Don't visit Hong Kong without these tips! | 🇭🇰

If you’re traveling to Hong Kong, here are our most useful tips we used daily! Hong Kong has fully reopened + lifted mask mandates! 🥳
• HK is one of the most convenient cities to get around; your Octopus metro card allows you to pay for not just access to the trains, but the ferry, trams, cabs + even at some stores + restaurants!
• you should have cash on hand; you’ll need it for taxis + for many vendor stalls or small local restaurants.
➢ if you want to cross from the Kowloon side to the island side; look for speciality cross harbor taxis that will take you across.
• you can use @uber to schedule or call Ubers or HK cabs.
• Google Lens will be helpful in deciphering signs + menus, as well as communicating what you want to say. It’s helpful to have useful sayings pulled up to use at any time; like where is the bathroom in both Cantonese + Mandarin- though some spots also speak English as well!
• download @whatsapp - this be helpful in booking reservations + calls in Hong Kong.
• you can find addresses written in Chinese to show your cab driver on Open Rice and on Google Maps, which actually can say the address in Chinese with a speaker button next to the address! (so useful)!
• marry a Jeromy so they can do everything for you 🤣
did we miss any tips?
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[@852twm]

They don't speak Mandarin in Hong Kong, so having Mandarin phrases would pretty much be useless... and don't worry, you'll be perfectly okay getting around with knowing only English, most Hongkongers speak it to at least a basic level :)

[@gsh1970]

Yep, many kids take English Class, or tutoring

[@HK_aviationedits]

Well your right

[@silverfish-od3tc]

just learn the slurs in cantonese

[@Hkamerica273]

@_ItzMegan_the main language is still Cantonese. It is more useful. Only 50% in hk speak mandarin and 97% speak Cantonese. High differences

[@kelly810]

we speak cantonese here (but a lot of young people speak english too!)

[@nikserof2183]

You don't "need" an Octopus card to use the MTR, but it's the best option for most.

[@kelly810]

from a hongkonger, depends on how long you’re staying ! if you’re staying for only 1-3 days, i wouldn’t say you would need it lol

[@acmv71192]

We are only here for 4 days. 2 days in today, and we don't have any idea what to use in MTR aside from the octopus card. Care to share?

[@kelly810]

@@acmv71192 you can buy tickets in the mtr station

[@kelly810]

@@acmv71192 for only one trip per ticket

[@ManishSingh-pd8or]

You can use scan code and you can buy the ticket for MTR in Hong Kong. If you’re not live in long time if you want to live a long times you can buy it, and when you go back to your country, you can return back to their counter. They will give you back your money. Very easy is it I am from India

[@avenirchan1224]

We dpnt😢speak mandarin we speak Cantonese

[@gsh1970]

Some do, but most don't

[@ManishSingh-pd8or]

Cantonese is okay for Hong Kong am also speaking, Cantonese am from India

[@Braveplantt]

​@@gsh1970I am a fellow hker, and I can confirm this is completely false, please use either English or cantonese please

[@natalieaviationplays]

Yeah we mostly speak Cantonese, and mainland China uses Mandarin more. But the main languages are English, Chinese, and Cantonese. (Btw there’s English everywhere we have to learn English in school)

[@Braveplantt]

​@@natalieaviationplays​ how nice, neglecting chinese is not languages theory. bc, cantonese is part of the chinese languages category and so is mandarin, yet they have different kinds of pinyin, e.g. we(cantonese, hker, macanese) use numeric system, while the majority(the ones who uses mandarin(taiwanese not included)) uses lines and dashes. and taiwanese people have japanese pinyin system in place even so that they also use mandarin. we are all different languages after all even if we are chinese, this also means that chinese is a big languages category like germanic languages or romantic languages. so please, remember this, don't use the word chinese unless it's the wide category of those lots of languages

[@hansdawson5678]

No, just Cantonese and English. Saving Mandarin phrases on your phone for use in Hong Kong is not so much different from having French phrases prepared for travelling to England.

[@ilikepigs7937]

I am from Hong Kong and this just made me happy when you mentioned octopus card

[@nom_life]

haha real ones know!

[@Shinobu_Kocho313]

Same here! I moved to the United Kingdom 3 years ago and I missed the times when we used the octopus card, love your channel btw❤

[@Theathena_cabin6]

Yaaaa

[@user-jo8sp5ef5q]

Lemme tell you this…I’m also from Hong Kong❤

[@HorseyPorsey]

I'm coming to work in Hong Kong next weekend. I'm so excited!!🎉

[@kungfuwhip78]

Majority of Hong Kong 🇭🇰 people speak English fluently, since it was a British colony for so long. Mandarin is useless over there since everyone speaks either English or Cantonese.

[@ethanol1586]

I just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. It was absolutely amazing! Best part was I could finally utilize my cantonese. I dont get to use it too much outside my home here in the US so to be able to use it like I would english was such a surreal experience 😅. Plus their public transportation system is UNIVERSES ahead of what we have

[@lochnapant9984]

I live in Hong Kong and can I say that Even in local markets people speak little English so it is not necessary to learn Cantonese phrases but if you can that’s awesome. Also people are quite friendly so even of they don’t know English they will try their best to help you.

[@MarkerHealthcliff]

as a Hong Kong person we call it the MTR and most 7-11s use octopus card and some taxis can take octopus card too

[@MasonTheFurryCat]

Yehhh like Circle K, 7 11, restaurants, octopus is literally a credit card

[@MarkerHealthcliff]

@@MasonTheFurryCat fr tho

[@MasonTheFurryCat]

and it is cheap. only like 100 HKD one octopus? @@MarkerHealthcliff

[@theuranus1635]

What apps do those people use other than WhatsApp?

[@CIA393]

Yeah same here

[@spin4u]

Love coming across random snaps. I’ve wondered if Hong Kong would be fully open! Great vid

[@ryousafmom1165]

MashaAllah nice beautifull sharing keep tuch friends from Hongkong

[@ItzYourLocalChild]

One tip. Learn Cantonese it will be harder to learn but easier to communicate

[@suamesmok0721]

i am cantonese and you basically dont need credit cards cuz octopus now accepts everywhere(exc. they're cash only)

[@cjjaxxon]

I was in Hong Kong back in November of 2019. Enjoyed it. Even during the protests. I wonder how it is now because I'm itching to visit again.

[@Venus_strx]

I’m a Hong kong person and take the bus is cheaper,going to tai Po is nice because there is a place called “cheap lab” is really cheap the logo is a girl.there will be a lot of stuff that are cheap which come up to 1-20HKD,and going to Kowloon is good too to get food I suggest you going to only the place that are big and walking around can make you feel comfortable but a lot of people smoke so watch out for ur lungs!

[@nom_life]

thanks for the tips! :)

[@Carsenbigfatballzmariolover]

I live in hong kong even though I'm not a Chinese person lol

[@randomguyroaminginyt]

the ferry and the bus gave me flashback about my hong kong trip when i was 3yr

[@nom_life]

Hope it was a great trip! The ferry and bus are such a cool classic vibe haha

[@billiefung8191]

I agree ☝️and I am in Hong Kong btw we do not speak Chinese we speak Cantonese

[@UnoriginallyOriginal]

Despite the fact Cantonese is literally a type of Chinese language. But I guess you meant you don’t speak *Mandarin*

[@SUPARNOCHANNEL]

Mantep Kren sekali jalan jalanya Hongkong ekren sekali sukses selalu salam silaturahmi dari Jakarta

[@KnightyForky]

As a Hong Kong citizen,I can confirm these tips are helpful😌❤

[@nom_life]

wooo!! Happy to hear they are local approved haha 🥳

[@mehnwonwuor4013]

Hey, I am visiting Hong Kong soon I will like to verify few information from you if you don't mind.

[@theuranus1635]

Which social media apps are used the most by hongkong people?

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@nom_life]

Of course! 🙂

[@kwnwong4714]

I'm going to Hong Kong this year, excited. First I need to pass my last year of high school exams. Then we go on vacation 😮

[@nom_life]

Excited for you!! 🥳

[@Randomly0.0]

I live in Hong Kong so I don’t need theses tips but thank you:)

[@user-uf9pj4wi9l]

Best video of the day

[@nom_life]

woahh thank you so much! 🥳

[@CheukTheGreatestOfEverything]

A fun fact: Hong Kong has very confusing bus stuff, for example some Hong Kong Island buses go to Kowloon or NT but Kowloon buses go to HK island as well

[@DeborahMills-cz3kb]

I love that they use cash.....fight for freedom

[@SuitcaseWorkouts]

That looks interesting 🫡

[@1_am_Highdawg]

Although cabs are helpful we mostly take the buses because cabs are really expensive when you go to further places! It can save you a lot more sometimes

[@nom_life]

yes, they def do add up!

[@sadafshiekh6218]

Beautifull country hong kong and beautifull people hong kong lovley people✌️👍💖💝🌹👌👋💖💖💖💖💖💖💖👋

[@0tty_da0tter]

Fun fact abt hk: There is a space museum which is rlly fun and it looks like a pineapple bun so we usually call in pineapple bun in cantonese

[@nom_life]

ah thats interesting haha thanks for the fun fact :)

[@user-fc7qr6rq4r]

Pineapple bun = life

[@Ehehehhehe-i9t]

That true because I live in Hong Kong 係真，因為我係香港人🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰

[@JackTheDoorsEntity]

" Big Pig " 💀 " Sucking Pig " ☠☠☠☠💀💀🙏

[@AndyFuo]

i miss hong kong so much i left hong kong 40 years ago and arrived canada did i make a good decision well i dont know i really dont know

[@nom_life]

I hope you can return to Hong Kong and visit soon!

[@oscarlai4A10]

so, 1st place: sham shui po (where i live) 2nd: ho man tin

[@bluefountain7888]

"Who can just do everything for you" 💀

[@richardlepreux8489]

My treasured girlfriend is taking me to where she grew up in Hong Kong in a few months. What an adventure!

[@nom_life]

that sounds so exciting!

[@Chocolate_bunny89]

Who live HK cause I am

[@yuyukwong5392]

Same

[@user-jo8sp5ef5q]

The food there at Hong Kong is like the BEAT THING EVER (I knew bc I was born in Hong Kong❤)

[@nom_life]

haha it really is the best!

[@Daniel-ko8oh]

Why do i need it when i live in Hong Kong lol 😂

[@kinginamez4055]

Does Octupus need to Load? Or theres already load?😊

[@nguyentrang-ov4ce]

Did u bring traditional custom of HK? 😮

[@Braveplantt]

i have nothing to except for this sign 🖐👆 the power of democracy

[@peterziga7820]

Can anyone tell me how much money would I need for 3 weeks in Hong Kong?

[@Randomly0.0]

From Hong Kong ❤ 👇🏻

[@nom_life]

🥳🥳

[@Qwety126]

As a Chinese person who lives in Hong Kong I approve 👍🏻

[@natalieaviationplays]

Who else lives in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (I do) 👇

[@santoshlimbu8538]

yeah i do😊😊

[@CharlieLovesRobloxUwU]

As a hongkong person I’m proud that you have visited here!

[@theuranus1635]

Which social apps hongkong people use the most?

[@jayabathija8387]

How big is your apartment?

[@theuranus1635]

@@jayabathija8387 I'm from India but friend lives there i haven't talked since one month

[@jayabathija8387]

@@theuranus1635 I was asking the main comment guy

[@CharlieLovesRobloxUwU]

@@jayabathija8387 so small

[@truthfirst8747]

Cantonese, as respect and practically in Hong Kong.

[@noorulainkhan9024]

I live in hk and Ik this and btw love ur vids♥️👍

[@nom_life]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏼

[@noorulainkhan9024]

@@nom_life btw where do u live in hk

[@yukiyu4955]

Congratulations! You found a Hong Konger (me)

[@685SIGMAS]

I’m going to Hong Kong and Japan tomorrow

[@kirkris7563]

Can I use my contactless card on the MTR?

[@jihanelatrassi8999]

Is uber available in HK ?

[@shadow_yt485]

Im born in hong kong we speak Cantonese dont worry its more safe but teachers are more strict

[@LEEWILL]

excuse me, you didnt recommend tourist pay a visit to SUBDIVIDED ROOMS in HK, which are always FAMOUS aswell

[@infinityminecraftman1455]

As a hongkonger,if you can’t speak cantonese,you can still say English bc all hongkonger can speak English in basic level😃🇭🇰

[@SorutoUchiha07]

Me and my school were going to hong kong but I don't think this will be much useful for me 😂😂

[@FIFA-god-xv5es]

DLLM the most iconic phrase

[@mehnwonwuor4013]

I will be visiting HONG KONG soon, I will like more tips from you.

[@nom_life]

of course! More to come :)

[@jayabathija8387]

@@nom_life which skin colour are not prefered in hk?

[@Thats_Joleen]

You can call Uber

[@graceh_5417]

“a few basic phrases” *-diu lei lo mo*

[@Bloboii]

Can i get paid being a local just to help you guys with cantonese? ;)

[@imthegamer1479]

Mandarin is for china hong kong people speak cantonese You can say mandrain to a hong kong person and they can answer you

[@LazyYT1]

Me: I don’t live in Hong Kong but my life is in Hong Kong because I have to go to it every year for atleast 2 months

[@ghiocelalb4214]

Beautyful hong kong

[@nom_life]

yes, such a beautiful city!

[@ghiocelalb4214]

Yes

[@Ryplayzzz]

Technically Hong Kong does not have Uber only the way they have Uber is because or the taxi it’s called Uber taxi

[@radicaldude101]

If yes go to a place call 香港仔 this place is popular ❤

[@Braveplantt]

also called Aberdeen

[@Wingki1]

​@@BraveplanttI miss that place man that place sadly retired is gone now

[@Wingki1]

香港仔 is around ocean park location

[@pavelvltchek1612]

when u watch a video about taking a trip somewhere and 80% of the comments are by locals, you know whether you should go or not😂

[@seokyung8066]

Why

[@kevin-kingadu2080]

Thank you.

[@morrisgames_yt9989]

i dont recommend calling a uber in hk because after all it is illegal

[@user-nm5mb1kb8i]

Hongkong keren kembangkan rahasia

[@kitmancrystalpoon7440]

omgg I live there

[@nom_life]

wahhh so lucky haha

[@T0mEditz11]

I use to live in China for like 2 years but now I live in hongkong for 11 years

[@nom_life]

Nice! Hope you're enjoying HK, sounds like you're a local now! haha

[@daffenehills]

lM from hk and I MISS HK SM cuz im in uk

[@nom_life]

Hope you can go back to HK soon! 🙏🏽

[@daffenehills]

@@nom_lifeik dis is late but TY💜

[@cubesofsabrinagames6177]

I live in hk I loved hk but I am flying to indo❤

[@nom_life]

Safe travels! 🙌🏽

[@pujiyatiWidodo]

Thank for sharing,

[@nom_life]

Of course 🥳

[@CrystalQueenPKXD]

from there :) people can be mean sometimes :(

[@nom_life]

ah our exp has been really positive overall!

[@Blueespeon101]

I grow up in Hong Kong I now how to get around

[@TravelLocallyHKandAsia]

The exquisite burger with Caviars. Possibly the most expensive in Hong Kong, Asia and the World. Check out the details in shorts link below. Most Exquisite Sandwich in HK, Asia and World !! kzbin.info-K4I2LMqJAg?feature=share

[@dragonxzx]

I remember when I was younger I used to feel so proud of myself with my octopus card 💀

[@nom_life]

omg haha we thought it was really cute back then too!

[@uaho530]

I am in now😂!

[@nom_life]

🥳🥳

[@Alveena852]

I love a Hong Kong, I know Chinese

[@CKchannel7907]

I live in HongKong

[@ukelilly]

I suppose there are scams everywhere but in particular, what should I watch out for ? Love to visit soon. Any recommendations for where to stay that's midrange in price ? thx

[@mightymizzar9672]

the place is super easy as its an English country or was but id reccomend being careful in little india

[@xmale75]

I Love Hong Kong....🇮🇳

[@nom_life]

us too!!

[@OnePiece_LuffyStrawHat]

This is all true (someone from Hong Kong)

[@nom_life]

woooo 🥳

[@CLASH-g9y]

literally hongkong : uber + taxi UBERTAXI

[@scftdrexmz9084]

When I was little I thought everyone in the world have always used octopus card 💀

[@nom_life]

haha I wish! The MTA in NYC is brutal in comparison

[@CocoXinesv2.0]

I live in Hong Kong

[@YanisHamdane]

Hong Kong 🇭🇰

[@nom_life]

love the city!

[@mirandali1999]

hongkongers in general speak english more fluently than mandarin but in a distinct asian accent

[@LeonThapa2662]

Wait a minute that's where I live in the Hong Kong my home is at Hong Kong AND TUNG CHUNG is my new house

[@nom_life]

woahh we were right next to you! haha

[@Yuki3mii]

Me who lives in hk and doesn't know that: 👁 👁 👄

[@nom_life]

hahah Im sure they're second nature for you at this point!

[@Dogday_says_fetch123]

I already live in Hong Kong

[@nom_life]

ah already in one of the best cities then! haha

[@My_fav_guy_channie]

I'm from HK

[@bienletemknowchannel]

Nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nom_life]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@hansel-kingtvshow1227]

I saw Wanchai station, haha.😂

[@wingchan9217]

I’m from Hong kong

[@nom_life]

wooo 🥳

[@web3wizard381]

why are you wearing a coat in 40 degrees celsius weather?

[@nom_life]

it was cool in HK when we filmed this!

[@MrJohnsolomon]

Great video but vocal fry plays havoc with my speakers.

[@bishumurasing193]

Nice video

[@nom_life]

thank you! :)