hong kong vlog | getting ready for mid autumn at the lantern market

my bad I didn't know there are 2 markets named Tai Kiu. The right address is: G / F, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long
if you're in hong kong around mid autumn festival, we recommend going to yuen long and spend a day exploring Tai Kiu Market for traditional lanterns!
0:00 hara kako
1:42 lanterns for mid autumn festival at tai kiu market (元朗大橋街市) and dim sum
9:32 bar leone
12:24 aesthetic korean cafe
15:36 mooncakes
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[@jademanalac]

As a domestic helper here in HK! I really enjoy watching your videos. It rekindle my love for HONG KONG

[@SamandVictor]

Wow, thank you !!

[@unikreations2258]

OMG. That Ralph Lauren packaging with the cycle and umbrella is just awesome. So cute! I wish I can have that!

[@SamandVictor]

It's so good! 🤯

[@hikingphil]

Love my Sunday evenings watching your uploads. I always Shazam the music choices, then add to my playlists. Cheers!

[@SamandVictor]

Wohoooo! Glad to be part of that routine ❤

[@ZuriAfrica]

Not the old man almost falling at the back of the garden shop🙂 omg.. The lanterns look so cool. I genuinely want to visit Hong Kong 🇭🇰 you guys share so much which makes the place really attractive.

[@eupsychics8167]

the shoot for the yumcha place is INSANE the cinematography 👩‍🍳💋

[@sandychan480]

That lantern lane is incredible and such a treat for photographers. Happy Moon Festival!

[@SamandVictor]

It really is 🎉 the symmetry, the colours and best part it’s indoors with ac 😂

[@sandychan480]

And those classic bunnies plus gold fish lanterns and the more contemporary strawberry ones are just great! Couldn’t tell at all it was all indoors. 👍👍

[@elyjane8316]

Love your soundtrack, from one jazz afficiando to another

[@vicklet6253]

Washing the utensils in tea is so iconic Hong Kong. The mooncake from Ralph Lauren is amazing. Such thought was put into it. I doubt these special mooncakes could be found here in the states.

[@SamandVictor]

I totally agree! Until you accidentally burn yourself from the hot water 😅

[@ronaldalexboquil8356]

Calming vlog. Stay safe after the typhoon

[@alejandrabckr]

your videos are *chef’s kiss* so amazing and entertaining. makes me so nostalgic for the time i lived in hong kong many years ago. it’s truly such a beautiful and special city 💛

[@SamandVictor]

Glad you like them! 🙌🏻💕

[@bitch_latte]

I love the intermittent photo stills in these vlogs!

[@SamandVictor]

Where is everyone watching this vlog from? Happy early mid-autumn festival 🎉🏮

[@MirVida]

I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’m visiting HK for the first time starting the 27th and now have a lovely list of places to visit thanks to you two.

[@KittyPistachio]

Going to HK in October with my family and we need to go to Yuen Long for my parents!! So perfect that you guys went and recommend the dim sum place, definitely will try to check it out!

[@amarjeetkaur4819]

Hongkong always brings back beautiful memories for me without a doubt

[@izwong1043]

I love all the vlogs, especially this episode, the lantern, old style tea house, omg brings me so much joy to watch it and hope i have the chance to visit those places one day soon.

[@kaereu_]

Came across with your Macau vlog and now I'm binge watching all your videos. ❤

[@jodpigbass5904]

me too!!!!!!

[@ArissaHa]

I hope you guys are doing okay after that insane typhoon last week. Stay safe!

[@SamandVictor]

We’re ok! Thanks for checking in ❤

[@ometofu]

Really appreciate the quality of your Hong Kong videos

[@SamandVictor]

Glad you like them!

[@chloezee123]

Like everyone else I’m here for the esthetic videos and commentary but watching your video really made me feel so much better after a rather crummy day. Good to know you guys are safe during the typhoon 😍

[@kikihuang9690]

I love your recent vlogs!!! Really liked the few snap shots on the streets around 4:00. Hope you show more of your stills in the vlogs.

[@AmbientWalking]

Happy to experience a calm journey with you. I really appreciate your channel! Thank you so much!

[@yuhana_v]

Loved every second.... looking forward to your next one. Stay safe always 🙏🥰

[@Shaunashares]

Those lanterns are something else... stunning ✨️ I loved the pineapple and dinosaur 🦕 ones! Xx

[@jacquelineamom9517]

Love camper’s good. Their Quarry bay shop is renowned for its curry rice for ages. Thanks for giving us more ideas for great food and coffee shops apart from the main stream.☺️

[@jahonwong7259]

Gonna try the curry rice🤤🤤

[@dutchesskim2089]

I love your cup/mug so muuuch reminds me of childhood at our ancestral house back home in the ph. ✨🌸 i love your vlogs so muuuch! ❤ hope to visit hk soon.

[@ingridnh1]

Love the lantern shop! So many unique looking lanterns. Thanks for another cool Sam & Victor HK vlog! ❤

[@jasonfernandes755]

Recent subscriber here. Really love your videos. Hope there’s loads more to come!

[@SamandVictor]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Rose-yd7bn]

Love your videos! Hi from Boston!

[@SamandVictor]

Hello there!

[@smeLLyphant37]

Omg those lanterns are adorable! The mooncake are 🔥!!! Thanks for another vlog!

[@Anonymous-vf6wt]

Hello Sam & Victor! I really love watching your vlogs it always has a meaning! It shows that you have more respect to your country Hong Kong! One of my fave cities! Please show us more of HK! From the Manila, Philippines😊

[@tibambre]

I love your videos! Is incredible that artistic vision and photography!!! Great experience!!!

[@greenteaandbamboo]

So much art in this video! So inspiring! I love the way you see life🎉

[@suchintsharma]

Hope everything is back to normal and its safe to travel there now

[@la.chloee]

really love your vlog 🥺

[@hiddlemafiddle]

another amazing vlog from you guys 😍

[@lilbitesofhappiness2380]

Really enjoyed this vlog! Not sure if it was the traditional lanterns from a local business at the beginning and then ending with some modern moon cakes but, it makes me want to go to Hong Kong again!

[@SamandVictor]

🎉🎉 appreciate it!!

[@ELEKTRARE]

Luxury is always the best okay 😊 luv the presentation of moon cakes 🥮

[@CaroleBouchard1]

That dim sum place looks amazing! Makes me wanna do the trip just for it.

[@SamandVictor]

You should! The decors are amazing too

[@ruthebrat]

Flying to Hongkong on Sunday. Cannot wait to explore your beautiful city! ♥

[@SamandVictor]

Welcome to hk! Hopefully the weather gets better- it’s been a wet one

[@leonieparsons]

That was a fantastic episode. I never knew Ralph's Coffee was Ralph Lauren!! Amazing. Bar Leone was interesting - I must go there when I am next in Hong Kong seeing it is almost my name. I loved the first shot of you walking up past what used to be The Pawn - I love that big pawn sign. The whole video was terrific.

[@inbetweenworlds]

Stunning vlog as always 😊🎉❤

[@TimToishi]

Amazing vlog as usual Sam and Victor! 😀 The cafes you guys visit are always so aesthetic! Also, love the Ralph Coffee mooncake packaging 🥮🧸🚲

[@SamandVictor]

Thanks so much! 😊 🫶🏻

[@chilogatch]

I'll be in HK to experience my first-ever Mid-Autumn Festival. Looking forward to have a great time.

[@SamandVictor]

That’s awesome 🎉

[@stcrl]

The ralph lauren’ packaging is on another level!

[@SamandVictor]

Yes I love it so much!

[@Intounknown13]

makes me want to go back to hk I love the way you guys vlog more more subcribers and more vlogs to come

[@KarenMarielle]

Can't wait to go to Hong Kong this winter!

[@Markyboy944]

Hey guys, me and my wife Jane used to frequent Yuen Long in the late 70’s. It was a single main street, and a famous restaurant called Benninas, memories. Love your vlogs 👍 Mark+Jane in the UK

[@sunmoonmom657]

my new favorite channel ❤

[@kanzabousmaha5293]

Your videos made me see HK very closely and intimately I was so a big fan of HK and I couldn't find any KZbinr that really shares it's beauty like it's suppose to and boomm I found your channel guys and I am so happy of all the cozy lovely moments you share with us

[@dinonbsb]

Almost first to comment! I clicked this vid as soon as it popped up on my feed 😊

[@SamandVictor]

You're the best!!

[@suettsui3934]

I didn’t pay attention the United magazine! Will check next time. Love your photos 😊

[@SamandVictor]

It’s from 2019 so prob not on the plane anymore!

[@melonbbang94]

This is my first time watching a video from HK and it looks pretty awesome 🤩 I want to be there! Thanks for sharing these beautiful shots ✨

[@xoxobianca192]

omg I distinctly remember reading that magazine because I recall copying down all of the recs you listed for places to check out in HK! so cool to know that you shot all those pictures and that I eventually found your channel all these years later🤍

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Love seeing your 💅 nails - such beautiful hands and nails - a nice added bonus that I’m sure many enjoy! ❤

[@ek4679]

Greetings! Glad to see your new video posted after the torrential downpours...I trust you were keeping well and safe...Would you please let me know the video showing Victor getting his nice olive green sling bag ? Thanks & Best Wishes...

[@SamandVictor]

Thanks for tuning ❤ you mean the olive green sling back from Uniqlo?

[@ek4679]

@SamandVictor Yes please ! It's very stylish ! It caught my attention and noticed Victor used it occasionally . Which trip or video was it posted Victor getting it ? Thanks..

[@martinwinther2213]

You guys are awesome 😎✔️

[@TheAseanPrince]

I like the Opera House

[@tytyfairy]

Love ur video about traditional cultures in HK. The address of Tai Kiu Market(05:44) should be at G / F, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long☺️

[@OlaBelinda]

Ur making me wanna visit HK again!! Hahaha eyeing on those goldfish lanterns! Wanna get one to take home so pretty 🥹😍

[@SamandVictor]

Are there any cool shops in Macau for lanterns?

[@OlaBelinda]

Not as cool and only few varieties to choose from. I remember the last time (talking about 10 years ago haha) I got the paper rabbit, I had to run around places to find it.😅

[@bhavyasharma7943]

This video's give me hope for a better future. Someday I'll leave my country to build this life. Meanwhile this shall be my solace

[@katrinagapuz5086]

Love seeing how the photo turns out in between the videos. ❤ Which camera were you using for photo vs. vlogging?

[@SamandVictor]

We use the Fuji and iPhone for vlogging and most of the photos featured here are Fuji

[@daffyduck7328]

Greetings from Manila just started watching your channel yesterday for the 1st time the Okinawa video l and now I’m binge watching all currently watching your HK Lantern video up next is Macau my wife and I have been to many of the same countries I especially love the vintage store stuff I like how u have passion for ice cream desserts and coffee (non Starbucks) HK is great too I appreciate how you show there are more to these places than Tokyo Disney and USJ the Hyats are nice we will give them a shot next time how often do you post a video your content is great and we just became a new subscriber too. Cheers

[@anneperera8738]

The lantern lane looks so pretty, and I am super keen to check it out when I am in transit in HK next week. Can you please let me know approximately how long it will take me to get to the lantern shop from the airport by train? Stay safe, cool and hydrated.

[@wawigomez]

I love the color and the life of your videos. I also love HK. How is the general atmosphere post Covid. It is truly hard to get details here in the US even in NY

[@asiabrokersclub]

Well presented, excellent works!

[@nasamanithorne2600]

You two make the best videos! I am missing mooncakes now, I have to go to Chinatown in London now. Sam, where is your white crossbody bag from and what is the exercise machine you use for the Pilates body called please? I like the idea of sitting down and exercising

[@SamandVictor]

The bag is from Korea and the exercise is called Reformer Pilates

[@ewnyMetroExpress]

Beautiful

[@ExpatNatt]

We will be in HK for mid autumn festival this year, any recommendations on seasonal things we must do/visit? ❤

[@KahnJi]

Stay safe ❤❤❤❤

[@josephleung6854]

I like and enjoy your camera work. Choice of music is very good. I wish I lived the same life style as yours. Keep up the good work. I bet you two are CBC, am I right? Keep up the good work

[@kikihuang9690]

also, good job on the latte art Victor,no more onions!

[@suranpun]

I’ve been living in Yuen Long my whole life. I had no idea about the lantern shops inside Tai Kiu Market. 😂😂

[@SamandVictor]

Oh what you can go every day then! You should check it out tmr- should be less crowded haha

[@ebboy5]

Wow…. that coffee looks really weak! I prefer a good cup of strong coffee pour over method. Have you guys heard of Peet’s coffee from Berkeley, CA? Alfred Peet actually taught the founders of Starbucks. I highly recommend the SULAWESI-KALOSI that has under tones of chocolate! Hope you guys are safe from the recent flooding!

[@SamandVictor]

Not yet! But we heard of this brand while we were in the US a while ago!

[@hanna_on_youtube3004]

Going to Hongkong in October, are the red taxi lights still available in one of the stores? They are so iconic 😍

[@Kkarnteera]

cant wait to visit Hong konggg! How’s the weather like in November?

[@persidian4]

Please drop the film recipe! Thanks!

[@SamandVictor]

You mean the choc cake? 😂

[@christianreyes8099]

love the second song title pls

[@mafaldasa88]

Love your videos and aesthetic! Also, the way you capture HK vibe, its colors and hectic lifestyle, diversity, you truly capture its essence :). Bonus points for the music taste, exquisite! I find myself always 'shazaming' the songs you select, would love to have some Spotify playlists from you guys! Big hug from a loyal fan here in Lisbon, Portugal :) hope to meet you guys there someday!

[@Shaunashares]

I want mooncakes! 😍🫢❤️

[@firstfirlpz2483]

Love your video🤍, I write down many places on my plan to HK next month, Thank you so much! However I would like to ask about lantern spot, do they open all the year? I really want to goo🥺

[@SamandVictor]

No just the couple weeks before midautumn

[@mayandsharon]

Really love your vlog ! btw， the lattern shop is in Yuen Long or shamshuipo？seems one shot you put sham shui po address for the Tai Kiu market. But it is ok, I think it is in Yuen Long.

[@SamandVictor]

Oops sorry it’s Yuen long!!

[@ckcmake]

ending like Days of Being Wild #tony Leung

[@staceyyeung8720]

Whoa whoa whoa. Where are the tin boxed moon cakes? Where is my mother going to store her knick knacks if I gift her one of those adorable Ralph’s box set. Anyone coming to San Francisco for moon cakes will be extremely disappointed after watching Sam’s unboxing. The mooncakes here have been in the same tin box for decades.

[@FernandaGomes-ho7vu]

Hi guys I love your videos. Just a question, could you please tell me how many days lasts the Mid Autumn Festival? I’m thinking to go to Hong Kong next year September or October, I know in 2024 it will be like 19th of September (correct?) so which date you will advise me to go and that way I’ll be able to take part of the commemoration 😊. Keep up with your videos pleeeease

[@Asia.MX2]

My love what camera are you using? I didn’t find it in your gear list please 💙💙

[@Asia.MX2]

What Fujifilm camra are you using?

[@SamandVictor]

It’s here kzbin.info/www/bejne/q324l3pshrpoi8Usi=tOWtRETBbfHW04-a

[@garlicmayo_]

what camera are you using for the pictures? looks amazing

[@SamandVictor]

Fuji!

[@Bishoplegaxy]

What’s the name of the first some pls. Love your videos

[@micahprats3661]

Hi Sam and Vic! Planning to have a prenup shoot on December in HK. Any recos? We wanted something casual only. (Coffee shops, very HK side street vibe etc) 😊

[@kobedaily5351]

Hey S&V love your video💛 #5.43 subtitle incorrect : Tai Kiu Market at Yuen Long, not Sham Shui Po.

[@SamandVictor]

Yep it’s written in the description box!

[@sofiaserra8562]

Hi love your photos! What camera do u shoot them with?

[@SamandVictor]

The same as our vlog camera! Fujifilm

[@rosed8691]

Hey Sam, where do you get your racer back tops from? Thanks

[@SamandVictor]

From Zara mostly!

[@NiJo43]

Where is your bag from??

[@manut4470]

You folks not affected by the flooding? Be safe!

[@SamandVictor]

Luckily, we were ok. But our neighbours lobby area had a bit of flooding 😢

[@wailamwailam]

Where can I find Yuen Long Dim Sum music? It’s nice 👍🏻

[@Trumppower]

Where is the Action with Floods?

[@elaiineeeee]

Hey Sam, where is your denim skirt from? :)

[@SamandVictor]

Lol it’s just Zara

[@happywater1012]

I love your necklace with your name on it, it’s small but shiny… can I ask what size & what k gold it is or where did you buy it ? Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@SamandVictor]

it's by the LA brand 'ByChari' - I think it's gold vermeil but I can't remember...

[@happywater1012]

@@SamandVictor Great ;) Thank you! I’m guessing it’s size 14 inches huh.. 🤭🌹

[@happywater1012]

Hi Sam, sorry one more question.. I see you wearing the necklace on almost every video… but it’s Still looking shiny… Do u wear it to shower & sleep ? I’m lazy to take things off, so im wondering 💭 THANK YOU 😊 Btw, me & my bf been watching u guys videos everyday ever since we discovered u about a month ago 🤭

[@dianatandarahardjo4936]

Is hong kong still flooded or has it been cleared off?

[@sherylhanz22]

when was this video taken? is it after the saola or after the black rain?

[@SamandVictor]

It was right after saola but 4 days before the black rainstorm- that’s why it felt like 42C on that day in Yuen long ahah

[@sherylhanz22]

So how is it at Hong Kong now? Are all shop operating as normal. Will be there next week..