Walking in Hong Kong's Poorest District [4K]

[@user-ew5eh2co5p]

No tents, homeless, no worry being mug or stab, no bend over druggies. Better than a lot of places in North America.

[@walkinginhongkong]

people here really respect public domain

[@ShibaInu-xb4lx]

Homeless in hk are middleclass in america

[@user-im9xq7fp5r]

if they only know how much a flat cost in this POOREST DISTRICT, they wont call it the poorest district.

[@walkinginhongkong]

Kwun Tong property prices are indeed on the rise, in face of Kwun Tong's redevelopment (transformation into a CBC). Its often out of the Hong Kong's affordable districts to live in lists (typically topped by Sham Shui Po)

[@Mingbaakmei]

In 1963 the charity Oxfam ran adverts in the Daily Telegraph in the UK pleading for donations to feed the starving people in HK. I arrived in HK in October 1963, there were no starving people, but there were a lot of people who were very poor, for example the shanty towns on the hillsides of Causeway Bay and Diamond Hill. Thankfully HK has improved a lot since then and most people are no longer 'poor', but neither can they be deemed wealthy. So to show a video labelled 'HK's poorest district' which features shops/stalls full of food, expensive cars, well-dressed and well-fed people on the street is pretty meaningless when there is real poverty elsewhere in the world.

[@walkinginhongkong]

its a matter of perspective I think. the streets may show one angle but living conditions within housing units may show a different story. Extreme cases of subdivided units or cage homes are still common in "poorer" districts. But of course I only tour public places in my channel. Also thanks for sharing your story.

[@alan.w]

Thank you for another tour of Hong Kong. It's nice to get a tour of all parts and not just the flashy tourist areas (though, they are nice too). For a poor district, they certainly have some very good outdoor facilities and parks 😊🙏👍

[@walkinginhongkong]

exactly! also well maintained still a good mix of housing types, both low end and high end. thanks Alan!

[@sonacapkova]

Krásná procházka, děkuji 👏👏👏😉posílám pozdrav z Czech republic. 🇨🇿👍Krásný den🕍⛪️Soňa

[@walkinginhongkong]

super awesome that my video reached Czech Republic! 😍. Have a nice day too :)

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Never thought of Sham Shui Po or Kwun Tong as "poor". Not as modern as some other parts, but progress will watch up. The apartment buildings look nice. The street market scenes did look like old H.K. Thank you a pleasant walk. Enjoyed.

[@walkinginhongkong]

agree. What I experienced didn't match a face value definition or a "poor" district, I thought it was very vibrant and had some really good public amenities too

[@yeohliangim2939]

Hello they are not poor earn less but still can survive be happy😊

[@josyjosy7495]

This s true. I was there

[@megyu20]

The owner of this video stream need to validate what the title mean. It is very misleading and leave a bad impression for native folks and foreigners who don’t any better. Walking in the poorest districts??? Is the Chinese way and culture. Is great they keep the culture and the way. I say the wealthiest in culture. i love it.

[@Sarumanthewhite888]

Thank you very much!

[@glenoneill3950]

Clean streets...........This is why culture matters.

[@walkinginhongkong]

agree! and perhaps good district level governance.

[@llandriell]

Loved this walk, thank you! It is a beautiful city 🥰💛

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank yoou! 🥹🫶🏼

[@susanlee6891]

Not poor or rich just so so, still can survive ok, thanks for sharing this video have a nice day 🙂

[@betl5982]

Very good quality video.

[@walkinginhongkong]

thanks so much! ☺️

[@khungle2845]

Sure , this is the purest district of Hong Kong , average annual income , something like 65000us$/year , I believe 😄😄😄

[@sonacapkova]

❤❤❤krásné děkuji

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank youuu! 🥹

[@walkinginhongkong]

thank youuu! 🥹

[@sonacapkova]

Já děkuji posílám pozdrav z Czech republic 🇨🇿bratře. Soňa

[@user-dz7yc5fn4i]

No matter what type cost of living . There are poor people all over the world .

[@walkinginhongkong]

it is an inherent part of a capitalist system :(

[@malcolmone1]

poor comes in different ways ,,but you can see places that need seeing to ,people seem dressed ok ,but that does not mean they are rich ,place seems to be well kept ,but i say you do not know what is behind the front door of places

[@walkinginhongkong]

for sure! on paper, it has the lowest ave. household income in all of HK, but its streets tell a different story and doesnt feel like a "poor" district. I found a variety of housing types (low to high end) and some really good public facilities :)

[@aaronmoy27]

How about make a video of comparison to USA or England poorest to HongKong……….lol

[@walkinginhongkong]

@@aaronmoy27 that is definitely an idea!

[@waikinchan1856]

In HK, beeing poor doesn't mean thay don't have food to eat or wearing worn out clothes. It is mainly they have low disposable income after paying for rent and other necessity for daily live and staying in sub-divided flats. The children still receive education and they can also receive treatment in public hospitals. They can't afford anything luxury.

[@annshr9917]

It would have been nice to see in closeup the fruits, vegetables and other foods the vendors sell, instead of just passing by.

[@walkinginhongkong]

something to keep in mind, thanks! :)

[@el-xs4id]

还不错，好像没看见什么红色标语、口号，跟大陆城市还是很不一样的。

[@guldadgul8066]

Nice Enjoy next you try Jorden feery and man Yuen street hope enjoy

[@walkinginhongkong]

oh are those streets? will keep this in mind next time I go out for a stroll hehe :)

[@josephchau3474]

If you are a stranger in this district. Please check the price of each flat or apartment before you mention this is the poorest district.

[@user-pv9sz4cu4s]

Are those homeless people camped out in front of shuttered businesses in Tsui Ping Estate?

[@walkinginhongkong]

these are helpers enjoying their Sunday with food and friends' company.

[@edicya]

Hopewell restaurant in Vancouver BC, excellent in bbq duck and roast pork.

[@walkinginhongkong]

awesome! will try if I find myself in Vancouver :)

[@eileenkung5839]

👍

[@robertchiu2011]

Poor district? Compare this video with San Francisco/Los Angeles's homeless. camped districts, and find Hong Kong's poor district vibrant, lively, well organized. clean and visitor friendly.

[@walkinginhongkong]

I've been reading a lot about how much more dire the situation certain cities in the US and that is wild to me😳

[@myongm7996]

It lookalike sf China town maybe little better but they all look same

[@Fricid]

China towns look better than Manhattan lol

[@Jamesyipkl]

Poor? No way. It’s all healthy living. And no beggars.

[@waterleung593]

This part of HK can be one of the oldest but for sure not the poorest. I don't live in this area.

[@walkinginhongkong]

it is, according to latest government data (2023)

[@Maldive177]

Poorest? Are you kidding? There's no such place in Hong Kong now😅, everywhere is expenseive

[@walkinginhongkong]

yes, cost continually rise while incomes remain stagnant for many people

[@tsquare6289]

Wow, it's looking better and cleaner than San Francisco streets! 😂

[@walkinginhongkong]

really? thats interesting to know

[@billcheung4439]

kong tong not Poorest District

[@billcheung4439]

垃圾 9 up in hk no pootest district any district same area

[@walkinginhongkong]

it cant all be same

[@vlogsfavorsphileco8788]

The title of this video should be Hong kong's old district and not Poorest district. You make insult to other cities of the world which lesser orderly or sophistication than this but not naming it as poorest !!

[@lwh7301]

This video is very boring.