13 Tips for an AWESOME Trip to Hong Kong

One of the most astounding cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to eat in wonderful Hong Kong.

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Hotel: Mini Hotel Central
I found my room for around $80 (which had big windows and a view). Note…there are even cheaper rooms at this hotel (around 50 dollars), but they will be even smaller and they may or may have a window…it was unclear when I was booking. I’d call the hotel to double check.

Food:
-Tim Ho Wan
-Luk Yu Tea House
-Lin Hueng Tea Room (formerly called Lin Huen Tea House)
-Mak’s Noodle
-Tsim Chai Kee
-Kam’s Roast Goose
-Joy Hing Roasted Meat
-Little Bao
-Ho Lee Fook
-Street Food (Most of my favorite stalls are in Mong Kok)
-Oddies Foodies
-Tai Cheong Bakery
-Mammy Pancake
-Hong Lin Restaurant
-Spicy Crab (Temple Night Market)
-Mankamana Nepalese Cuisine
-Lord Stow’s Bakery (Macau egg tarts)
-So Bor Kee Seafood (on Cheung Chau Island)
-Din Tai Fong (not directly featured in the video…but a few of the shots of the food are from here)

Bars/Nightlife:
-Lan Kwai Fong
-Lockhart Road (Wan Chai)
-Hollywood Road (Central/Soho)
-The Old Man (cool delicious drinks all named after Hemingway references)
-Mrs. Pound (also amazing food here)

Neighborhoods:
-Central Business district
-Wan Chai
-Tsim Cha Tsui
-Mong Kok
-Soho

Markets:
-Temple Night Street Market
-Mong Kok Ladies Market
-Upper Lascar Row Antique Market (also known as Cat Street)
-Stanly Market

Temples/Monasterys:
-Tian Tan (Giant) Buddha on Lantau Island…get here by taking the tram at Tung Chung
-Man Mo Temple (Central)
-Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (North Kowloon)

Hong Kong Park:
(some shots of the next door botanical gardens are also included in this segment)Star Ferry: Terminal 7 in Central or in Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon side

Victoria Peak:
Tram up to the top (beware the lines)
Take a Taxi
Or there are buses
And of course you can always walk if you want the exercise:)

Day Trip to Macau:
Ruins of St. Paul
Senado Square
Taipa Village
Venetian Casino
Lagoon near the Wynn (for many of the aerial shots…note…I received permission from local police to fly my drone)

Nature/Hikes/etc:
-Dragon’s Back Hike
-Shek O Beach
-Big Wave Bay Beach (kind of haha)
-Lion Rock Hike
-Tai O Fishing Village (easily accessible from the Tian Tan (Giant) Buddha
-Cheung Chau Island

MY EQUIPMENT:
Camera: Panasonic GH5 (w/ Metabones Speedbooster adapter, and an XLR shoe mount for my lav mic)
Second Camera (For Studio shots): Sony FS5
Lenses: Panasonic Lumix 12-35 2.8, Panasonic Lumix 35-100 2.8, Sigma Art Lens 18-35 1.8, Canon 24-70 2.8
Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane 2
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera Slider: Rhino ROV Pro

[katekatims]

Over thirty years ago, when I was in my 40s, my mother took me to Hong Kong for what turned out to be my only trip abroad. This video brought back so many memories of places I’d been and made me want to o return to experience the places I’d missed. The video is brilliantly filmed and edited, entertaining, and informative. In full disclosure, Matt is my son, but I think my assessment would be the same even if he weren’t. However, I’m one proud mama.

[Cosmosandchisme]

So far your videos have been the best travel guides I’ve seen, both in terms of video quality and esthetic as well as recommendations. I used your Oahu travel guide and had a great time. A highlight of that trip was the Hoomaluhia garden. Parking was free entry was free and I was shocked that it wasn’t overrun by tourist because it is such an amazing place! So thank you for that!

[visala]

Another Hong Konger here! I'd have to say this video is one of the best HK travel I've watched! You totally nailed it! Makes me love my city more!

[kalanafernandes]

Truly makes me realise why ive been here for 21 years. I love this city! so many things that i havent even done myself! thanks for the tips of my beloved city <3

[ilovemyhamster]

Hi from Hong Kong! 🙋 This is by far my favourite hk guide, well done :)

[vortex]

Probably the best travel guide of Hong Kong I've ever seen. Love it!!!

[mexiaznann]

Your channel & Attaché are my favorite travel channels!! You guys always give the best advice!

[tonytony]

Your presentation is highly interesting to watch, excellent narrative and photography. Thank you very much and take care.

[Andy-]

Loved it! So great to see you and your team back, you all have been missed! Hong Kong has been on my "Must Visit" list and now your video has caused it to move up the ranks to must visit in the next 12 months. I will have to look at high season versus low season and visa requirements and plan accordingly. Thanks again for a wonderful video!

[inessachimato]

You are awesome! Your travel videos are some of the most entertaining ones... all the years you are not posting, hope you are traveling and shooting more. Or you know, just living a great life!)))

[jolantabailey]

I lived in HK for 6 years and I have to say, you nailed it. There is a love/hate relationship with HK when you live there but I have to admit that I miss it so so much now that I moved out.

[TheUltimateLeo-pv]

Glad to see somebody make a vid on hong kong from a tourist's perspective!

I am a local and after living all the years here everything here seems too normal to me. Your video makes me feel proud of how marvellous Hong Kong is as a city. Thank you!

[pberger]

Beautifully filmed... Well narrated (good humor at the right timing)... helpful tips and fair recommendations (yes, I can attest to them as I'm from Hong Kong and thanks for portraying my home city in such a positive way)! Great job, Matt & team!! 👍

[kimpliny]

I grew up in Hong Kong and immigrated to USA in 1990 as I was in my 30s. I have been watching You-tube videos about Hong Kong to see its changes.. your video stands out in all aspects.. . Excellent job and great thanks.. Subscribed immediately!:)

[Reformatt]

Wow Matt! Hong Kong... you are giving me some stiff competition since I am working on my HK guide as well. I love it though! Keep up the good work buddy!!

[markcoycoyescueta]

U covered everything any first timers need!!! Ur video is amazing!!!HongKong my second home..still excites me …always…

[emrebaspnar]

Your videos are awesome.. I always wait for your next one. Tips are always great and love the food section.

[navyboy]

Matt you are good at this, this is probably my first comment on a youtube vid. The opening and closing of this video is one the best I have ever seen on YouTube.

[mana]

Holy Lee Cow you are good with the camera. Glad to see you enjoyed Hong Kong. I just came back from there and wish I saw this video first. I fell in love with the city on my first visit.

[ricecube]

Such an amazing video and very informative as well! We are visiting hk in the next week and will build our intinary base on this video thanks again Matt this must took a long time to make