix HK style. So good. 5. Ride the star ferry. Best view you get for both HK and kowloon.
This is city living. There are plenty of shops/supermarkets/restaurants downstairs. A 6/7 bed room house in the suburbs in the US at this price is probably a 45 minute drive away to the closest shops.
Holey moley! That place is slightly bigger than my walk-in-closet! Kowloon Park is my favorite spot in the city! HKG is one of the most expensive cities in Asia, and I think it has changed (not for the better) in the last 5-7 years.
You can have a loft in the bedroom. Below the loft can be a storage or closet space. Fold down table in the kitchen attatched on the wall, that can also work as extra counter space. You can add mirrors and some small plants to your decor so it can feel like the space is lager also brings the outside in so you wont feel cramped.
I live in HK and I have not seen such a tiny apartment before ( apart from my aunt and uncle’s old apartment, the place gave me claustrophobia, I could barely move around. ) I’m really thankful for what I’ve got right now.
Hong Kong is a super fast paced city that everyone reacts fast talks fast walks fast. Uncles aunties helped you out not because they need to practice English but solve your problem fast. They can't afford to have you occupy the seats. Eat fast and get out 😆 Glad you mentioned you were only in HK one week. Dumplings is not a typical HK dish but from northern China. That was a restaurant for mainland Chinese tourists. Enjoy your travels.
I could live in that apt [alone] for probably 6 months to a year. I feel that's all the time I need to tour around Hong Kong and eat everything I want.
lmao, How funny you're trying to represent everyone in Asia, and i'll tell you this, none of my friends and I have ever lived close in this tiny amount of space whatsoever, unless you live in poverty. Even the farmers in the rural areas of main land China have a much bigger and nicer house than that human cage.
Hi all! It is very small and it’s very typical for Hong Kongers to sleep in such a small flat. I stayed in Hong Kong in a very small room with no washing machine/fridge/electric stove. The bathroom is in the room too and hence I think the flat you are staying in is actually decent. Of course, can not compare with other hotel/apartments in the world as they are cheaper and bigger. Thank you sharing your videos, it is really nice!
That’s the size of a camper with a one pull out! Absolutely love it! I lived in one for 3 months and loved it!! Again, great video! Very informative! Thx, from rural Iowa!
well, life is hard in Hongkong, everything is expensive so we're kind of being forced to get used to these. (p.s. we have bed space apartments /cage homes where the apartment is a one dunk bed surrounded by a metal cage)
I was born in HK, lived there for a little while before moving to a western country. It's very interesting to see an outsider's perspective of HK. I remember when I went back to visit years ago, I noticed that people were walking SO FAST. Like the escalators are one thing, but crossing the roads was so hard to keep up. Nowadays I feel like people have chilled on the streets a bit but yeah haha
*every highly developed and populated city is a bad place to live unless you're rich, same goes for NYC and shanghai etc, but i guess hongkong probably had the worst out of all of them
Hong Kong's glory days was transferring wealth from the working class to the rich, real estate vultures like Li-Kai Shing has singlehandedly made the average citizens life much shittier. But he gets so much praise for being such a "shrewd businessman".
If the apartment comes empty, there are tons of furniture options that people with tiny houses use that would have helped it feel bigger. Love the bathroom. I’d get a shower curtain hung though, just to keep the towels dry. Put a futon or Murphy bed in the bedroom, or even a bunk bed that had a desk or sofa as the lower bunk.
You guys need a roll up thing with pockets all in it, that hangs from suction cups. Something you can roll clothes and toothbrushes and all kinds of this and that up in and pack it around with your back packs, then when you are in all these tiny places, you can unroll it and stick it wherever.
You guys are so great. You are so informative. I have never been out of the US and following you two around even In the States is wonderful. I see sights i will probably never be able to visit and to watch you two explain all the in and outside of each place and what you get for the dollar amounts and even like the smallest detail of the restaurant seating an unknown person down to dine at your table... I just have such a good time listening to ya'll explain the experience. I'm so excited to see the next adventure ya'll take me on.
I sell a lot of stuff on eBay to Hong Kong. I love them, they are the most polite and honest people in the World. If I had to name the two countries with the most honest people in the World, I would say, Hong Kong and Japan. I am not sure which would be number 1 and 2.
Hong Kong is a really fast paced city, their transportation is one of the best and cheapest in the world,especially the subway, you can go everywhere in a matter of minutes for so cheap, the food is also absolutely amazing, you can eat ANYTHING
HK is an interesting place to visit but not a good place to live. People always seem to be rushing, yet they don't seem to be that much more productive than other places.
Well...there is a saying, 1 minute of New York 10 seconds of Hong Kong. Everything is produced in a microwave speed. You should know masterpieces are not produced in this way.
I've never been to HK, but seen many other travel videos from there. And yours seems like a pretty decent sized place. Ok it's not big, but certainly not bad either in my opinion. But maybe that's just because I do not mind living in small places :) Surely everyone has their own opinions.
I’d like for you to start out walking through the apartment door for a reference point. I film that way and it gives the viewer (and myself when I go back to watch my videos) a much better idea of size, space, and just seems to make more sense visually for those who are not there.
Eat cakes from the train stations. Go half each and have a good time Also go for a junk boat ride. There is no such thing as bad food in HK Go toTim Ho Wan for food
If the bed were raised up so you could put a workspace and dressers below it would help. Also, if you can put the fridge where that stool is, you would have counter space.
True, they should have swapped the bathroom and kitchen. I don't really mind the small space cause I'm 4'10". Space is built for Asian sizes 😆 But then, when westerners upload vids of how to decorate your small room, I'm like "That's defintely not small"
I honestly think that place is not too bad. I've seen places even more cramped/smaller than that. I would have been quite happy to stay there. In HK, you don't really stay home anyway - most people eat out and meet friends outside.
I could never live like this, so glad I live in Norway. I’m introvert and like a lot of space, I live in a huge house by the fjord. When that is said, I have been to Hong Kong and traveled a lot, cool place, nice food, nice people, but way too crowded if I was about to live there.
@@leealex24 my friend’s house even don’t have toilet or shower facilities she needs to go out use toilet. She will try use restaurant/café/shopping centre’s toilet as cleaner than the one down the street. I had lived in this environment for an year when I was young. We needed to have a wash/bath in living room and bucket for toilet that next to where you sleep
I would be in heaven if I could rent an apartment that small. Having had roommates for over 10 years that actually be increasing my space. AND A BATHROOM TO MYSELF! However being with another person I can see how this can be an issue. And a third? SHeesh that's insane to image.
It’s such a shame you stayed in the most expensive part of HK. There’s so much more to HK, it’s pretty good even if you are on a tiny budget. Next time explore outside the concrete, there’s a lot more than concrete jungle!
Really don’t know why they chose to live in such tiny space. Tiny flat in the video is for those who don’t want to spend any time on commuting! There are lots of nicer, cheaper and bigger apartments in Hong Kong! Not much people live in such tiny flat (like the video) in Hong Kong!
Judging by appearances, I stayed in a room that size in my church from April to December of 2001. My duplex was sold and I was homeless. By pastor permitted me until I found another place. Everything that I was in that room and could (still can) fit into my car. I cooked using the church's kitchen. When I couldn't get to a friend's house to shower, I used a a large storage bin that I got from Walmart to bathe. I would fill it halfway with bath water from the kitchen, pull it into my room, sit in it and bathe, and dumped the water outside when I was done. I got up every morning and went to work as usual. Unless I told you, you would never know my living condition. Best part of all, I completed my Masters Degree and began my doctorate while living in that room.
I would like to see those two spending an entire day in one of those coffin homes. Then, they'll be very grateful for that grand palace mansion they're showing off.
I'm guessing you haven't ventured to Repulse Bay or Stanley (south side of Hong Kong Island) to escape the crowds...? I feel you missed the most obvious tip for convenience (and hatred of coins) - the Octopus Card... Predates the Oyster Card of London and can be used for transport around Hong Kong as well as paying for things in 7-Eleven and other food outlets... I got mine in 2009 the first time going to HK and have used it each time venturing through... :)
Not a bad space just needs for multi-functionality! ;D Also, didn;t realize the Hong Long uses the UK plug, must be a bit of trouble with mainland China :s
If the bed folded into the wall the apartment would be way more useable or if bed was a futon for the day ...if the bathroom was tucked in the corner and kitchen living space together there would fe much more useable space.
Well I'm the same but are you talking about living there alone?That seems not that hard but if you need any sort of long term company,then it can be a nightmare after a while
Actually? Do you guys “actually” live in Hong Kong or have any friends who are “actually” living in Hong Kong? There are always choices! If people are that poor they can just apply for public housings which are definitely bigger than the flat in the video! Or they can just live away from the CBD! They would get bigger flat by the same rent! I have been to many friends’ homes in Hong Kong and never seen anyone lives in such small flat!
Justice League I am “actually” from Hong Kong, lol, and as far as I am concerned, many people have to wait incredibly long for public housing. I am not saying that everyone in Hong Kong lives in tiny apartment but housing condition like the one from the video is “actually” the reality for some. Good for your friends who are lucky enough to afford a comfortable living space. But just like any other major cities, some people have to live in a cramped space and this is not that uncommon in Hong Kong, try watching a documentary on this topic from BBC or skynews etc. I’m not trying to argue but anyone from Hong Kong would know very well about this reality....
Ho Ching Yan Jacky Jacky Like I said not everyone is fortunate enough to have a spacious living space in Hong Kong or even other major cities around the world but good for you
Yes, you might not know this already, but in China, it is generally preferred to have a hard bed. Beds for the rich used to be made of concrete/stone on top of a soft fire to keep you warm at night. If you go to the Great Wall of China, you can see the heated stone beds in the guard houses. I believe other similar beds were used in other neighbouring countries. It's either from that or Chinese people generally prefer a hard bed. I've been all over China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and the beds were all hard. Korea and Japan also have hard beds too from what I've noticed. In China they call the stove bed a 炕 kang, and in Korea, they call it ondol. The Korean ondol however heats the entire floor, as until recently, Koreans only slept on the floor (and some still do). Ondol is still a thing in Korea, except they use the hot water pipes to heat the floor rather than an actual fire. I've also come across heated floors in China too.
I love watching your channel but can you please rethink about putting music throughout the entire video ? It's hard to concentrate on what you are saying when all I hear is thump-thump-thump.
I would never complain about that small space, considering so many people sleep in room cages in HK .
Broke my heart seeing that 😕
LillyLake honestly couldn’t agree with you more. What’s worse is that there are people paying $200 a month to live in them. It’s disgusting.
LillyLake you are true, most off people in hongkong can get study aboard but cant buy or rent the huge space for living
They are not Chinese! They are not used to this. They can complain if they want to. Itll make them not settle perhaps, work towards something that works better for them.
I live in a small apartment but I ain't complaining. The only bad thing here is the rowdy kids that walk around. Lolz.
It’s first impressions people ... calm dowb
Fact: this is actually a pretty decent apartment in HK
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You should have toured a coffin home.
Abject poverty makes a cute video for you.
Wtf
Yeah some people only have room to lie down and that's it. HK is an island. Limited space, and lots of competition for that space, since it's one of the freest parts of China.
No it's not, unless you are the bottom 20% in HK, the average apartment is 600+ square feet. People seem to believe the majority of the population are living in coffin homes, more like 5% actually.
I just watch the "cage homes" video and I wanted to see what a "normal" apartment would look like. They are blessed with this apartment.
in what world do we live in to think they are blessed with this?.. shelter is a basic human need after all
No they aren't
They are not living here long term so I'd say they are blessed. Unfortunately most people who live in cramped homes like these are living there long term.
@@user-um8wi5ym4y honestly it’s really sad calling people ‘blessed’ by living in this cramped home. Ofc they have what’s considered a large apartment in HK, but they seriously aren’t ‘blessed’. For some reason HK is extremely expensive and it’s so sad seeing some people have to live in places worse than this.
@@user-um8wi5ym4y I guess they just sleep in there
*Fact:* _Considering room prices in _*_HK_*_ this apartment is even considered_
*luxurious* 🏘️✨
Kowloon, nice place to stay but, unusually crowded. The bathroom very similar to the one you stayed in with the shower directly over the toilet. The bedroom had a bed and a connecting kitchen.
Hot and Wet in HK but, TST a great place to spend some time. Star Ferry the malls, restaurants, sites!
It's amazing how layout can affect square footage! That whole apartment is about the size of my master bathroom...but I've seen videos of tiny apartments that don't feel as cramped, because of the way they're laid out and furnished. A Murphy bed would be a godsend in that bedroom, for example.
Yeah no doubt if they had the bathroom where the kitchen was it probably wouldn't be as unlivable
@@callmewaves1160, the reason is need only a small budget for a small window Aircon unit.
I've seen smaller 200 sq ft tiny homes with a loft bedroom that felt more spacious. My townhouse is 1100 sq ft small for California living.
So true, I have seen so many tiny apartments that don't feel as cramped. The design and space utilisation matters.
The eyes can always be deceived as living in Dr. Who's police phonebooth, as long as you don't start to tango...
Funnily enough, I do live in a tiny Hong Kong apartment.. And it's even smaller than the one than this video 😂😂
Do you stay in it alot or are you just there to sleep? The whole time i was thinking...omg what about pictures on the wall
Wow
Get the octopus card, especially if your staying for more than 1-3 days. It makes HK life much much easier. When your leaving at the airport, show up fifteen minutes earlier than you intended, turn it back in and get your money back that you loaded onto it.
Image living in that during lockdown😨
Even worse. The cage "homes". It's unimaginable prior to covid, and indescribable during lockdown. Quarantining?? What's that????? 💔
Cannot breathe thinking about this!
easy )) you just start trading with neighbour using smokes or ramen
I think if I was staying there alone, it would be fine, but with two or more people, it would be too cramped for anything longer than a short stay.
@Anne...I think it's okay because most tourists to HK are out during the day and return to their accommodation late at night to sleep.
Anne you stay out during the day. The city is extremely tight and you can easily get from one side to the other on the train in a few minutes.
me too
You would be surprised what you can get used to. As an adult I've lived with my partner in two studios (one looked smaller than this)
Some people can't fall asleep or stay asleep next to another person, so this couldn't work
I can live alone in this type of apartment because having a roof over your head is more important than size
Yes, the escalators are DEFINITELY faster in HK! It‘s actually one of the many things I love about the city, it feels so much more efficient, especially when you have to take them all the time (there are SO many escalators in HK). One the other side of the scale, I also found the absolut slowest escalator in a wet market in Kowloon City, it was so slow it actually drove me insane. Apartments in Hong Kong are notoriously difficult due to the extortionate prices and tiny living spaces and while food and transport in general are cheap to averagely priced, housing will eat up most of your income/travel expenses. Still, I absolutely LOVE Hong Kong, I had the privilege of doing a semester abroad there and still think about it daily! I just adore the diversity, the quirkiness, the stunning nature, everything.
If you still have time I would recommend venturing out on a ferry and visiting one one the many islands (Lamma or Cheung Chau are gorgeous) to see a totally different side to this city, visiting the New Territories (I recommend Tai Po or Yuen Long) for a more “authentic“ feel, visiting Tai O (a little fishing village on Lantau Island, again, incomparable to the hustle of HK Island), taking a hike to Lion Rock or Dragon’s Back if you’re feeling more adventurous, or simply taking the tram and watching the people and the city go by. Enjoy! :)
That bathroom gives me so much anxiety. I can't
Ik howww can someone showered in there with the toilet
i feel the same
OG Lurker for some apparent reason, it sorta cleans the toilet while ure washing the suds off of your head or upper body. Hahahahah
How do you shower in the bathroom ?! I mean washing your hair and everything ?!
What you give is what you get
The whole problem is the layout
That space isn't utilised well at all. I've seen smaller flats in Japan that seemed bigger and more comfortable than this.
True
it is HK. it is nice to even get a place to live
The whole problem is the two spoiled Americans who compare Hong Kong to Vietnam 🙄
@@sunshinevegas6793 what makes them spoiled? They seemed pretty positive throughout the whole video, and Hong Kong is known for having really small apartments. They have an outsider's perspective, that's all.
I lived in a place like that in Philippines for 5 years. When you think you can’t do it, think of all the people that do. Stay humble.
It's just so good that you guys share your impressions objectively, considering the facts rather than just personal feelings.
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The apartment we had in Hong Kong was similar. It came with a patio that was equally large as the interior, so awesome. Without the outdoor space I don't know what we would have done.
you guys must be rich. More than 30% can't afford a place like that on a yearly basis in HK
Rich? Lol! Normal people in Hong Kong don’t live in such small place!
If they are rich they can rent a bigger, nicer flat, airbnb, service apartment or even live in a 5 star hotel!
Even comman people can not afford home in hk
Justice League Some people live in cages so...
Pam J those are not normal people!
Some people in the western countries are homeless! So those who are not homeless are all rich?
You don’t know what rich people in HK mean! If they are rich, they should be living in 5 stars hotel!
I lived in a dorm for 4 years. Having a kitchen would’ve been a dream.
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Countries like Japan and Hong Kong are really masters at making use out of every inch of space possible. You'll see people even in the UK complaining that their room is too small when it's bigger than your whole apartment in Hong Kong!
NY has really small aprtments too in some places..but China while having a large population, has a TON of space in the country side..just like the US has a TON of space in the midwest..we both have more than enough spce for our populations to live comfortably..but in both cases, no one wants to live inland.
What do you mean, "even in the UK"? The UK has the smallest average home size compared to other western countries, and in the last years I have seen enough landlords renting out absolutely tiny apartments or rooms for stupidly high prices. I've seen converted garages (12-15 sqm) offered for 500 to 800 GBP per month, I've seen places way smaller than what they show in this video - a single room, put a bed in and you wouldn't be able to out anything else. In addition, lots of the places here are terribly run down.
Why y’all praising people for utilizing these small spaces when you should be angry how tf are people supposed to live in these cramped places??? This is in humane
Sometimes it’s not by choice that people wants to live in such a tiny place, the reality is that HK property is so damn expansive , it’s a sad fact 😩
That apartment is gigantic according to HK standard and it normally rents for $15000 or US$2000 per month easily.
解說小頸鹿 wow
The price alone is giving me anxiety. Icb this ;;
What!!?😳...are u serious?
Oh! All of my friends in Hong Kong must be super rich then! I have never seen any of my friends live in such tiny flat...... poor them
No it’s not a gigantic, I live in hk and this is definitely below average a bit... the public housing is bigger
As a HKer, this is small but acceptable. We always have something worse than this apartment haha. Hopefully you guys enjoyed this city :)
1. Check out ibis hotel or holiday inn express. Price is alright but of course room is pretty tiny too.
2. Buy your meds in HK before heading down to Vietnam.
3. Try McDonald’s and KFC in HK. You don’t get the same menu in the states.
4. Must try HK style tea with milk (British mix HK style. So good.
5. Ride the star ferry. Best view you get for both HK and kowloon.
For what you would pay to buy that apartment, you could by a 6/7 bed house in the US (with a massive amount of land too)
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This is city living. There are plenty of shops/supermarkets/restaurants downstairs. A 6/7 bed room house in the suburbs in the US at this price is probably a 45 minute drive away to the closest shops.
Holey moley! That place is slightly bigger than my walk-in-closet! Kowloon Park is my favorite spot in the city! HKG is one of the most expensive cities in Asia, and I think it has changed (not for the better) in the last 5-7 years.
You can have a loft in the bedroom. Below the loft can be a storage or closet space. Fold down table in the kitchen attatched on the wall, that can also work as extra counter space. You can add mirrors and some small plants to your decor so it can feel like the space is lager also brings the outside in so you wont feel cramped.
They tend to prefer firm mattress, so yeah...
If u stay in fancy hotels with more international/western vibes then u'll get regular fluffy spring bed
I live in HK and I have not seen such a tiny apartment before ( apart from my aunt and uncle’s old apartment, the place gave me claustrophobia, I could barely move around. ) I’m really thankful for what I’ve got right now.
Public transport in HK is one of the most accessible and user friendly in the world.
I’m a Chinese person watching and I loved you guys insight and respect
That was a very informative video, especially for people traveling there.
Hong Kong is a super fast paced city that everyone reacts fast talks fast walks fast. Uncles aunties helped you out not because they need to practice English but solve your problem fast. They can't afford to have you occupy the seats. Eat fast and get out 😆
Glad you mentioned you were only in HK one week. Dumplings is not a typical HK dish but from northern China. That was a restaurant for mainland Chinese tourists. Enjoy your travels.
I could live in that apt [alone] for probably 6 months to a year. I feel that's all the time I need to tour around Hong Kong and eat everything I want.
2000 dollar just for one month rent
It’s really all you need. Eating, sleeping, showering, relaxing. It’s perfect. 🤗
I'm glad you had a great time in Hong Kong. And you're right. Escalators in Hong Kong are so much faster than other cities.
i can live on that apartment forever .. as long as it is FREE.
No it’s not??? Jesus, Americans
@@MsBanditLee are you stereotyping?
Lucky guys so many in HK sleep in cages (really) within apartments. yours could host at least 8 cages.
Cages?
@@PalmBeachesPaul , yes I was surprised too, check on youtube, I think 60x180 cm, height 80 !!!!! like the ones you see at the vet for the dogs.
The people of Hong Kong are AWESOME! I spent a month there for the Chinese New Year back in 2008. By far my favorite big city in all of Asia.
We Asian Chinese consider very lucky to have a roof above our heads so,for me I won't complain about this tiny apartment.
lmao, How funny you're trying to represent everyone in Asia, and i'll tell you this, none of my friends and I have ever lived close in this tiny amount of space whatsoever, unless you live in poverty. Even the farmers in the rural areas of main land China have a much bigger and nicer house than that human cage.
Well if you don't have any other options I see why
Hi all! It is very small and it’s very typical for Hong Kongers to sleep in such a small flat. I stayed in Hong Kong in a very small room with no washing machine/fridge/electric stove. The bathroom is in the room too and hence I think the flat you are staying in is actually decent. Of course, can not compare with other hotel/apartments in the world as they are cheaper and bigger.
Thank you sharing your videos, it is really nice!
The bathroom would kill me, I don't like the idea of showering over the toilet and getting everything wet hahaha
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This sort of apartment is something that many Hong Kong people struggle entire life for.
I live permanently in an RV, so I could definitely live in that space. The shower on top of the toilet would bother me a bit though.
That’s the size of a camper with a one pull out!
Absolutely love it! I lived in one for 3 months and loved it!! Again, great video! Very informative!
Thx, from rural Iowa!
Me: I want a tiny house!
Also me: How do they live like that???
well, life is hard in Hongkong, everything is expensive so we're kind of being forced to get used to these. (p.s. we have bed space apartments /cage homes where the apartment is a one dunk bed surrounded by a metal cage)
well yup, thats why i love seeing house in usa...
they didn’t spend enough money to live in a bigger Airbnb or hotel.
Justice League they as in the locals... 😅
@@jessicalau1123 Just curious how big are the apartment in terms of average sq ft for say 80% of the HKers?
I was born in HK, lived there for a little while before moving to a western country. It's very interesting to see an outsider's perspective of HK. I remember when I went back to visit years ago, I noticed that people were walking SO FAST. Like the escalators are one thing, but crossing the roads was so hard to keep up. Nowadays I feel like people have chilled on the streets a bit but yeah haha
I'm feeling claustrophobic just watching y'all inside that apartment
Honestly for a week, is nice, neat and tidy, air conditioning as well. Should not be complaining
Hong Kong had past its glory days. Its a bad place to live in now if you aint rich.
Siang C not true we aren’t rich and I live in HK it’s amazing
Why don't they buy department In shenzhen ?
*every highly developed and populated city is a bad place to live unless you're rich, same goes for NYC and shanghai etc, but i guess hongkong probably had the worst out of all of them
Hong Kong's glory days was transferring wealth from the working class to the rich, real estate vultures like Li-Kai Shing has singlehandedly made the average citizens life much shittier. But he gets so much praise for being such a "shrewd businessman".
Why any intelligent person would choose to live in honkong is a mystery some dumb folk out there
If the apartment comes empty, there are tons of furniture options that people with tiny houses use that would have helped it feel bigger. Love the bathroom. I’d get a shower curtain hung though, just to keep the towels dry. Put a futon or Murphy bed in the bedroom, or even a bunk bed that had a desk or sofa as the lower bunk.
I'll be honest I did see Eric and Allison in Veitnam not to long ago and I was so shocked! I froze and let them do their thing.
Great video. So informative. Very cute young couple you are. Have fun!
I reeeeallly liked the first impressions where u guys just chill and talk and imbed footage of your trip with it. Great video!
These shows give perspective to what people live with and are happy all humans should wanna be productive have some space big or small and a family.
I get claustrophobic just seeing how small it is.
You guys need a roll up thing with pockets all in it, that hangs from suction cups. Something you can roll clothes and toothbrushes and all kinds of this and that up in and pack it around with your back packs, then when you are in all these tiny places, you can unroll it and stick it wherever.
By myself it wouldn't be much of an issue but travelling with someone else it could be a pain, Especially if not travelling light.
You guys are totally on point. Yes I’m a native but moved to the US in the 80s and still visit HK from time to time. Happy travels.
This is actually a pretty big apartment in Hong Kong. My friend lived in Hong Kong in a space half the size.
You guys are so great.
You are so informative.
I have never been out of the US and following you two around even In the States is wonderful.
I see sights i will probably never be able to visit and to watch you two explain all the in and outside of each place and what you get for the dollar amounts and even like the smallest detail of the restaurant seating an unknown person down to dine at your table...
I just have such a good time listening to ya'll explain the experience.
I'm so excited to see the next adventure ya'll take me on.
I sell a lot of stuff on eBay to Hong Kong. I love them, they are the most polite and honest people in the World. If I had to name the two countries with the most honest people in the World, I would say, Hong Kong and Japan. I am not sure which would be number 1 and 2.
I'm a Hong konger ! thank you and have a good day : )
That would be a real competition
Hong Kong is a really fast paced city, their transportation is one of the best and cheapest in the world,especially the subway, you can go everywhere in a matter of minutes for so cheap, the food is also absolutely amazing, you can eat ANYTHING
HK is an interesting place to visit but not a good place to live. People always seem to be rushing, yet they don't seem to be that much more productive than other places.
Skylers As a Hongkonger I couldn’t agree more
Well...there is a saying, 1 minute of New York 10 seconds of Hong Kong. Everything is produced in a microwave speed. You should know masterpieces are not produced in this way.
I am a Hongkonger. Honestly, this is not bad in HK. Some people they even live in a room for a family of 4 members.
I've never been to HK, but seen many other travel videos from there. And yours seems like a pretty decent sized place. Ok it's not big, but certainly not bad either in my opinion. But maybe that's just because I do not mind living in small places :)
Surely everyone has their own opinions.
I’d like for you to start out walking through the apartment door for a reference point. I film that way and it gives the viewer (and myself when I go back to watch my videos) a much better idea of size, space, and just seems to make more sense visually for those who are not there.
welcome to Hong Kong, and I can tell, your apartment is already quite BIG!
Eat cakes from the train stations. Go half each and have a good time
Also go for a junk boat ride.
There is no such thing as bad food in HK
Go toTim Ho Wan for food
If the bed were raised up so you could put a workspace and dressers below it would help. Also, if you can put the fridge where that stool is, you would have counter space.
True, they should have swapped the bathroom and kitchen. I don't really mind the small space cause I'm 4'10". Space is built for Asian sizes 😆
But then, when westerners upload vids of how to decorate your small room, I'm like "That's defintely not small"
Alexandra Degala same thoughts... I'm 5 ft tall and only 90 lbs haha so I don't need much space anyway 😊😊😊
It’s actually pretty cozy because most hongkong houses 🏘 are messy and cramped well at least you have the biggest room!
I honestly think that place is not too bad. I've seen places even more cramped/smaller than that. I would have been quite happy to stay there. In HK, you don't really stay home anyway - most people eat out and meet friends outside.
For the obvious reason...
I could never live like this, so glad I live in Norway. I’m introvert and like a lot of space, I live in a huge house by the fjord. When that is said, I have been to Hong Kong and traveled a lot, cool place, nice food, nice people, but way too crowded if I was about to live there.
Yep it’s common in Europe to live in studios....bedroom and kitchen in one instead of separate room.
Not in south europe :v
Fernando Gonzalez yes it was south Europe where I had my studio apartment similar to the one in this video....
I love Hong Kong. Beautiful people, fabulous city, great shopping and food. 💕💕💕💕💕
Holy hatstand! How much better would it have been to have suitcase storage under the bed?!
I know! That apartment is so tiny!
I think ive got claustrophobia just by watching this.. that sink just made my heart race..
That is a tiny apartment. I could live there on my own, it would get annoying living with somebody else in such a small space xx
Not that am complaining this made me claustrophobic. I am extremely blessed to be living in such a beautiful home
I was growing up in Hong Kong I lived the apartment smaller than where you lived but 4 people lived in there
Omg seriously? For 4 people? Is that really common among say 80% of local HKers?
@@leealex24 my friend’s house even don’t have toilet or shower facilities she needs to go out use toilet. She will try use restaurant/café/shopping centre’s toilet as cleaner than the one down the street. I had lived in this environment for an year when I was young. We needed to have a wash/bath in living room and bucket for toilet that next to where you sleep
That luxurious to some people. They would love to live at this place. Be gracious. God bless. Good video
I always get napkins ! Really always. I am in HK right now.
I would be in heaven if I could rent an apartment that small. Having had roommates for over 10 years that actually be increasing my space. AND A BATHROOM TO MYSELF! However being with another person I can see how this can be an issue. And a third? SHeesh that's insane to image.
It’s such a shame you stayed in the most expensive part of HK. There’s so much more to HK, it’s pretty good even if you are on a tiny budget. Next time explore outside the concrete, there’s a lot more than concrete jungle!
Yeah its a shame they didnt do a proper HK video.
Really don’t know why they chose to live in such tiny space. Tiny flat in the video is for those who don’t want to spend any time on commuting! There are lots of nicer, cheaper and bigger apartments in Hong Kong! Not much people live in such tiny flat (like the video) in Hong Kong!
yes!!they should have explored the new territories,where there's literally so much greenery and many mountains!!
@@jody024 well, they said it was a first impressions video...
Judging by appearances, I stayed in a room that size in my church from April to December of 2001.
My duplex was sold and I was homeless. By pastor permitted me until I found another place. Everything that I was in that room and could (still can) fit into my car.
I cooked using the church's kitchen. When I couldn't get to a friend's house to shower, I used a a large storage bin that I got from Walmart to bathe. I would fill it halfway with bath water from the kitchen, pull it into my room, sit in it and bathe, and dumped the water outside when I was done. I got up every morning and went to work as usual. Unless I told you, you would never know my living condition.
Best part of all, I completed my Masters Degree and began my doctorate while living in that room.
I watched this after watching a vid on coffin homes in hong kong....i feel like they are so ungrateful
I would like to see those two spending an entire day in one of those coffin homes. Then, they'll be very grateful for that grand palace mansion they're showing off.
"Coffin home" style is well-known in our homeland H.K. 😭
@@legarcien1951 Yes! What a palace! Really grand & gorgeous! 😻😽😸
Same
okay I lived in Hong Kong for 19 years and that place is really small and space is so poorly planned in that house
I'm from Hong Kong and I can confirm that this space is actually spacious for many people here in HK.
I'm guessing you haven't ventured to Repulse Bay or Stanley (south side of Hong Kong Island) to escape the crowds...?
I feel you missed the most obvious tip for convenience (and hatred of coins) - the Octopus Card...
Predates the Oyster Card of London and can be used for transport around Hong Kong as well as paying for things in 7-Eleven and other food outlets...
I got mine in 2009 the first time going to HK and have used it each time venturing through... :)
By myself? I could easily do this for a month or more.
This is the introvert's wet dream.
Not a bad space just needs for multi-functionality! ;D Also, didn;t realize the Hong Long uses the UK plug, must be a bit of trouble with mainland China :s
Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997. That's why they use the UK plugs.
If the bed folded into the wall the apartment would be way more useable or if bed was a futon for the day ...if the bathroom was tucked in the corner and kitchen living space together there would fe much more useable space.
I could last a few years. I'm a extreme minimalist and don't need a lot to make myself happy.
Well I'm the same but are you talking about living there alone?That seems not that hard but if you need any sort of long term company,then it can be a nightmare after a while
Sarym if my roommate is hot enough i'd be down
Whoa its smaller than i thought. Even the sink. Its better to stay outdoors. Nice tour. I love going around HK most especially in cold weather. ❣
The sad truth is people in Hong Kong actually live in these tiny apartments
They actually share this size with 3 or 4 people.
Actually? Do you guys “actually” live in Hong Kong or have any friends who are “actually” living in Hong Kong?
There are always choices! If people are that poor they can just apply for public housings which are definitely bigger than the flat in the video!
Or they can just live away from the CBD! They would get bigger flat by the same rent!
I have been to many friends’ homes in Hong Kong and never seen anyone lives in such small flat!
I live in hong kong, but luckily im have an actual job and can affort something bigger
Justice League I am “actually” from Hong Kong, lol, and as far as I am concerned, many people have to wait incredibly long for public housing. I am not saying that everyone in Hong Kong lives in tiny apartment but housing condition like the one from the video is “actually” the reality for some. Good for your friends who are lucky enough to afford a comfortable living space. But just like any other major cities, some people have to live in a cramped space and this is not that uncommon in Hong Kong, try watching a documentary on this topic from BBC or skynews etc. I’m not trying to argue but anyone from Hong Kong would know very well about this reality....
Ho Ching Yan Jacky Jacky Like I said not everyone is fortunate enough to have a spacious living space in Hong Kong or even other major cities around the world but good for you
Yes, you might not know this already, but in China, it is generally preferred to have a hard bed. Beds for the rich used to be made of concrete/stone on top of a soft fire to keep you warm at night. If you go to the Great Wall of China, you can see the heated stone beds in the guard houses. I believe other similar beds were used in other neighbouring countries. It's either from that or Chinese people generally prefer a hard bed. I've been all over China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and the beds were all hard. Korea and Japan also have hard beds too from what I've noticed. In China they call the stove bed a 炕 kang, and in Korea, they call it ondol. The Korean ondol however heats the entire floor, as until recently, Koreans only slept on the floor (and some still do). Ondol is still a thing in Korea, except they use the hot water pipes to heat the floor rather than an actual fire. I've also come across heated floors in China too.
I'm claustrophobic so this video gave me anxiety. I also had to keep reminding myself to breathe lol
Ok I was wondering why I started feeling anxious until I read your comment. Relieved it wasn't just me lol.
Just close your eyes and imagine you are floating on your back in a pool.
Me too!!!
@@wingkeechan5329 thank you sweetie
I really agree with the subway.. it is one of the easiest system of transportation
I love watching your channel but can you please rethink about putting music throughout the entire video ? It's hard to concentrate on what you are saying when all I hear is thump-thump-thump.
LMAO i didn't notice that until you said it lol
Apparently you haven't watched many vlogs.. They all use music or it would just be a boring video with people talking
For me I'm just not a fan of the music they choose for this video.
I have been in Hong Kong in a hostel and the room was literally 4 steps to go around, your appartment is like a townhouse comparing to my room.
i grew up in Hong Kong and I never saw an apartment that small. This must be really cheap rent for such a tiny space.
Jessica Elliott-Lawrence yeah that was what I was thinking I live in HK now