10 Things NOT to Do in Hong Kong
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There are plenty of websites out there telling you what to see and do in Hong Kong. However, to experience the city at its fullest, you’ll also need to know what to avoid. Here’s a list of things NOT to do in Hong Kong.
1. Don’t Spit
Spitting is just not considered rude in China. Some believe it helps ward off evil spirits. However, cross over to Hong Kong and it is prohibited to spit in public. In fact, you can be fined up to HK$5,000 for doing so.
2. Don’t Assume Hong Kong is as Free and Open as the West
Despite it embraces more legal freedoms than the People’s Republic, some believe that e-mails are being monitored and Internet censorship is happening. Travelers should be aware of these rising tensions and be cautious about engaging in politically charged communications.
3. Don’t Overpay at Street Markets
Hong Kong offers a vast range of exciting street markets where you can buy just about any type of consumer good imaginable. Learn the art of haggling, you will often be able to buy things for little over half the asking price.
4. Don’t Take Taxis
It is an unnecessarily expensive way to get around, and it can take a long time to get anywhere through the gridlock. Instead, try using the efficient and affordable Mass Transit Railway, buy an Oyster Card if you’re going to use this several times.
5. Don’t Bother With the Sky Terrace
Instead of going to popular and overpriced tourist traps such as the Sky Terrace, consider the top of The Peak Galleria mall, it is free and the crowds are nil, also try Central Plaza, the Bank of China, Two IFC and One Island East.
6. Don’t Take the Peak Tram
The Peak is undoubtedly one of the best vantage points in Hong Kong, but taking the overpriced, over-crowded tourist tram up to the top isn’t the only way up there. Instead, if you’re fit, consider hiking up the hill using the designated footpaths.
7. Don’t Underestimate the Language Barrier
If you need to ask anyone for directions, try to find younger people to help, since they’re more likely to speak English. Taxi drivers rarely speak English, so have a map or written address on hand to convey where you want to go.
8. Don’t Forget about the Entry Requirements
Hong Kong has its own entry requirements. Citizens of the US and most western nations do not need any visa to visit Hong Kong for a period of less than 90 days. However, if you want to go to Shenzhen or other parts of mainland China, you will need a separate visa.
9. Don’t Bring Chinese Currency
While China uses the Yuan, Hong Kong still uses its own currency; the Hong Kong dollar. Although you shouldn’t have any problem changing money anywhere in the region. If you’re arriving via mainland China, you’ll need to withdraw or change some money as soon as you get to Hong Kong.
10. Don’t Neglect the Rest of Hong Kong
Venture into the New Territories and you’ll find traditional walled towns like Kat Hing Wa, fishing villages on Lamma Island, beaches in Lantau. Surf in Big Wave Bay, markets in Stanley and Repulse Bay. Visit Cheung Chau island and its Cheung Po Tsai pirate caves. There are lots of places to visit. Don't miss them!
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Umm, oyster cards are for london.
Octopus cards for HK
someone i have both
not to mention this vid used the pic of Beijing octopus card lul
Hahs Oyster cards!!!! He knows what he’s talking about.
I HAD THIS TWO AND AN OPAL CARD
How about shrimp 🦐 cards ?
As someone who has lived in Hong Kong for over ten years this is one of the most inaccurate videos ive seen...
Me
I KNOW RIGHT LMAO
Ikr
Yes true
Hong Kongner speaks Cantonese... Not Mandarin!! We will protect our mother language forever.
Cant agree more!!
what is the difference
@@beyondthestars4299 huge difference, mandarin sucks
@@user-tj4vm7zt8f i like mandarin tho
I live in Hong Kong :P
me going: “wtf oyster card why u showing a pic of a beijing version of an octopus-“
The card shown in 1:28 is wrong. One should use an Octopus Card to take trains in HK. Also, try to avoid the peak hours on weekdays (8AM / 6PM) as it will be super-crowded.
Divine Fung yeah, the octopus cardhere have a rainbow infinity pattern or a pink/green version, not whatever that is
I can tell you havent been to hong kong.. man these informations are very wrong
Mayberly Ang Hong Kong*
Mayberley, my Office is in Hong Kong, & i agree, this guy does not know hong kong never been here !
Hong Kong uses traditional Chinese, not the one shown in the video
02:20
Horace Hong Kong uses Cantonese.I hate when people say this.
Benson BrawlStars me too
Facts
Catonese not Chinese 🙂✨
Have you actually been to Hong Kong? Oyster Card? We have the Octopus card....Taxis in HK are very expensive? E-mails are being monitored? The Peak Tram is overpriced? HK$45 for a return journey...thats 4 pounds! and yes you can always hike up there (no buses right) and if you're coming from Mainland China you'll have to change money immediately...yes but if you're coming from any other country no need right? What a muppet video....THINGS NOT TO DO ON YOU TUBE...watch this video!
Big Mike Leeder agree O live in Hong kong
This youtuber is wrong. I believe that you were never been to HK or have no native HK friend to help.
Actually, DO take the tram!!! But what you should do it take it only on the way down the Peak. Go to the Central transit station either by MTR or on the Star Ferry. Take the #15 bus up to the Peak, sit in front of the 2nd level and you're going to get about a 40 min tour past some of the world's most expensive real estate and some surprisingly lush vegetation on your way up. Wander around the Peak then enter the mall area to cool off a bit and take the tram down. Sit on the left hand side facing Kowloon and you'll get some epic views on the way back.
Ok
take the MTR I'm a hong kong guy and MTR is known for fast travelling
(btw taxis are known as the most expensive and MTR is known as fast and cheap
Dont poo or pee on streets. There is a thing called toilet.
Good advice.
Poo and pee in the To Kwa Wan neighbourhood in Hong Kong is bad behaviour, should tell Mainland Chinese viewers not to pee and poo!
Octopus Card*
I'm a Hongkonger.
1. Don’t Spit (Correct)
2. Don’t Assume Hong Kong is as Free and Open as the West (Would the tourists really make political comments?)
3. Don’t Overpay at Street Markets (Correct)
4. Don’t Take Taxis (Correct, Hong Kong has a well-developed public transport system)
5. Don’t Bother With the Sky Terrace (Correct)
6. Don’t Take the Peak Tram (Why not try once?)
7. Don’t Underestimate the Language Barrier (Hongkongers can speak English quite well actually)
8. Don’t Forget about the Entry Requirements (Correct)
9. Don’t Bring Chinese Currency (Correct)
10. Don’t Neglect the Rest of Hong Kong (Try to get yourself into different places when you visit Hong Kong :)
I noticed that English doesn't work there except for some uniformed officials.
4. Blame your TVB for popularizing Hong Kong taxis, even if they don't take taxis, taking a photo with one is a must
7. Not really. Many Hongkongers can't speak proper English or choose not to.
@@timngim583 at least the younger generation is able to communicate in English
Tsuen Wan is a nice place to go, It has a old style Hakka village to visit.
Aside from one or two questions, all of these are pretty wrong....
I assume this man has never been to Hong Kong, or even asked a person from Hong Kong for advice for this video, also, his voice sounds like those over-enthusiastic toy unboxing TH-camrs.
seriously, beijing train cards are for beijing, they can not be used in Hong Kong.
They use octupus
Why am I watching this? I literally live in Hong kong
I thought the same! I’m a pro photoguy and live here 6 months/yr.
Do take the tram to Victoria Peak. The tram is the iconic and historical transportation for the peak ( other than the sedanchair , which is long since unavailable ). Even try standing upright without holding on for support while the tram is on a steep incline. Just for fun . Otherwise , you can always take the double decker bus to the peak too . Do speak English with the locals, especially in Central, even the middle age generation will surprise you. Please don't beat up on the street vendors, for small items, I always pay them for their asking price , make their day for them for once , you know you can well afford it !
phil yip its the middle age generation (over 40s) whose English levels are better cos we were born during the colonial times.
But i only recommend you to only go DOWN on the tram as its cooling.
Try not to greet a Hongkongese with “Ni Hau”. This is Mandarin and we speak Cantonese. This is loke greeting an Englishman with bonjour. Actually we seldom greet strangers like this. If you want to start a conversation with a stranger in Hong Kong, you can simply say “Hello” or “Excuse me”. Most of us can handle simple English. Or you can say “Ng Hou Yee See” which is “Excuse me” in Cantonese.
Unless you are running late when crossing the Victoria Harbour during rush hours, use the ferry rather than the MTR/underground - not just it cost more, it's overcrowded and full of frustrated workers wanting to get back home plus you won't get across the harbor quicker than those who caught the ferry
Coming from a Tai Po Market resident
Yup
Hiking up to Victoria Peak is fantastic. You save hundreds of HK$ and avoid the crowd.
that's true for 7
I always get frustrated that many foreigners thought we don't know English but actually we do. We start to learn English as we begin to go to school. Much of the lessons are taught by English too.
Because many Hong Kongers don't speak English. I got cheated by a Burger King staff before in HK who didn't return my change correctly and claimed (or pretended) to not know English, even when I spoke Cantonese to her, (she could tell my accent)
Hong Kong government do not control the Internet! We can use Facebook, Instagram,Snapchat and other social media.
And we can shit talk any political figures as we like, then post them all over the net, including Mainland officials, and Emperor Xi. In Hong Kong you can spray paint Emperor Xi's portrait without getting arrested, the only trouble is to find the portrait...
@@tinyhowie not anymore bro
@@skelewings6670 yes anymore bro
@@skelewings6670 nobody cares about dose limitz
Not nowadays
Octopus card not Oyster card !
FYI thats a wrong pic of an “oyster” card 🤔
1. The oyster card you show is not the right one, we have something called an octopus card where you pay for transits, food or groceries, yes it's that simple.
2. If you want to find someone who speaks English, don't be ageist, old people can speak good, or even better English than younger people
3. If you wanna take the peak tram, why tf not?
Hong Kong is not in China Hong Kong is a separate island that is really close to China
note: you also can take a bus to peak
It's funny that most of the people who watch this is from Hong Kong (me too)
Know before you go?I am already living in Hong Kong, 1 dislike for you.
The card for transportation is called The Octopus card in Hong Kong. And the peak tram is amazing. It's a good way to embrace the scenery.
As a Hongkonger, I believe no.1 is not really anything anymore. U see people spitting everyday. Hong kong is fun tho
really?! which hong kong you are in?
Old people spit a lot, but usually they only spit in toilets or bushes
Well yeah, people do spit when the police's not around lol. You don't know how many people got fucked everyday. Hong Kong government is so fucking rich just from fining spitters.
Its commie mainlanders who are spitting everywhere in HK, hundreds thousands of them all over the place.
Hk ppl are worse than mainlanders.
Thank you for telling me,I live in Hong Kong and you explain pretty well !! If you are on a hurry on Hong Kong you can choose taxi if you want to
*Sigh*
People do what they want to do...
Don't say don't use taxi, taxi might be expensive but at least it comfortable, don't need to go all the way to a stop and not crowded.
Why is this a rule?
I live in HK and almost all of these are incorrect!! Oyster cards are for London not Hong Kong, we use Octopus cards
The Brits think they still own HK
I like this job, but can't find apps, uber applications for joining, I live in hongkong like to.work Uber's, would you mind how to process
What not to do next? Don’t give wrong info / wrong photos
Thank you very much
I am from hk and this is all wrong
Why would you not take a taxi? We took a taxi from our hotel in Tin Hau to the peak and it only took around 20 mins and cost about 15 euros. Taxis are plentiful and quite cheap compared to Europe.
Taking the MTR is way cheaper and if you have the chance to take one will visiting I heavily recommend take it
@@fbi8836 TVB made good publicity for taxis
Almost half of the information incorrect, don't trust this guy 100% - Ask me, I was born in HK
Hi, can i ask how is the weather in HK during late December and what is the peak hours like?
Peak hours in trains is like in sardine can
In late December , it is slightly cold
@@laujane3442 late december it's slightly chilly usually ranging between 10 and 20 degrees, peak hours are horrible because everyone is crammed in the train cars or at train stations
Thanks destination tips
I actively encourage people to write about politics in HK. That's the only way to protect the current freedoms we enjoy.
Mission failed. Part of the freedom is gone
How about granting visa free to ALL ASEAN countries first instead of discriminating some?
Two years later looking back mission failed for sure
CCP has gotten a lot tougher ever since Xi came into power and no amount of words will make them change their mind
The reason why HK immigration is so tough against Vietnamese is historical - Vietnamese boat people have caused a lot of societal problems in the late 1990s and we have to admit that an effective visa policy is necessary to stem illegal economic migrants
If the economic situation of all ASEAN countries were the same then it wouldn’t make sense to discriminate, but that is not the case
Discrimination in and of itself isn’t illegal when there is a valid policy reason to do so
yay!!you did it 💕
The Peak tram lines are indeed long whether you ascend or descend. The views are obstructed by the tree branches. I just take bus 15 or the light bus. More fun ride and looking at the many different architectures in the Peak neighborhood and upper Mid-Levels is fun. Those are also pricey real estates.
Lots of Older people in HK speak English, and as I go every year, I see the quality of English has declined in younger generations. 30-60 year olds are most proficient.
@Accurate Mediator HD CH1 pretty sure the worst is no freedom and English will still be a thing
My recommended thing to do in Honk Kong:
Places:
Visit 360 (for nice view and island thing to do)
Ocean Park(Theme Park)
Peak aka in the vid
Star Ferry port (Go there at 5:30 hk time best view plus sometimes light shows and there is a shopping mall near)
shopping:
Causeway Bay SOGO
Central walk around and you can already see lots of malls and tall buildings
Kowloon Shopping Streets
Harbour City aka biggest mall in HK
Pacific Place is great
Food:
Hong Kong street food (MUST)
(You can find food everywhere you turn on the streets)
Ovaltine Must try if you can (drink)
transportation in hk:
old tramways
Mtr
Star Ferry (best at night is ok if you really want to)
I know octopus card and it was good as I could buy mango juice just b4 going home. But I've never heard of an oyster card. Is it a card for buying oysters?
An Oyster card is like the equivalent of an octopus in England and he showed the Chinese octopus card
@@fbi8836 Yups, what a dumbo
Actually ,you can go to The Peak by bus
Just about HKD$7
Hong Kong: Uses Octopus Cards
Guy in video: Buy an Oyster Card
Photo: bEiJiNg CaRd
Although it is expensive to ride on the peak tram, it is an experience of a lifetime! But if this is not your first time to the peak, then I would recommend on catching the Bus 15 from Central to the Peak, its around $10 HKD, which is 1/10 of the peak tram ticket price.
I’m used to it... I live in Hong Kong
As a local Hong Kong people, i can only say some of the points in this video are incorrect. Taxi is super cheap in hk comparing to Europe. Going to the peak should take bus if u dont wanna go by peak tram , etc
Taxi is really cheap comparing to Europe but the MTR is just simply way better
@@fbi8836 Europeans have fear of the MTR because in their country, the Metros are filthy
Hv u ever been to hk? I dont think so cuz some of the info u provided is wrong (i m a hongkonger)
As a total hker, have to say hk is actually a free/ open, at least for now and hopefully the next 10 years, anyway pretty sure writing or saying anything against the gov in public isnt gonna get you into jail or any trouble at all, unlike mainland China, you will be deleted. It is true that public transport in hk is remarkably convenient, we locals just go everywhere by mtr (underground). Taxi in hk are still a lottttttttt cheaper than many countries in the west, i personally do not consider hk taxi as expensive compare to western nations.
If you take minibuses, please inform if alighting at a midway stop(usually by speaking, bells sometimes don’t work), driver will raise hand in acknowledgment. For example, you could say “Bus stop please !”
Oh Basi Jam m goi.
i would agree with everything except the taxi/train thing, it's usually much much quicker to take a taxi, and they are not expensive compared to other major cities.
Don't take taxi:
I takes taxi to school 😂
a lot of touristy places in hk accept rmb???
no, as a Hong Konger, it is totally free online in hk, as shown that many people complain or talk about the chinese government, it is protected by law, and therefore point 2 is totally wrong
The peek tram is fine
*peak
Don‘t spit?
DON‘T DO IT ANYWHERE.
When in HK, I noticed that, despite it being a Chinese city, the total lack of mass surveillance. In Korea they watch and track all people with cameras to prevent riots and keep files on people just like in East Germany,The Korean mass surveillance system is connected to China.It was not the same as Western places as it is a chinese city but freer than Korea or Singapore. Now Singapore is a freer place than Korea,excluding politics
Thanks
Actually only 4 things:
1) Don't walk anywhere.
2) Don't sit anywhere.
3) Don't eat anything.
4) Don't drink anything.
Don’t refer Hong Kong as China
Totally disagree with No. 2. There is absolutely no censorship in the internet in Hong Kong. People in Hong Kong enjoys similar freedom of speech as in the West!
Well but they’ve already lost it
1. You don’t use Oyster Card in HK, you use Octopus Card
2. If you split on the floor, you are fined with $1500
These rules are completely wrong English is widely used even by the older population of Hong Kongers IT WAS PART OF BRITAIN UNTIL 1997.
If you meet someone who does not speak a word of English its most likely a mainlander.
Not true at all. You mentioned 1997. So if you meet someone who does not speak a word of English its most likely a young person. Only old people who lived in British Hong Kong would be good in English
Hong Kong people don't crouch on the street, not like those foreigners... We stand!
As a Person from hk There's also this unsaid rule on escalators where you have to stand on the right side if your slow and leave the left side out for people in a hurry
It’s actually the reverse thank you very much 😠
Taxis are not expensive in Hong Kong.
Well if you are a broke ass student they are
Also, red taxi's are fine - take them, especially late night once MTR is closed. They're relatively cheap (def cheaper than Uber), easy and quick to flag down. Show the driver where you want to go on google maps or whatever if there is a language barrier.
lmao the i’m in the photo of the kids surfing its part of a camp called treasure island
One island east is a office building. I know since I live a few blocks away from there
you chose the wrong picture for "oyster card" in hong kong lmao its called and octopus card
As a person who's been living Hong Kong for their whole life , I have to say half of this is not true and outdated .
Heading hk demcrmber! Can’t wait to eat foods!!!! Good to know before I go !
I'm a hongkonger so lemme share.some truth : Take the peak Tram ! Although hey say its expensive, it's worth eating yummy foodies there !
lived in hong kong for 13 years, never had a cab driver who didn't understand english
He told us to not go to the main things about Hong Kong, the peak the team bruh seriously
1:25 wrong card, that is beijing card. dont you see it ? in hK we use Octopus card for noncash payment
2:00 actually there is a bus line to The park no°15
No. 8 is like saying “you don’t need a visa to go to Hong Kong but you need one to visit North Korea”
Most of them are no-brainers
Some are correct and some are wrong. Tram is not the only way to go up to the peak. You can get them by bus, by mini bus but not by foot. Even the tram is expensive but it is worth for a tourist.
I live in Hong Kong now I found this
If Most of you guys wanted to know what you dont need to do in Philippines?
1. Don't disrespect elders
2. Don't flirt with the police, fireman, etc.
3. Don't descriminate president
4. No drugs
5. Don't say Manny Pacquiao wil lose his fight
6. Use Hands if you're eating dekat
i will update soonl
I am HongKongese.
There is only 1 thing NOT to do in Hong Kong: Call us Chinese 😡
You can call us Hongkonger, HongKong people... 🤗
Thanks for the effort for such video, but there's many mistakes that u have, may cause some problems for others. And there's also some points that may cause misunderstanding for others.
YAY I RECOMMENDED IT
wrong things in vid:
oyster card → octopus card
taxi are expensive - lets just see how far your going
simplified chinese → traditional chinese
dam u know nothin abt hong kong
Errr FYI your Oyster card won’t work in Hk ... may try getting an octopus card for about $200 .. this will allow you pretty travel all round Hk as it’s accepted on Mtr + Kmb buses + minibuses etc . You can also pay for your Macdonalds through to your weekly shop on your octopus card only except taxi and airplane !
For the language barrier part of is best to ask students I can garentee we all know English. Don't bother asking the Taxi driver. As a Hong Konger, me myself also hate talking to them because they are rude and impatient. And yes, the peak tram is kinda shjt I've been their before. And for those people who want good Instagram photos, you must go to the Instagram Pier it's beautiful af
Get a No.15 bus from Exchange Square in Central District for a scenic low cost ride to The Peak.
Him: You can be fined up to 5,000 HKD!
Me: Looks up 5,000 HKD to USD
Why am I aloud to download your video ? I have the option to next to the share button that has magically appeared with it and that's next to the like button ?
They're for premium TH-cam members. I think you can download any video if you are one.
Everyone I encountered with in HK communicated very well in English, old and young.
Yo this video is extremely inaccurate
sky terrace is right next to peak galleria and you could hike up
you dun need to pay for hiking an hour or so
It’s octopus card. Not oyster.
That was 八達通
If you don’t even know about Hong Kong,don’t make this video and give us wrong information.
Top 11th tip because I'm nice and i'm from Hong kong. Don't listen to the video. Just go to HK and do whatever you want to do.