Crazy Market Spree in Hong Kong 🇭🇰
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- Crazy Market Spree in Hong Kong. In this video we will walk around a market known to many as the men's market! Here you can find all kinds of appliance for the home, power tools, and many objects made from jade. We will be exploring this market together today and also doing a bit of shopping while also interacting with as many locals as possible! If you're looking for things to do in Hong Kong or cool markets in Hong Kong than this is the right video for you!
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I’m SO glad that woman told you about burning the paper money for the decreased, I was really worried for you! It’s bad luck to show it to ppl too so she seemed to be kind enough to explain and not be offended. 👍🏼
“deceased”
where did he get that from? why they didn't told him?
@@erichagen1084 that isn't fault... the elder selling him don't know english
Plus that is a waste of paper. 😢
Why would she get offended? Chill out
My mom and I were cackling so hard (in a "oh-no-poor-Chris" kind of way!) when you were buying the paper money and candles!! Hk-ers actually buy it quite often for loved ones who passed away; so it's not that bad but yeah definitely not a souvenir 😂. Love your HK series! 👍🏻
Ahahah so funny, I didnt mean any disrespect at all, I just genuinely didn't know! Glad you two enjoyed this video! 🙏🏻❤️
@@Travelwithchris My grandma did tell me never possessed these items or will brings you very bad fortune. Make some wishes pray to your ancestors. Telling them you are sending them some gifts and fully burn out those items without any trace. They are suppose to be gifts for the dead. My friend this is serious not a funny matter.
@@Travelwithchris You did not walk past those "paper craft shop" specialise in these "gifts for the dead". They can make a paper mansion, a paper Lamborghini and even paper iPhone as requested.
@@Travelwithchris . I was cringing so hard. But I would keep it as souvenir. It's funny. . . if you're not superstitious. The emperor on the bills is the Chinese version of Hades.
@@Travelwithchris Not just HK'ers, it's at least a tradition/belief of the Southern Chinese as we follow the same practices in the US, especially when it's Ching Ming, the Spring Festival where gravesite cleaning is done. Burning candles and incense is a way to let the spirits of our family members know that we are there to provide them offerings of money, and food (usually bring oranges, roast pork, dim sum, etc.) at their gravesite. Carrying that money is considered bad luck as it's for the dead, and Chinese culture frowns upon talking about or carrying any representations of the dead/death.
Chris: You are so lucky to meet the lady who patiently explained the purpose of those banknotes .I guess another reason is to prepare for July festival ,special experience and great video😄
Many Hong Kongers are lack of patients and short tempered especially those taxi drivers. A popular cafe call Australian Dairy Co. also infamous for their rushy and rude services.
shout out to the lady that was able to nicely explain what that money was for 👏🏽
Those are the paper ancestor money banknotes used for funerals (sad occasions).
La sakoj ene de *preluxscom* estas perfektaj kiel donacoj por amikoj. La prezo ne estas alta kaj la kvalito estas bona.
Really like the way you interact with local hawkers...the eagerness to know souvenirs background and cultures...Your support to these hawkers instead of big store chains is appreciated when HK current economy is not good...
Thank you so much!
Great video Chris! The incense is used for burning when praying/worship to deity's or past ancestors. The money is burned as it is believed the money goes to people who have passed and they can use it in the afterlife. The Jade pendants are usually gifts from family/relatives. Usually worn as jewellery with a gold chain or a red rope/string. They are worn for good luck/jewellery - people often get buddhas/deity, or their zodiac animal i.e dragon, snake, etc.
I visited Hong Kong in 1988. Great shopping and tastiest foods!! I speak Cantonese so it was easier to converse. I was there in July: very hot, humid and rain! All the way from Canada.
I knew when you were buying the funeral items what they were. I've lived in Asia for twenty years now so am familiar with them. Years ago, I bought what I thought was a coffee table in Korea until one of my Korean friends visited me and told me it was a funeral table that various things are placed on at a funeral including the incense that you bought. So you're not the only one to make that blunder. Thanks for sharing, Chris.
The ladies reaction when you showed her the paper money was priceless, she probably saw her whole life flash before her eyes. Just a bit about the money. The paper money is generally used during "Ghost month" in Chinese its Chung-Yuan 中元 its from Buddhism and Taoism beliefs. Its on the 15th lunar day of the 7th lunar month which is August 16, 2023. It can be used any time and they have more than copies of money, cars, watches, phones etc. Folklore says that some spirits may be restless and will have to be appeased, so, worshippers will burn paper money and make the usual offerings to make sure they are back in the good graces of their ancestors and any other wandering ghost that may happen to "drop by" and thats what ghost month is about. The dead souls before reincarnation are called ghosts. Most of them are jailed in hell. The folklore says the ghosts have one-month parole and will roam the towns in the 7th lunar month every year. People have better feasting on them. People are afraid that ghosts play trick-or-treat games, hence the name Ghost month".
I'm so glad that lady explained the meaning of those paper money to you. Thanks God.
Harbor Freight is a good store for tools, saved me so much money since I discovered it. We only go to home depot for things that aren't tools. I've literally bought every tool at harbor Freight the past 6 years or so, power drill, saws, car jack, a press, big air compressor, paint sprayer, sand blaster, trash cans, pressure washer and a ton of stuff you get the point and it saved me a lot of money since I'm not a contractor or anything like that the tools don't have to be the best out there and I'm glad I have that option now for more affordable tools.
Actually, the chance of having 7 rainy days in a row in HK is about 2 to 3 times a year. 5 hot months, 1 freezing and 6 nice warm/cool months annually, half dry and half humid.
As someone from Hong Kong. If you ever go back to Hong Kong Chris. Just remember. Locals will generally tell you what you want to hear just to get a sale. Unfortunately Hong Kong has a high amount of dishonesty when it comes to local vendors if you're unable to communicate with them. It's not to say all but it's common place. The jade is likely 90% chance to be fake and no it won't provide you with good luck because it needs to go through a process of taken to a temple/priest to receive it's blessings to give good luck.
Thanks a lot for all that info!
You are such a nice guy, Chris! It's so much fun exploring Hong Kong from a tourist's perspective. I'm happy to show you around if you come visit HK next time.
Hey Chris, sorry u have some bad experiences in HK, I was born there, u bring me back a lot of good memories, really like ur VLOG, keep up the good work
Chris:Welcome to Hong Kong,China two weeks ago to tours around the city in great joy & peace this June of 2023❤❤❤I wish you safe journeys always in peace 2023❤❤❤
I really enjoy your videos. They are very genuine and local. Real experience.
Love your HK Series. The situation with the "paper money/candle" was a pure miscommunication on both sides. Definetly a language barrier on both sides. But you handled it quite well after you found out from another street vendor.
Way to go Chris.
I literally don’t buy streets stuffs esp. those said to be “second hands” items😅 but H.K is definitely a lovely country to tour, I’m going this year end🤨🤪🥳
You're going to love it!
Thank you for sharing all your videos! Thank you for being nice to the vendors! They are just making a living. Unfortunately, some TH-camr gave the vendors bad experiences.
Better bring one local friend with you to shop in local markets as most vendors don't speak English, and to avoid any misunderstanding.
I’m from HK and I really like your videos. You seem to be a pretty chill dude. Keep it up bro you have just got yourself a new subscriber
Great video Chris, I really love those street markets. Especially the food ones
Chris:Thanks you so much for your new remarkable video today’s from Hong Kong,China to shows these remarkable places on the streets in June of 2023❤❤❤
Holy shit! you bought the paper money for the hell as a souvenir.😂
The lady is super nice and her English is very good👍🏻
As a Hongkonger, I would say Temple Street (located in Yau Ma Tei) is the men's street instead of Apliu Street.
I thought your videos showed the experience of traveling the world.. I think you should show the good and the bad...Like the confrontation over videoing ...you should show it so people can be aware of what can happen..
This video was very entertaining to watch as a person who lived in that area for 10 years since I was born
Good evening Chris thanks for showing
Thanks a lot for the love!
The jade will be good for your grandMom.
Homie want to buy some hell money to bring with him in the after life 😂
Lol, 😂..
😂😂😂
Otherwise，ghost will follow him to get the hell money😅
Kuan yin is Goddess of Mercy. A lot of chinese people pray to her for help.
That’s what I like to see!! Always down for one of your market spree’s Chris!!
Sundays’ holidays for Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers in HK so you see these ladies gathering all over parks in HK having fun with their friends. The park next to where u were doing the opening is one of the most dodgy places in HK as that’s where the biggest homeless / addicts community is (with a methadone clinic down the street), so I won’t recommend staying there after dark..
Chris I just love all of Your Vids, I've been following you since! I'm so excited to have an Awesome TH-cam Influencer, Showing us these great Countries! Thanks Chris. Soon I'll become a Member once i turn 18. My mum doesn't want me to become a member of any chanel yet. Stay safe in those wonderful Countries. :)
Thank you so much! I appreciate you big time! 🙏🏻❤️
when you haggle for the price always remember...what they say the price is,half that is the real price so start at about a 1/4 of the price they say and try for about half or 3/4 of the price they quote at the beginning
OMG Chris, I was screaming for you to put the money back, it’s for the dead. LOL
😂😂😂 I seriously had no idea!!! Now I know!
HK deff my top 3 countries I've been to!
Yes!!! It is amazing!
I really like your sunglasses Chris however when I click on the link it goes to a site showing a different pair, can you please let me know what brand and model your sunglasses is from this video please. Thanks
the best time to come is X'mas or Chinese New Year, we will have many decorations both indoor and outdoor. For you, I guess you want to see the culture stuff so you may want to come during Chinese New Year but some shops will be closed for 1 day to 1 week (half of the restaurants are still open) because we have gathering with friends and family. On the 3rd or 4th day normally we have a big firework in Victoria Harbor (much fancier than the one in US). Majority of the famous street food will be closed. For the Jade that you bought, you may bargain with the guy and have some discount (bargain is not a practice here but he did over priced that piece) We Chinese do have many traditional things you need to aware of, like the money that your bought is for the decreased. June - Sept normally we will have lot of rain or sometime will have typhoon, weather is humid and hot here. During Spring time, Feb - March is very humid too. Next time when you come and if I have time, may let me know in advance so I can show you some of our culture.
Do More Market Videos Chris We Love it.
Omg,the stuff you bought from the lady with the candles and money. That stall sells items for our Day Of the Dead. We burn all those items 😱
Yes I had no idea, now I know 🙏🏻
I was laughing my ass off when you bought the “money” for souvenir… im like NOoooooo…😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Loving the videos man, can’t wait to go to Hong Kong!
You're going to love it! Such an impressive city!
@@Travelwithchris can we date with hong kong girls
Think about the deceased relative when you were burning the money and the candles, then they can get it
Thanks for that !
Thanks to your videos I'm learning about other countries thanks Chris and keep up the good work 🙏🏻💪🏻
Cool market tour bro. Keep it going! The first couple of minutes those ladies that were chillin are domestic helpers they hangout on Sundays😃
Loving your videos 💯% bro
Hi Chris. Still watching with interest from sunny Wales. Market was cool and the general vibe seemed relaxed. Take care and see you later ✌️💯😎
Awesome bro! Love Market videos...Always interesting to see what you might come across
Buying Hell notes as souvenir is definitely unheard of bruh! 😂👍
Hi sir how are u
Ur so kind
Ur smile is out the world
Ur ful of positive vibe
I am from srilanka
May Allah bless u man tc
Jade means harmony , eternity and virtue
Thank you for that explanation!
Np 😊
Keep up the great content Bro Chris 😊
Thanks brother!
28:50 Guanyin is the Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion. I dropped mine and broke it. I'll be visiting HK in September and gonna get a replacement. Also I need to get a Buddha one, which I lost a few years ago.
Yeaahhhh. Dont do the stroll all over vlogging in Acapulco either. Wow. I guess you have to be careful no matter where you go. 👍
Jade is a very specialized area so as a layman we usually do not venture. Vintage digital camera is on the rage with youngsters in China and HK due to its visual effects that crystal clear smartphone cannot produce.
New Merchandise Why Not T shirt. We love you say Why Not.. ❤
That's bad luck to show people those bills, huh? 🤔 Hm. Never knew. I guess you really DO learn something new every day.
This video will help their economy Chris. They all seemed mostly kind but nervous. Global Stress, main.
Lmfaoooo my man here buying the bank of hell notes.
Wow brother amazing explore as always ❤🙏..im always love to watch your videos ..
Nirosh .
Thank you so much 😀 I always appreciate you bro
Thank you, Chris! 😊
In the LBC there’s a huge fea/antique market once a month right in your backyard.
LOL. Hell’s money for souvenir 😂
Really enjoyed your video of different things for sale in the street market 😊 Great video Chris.
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you always Carrie!
@@Travelwithchris Thanks
I'm smirking (as you would know by now) as you were buying all the ghost money.
😂😂
I am sorry I did not catch your video series earlier. When you're in those types of markets, "HAGGLE" is a must and aggressive too. Make an offer of 1/3 to 1/2 of the asking price. The old lady that sold you the 'money' for the dead people, I am not sure she could explain to you that they are bad luck to be regarded as souvenir, if I were to defend her, those beliefs were held by the Asian culture and more specifically for the Chinese. She should have at least tried a little bit harder not to sell those things to you, but that's part of the adventure and why you hired the female tour guide in the first place. HK is an interesting place, where the East meets the West and that's what makes it unique.
Thanks Chris that’s awesome
Thanks for watching!
Chris u should publish the people cussing and trying to start a fight 😂 would get more views think about the subs!
20:41 to 20:44 We collect lots and lots of Hello Kitty plush dolls, Hello Kitty Pens, and now the Hello Kitty watches!
dam yo i remember rotary dial phones...old skool..for real on that...
Favorite vlogger love the vids keep up the great work
Thank you so much!
Yeah those money and candles u burn then for a family members or friends pass away. Is to give the money for them to spend where else the spirit goes. A lot Chinese people who believe in Buddhism does this religion ceremonies. So don’t keep those money and candles and incense.
Thanks a lot! Glad I met that lady, now I know
Great video like always dude!
Thanks a lot bro!
Whatsup chris I appreciate all your videos. To keep it real tho this hong kong trip seems to lack excitement. Doesnt seem to be one of the best trips. But hey they all cant be great. See u on the next one.
This is the poorest neighbourhood in Hong Kong, but one of the best, one of my most visited places when I did go back a decade plus ago.
Loved it so much!
when your back in the states hit up the santa fe springs swap meet, friday and saturdays they have great cover bands.. mostly raza there 🇺🇸🇲🇽
Understandable that this was a low key visit to the market. Most of that stuff is probably nothing you need and you have limited space. I personally don't purchase Jade at these markets as most of them are knock offs. I mean for $20 something, that one wasn't super expensive. But for me personally, I would stay away from buying jewelry. I recall buying a "Jade" neckless at a Chinese market in Australia once and when I brought it home it turned out to be a cheap painted piece of plastic with glue behind it. Ouch.
Oh dear .. it okay chris . The bill and candle meant be burn together . The one she mean called "red pocket" and come with different design
I love to watch market hunt ❤. People welcome camera in slum , village area .
Great video.think money burn hole in your pocket Chris lol
😂😂😂
It depend on the quality of the jade ?
At 32:02 time-stamp, you see the door behind that lady selling blender - that's the building where the unfortunate incident happened on Monday morning. Just the next day you were standing there. Mother killed her 3 daughters aged 2, 3 & 5 yes old.
I kinda laughed when you said you were giving the dead people money as souvenir.
I wish you good luck💪🏻👍🏻
Chris, ur adorable. U bought money for the deceased n u thought u got a sweet deal on some Chinese souvenir. 😂
😂😂😂 Glad you found that funny
Nice video 😊😊😊
Thanks for the visit 🙏🏻🤩
Love these market videos! I remember seeing something similar to the money to burn on “travels with my father” don’t know if you’ve heard of it? It’s a UK comedian jack whitehall and his dad, so funny- but yeah when he’s in Thailand i think (or vietnam) they learn about this and buy loads of stuff to offer to his grandparents in the next life.
Anyway, i digress- great content as per, keep going! Safe travels 🧿
Ahaha that is funny! Thanks so much for the love Hayley! Please send me over your info to my email so that I can send you over a card 🙏🏻❤️
@@Travelwithchris ah thank you, I’ll send it now ☺️
I would love to visit Hong Kong
Yes!!! You definitely should, such a special city
Welcome!
26:00 funny. right before you asked where to buy drinks here was then" cooked Food Centre" behind you and you walked past
I think u should Come to borneo, sabah , kota kinabalu....here english is second language.
Dope video!
For precious metals such gold, silver, titanium or specific stones such as jade,ruby, diamond etc...watch out for scam, if items are valuable which will not display randomly in such way for the public
Make a shopping spree video going to Denios market in Roseville Ca !!!
Bro u got fleeced buying that jade. I’d pay 50 HKD max for that
bought a jade buddha like the necklace in rambo 2 lol
Got a lot to learn Chris.
Don't we all 🙌🏻
Go to New territories next times, you will see the different type of Hong Kong
That's really silicone valley in Hong Kong