The real world of Hong Kong and Southern China - Amazing Documentary

[@ilyakutsevalov]

Quite many people asking which year(s) the footage was taken. The answer is, Rick's first trip to Hong Kong took time in the beginning of 1981, the second one in the beginning of 1993, and the trip to Hong Kong and Guilin was around 1993 to 1994. In case someone is interested why: 2:28: The copyright shows year 1994. Rick mentions several times that his second trip to Hong Kong was 12 years after the first one. At 36:26, he says that both his trips took time during Lunar New Year, and both times it was Year of the Rooster. As of 1994, the last New Year of the Rooster was in 1993, and the last one before that was in 1981. And as a mathematician at heart, I must complete my proof by showing that the trips could not have been done earlier (say in 1969 and 1981). Well, for example, at 36:21 (the second trip) we can see Central Plaza (completed in 1992). Q.E.D. And what appears to be a small inconsistency, at 7:29 while still talking about the 1981 trip, Rick shows a view from Victoria Hill that features both Bank of China tower (completed in 1990) and Central Plaza.

[@arndbrack2339]

you are the man

[@arndbrack2339]

maybe second, after rick

[@Andsleeter]

One of the most spectacular documentaries about the orient....at a human level.

[@ravenalbj]

This is the best documentary I ever seen. It covers many angles and shows a lot, while not being too fast. Comments are witty and pleasant with much truth in them. Great video. Thanks.

[@ajitegupta4330]

Kaha ho

[@thiswalkinglife]

Intriguing - thanks for this, enjoyed it - greetings from Melboourne, Australia

[@r0m0x]

OMG! What a pearl of a documentary. I just loved the style. It feels like it is as spontaneous and unpretentious as an amateur personal trip but so professional at the same time. Just felt as if the movies that my parents shot more than 30 years ago were edited by a professional :) good job Rick! Many many thanks!

[@jerrylowe5469]

Hands down...the BEST video I have ever seen on Hong Kong and neighboring Islands...Great Job Howard!

[@rascalhusky8129]

I My first time in Hong Kong was 26 years ago , every time we go travelling to Asia for two months , whenever possible we stop over in Hong Kong. We have also travelled around China for two months and spent time in exactly the same places as you . Our last trip to Hong Kong was in September this year . I was very saddened to see the down hill slide of Hong Kong. Not good at all . We also went to Tia O for the first time and found it a great education . Whenever possible I will stopover in Hong Kong before any other location . It's a unique city , nothing like it . Your video is number 1 . Thanks again

[@williamfeders8073]

Great video and you advanced man for this period of time Rick

[@williamk526]

Thank you so much Rick. What an impressive production. It's like I was travelling along with you! And your philosophy, is what this world needs!

[@azailaydyeing4408]

A must see. Human touch in every aspect of an inspiring documentary. Makes you fall in love with HK and the people there.

[@kandiapple7531]

Great presentation! You can see the amount of changes everywhere. Thanks for sharing!

[@vasiapinch]

That’s great. Feels like traveling in time with this movie.

[@hhansen3120]

Great documentary Rick, I love the way you narrate,to the point and very articulate

[@kiamoey3244]

Wow !. What a great documentary and well narrated too. You deserve an Academy Award for this.

[@konkoly5183]

This was genuinely great. I am looking forward to watching your other videos. I was a bit hesitant due to the title, but great stuff. I am very jealous you got to visit back in the 80s. It's really crazy to see the difference over the years.

[@powellriver100]

Most enjoyable film Rick, thank you for sharing!

[@owendejesus2259]

I enjoyed watching this. This was before Louis Vuitton and Disneyland. Thanks for sharing

[@kissmyacidrocks]

Louis Vuitton is from 1800s, and Disneyland started 1950s :) I understand your meaning, but still things you could research and be fond of by then :)

[@davidbadon5362]

Can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed that. Great job. I understand this is an older film, however that does not discount how well it was done. Seemed honest and unpretentious.

[@hamidachan7392]

The song is a lovely..about love.This is one of the best documentary of Hong Kong.Thank you. Watch 1st January 2021. Things has changed since then.. However, we all have good memories of Hong Kong and treasure them Happy New Year Mr.Howard.

[@Exidentity]

This whole documentary was extremely inspiring especially the ending, your words were very beautiful. Thank you for such an amazing documentary!!!

[@raydon182]

I concur - great video! awesome film making.

[@raydon182]

thanks for making this video. I was born in kawloon, hong kong; though moved to California (USA) at the age of two. I don't recall anything about my birth place. this video was nice to see the city and how the people lived their every day lives. again, thanks for sharing - doctor ray

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Im watching this is 2020 after visiting HK in 1997. So much has changed, but this beautifully crafted and charming travelogue captures the feeling and scences exquisitely. Thank you Rick. Australia

[@BB-2383]

This video really calms my heart and gives me something to think about - how relaxed and honest mid 1900's culture was like. The optimism is very refreshing. If you're rich and unhappy, you're not wealthy. If you're poor and happy, you're wealthy. Those are words I will try to live by. I hope my upcoming trip to Hong Kong helps me search my soul - to get away from this fast paced/negative world and help me find what I've been looking for all my life.

[@andyle1720]

Very wise words indeed. That's how I try to live too my friend. Money and material wealth is not important to me, only love, happiness and family is important to me in no particular order 😉 I'd rather be poor but happy than rich but unhappy. Like they say more money more problems and I don't like problems 😁

[@andyle1720]

I was born in Hong Kong but am a Vietnamese/Australian. I really wanna go back to my country of birth but have not been back there since we left in 1985 😑

[@kamillaiqbal6521]

Be lucky if u get to live in a big city full of life. Thanks 4 showing us so much. It's great considering all the ppl who don't get to travel. You do a good service by posting this online. Much thanks. I'm from monett missouri in the usa.

[@victorcarjan]

Great video, thanks a lot for taking the time to make and upload it.

[@N330AA]

INCREDIBLE footage. Wish i could go back to the glory days of the old Fragrant Harbour :(

[@ThisIsMaiAccount]

That's fascinating. I'm from Hong Kong; I've seen the bamboo scaffolding everywhere but never wondered why.

[@carlosparedes1556]

Right

[@canman5060]

Thanks for uploading this classic documentary.I think it is made around the early 1980's.

[@canman5060]

The Shadow Broker Thanks. I remember Cheung Chau and the Ocean Park in the old days.Cheung Chau is one of the most popular school picnic destination.I have been there at least 3 times when I was growing up in Hong Kong in the1970's.

[@geffreybolster3780]

I was wondering too. The new Bank of China was built around 1991 and it s there.

[@MeteoraXV]

AWESOME video i loved it!!! What an adventure!

[@talladale]

Excellent video! I know that the tremendous amount of work that went into the making of it is much appreciated by many viewers. Funnily enough, I live just off Pico Blvd, about a mile from Santa Monica! Happy New Year!

[@lovecountry6549]

HONG KONG MUST BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT COUNTRY LIKE USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ivanpostnikov5517]

best HK documentary I've seen. thank you Rick. Cheers from south china!

[@bgravelin]

such a great video thanks again!

[@suhheechoi]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[@adilanehc6525]

Thank you very much, Mr. Howard, for your detailed, precised, knowledgeable in narrating about Hong Kong, as well as her people WITH FACTS in a relaxing, amusing manner, like a native of Hong Kong - yourself , being presented without any bias or prejudices. THANKS ONCE AGAIN, for the good film or video along with the beautiful, melodious Cantonese music for younger generations and Knowledged-seekers to learn from the film.

[@McRagic]

Great documentary, very easy to watch

[@RoastLambShanks]

Loved it, cheers Rick!

[@DavidisDawei]

Wow - This is old footage - Kai Tak airport closed in 1998 Hong Kong has changed even more since then. That's the amazing thing about China. Visit someplace after a 5 or 10 year gap and you will be shocked by all of the changes

[@arundhawan6724]

Liked it Enjoyed it Loved it - Thank You.

[@antiquetrucks54]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your film. I think I need to go there, my background is marine. Thanks Lynn Mankin

[@jamesryan3059]

Thoroughly enjoyed the golden triangle video and now I'm here

[@DaiGriffiths11]

Great video Rick. I especially like the last comments you made about the way the West are told to fear it. I lived there for a year and found exactly as you did. Peace and friendliness.

[@raydon182]

I'm 100% and at the age of 3 my mom taught me to respect all people. this is an Asian culture - treat others as you wish to be treated.

[@LM-ys2bp]

My mom did the same too.

[@stina723]

Great closing commentary. Great movie - capturing moments in time and place.

[@peteryeung111]

Very engaging,entertaining and well researched documentary. This is a history film, back when Hong Kong was in its hay day. Thank you so much for this film!

[@jl04260]

Sure the doc is dated but somehow in many respects still relevant. This is the most comprehensive look of the region I’ve watched. Great work!!!

[@babymiley11]

Don't agree with everything but can't deny the quality of the production. It was very pleasant to watch.

[@petenicholson9268]

Hi Rick. I enjoed this and your narration. I was living on Lantau until about 10 months ago before moving to New Zealand. Great to see the city before my time.

[@shenghan9385]

Very good historical footages.

[@Tristar10h]

Thank you for such a comprehensive and neutral view of China and it's territories. Very down-to-earth perspective with a wonderfully narrative and comments, sometime very humorous.

[@josiebuhain-pace557]

Thank you very much for this documentary love from England

[@rayraufman7850]

I did not think i could watch this for an hour and a half especially with the video quality but i did !! learned a lot of history, very interesting comparing back then and 2015. What did the Chinese do with all those bicyles of 20 years ago

[@sammythegreat879]

very informative,great doc

[@KingJCJ]

Brought another book because of this. Thanks!

[@flamer9783]

Some fact checking needed (ie, HK Island was first conceded, then Kowloon, then New Territories & Outlying Islands) but lovely documentary on what it looked like before it was heavily developed. Thank you for this.

[@hkshane]

Great video. I lived in Hong Kong from 2003-2017. Lived in Mui Wo for the last 6 years. Funny how I recognized so much. Hiked those trails you did.

[@carsonchan5102]

you are so lucky; you got to the best of hong kong

[@bgravelin]

THANKS rick for the great film, happy trails!!!!!!

[@mayjane1479]

Great video. I am Chinese and I went to Hong Kong about 50 years ago with my parents. I look at the videos now and can't get over the building boom and the many changes. I remember the "old" Hong Kong very well.

[@canman5060]

+Mayjane Maybe this 30 year old plus footage is still a little young for you.

[@LaRhondaTurner]

I absolutely loved the film! The sights, the colors, the commentary, all of it. It's even interesting seeing footage of a wet market, similar to where it said that the Coronavirus virus of 2020 began. It's even interesting that you got to see the aftermath of a typhoon. This documentary makes me want to go to China and Hong Kong even more now! Thanks for sharing your epic adventure (and Bill's back) with us!!

[@loikymeikl8407]

LaRhonda what city you live in

[@41777811]

Very impressive... Indeed a real world of two decades ago I rarely see. Like the music and lively narration. Thanks from a mainlander

[@MrBrianember]

Agreed 100% Guilin is the most beautiful part of China. Awesome documentary !

[@harriettemacy7399]

This is fantastic!!♥︎ Many thanks

[@chris2pher44]

Thanks Rick, was an awesome watch 👍

[@Fastlanedann]

excellent documentary. I left communist China mid 1958, live in Hong Kong til autumn of 1960. Your film reminded me of horror living condition in the late 50's in Hong Kong - a place and time I will never forget. I am an America citizen now, America is such a great country most people can not fathom the freedom and opportunities. I am sadden so many Americans do not appreciate what they have, I am more sadden, many refuges came to this great country; instead of appreciating it, - they become gangsters.

[@Addad66]

I miss old Hong Kong so much...... fond memories......

[@bensonabuan5865]

you make me laugh rick, very funny narration! thanks for this documentary

[@chrisbassett8996]

great video i love the way you tell the story

[@PrevostKlaus]

I wonder what happened to all these people, where are they today. Great Documentaries, I watched them all. Cheers

[@karenlam2988]

What an amazing documentary! Thank you!

[@thamsuyin9461]

Ibvyhccecnifpbfqwcjyc o vugxetjvvcb

[@mahadevimahadev6937]

Does the jumbo restaurant still exist???? I want to go there🤝👍😀😀😀

[@scaeva2704]

Great video. Thank you Rick.

[@rubywedderburn6528]

Am I the only one who thinks this man has a unique voice 🤔

[@milnutjob5095]

Well done! Very interesting.

[@annesummers09]

I loved this video. Thanks.

[@robertdavenport1109]

What year was this filmed ?

[@nickiseb8910]

Beautiful travelogue, at a time that was not yet super sophisticated, where family had a central place in society, the world was under construction, not overcrowding...

[@Dan-bq9ud]

Hi Rick, I love Hong Kong and am a regular visitor there I found your video to be very interesting and a delight to watch but I was wondering if you have or intend returning there at all, there has been a lot of changes there since you produced this video.

[@John77Doe]

+Eric Chan No the travelogue spokesman just speaks like an American from the 1950's. James Clavell wrote Taipan in 1966. So the voice over had to have been done after 1966 and the novel only became well known in the US in the 1970's after his novel Shogun became a TV Series in the mid or late 1970's. Some of the video footage may be clipped from 1960's or earlier travel films.

[@John77Doe]

+Eric Chan Later in the video, the voice over explains that vintage footage is being used.

[@LaRhondaTurner]

44:16 - Hilarious commentary about loosing that ol' toosh!!

[@gavstain4928]

Loved every second of it. It's exactly how I find it, each time I visit there. Thanks for sharing :)

[@vanessaseedlui2018]

loved your story xx

[@dabprod4962]

Very interesting and informative, enjoyed it a lot. I find Asia and its culture mysterious. Spent a year + in Korea in early 60's but was on the DMZ while in the US Army. All we saw was grinding poverty. But is Soul, the capitol it was better but not like what you show in this video. I'd love to see that in person. Not so much the crowds of Hong Kong but the smaller towns and villages and of course the water and all the strange and beautiful boats. I have a thing about "work boats". I would love to stay on one of those for a few days. THANKS

[@arnthvinden2301]

Excellent travel documentary about this area, even though it is quite old - wonder what it looks like there today - At least it has helped me change change my focus away from Shanghai, although mainly because of the industrial cluster north of Hong Kong - in old Canton. Arnold S

[@Dragon34th]

Love it love love it! Thank you :)

[@62smarty]

Have been several times in HK. will take some ferries this time :-). Thanks!

[@bancassurance1000]

in what year is this video recorded?

[@AirborneAnt]

Great Video Rick!!! What’s your thoughts on the current state of Hong Kong now, and the CCP?

[@JustAThought155]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@jamalbalas1354]

i love hongkong i was visited last 2014 i wish to visit again

[@sanjayvhawal2404]

Back ground music is lovely. sanjay Pune India.

[@ning3317]

wow.. this video is really old, but that is the hong kong i remembered before my family left hk to u.s.a. before hk was hangover to china. hong kong today changed alot. and good luck finding those places in the video in today's hk.😆😆😆

[@danielwong1620]

The description is so wrong. Hong Kong island was CEDED instead of BORROWED by Britain in 1842, NOT 1898. The 99-year lease is only applicable to News Territories in 1898, but NOT KOWLOON and Hong Kong Island. p.s: I am from Hong Kong

[@canman5060]

+Daniel Wong 100% correct.

[@LM-ys2bp]

Exactly, the 99-year lease is covering the land from Boundary Street Kowloon to NT. HKI was CEDED.

[@ivancito7790]

195 USD round trip. Good lord, what a steal!

[@billtan2829]

This film must be 30 years old...

[@timppatimo6287]

+Bill T maybe about 25 y.o. because there are some frames where you see Bank of China Tower which was not built yet 30 years ago.

[@Imightberiding]

+b1LL T According to the copywrite at the start of the film, it is 22 yrs old. Made in 1994. That's not all that long ago junior. He does say however, that he is using some vintage footage.

[@LM-ys2bp]

Bill T's saying that the film must be 30 years old is correct. The Bank of China Tower was opened in 1976. MTR HK in the film hints that the film was taken after Sept 1979 since MTR began operation on 30 September 1979. (Source: Wikipedia)

[@LM-ys2bp]

By recongnising the floating seafood restaurant and the existing of the hillside huts at Western HKI, the film taken was before 1984. The hillside huts were destroyed by the Typhoon in 1984.

[@LM-ys2bp]

The film taken was before 1984. The hillside huts were destroyed by the Typhoon in 1984.

[@spdzodzo]

the public housing is not so successful these days, there are more people waiting than there is new houses built, that's why many people leave on rooftops, split apartments or even cage rooms!

[@ToxicAsian]

Beautiful documentary, have you been there since creating this film?

[@John77Doe]

I love your accent and speech mannerisms. The way that you talk reminds me of the Late Night TV show host Johnny Carson. Are you from the Midwest?

[@sanjayvhawal2404]

Nice documentary Sanjay Pune India

[@monkeymajix]

Awesome.

[@begumfatema6723]

It would be great if there is subtitle with documentaries.

[@lukespector5550]

I couldn't detect any replica Rolex on Rick's wrists.