AMERICANS IN HONG KONG (Is it worth visiting?)

[@852foodie]

To be honest, Hong Kong is still relatively safe compare to a lot of North American cities. I can carry my mobile phone and wallet safely in my hands without worrying getting jack by others.

[@MoshJunkie426]

My buddy worked in Hong Kong for almost a year and he said other than getting used to the people and density, he was surprised at how safe it was

[@mugenjie]

Extremely safe I would say. Red light is directly illuminated down onto pedestrian crossings at the sidewalk so people looking down at their phones are aware it's not safe to walk across the road, an implication being that your phone is highly unlikely to be snatched out of our hands by another person.

[@kaneshirosan1642]

There have been a lot more crimes lately if you follow the actual HK news

[@mugenjie]

@@kaneshirosan1642 Compared to Western cities? Hardly. There are shootings and stabbings every week over there.

[@mightyx]

Unfortunately that's the only advantage, HK is safe only because it's a small city with CCTV's everywhere, local citizens all run out of HK to spend their money else where. It doesnt mean the crimes have gone down, they are actually increasing, just changed forms into frauds and scams. Robberies are rare on the streets, but they just changed into forms of breaking into houses and other properties, and occasionally robbing the jewelry shops or watch shops

[@Skiptomysoul-l7c]

As a local, it's always nice for me to see HK in the perspective of tourist

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! All the best!

[@canto_v12]

You might not get to this in your first visit but there’s a LOT of world class hiking trails with a variety of terrain and of course stunning city, sea, bay and mountain views.

[@flamer9783]

Yes, I'd love to see them do a nature-based itinery of HK!

[@會做甜點的貓奴]

Me as a Hong Kong citizen watching this place through a tourist lens,started realising how good it is.wow that is amazing !

[@CrystalWong]

Welcome to Hong Kong! Glad you guys had such a good time

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks so much, we had an epic time! 🔥

[@jbyerly2006]

Love these videos. You two do great work editing these together

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks, we doing the best we can! 😅🤘🏽

[@siupingor2289]

How much you earn from HKSAR?

[@joanjackson9374]

You packed a lot of information and scenery into a short video. Great job!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

[@dimsumyen4034]

Welcome to our beautiful city! Glad to know that you guys had enjoyed your stay here. Look forward to welcoming you back again and safe travels! ❤

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks a lot, all the best!!

[@samlau_]

Hiya Hongkonger here! Thanks for this great video! Few discrepancies: 1. Don’t know if anyone has said it yet, but at 3:18, the caption shows “Hong Kong Island” but the footage is taken at Tsun Sha Tsui which is on the Kowloon Peninsula. 2. The cable car ride is actually not from HK Island as the graphics show at 16:16 😂 you are already on Lantau Island (Tung Chung to be precise) when you take the cable car. Hope you enjoyed the stay~

[@kimmeelee9758]

Hong Kong is definitely one of the best cities in the world and now even safer and more stable because we now have the National Security Law (NSL)! Come visit and you will see!

[@siuhungleung2880]

i agree👍

[@kkho575]

Yep. Agree. Thank you

[@kkho575]

​@@siuhungleung2880Totally agree

[@mikefellbach6841]

Your editing is top-notch!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! 🤘🏽

[@uut378]

Welcome to Hong Kong ! Hong Kong is a good city for tourists.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! We had an awesome time!

[@nightowldickson]

There are some nice trails for hikes around all parts of Hong Kong, also would recommend spending half a day going to the outer islands by ferry where there are some smaller villages and remnants of old fishing villages.

[@metatoad]

Hell YES it's worth visiting, Hong Kong is one of the most futuristic, cleanest, safest cities in the world

[@LutherLeung]

Oh really 🤔

[@yuetshinglai5253]

I don’t think so after 2019😂

[@chocoluvluv]

As a local, one of the most, yes and yes.

[@camel_102]

It was, prolly before 2008 lol the huge influx of immigrants didn’t seem to be willing to assimilate into the local culture, unfortunately. It’s not as clean and safe as it was before

[@chocoluvluv]

@@camel_102 are you living here to confirm this? I’m a local born and raise here and I can confirm HK is still safe and clean, after I’ve been travelling to many other countries including Japan, Korea, London, Thailand, etc, we are a lot safer than all these places, talking about cleanliness and safety China’s improvement is even better so not anything hard for them to cope well with us. Let me know what proven your statements are true.

[@mrbungle112loser5]

Th best part about visiting the big cities of America is you come back home alive nothing stolen didn’t become an addict rape stab shot Etc.!!

[@yunyunlee]

Love your video. Seen many but you guys are the most artistically filmed, positive, entertaining and informative. Thank you ❤👍🏻😎 I love HK:)

[@davidhumphrey2593]

When you see the BIG BUDDHA from the ground view, you see it away from away from its mass views, so good for you all!! 😊😊

[@ONWorldTravel]

Haha it was awesome! Thanks!

[@4309eee]

Very nice video. Professionally done.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks a lot! All the best

[@kwokmingng4548]

Hong Kong is beautiful

[@allsportsexpert]

When you eat soup dumplings, you put one in a larger spoon, add your vinegar and hot sauce as you prefer, poke a hole so that the soup leaks out to let it cool down a bit, because it can be very hot inside the dumpling. Then you bite off a portion, or the whole thing if you have a big mouth, and eat it. You let all the soup leak out of the little spoon before you put your dumpling onto your little spoon.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@tonywatters2314]

Great video guys. Brings back fond memories of a trip my wife and I did in2014

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks, it was a great time! 🤘🏽

[@sirgalahad1470]

You guys are so much fun to watch. Another great video as always.

[@hgos7211]

You guys really did Hong Kong justice as a local! Half of the restaurants are haven't heard of but now i gotta try😂

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! A lot of these restaurants were recommendations from local people! Enjoy! 🤤

[@hgos7211]

@@ONWorldTravel Will do! Also wonder if you guys got the chance to visit Shenzhen next door, lotsa fun places over there too these days and has another different vibe from HK and Macau. Personally love heading to their all in one spa/massage/arcade clubhouse type establishments and go karting. Their light show is also even more insane than the one in Victoria Harbor, very cyberpunk 😄

[@Tonystickk]

As a HongKonger I think the airbnb in HK are kinda like motel as most of them are vintage, old-fashioned or located in tenement buildings and the rooms are small as well (as most of the hosts cannot afford the land price). A better option would be booking a hotel via travel website since there are so many decent hotels in all districts, and some of them may only cost around $500-800 hkd in normal days. (many people love staycation!😂)

[@linus631]

Don't believe MSM, go visit Hong Kong and see for yourself whatban amazing city it is. ❤😊

[@ab7636]

The answer is YES! It's absolutely worth visiting. I was shocked to see the change in tourist numbers. Nice job showing the tourist hot spots and how to get around. It's one of my favourite places on earth.

[@ONWorldTravel]

I'm glad you agree! It was a great trip for us! The food and vibe were amazing! 🔥

[@goodgreener890]

My family have been visiting a few times to Hong Kong, absolutely love the city and food. Hong Kong is one of a kind city, there’s no another place can comparing with them. Once our family decides going to Asia either Japan or one time to Australia, we’re no doubt to stay there for a few days. What are incredible City, we definitely love and enjoy visiting to Hong Kong again!!

[@siuhungleung2880]

​@@goodgreener890wellcome to HK for the next time- specially for the chinese lunar new year. there are some programs..as the international float parade. the beautiful firework show along the Vietoria harbour. and the newyear horse racing in Shatin..

[@franciationphotography6761]

I love your video very much comparing to many others. I can feel your excitement and energy!! So glad that you enjoyed your visit of my home city.

[@tonyinhk888]

A very comprehensive coverage indeed! If there're anything else to add, I'd suggest the short walking trail next to the Peak Tram stop on top of the mountain; Tai O, which is an old fishing village accessible from the Po Lin Monastery; and the cycle tracks in the New Territories

[@markshen3280]

Did you know that tourists can buy OCTOPUS cards NOT ONLY for travelling, but also for purchasing from many shops and restaurants, from cafes to wet markets, from supermarkets to fancy hotel dinning. It😢totally cash-less payment.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@markshen3280]

@@ONWorldTravel You two should also visit Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore 🇸🇬. A must travel destination.

[@MyOhwhatever]

Love the editing and chemistry and conversations between them, the guy is funny 🤣

[@jlee1323]

It's amazing. Like all the food in HK😊😊

[@kevinhui]

Nathan and Olivia, welcome to HK. As a local, HK is one of the best cities in the world. We have different kinds of decent cuisine, organised public transportation network, landmarks with one of the best night scene around Victoria Harbour. I hope you love the city just as I do and see you again next time.

[@MrSoapbubbles]

Brilliant video! Love the rush hour inspiration and glad to see you excited about all the things I enjoy on a day to day in HK. "I am a tourist fool"

[@ONWorldTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks! 🤘🏽

[@kopikopio6351]

Hong Kong is so worth visiting! Safe environment, amazing amazing food and city view, world class public transport. I have visited like 4 times already and still never get tired of it!

[@starfish253]

Really informative and well edited. Great video

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks a lot! 🫶🏼

[@acrvariety]

Glad you enjoyed your stay in HK. Hope to see you guys again and other friends soon!

[@martinmartin6795]

Welcome to Hong Kong !😊😊😊It nice to see people come to Hong Kong and have fun ❤

[@tommytam3208]

An informative and interesting video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! Cheers!🤘🏽

[@IdeaCenter247]

"ON World Travel, your content is a treasure trove for travel enthusiasts! Each video not only showcases stunning destinations but also offers valuable insights and tips for travelers. Keep sharing your amazing adventures; I can't wait to see where you take us next!"

[@chanmeikuen2655]

appreciated your visited and welcome again😅

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏽

[@sylviac9087]

Love this video. Love this city. Thanks for sharing.

[@tcphotogc]

Thanks for sharing and making your a video about Hong Kong !

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for watching!🤘🏽

[@majortom8047]

I've been going to HK for years. And it is still one of my favorites.

[@jovianyam9060]

welcome to Hong Kong. Pls come again soon. im hk native but spent 10 years living in California and then came back. there's no place like hk if u like fun, people and food.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks, we really enjoyed it and would love to come back!

[@jerometsowinghuen]

Greetings from Hong Kong. Hello and Happy Halloween, Miss Olivia and Mr. Nathan. 🎃 Anyway, it is definitely worth to visit Hong Kong, various historical sites or spots to visit (as was part of the Great Britain), local cuisines and practice to try.

[@Zergcerebrates]

Wow, you guys really did your research before going to HK. You guys hit many of the great spots

[@Yuen891]

Love your videos. Don’t listen some media scam this city. Here is way better than you thought

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for the support! We agree, Hong Kong is great 👍

[@nichoysw]

welcome to hk!

[@Apollochannelhk]

16:15 😂😂😂 the cable car not from there 😂 just short way from the town call Tung Chung

[@Pinky2-er8hi]

Welcome to Hong Kong and hope you come again coming future !

[@Danilyn_Livao]

Love this video! Your energy and excitement about Hong Kong are contagious! It’s great to see such an honest look at the city-definitely makes me want to visit sooner.🥰🧳✈

[@northenpeace1111]

Peak Victoria at night time rocks

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for the tip, we’ll have to go again!

[@jonny2chan300]

If you reduce the green area country park, hk is the highest density population in the world.

[@hkdronechef]

I live over 30 years in Hong Kong and watched a lot of visitors KZbin videos. Yours is spot on, lucky you, that you didn't get caught filming inside the casino and I forward the Bakehaus Part to my "Frenchie" Mate who is actually SWISS :)

[@camel_102]

Thanks for making this video. I’m a local but left HK 2 years ago!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kalinglee2477]

you've made me feel nostalgic and miss home once again.

[@ONWorldTravel]

It’s such an interesting and fun place!

[@observationtheworld]

Welcome to Hong Kong for traveling, the city next to Hong Kong Shengzhen also welcome you explore.

[@EatSeeRV]

Epic video (editing is 🤌🏽 as always). I've wanted to go here for a while and this made me want to go even more!

[@siupingor2289]

You’d better to check US’s travel warning before you made your decision to go to Hong Kong. I would suggest you go to Japan much more worthy. Hong Kong? No way!

[@chunholim3168]

If you like hiking Do try some hiking trails in hk The experience is quite different from elsewhere when you hike at the urban area

[@user-eq9oh9fy6c]

Best HK review ever! 🎉❤

[@willsmith39]

Enjoyed the video but i don't feel it's really accurate. My parents come to visit me every year and they don't find it full on at all as they like hiking and going to the beaches and visiting all the outlying islands. Spend your days in shek O, Stanley, Sai Kung etc and HK is pretty chill. And just to be clear HK definitely doesn't "have a land scarcity problem" its got a land supply issue and I'm not playing semantic games here - those 2 things are very different. Its a bit too long too explain here but essentially as the HK gov raises the majority of it's revenue outside of taxation, via land sales its in its interest to keep the price artificially very high by only releasing small packets at auction at any given time. Developers who win the land horde it in their land banks for the same reason. Actually HK has millions of hectares of greyfield sites in the New Territories and of course 65 percent of HK land mass is designated as country park. So it's not a land scarcity issue per se at all

[@plcanadahk1]

I’m glad you both enjoyed this beautiful city….i moved from Canada in 1995 and still love this place. Just a quick note. OST HKers aren’t really big fans of Jackie Chan, he is definitely not idolized here as he is celebrated in the west…..

[@siuhungleung2880]

because he had a few illegitimate children that we HKger know.

[@noviceprogrammer2011]

Nathan, if you ever want a change of career into the film industry, especially as a stunt double, you'll easily walk in. Check out Michael Wong!

[@kelvin12345]

Love your video!

[@kinhochan3058]

Welcome to HK ❤❤

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thank you!! Cheers

[@paiperlym]

Welcome!!! ❤️🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰Hope yall enjoyed travelling in hk cuz as a hkger i dont enjoy this busy life here💀

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! I can imagine it being a very different experience to live there all year round because of the fast pace of life, but we loved it for our short stay! 🙌🏽

[@crujones10]

Glad you guys had a great time in Hong Kong. My wife and I loved traveling there to visit her family before kids and now even more with our kids to HK Disneyland. Also, People are always outside because there apartments are so cramped.

[@ONWorldTravel]

That’s awesome, we didn’t get the chance to go to HK Disneyland this time around but we’ll definitely go next time! I know.. the city is packed to the brim!! Thanks for watching!🤘🏽

[@poonmonkey]

Nice video !!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! 🤘🏽

[@manng3046]

Welcome to Hong Kong🎉🎉

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! 🙌🏽

[@NinnjaSquid]

🤷‍♂️ I’m an American who married a Chinese girl 15 years ago and lived here for 15 years. I’m even a citizen here now.. so much has changed I can’t tell you if it’s worth it or not lol. Been here too long

[@siupingor2289]

So, you were with most Hong Kongers in 2019.

[@NinnjaSquid]

@siupingor2289 yes there was a lot of us out there who were American protesting As well .. some of us are dual citizens so yes we’re American but this is our home too now

[@NinnjaSquid]

@@siupingor2289 I moved here when I was 18 and got married. 38 years old now

[@jreed5795]

wow just wow 😮 I honestly didn’t consider a trip to Hong Kong but you may have changed my mind 😊 great video 👍

[@trauden7684]

Loved this. I'm making plans to visit in June 2025. Would you recommend to stay on on the island side or land side? We will have our 10yo son with us. TIA

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks! I would recommend staying on Hong Kong island but it’s really easy to travel back and forth! It’s more affordable on the Kowloon side, you could also look into the Causeway area on the island or anywhere near the Central-Mid-Levels escalators (where our favorite stay was). Best of luck!

[@chanchan-bv6so]

To many foreigners, summer in Hong Kong is swelteringly hot. End-Nov or Dec may be better as, among others, the already amazing skyline will be further lit up by gorgeous Christmas decorations. 😊

[@kelvinng7749]

love your video. Thank you for sharing!😍

[@chunholim3168]

The first one was overcharged I guess (unless it’s peak season) The second one, the interior is good and not pricey at all But those RnB the external may put ppl off Hope hk can offer more budget hotel choice to tourist

[@lukeholliday5186]

How long do you recommend traveling to Hong Kong for?

[@jimwoo9552]

A compact 5-7 days should give you a good experience. You can also use HK as a hub to hop to other Asia destinations.

[@shermanlulu5892]

Super interesting symbol @17:12. Does that mean something else in their culture?

[@chashiu169]

Bamboo is repairing air conditioning and construction sometimes Taoist festivals in Hong Kong. I am learning water plumbing which I learnt peoples fall off these because of the ropes they use

[@chashiu169]

And no, we can be not respectful because our languages can put swearinv in a sentence because of high rents and expenses

[@曾睿宸-l9b]

I want to travel there too

[@ONWorldTravel]

You should!!

[@HDsharp]

Just the new airport alone is a tourist attraction.

[@Thundb]

Welcome! Love from Hong Kong! ❤️ The first apartment you lived in is actually quite decent by Hong Kong standards. With so little land and so many people, approximately over 110,000 are currently living in subdivided flats or cage homes due to the sky-high property prices. That’s why Hong Kong is a great place to visit, but not so ideal for living long-term. 🥲 Anyway, hope you guys had an amazing trip!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for sharing, we figured it was a pretty standard size. Definitely would take us some time to get used to it lol all the best!

[@darrylk808]

I love those fried soup dumplings. I googled Cheung Hing Kee, and that's where I go! I know where things are, but never remember the names.😂 You have to go to Shanghai and look for Yang's. Best fried soup dumplings. My wife is from HK, so we go often. I also recognize the Kams sign. We go about 20 minutes before opening and get first seating. But their char siu is good too. Hey, I just went to kai kai on our last trip in May. My wife loves those soupy desserts. I can take it or leave it.😁

[@ONWorldTravel]

Honestly the food in Hong Kong was out of this world, I think about it all the time! 🤤

[@darrylk808]

@@ONWorldTravel You should go to Shenzhen. A 30 min train ride, but you'll need a China visa. Food is so good and cheaper than HK.

[@darc1414]

As an hong konger, this is so accurate

[@winsonwslau264]

It’s On-Ping instead of Yong-Pong. It’d be more comprehensive if you visit the nature and mountains and islands HK too

[@yuetkukoihoje]

@winsonwslau264 Well, to be more precise it should be pronounced as "ngong 昂 ping 平"。

[@pcshum2875]

Foreigners probably find it difficult to say “Ngong”. It’s a bit nasal to pronounce it. Try to say “longing”, but hush the first syllable to get “nging”. Replace “ing” with “ong”, and you’ll get “ngong”. Never pronounce it as “en+gong” in 2 syllables.

[@Annahk6543]

Can not believe you guys didn’t visit LKF 😓

[@NoOverhead]

That was such a visual overload. AWESOME video!! Also, you say "Michelin" weird 😆😆

[@ferdy9459]

Honestly whenever I feel like I’m drowning in this city I just had to open KZbin and watch some expats in hk videos to romanticize this city again lol

[@A1N0]

Is the overcrowding problem really "too little land" or is it really "too many people?"

[@ONWorldTravel]

From my understanding, it’s both

[@canto_v12]

Both

[@waikinchan1856]

3/4 of the land area are country parks not allowed to be developed . Built up area is only about 1/4 of the total area if HK.

[@MeLikeTennis]

The second I saw you looking at the camera for 3 seconds before entering the lift, i knew you or your wife was going to be squished. Lifts from these buildings close nortouriously quick and to get it to open you gotta calmly press on the bar inbetween the door which takes quick thinking. Also, if you traveled there within these couple months, there are many hotels to be had at the range of USD$60 in HK island. Why would you compromise yourself with such a small room?

[@wesleytsang006]

I think you mixed up a Michelin star and Michelin guide restaurants

[@ONWorldTravel]

Yea I should have been more clear about that lol they were all part of Michelin guide 😂

[@HongKongSeeEatShop]

Yes, Hong Kong is definitely worth visiting. I'll be back there again next year, plus I hope to be going up to Shanghai for a few days. Hong Kong is my favourite place to visit.

[@siuhungleung2880]

wellcome to HK for the next Chinese Lunar new year. the program as the interational float parade. the firework along the Victoria harbor. the new yea r horse racing in shatin racecour

[@TheTyJenks]

You had me at Rush Hour

[@ONWorldTravel]

😂 you and me both!

[@pollylo4092]

In Hong Kong in USA jumping gym it has something called Pokémon gaole

[@LivinginHongkong1]

I used to visit hong kong alot and always travelled around , then i moved here and barely leave tseung kwan o lol

[@jimwoo9552]

That's true no matter where you end up living.

[@RSCB]

1:53 is that a PAGANIIII

[@markshen3280]

Have you been to HK Disneyland?

[@ONWorldTravel]

Not yet, we will go on our next trip to HK!

[@manopablogo8983]

bro hong kong is my fav place in the world. i would love to travel there again one day. But the flights are expensive.....

[@ONWorldTravel]

I agree, the flights can be pricey! But it’s amazing!

[@papa54321]

How can you addord all those ttips?

[@seandavie3672]

Backpack on your front when using the train please!

[@ONWorldTravel]

I took it off as soon as I got settled, I had to rush not to miss it! Cheers

[@derricau]

Thanks for showing HK to the World! You don't have to worry about what the pessimistic bloggers say about HK, it's always going to be one of the safest, cleanest and exciting cities in the world!! Welcoming tourists and all race and cultures!

[@jimwoo9552]

Not as clean as Tokyp, personal safety much better especially due to strict gun controls, but very dense'y populated. Signs are in English too. Very easy to navigate using public transportion. It is a very efficient operating city/state. Oriuces have increased but still get good value and bang for the buck especially for food.

[@Bclee71]

🇭🇰Nice video 👍👍

[@ONWorldTravel]

Cheers!