13 Tips for an AWESOME Trip to Hong Kong

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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. Follow me: Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattstraveltips Music by: https://www.epidemicsound.com FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: 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