The reality of living in Hong Kong's densest apartments | Instagram Famous "Monster Building"

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The reality of living in Hong Kong's densest apartments | Instagram Famous "Monster Building"

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Hong Kong is famous for its density of population. The famous concrete jungle Monster Building is a perfect reflection of dense housing in a megapolis. As probably the most Instagrammed site, it meets tourists all around the world every day. But have you wondered what it's like to live in it as a real resident?
Well, luckily I have a chance to present to you what I see from living in one of the small apartments out of the concrete giant.
Check the video and I will guide you in!
FAQ:
1. Do you still live there?
No, we moved to mainland China in 2020. • We left Hong Kong and ...
2. Did both of you live in that apartment?
No, it was rented solely by my boyfriend. I lived in another apartment but I often visited him.
3. How much was the rent?
The rent was USD 1,000 (HKD 7,800) per month.
4. How big was the apartment?
The landlord separated one apartment into two studios. Our studio was 140 ft² (13 m²).
5. Did you have a bathroom?
Yes we had our own bathroom in the studio. Not shared.
6. Where is it?
Quarry Bay, east Hong Kong island.
7. How old are the buildings?
They were built in the 60s.
8. How many people live in there?
The five blocks consist of 2243 apartments and can house 10,000 people.
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@anndang4618 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine ur best friend live in the same building but u need a map every time you go visit them

@teddybearaf1477 3 жыл бұрын

Omg a maze to your bestie lol

@JulieWallis1963 3 жыл бұрын

I think I may need a map just to get me outside of the building. It may be crowded, but it has a lovely community. The grandpas playing chess prove that.

@evelinemckanna9569 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 omg thats CRAZY 🤯

@AwesomeBlackDude 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your N95 mask? 😷

@elizabethtutor6647 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a fire happening

@anthonyliu6709 3 жыл бұрын

Even the ghosts in those buildings will get lost.

@rubyruu2204 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard ...lol😂

@uchihaitachi9170 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo

@tamihayes5313 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😢😢

@margaretbuckley9309 3 жыл бұрын

LOOKS LIKE SOMEONES NIGHTMARE CHRIST WHAT A HELLHOLE 🦇🦇🦇

@VidyArofa 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Sandy-ik6yc 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just imagining a fire, earthquake, any natural disaster and trying to get all the ppl freed. I’m beyond claustrophobic right now.

@chinarainradiology Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I couldn’t do it. I need space

@NeonAstralOfficial Жыл бұрын

Beside US most of the world is essentially like this, especially Europe and Eastern Europe

@jopayobik Жыл бұрын

@@NeonAstralOfficial it can be pretty dense, but NOT THAT DENSE

@ImNotaRussianBot Жыл бұрын

I would buy one of these rope ladders and store it under my bed (If I lived in a reasonable floor level). I would also buy a fireproof box to hold my valuables.

@joanncunningham7276 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, earthquake bomb, fire, earthquake!!

@nicholasmahoney5653 Жыл бұрын

This was very skillfully done. In less than ten minutes you managed to make me not only understand the space but also make me feel like as if I myself had lived there. Seeing the old footage at the end even gave me a sort of wistful nostalgia to a place I’ve never been and people I’ve never met. Kudos to you. I’ll be sure to visit Hong Kong someday.

@Lulu-qk6ex 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a DoorDasher and this is like what nightmares are made of

@crystalmethany6286 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao right! I would just give up and call support and go back to the car to cry. You should watch the doc on the food delivery scene in China, it’s way more stressful than in the states. The time crunches and expectations are insane.

@kenyettaready 3 жыл бұрын

I legit feel sorry for y'all. That's why I always try to tip and if I can meet y'all to the door or on the street I will.

@jamesgreg86 3 жыл бұрын

@@crystalmethany6286 omg what is it called

@gfdchugh 3 жыл бұрын

I work at doordash costumer support and most dasher are terrible at there job I must say xD

@crystalmethany6286 3 жыл бұрын

@@gfdchugh nah I was speedy Gonzales racing to each house. Every time I would contact y’all for a canceled order or a missing customer... y’all could never help. Y’all just ran through your little customer service script talking about “im sorry for the inconvenience but we can not process half pay unless you take the food back to the restaurant” meanwhile I just received another order which I would be late picking up if I had to go back to the store and drop the old food off. Doordash is greedy! Most agents would just let me give it to homeless or eat it for lunch. But some of y’all agents are terrible.

@beebenjoe 3 жыл бұрын

I was kinda worried when she was running in a such a narrow hallway. If someone swings a door open it would've probably knocked her out.

@gabrielacantillano510 3 жыл бұрын

Doors usually open inward, hopefully there too 😅

@bangtansmandu3536 3 жыл бұрын

Doors open inward

@evelyn4560 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why you got to out run the doors

@joyyip9015 3 жыл бұрын

That’s Hong Kong for you!!

@nietvoorudus5145 3 жыл бұрын

God yes

@user-gc5ih9fm5y 2 ай бұрын

This gives me chills not only because of the building itself, but also because of the style in which the author presents. Her voice is calm, tone-hopping yet monotonous, just like in Possibly in Michigan. And the building looks quite liminal (additionally, there are way less people in the hallways than I could expect to walk here), unsettling and out of this world. This is kinda hypnotizing

@Picachki 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in a 12x10 studio with my partner for over 5 years. It was a challenge at times, especially because he is 6ft4 but you find happiness in your own way of life and do the best you can! Take pride in what you’ve accomplished 💕 and take care!

@jackbauer2698 3 жыл бұрын

The pro: you're never alone. The con: you're never alone.

@cryingalone7572 3 жыл бұрын

Pro: death is only a jump away Con: someone might catch you and you might survive

@techlife4599 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@roselatteasmr5288 3 жыл бұрын

aww snap, that means everyone gonna hear my loudass snoring smh

@baddiea 3 жыл бұрын

Looool ❤️

@G3.9-6 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@lauraelizabeth4644 3 жыл бұрын

i can't even begin to describe how lost i would get in that building. i would have a panic attack everyday trying to find my way out lmfao

@MariaMedina-fc3kl 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😱

@yoon2917 3 жыл бұрын

lmaoo the intro made me panic 😩

@ivomaladi531 3 жыл бұрын

I won't get out from the Labyrinth 😵

@CarlosMartinez-xv5zd 3 жыл бұрын

Million of people live like that! If you had to you would too!

@roses6821 3 жыл бұрын

I was staying in one of those not as big in Korea i wa shoook

@ImNotaRussianBot Жыл бұрын

Honestly, if you're a single person who is a student or is starting out your career, this is such a great place. The small studio forces you outside, which makes you interact with your neighbors and store owners.

@KFrost-fx7dt Жыл бұрын

Forces you to spend more money too.

@max-3158 Жыл бұрын

@@KFrost-fx7dt only reason to spend money will be food.

@Edhilues Жыл бұрын

Being in home isn’t supposed to be stressful.

@graciegrapes2437 Жыл бұрын

no thank u

@MrsIDontGivaDamn Жыл бұрын

@@Edhiluesexactly

@sciencenotstigma9534 Жыл бұрын

“A lovely heart and a positive attitude are always what we get for free.” I am very sick from living in substandard housing right now, and I need to remember this. It’s difficult to be pleasant when you are sick.

@grady.stu.8300 3 жыл бұрын

The beginning looks like an old prison

@Kimberly-er4kh 3 жыл бұрын

a haunted prison 😲

@calypsowarrior9061 3 жыл бұрын

An asylum

@kuzia98 3 жыл бұрын

i thought it was at first

@IaIaIanopipipi 3 жыл бұрын

i read "person" and had a tough time trying to understand this comment

@thealchemistdaughter3405 3 жыл бұрын

China in general..

@BlazinBully 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine filming a zombie movie in a building like this...

@mishimaro5423 3 жыл бұрын

There's a movie called Alive, which is zombies in an apartment complex, basically

@littlesweetcow8465 3 жыл бұрын

@@mishimaro5423 alive is a very very nice movie, i enjoyed it so much !

@kenyettaready 3 жыл бұрын

Zombies will just give up and go vegan

@HighImHi 3 жыл бұрын

Forget about the zombie. It's too much effort to hunt for human here

@andrewshieh0712 3 жыл бұрын

There's a Hong Kong zombie movie called Rigor Mortis literally in a building like this

@pennyp7382 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly teared up when you spoke of having a happy heart and positive attitude in times when situations are less than ideal. I've been there too. Your video is very well done. So pleasant to watch. So many of these I have to shut off as the announcer or music is just too obnoxious. Well done you 2. Sending love from California.

@Show-wi7cw 10 ай бұрын

Haan😮😮😮

@simsayako8120 Жыл бұрын

I feel like the internet makes this place seem like some horror show crawling with bugs and disease. But it is actually a lot more pleasant on the inside than you would think. Coming from someone living in a "trashed" narrow apartment building in downtown tokyo, it really is a case of "don't judge the book by it's cover" The sense of community (and the quality of the studio apartment that was shown here) really is wonderful compared to other places.

@annahale1187 5 ай бұрын

I've seen the inside as well and it looked like a terrible place to live.

@CDN1975 3 жыл бұрын

I feel claustrophobic just watching this video. God forbid there is ever a fire.

@csy9366 3 жыл бұрын

Actually fire are usually manageable because it's all concrete, and it takes no time for fireman to come.

@carressa 3 жыл бұрын

Fire isn’t the problem. I’d be afraid of an earthquake.

@nitibagirlfrnorthcotabato 3 жыл бұрын

@@carressa that is indeed correct

@trustweb99 3 жыл бұрын

You're claustrophobic ... ? I suppose you haven't seen "cage homes" yet huh ? Spoilers - that sort of "housing" is ubitiquous in HK as well

@catherinelee1206 3 жыл бұрын

@@carressa Hong Kong doesn't have earthquakes.

@dannie3117 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago I was told by a friend that if everyone living in Hong Kong went out into the street at the same time there wouldn’t be room to stand for everyone

@babydriver8134 3 жыл бұрын

That is very believable.

@nidhi.mp4 3 жыл бұрын

if everyone living in India came on the streets you can literally transform yourself into burj khalifa by sitting on each others head cause i believe the floors would be already occupied

@vscodium1751 3 жыл бұрын

@@nidhi.mp4 382 person per sq km, so u are factually incorrect. But I admit Population is a problem until we use it in a productive way.

@uareri27 3 жыл бұрын

@@vscodium1751 not necessarily. How much of that sq km is occupied by buildings and other infrastructures?

@finlandjourney6065 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh so vertical space to the rescue. Dayumn!

@ASHERUISE 2 жыл бұрын

Kowloon is long gone but these kinds of cramped dense city-like buildings are so intriguing to me. I always have crazy dreams about exploring labyrinthe structures like that.

@ldl1477 Жыл бұрын

you should ask the dream people about themselves; maybe something interesting comes up?

@TomorrowWeLive Жыл бұрын

Same!

@creativefunctionz1584 Жыл бұрын

I also have dreams like that.. I love them

@randomedhk.8388 2 жыл бұрын

To see such tiny and crowded apartments it make me feel how great I am as Indonesian. I know my job is just a nanny in hk but compared to majority rich hongkongers my house a lot biger and still we own land and rice fields. Well this video got such positive vibe 🥂

@Ratnavina-ht6xq Ай бұрын

Yes my grandmother village, large old house and ricefield...😊..

@lynnellscott9079 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like the community on Netflix's Sweet Home. Without the monsters, of course.

@viiizzaalishvili9967 3 жыл бұрын

no monster is the building

@lynnellscott9079 3 жыл бұрын

@@viiizzaalishvili9967 Really? I misunderstood then. I thought the monsters were inside of each person that was struggling with some unresolved pain. I got a little confused, but I enjoyed it.

@viiizzaalishvili9967 3 жыл бұрын

@@lynnellscott9079 it was a joke

@lynnellscott9079 3 жыл бұрын

@@viiizzaalishvili9967 ok.

@trendorina 3 жыл бұрын

Haha totally

@Patrick-pt2yd 3 жыл бұрын

There is something comforting in seeing the same faces everyday (grandpas and grandmas playing and talking, women and men who do laundry, grocery)... this is what some people wish for in the US- to know neighbors and to feel safe. Your home- inside and out- is cheerful, calming and feels like home!

@DongDongWu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@mehchocolate1257 3 жыл бұрын

@@DongDongWu dingdong wu😂😂😂😂

@Nabee_H 3 жыл бұрын

@@mehchocolate1257 bruh

@mehchocolate1257 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nabee_H hehe😂😂😂😂

@LadyLeeBird 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. American here in one of the most crime ridden cities around, and in the top 10 most dangerous. (Milwaukee, WI) I've lived here all 46 years of my life, and in the early to mid 90s, all sense of community left.. Nobody wants to hang out on their neighbors porch anymore and watch neighborhood kids play till sundown.. (They can't) Nobody gets to know anyone. It's just glares and stares nowadays.. Having seen it before and after, friendly people who said hello, to people who intentionally walk into you just to start a fight.. It's really sad at what things have become.

@Tattootin Ай бұрын

You are a delightful person. Absolutely the type of person that keeps a family and their friends happy and fills a room with intrigue and laughter. Thanks for being you!

@mirthacuadros4896 2 жыл бұрын

You guys maybe be living in a not very nice building now, but both of you’re definitely one of the cutest couple I’ve seen, with your positive mind set and the love you have for each other, this reality will change that’s for sure, keep dreaming 💕

@veronikalah2718 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine carrying furniture or appliances through that narrow hallway.

@IDontKnow-pf6en 3 жыл бұрын

you wouldnt, most of those places have some basic furnishings, and does it look like youre gonna have any appliances in there? hell no. maybe a hot plate, dassit

@jiul4907 3 жыл бұрын

The only way to bring furniture in ould be to carry it dismembered then build it inside rip

@vnmeister9418 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDontKnow-pf6en that’s cool and everything but the original comment still stands as to how furniture got carried in the furnished apartment in the first instance

@emma.e 3 жыл бұрын

Solution: Ikea 🤣

@Suzanne-un6hl 3 жыл бұрын

@@emma.e probably, the wash bag was also from Ikea

@zoeisliving 3 жыл бұрын

I love how she actually made this video about the building and the people living in it, the whole environment, that really took me to how it actually would be to live there, and not just about herself; the people in a place are always the best way you can get to know it. Thank you for your video!! I enjoyed it a lot

@aquasnek5487 2 жыл бұрын

I would love an hour long documentary by her. She could pay wall it and I'd pay to see it. So interesting and she's a great narrator!

@psychedelicpunk5031 2 жыл бұрын

@Jesus is LORD If you call having to live in one of these horror movie sets being "blessed" than your more delusional than a 90 yr old with dementia.

@stevephilips7545 2 жыл бұрын

lol she speaks to not one single person who lives there,,,,

@migueldsouza9695 Ай бұрын

Thank you for that little glimpse into your life. I know not all of your videos will be as uplifting, but that was quite joyous and brought a little tear to my eyes.

@janitrawoodard4769 Жыл бұрын

This seems very cozy and everything looks so intriguing

@lune8214 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, except the tiny room, the whole community seems pleasant to live here. Seeing those grandmas and grandpas peacefully playing, no fancy looking building, I feel like just sitting outside could make you feel less stressed and more at peace. Like you said it seems as if time stops :)

@Shay45 3 жыл бұрын

It is the opposite for me. I hate cities. Too many people and too much stuff going on. And the noise 😖

@Maiasatara 3 жыл бұрын

It made me miss playing Mah Jongg in person. And no I’m not a grandma. Young people play it, too.

@shilpachoudhury847 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...... Just mundane peaceful life is what all wish for.....

@SB-nk1od 3 жыл бұрын

In America, living in a cheap apt means hearing police pull up once a week.

@glittery_cucumber 3 жыл бұрын

I felt kinda sad looking at the mahjong grandmas because there were at least 3 people taking pics of them like they were at a zoo

@Flowey_Azzy 3 жыл бұрын

”a murder has happened in this buildings we need to investigate it” “Good luck finding it”

@kimkk2981 3 жыл бұрын

Funniest thing someone had ever commented is this😂😂

@olahpappy3138 3 жыл бұрын

🗿

@Timetraveler_1998 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@RR3DS 3 жыл бұрын

Police : we gonna ignore that

@ghes_18 3 жыл бұрын

lmaooo

@HeartbrokenHeartbreaker Жыл бұрын

I lived my whole life in the country. If I ever go there I'll probably have a claustrophobia crisis. I'm already not feeling well from just watching on screen.

@ChrisP-ni4lz 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice narration and engaging Enjoyed the tour !

@zeminoid 3 жыл бұрын

My room is bigger than their entire apartment and I still sometimes complain about not being able to fit inside all the stuff I want, it made me realize how grateful I should be, I am grateful.

@skvaderarts7009 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tiny bedroom myself. Barely big enough for a bed and a desk. We all need enough space to live our lives comfortably. We all work hard enough to deserve at least that. Don't feel bad!

@shellyg824 3 жыл бұрын

@Dru Baxter you sound like a troll 😂

@gotohellenwaite6371 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly understand. I decided this year if I haven’t used something in 6 months I don’t need it! Donate it! I want to get to the point of RV lifestyle. Being great full for anything is a beautiful heart.

@seraby7151 3 жыл бұрын

The point of utilitarian homes are they only rent those to work in the city. They still have the countryside home where grandparents and kids live. Their real home. Not really advisable for long term living esp with kids. Of course times have changed and some people would rather crammed themselves in these tiny homes than live far apart.

@megijamika 3 жыл бұрын

My whole apartment is like someone’s bathroom. :’(

@christinawatkinsyoutube 3 жыл бұрын

That hallway is literally where horror movies are made 😂

@shia1156 2 жыл бұрын

Hong Kong looks absolutely beautiful and peaceful

@briarrose5208 Жыл бұрын

10,000 people in one building! I can’t imagine it! I would love to tour some of the apartments. A little glimpse we had of this couples apartment. It looks lovely.

@aquilifergroup 10 ай бұрын

It’s actually not so lovely inside the apartments. They’re small, and cramped with the owner’s possessions hanging on the walls or piled up against the wall. Still, people manage to have joy and happiness with families within their cramped walls

@yx2k747 3 жыл бұрын

This building look soooo scary. I would never come in after dark.

@xlexxndrix_jxhnsxn4206 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna go in when its dark now lol

@i_amChrisJxmes 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a power outtage

@sparkyboomboomboi7051 3 жыл бұрын

@Digby Dooright oh yeah 😬

@aprilgibson817 3 жыл бұрын

Watch love death robots the witness this is what it reminded me of

@mop2254 3 жыл бұрын

Relax, it's in East Asia so it's likely safe. Just be glad it's not in Africa or some American Cities.

@alli1450 3 жыл бұрын

“Maybe we’re not able to change our situation in a short time, but a lovely heart and a positive attitude are always what we get, for fee” well said 😢

@kathrynlroh5700 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine trying to get out in those small corridors if there was a fire? The stuff of nightmares.

@danlowe 2 жыл бұрын

People in mid-size interstate exit communities will say this looks horrible but if you don't own a vehicle being able to access a trail right next door is something most Americans lack

@kasperdeclercq5562 3 жыл бұрын

The idea of sleeping here makes me feel really cozy for some reason, like a place to disappear as no one would ever be able to find you..

@clairewillow6475 3 жыл бұрын

I felt that too

@Mystery13x 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds terrifying

@ScrumptiousRump 3 жыл бұрын

Yes no loan sharks behind your door 😆😆

@latonyasoloman5700 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly Exactly it's for me for those reasons

@eve0317 3 жыл бұрын

or the loan sharks make you disappear for you; inside the building. who is to ever find you 0~o well at least until it starts to smell

@saltwater44 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine what it would be like for Paramedics trying to get to a critical patient & get them out with all their gear through those narrow walkways 😳 Or firefighters trying to evacuate all those people before the whole thing burns down! 🤦

@ovenbird1253 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely seems like a fire hazard

@Philicia0413 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how maintenance goes about? Imagine trying to fix electrical things in that building before it starts a fire. Scary.

@rordongamsey3057 3 жыл бұрын

Firs hazard? Bruh those rooms are made of cement if a fire caught somewhere it wouldn’t spread all over

@Philicia0413 3 жыл бұрын

@@rordongamsey3057 It spreads through the electrical (if that's how it starts) so yeah it can spread throughout the place. People and furniture aren't made of cement so they can burn but the smoke is what actually kills people.

@IsleNaK 3 жыл бұрын

@@rordongamsey3057 I've seen some nasty videos of burning high-story buildings in China... Not fun

@bching2002 Жыл бұрын

I am drinking a glass of whiskey and watch this video. It really reminded me what was home in Hong Kong when I was a kid. I am glad I am in America and never look back.

@snobird33 Жыл бұрын

Inside of your apartment is so cute! Thank you for sharing.

@starcorpvncj 2 жыл бұрын

Once a guy who used to live in downtown Tokyo came to visit me in Australia. I took him out for a drive into the wide open spaces. He has an attack of agoraphobia which is usually associate with a fear of wide open spaces. He thought he was in danger of floating up into the sky. We had to keep a hold on him. He just wasn't used to such open spaces.

@b4Sed1593 2 жыл бұрын

Today on “Things that Didn’t Happen”

@megajimmyfive 2 жыл бұрын

@@b4Sed1593 I live in australia and its honestly not that hard to believe. The country is extremely flat with very few hills or mountains, and when you're in the middle of nowhere, in completely flat land and the sky is clear and blue above you, it makes you feel really sick and dizzy. I can fully imagine someone having a panic attack over it

@elmaestrorochi4938 2 жыл бұрын

understandable, he was in Australia he was in real danger

@megajimmyfive 2 жыл бұрын

@Freja Lindberg There isn't a single place in japan comparable to the open spaces you get in Australia. When you get to these places in australia out in the middle of nowhere, the ground is completely flat and you're often the tallest object off the ground for dozens of miles. It is extremely disorientating, as you can sort of see the earths curve and realise that you're closer to space than anything else around you, like it feels like you're going to fall off the planet. Its like being scared of heights, but instead of being on an actual height, from your frame of reference you're at the furthest point from earth

@starcorpvncj 2 жыл бұрын

@Freja Lindberg No need to prove you are as stupid as you look. I don't need to lie. Why would I? Fro what gain? To impress the likes of a nobody like you? Were you there with me at the time?

@linmonPIE 2 жыл бұрын

I stayed with a friend who lives in one of these mega buildings in Hong Kong (I’m American) and even though the living conditions were very cramped and the hallways kinda creepy, it was nice to have everything you need right outside instead of having to get in the car and drive. Maybe it would encourage a homebody like me to get out more.

@ThinnkTwicce 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It sucks living in Houston and having to drive to get literally anything. I wish I could walk

@callingbell-ix5se 2 жыл бұрын

Blame zoning for that. Americans still follow zoning laws made in 1940 which only benefits developers

@linmonPIE 2 жыл бұрын

@@callingbell-ix5se Oh I know. Anything to make a buck. Plus apparently once you become a homeowner you’ll fight against anyone who wants to put in affordable homes, mini marts and other such development in your neighborhood to keep out the “undesirables”. Everyone’s out for themselves for the almighty dollar. So sick of it.

@shable1436 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinnkTwicce lol Houston is still a city, or burbs. Try living rural, I have a farm, I worked downtown Atlanta on 17th floor so I know both worlds, I like mine better now

@Rayerie 2 жыл бұрын

Having to take a car to do anything is such an urban planning failure...

@gcw2007 2 жыл бұрын

This lady’s voice is so warm and endearing, loved watching tyvm.

@kriaoi 10 ай бұрын

Ngl i think it would be a nice place to live for single ppl/students that only need to stay there for a short while. Its small but you got the basics. The hallways look scary but its okay ig. You got a pretty nice community and all the necessities you need within a 10 min walk.

@kriaoi 10 ай бұрын

Maybe I'm just use to it idk. It depends on the person

@itsyourmumsgf 3 жыл бұрын

the thing that terrifies me about this is those hallways at night. horror movie material.

@Jazzychica96 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Hong Kong for two years and I can literally smell this video 😂😂😂

@briang7392 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's disturbing!

@savorysoup 3 жыл бұрын

omg nooo

@maincharacter7241 3 жыл бұрын

kind of curious, what does it smell like?😆

@izzyizzy8074 3 жыл бұрын

what is the smell like?

@shaynafemi2705 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the smell?? Sesame oil? Smog?

@Creatiff777 2 жыл бұрын

The intro to the video is just fantastic! :)

@NELLIE-41388 10 ай бұрын

Prayers from Kansas for the beautiful hardworking Hong Kong people. Thank you for this video.

@boo-vc2ru 3 жыл бұрын

What if there's fire? Imagine trying to escape that narrow hallway while pushing through many of your neighbors.

@zoeh.8316 3 жыл бұрын

most buildings like this have exterior fire escapes that scale the outside of the building. You've def seen those big metal staircases that go down in case of fire and up in case of a large flood.

@AdFunk 3 жыл бұрын

In the U.K. people are given large apartments and houses, with natural light in every room, for free and they live like animals, fearing for their lives every time they go out. Council estates are more like prisons than civilised communities, where crime and drugs are rampant. Quality of life isn’t about buildings, it’s about the people living in those buildings.

@boo-vc2ru 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdFunk i'm just mentioning what would happen if ever there's fire

@mankrikswifey 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdFunk What does this have to do with anything :/

@skullisfuckingdead5584 3 жыл бұрын

they die ha

@jessicaturner6355 3 жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with fully functioning communities like this

@slslbbn4096 3 жыл бұрын

It's true. The British packed hongkongers like pigs in a sty-> tightly packed cheap animals used as a tax farm.

@devondetroit2529 3 жыл бұрын

Let me guess, you live in a disfunctional community in America ?

@defblo2000 3 жыл бұрын

Same. You're exactly right, it's a community. I think my mom grew up in one of these.too bad she passed without me knowing anything about it.

@artemis73737 3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@solumefood 3 жыл бұрын

Heck nooo too many chances for weirdos

@janielow8719 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I were married aged 16 in the 1970s .We lived in a rundown area and looking back, it was the best time in our lives ❤

@yukichancinnamonroll Жыл бұрын

Wow this video was awesome! Love your energy, your positive attitude, you gies are both so cute. I have a better understanding and outlook about this living situation. Thank you for existing! ❤

@e_velog 3 жыл бұрын

Lol the intro actually made me scared of actually living there... imagine walking home at night 😩 I'm glad you found a way to make your little apartment look (and I'm sure feel) so cozy! 🤍

@PatheticTV 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have to imagine, I live in Hong Kong!

@LizEsc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's eerie and bleak

@mtlcaramel 3 жыл бұрын

I was imagining being chased by a creeper. Getting lost. I felt panic watching that.

@edwinholcombe2741 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I got out of Hong Kong. I loved it and still do but the crowds stepping on me and kicking me, the rude people, the stress and the high cost became too much for me. Now overseas on lower income I live so much better with space for a garden, polite neighbors, peaceful surroundings and more time for me! It took me time to detox from Hong Kong but now when I return to visit family i begin to tense up as I walk out of airport. I was not meant to live there forever. Love you Hong Kong. I'll never forget you.

@natedill9180 3 жыл бұрын

Selfish to want your own space. Life is not owning you anything

@edwinholcombe2741 3 жыл бұрын

@@natedill9180 what makes you think that.

@DX-d 3 жыл бұрын

Nate dill are you kidding?

@hannahmae1468 3 жыл бұрын

@@natedill9180 selfish? no. what’s selfish is you putting someone else down because of your own insecurities.

@Nanancay 3 жыл бұрын

@@natedill9180 are you okay?

@djavanh2538 Жыл бұрын

I can see why cities like Vancouver are considered small towns compared to cities like this! This apt building looks larger than most skyscrapers you see in Toronto!

@Saynt614 2 жыл бұрын

"A lovely heart and a positive attitude are always what we get for free"....I love that

@RandiMEE 3 жыл бұрын

I love her phrase “ a lovely heart and a positive attitude are free”

@barbarak2836 3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't that beautiful?

@underc0verangel 3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say that!! I'm glad someone else noticed it too!! 💖

@TheMistressMisery 3 жыл бұрын

The absolute anxiety this building gives me is insane

@bethroesch2156 2 жыл бұрын

If your home is filled with love and gratitude, you already have the most important things ♥️✌🏻

@stefanh.960 Жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in a house in the middle of nowhere with open fields around me this looks like a nightmarish vision from hell.

@kiyoshi8657 2 жыл бұрын

"Maybe we're able to change our situation in a short time, but a lovely heart and a positive attitude are always what we get for free" Quite a beautiful way with words and a wonderful reminder, thank you 😊

@Bruce-Leroy 2 жыл бұрын

Memoirs of a convict on death row.

@ASHERUISE 2 жыл бұрын

I could never be positive sharing such a small space with another human that relationship would be over in one month. Good for them though.

@Frank-wo3qm 2 жыл бұрын

Yup as long as the bare necessities of life are met, happiness is just a state of mind. The pursuit of meaningless things is what tends to make us unhappy.

@Frank-wo3qm 2 жыл бұрын

@@ASHERUISE I grew up in a very dense city in Europe where living conditions are not too different (at least in comparison to NA). Having lived in NA since 12 I used to think the same. Could not give up my house with a nice backyard etc. what you have to remember is that such living conditions encourage one to do a lot more of their living outside their apartments, it’s why everyone eats out more often and meets in public places. It does encourage more engagement.

@paulinadelao3259 3 жыл бұрын

Despite the condition of this building initially making me feel like it would be my worst nightmare, the life you and your partner have there during this time seems like it will make some truly happy memories. You’ll look back on this time someday and maybe you’ll live in much better conditions but you’ll still feel nostalgic for this unique place that was like no other and how you made a home there. ❤️

@cottonmouthasmr8713 2 жыл бұрын

You guys transformed that into such a cute apartment

@nataliehagleitner90 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful attitude you have! And you’re a great storyteller 😊

@Jenura01 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the ending with you and your guy. The happiness you show no matter where you are. This is what we all aspire to, but you guys are in love, and it shows.

@eduardoreyes4958 2 жыл бұрын

She is a pretty girl ...

@yyg4632 2 жыл бұрын

yes its a lovely sentiment

@MS-37 2 жыл бұрын

@Rabbi Kikenstein Lol

@godsgirl7201 2 жыл бұрын

With all her views now she can move out 👍🏼😮

@leaonardland9001 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...she reminds me of the girl I love when she was 22...long ago now.

@telepathy8001 3 жыл бұрын

There is a fine line between the apartments yet there is a massive line between the rich and the poor. Honestly, just as you said, a lovely heart and a positive attitude is all people really need for a home.

@InverseDBT Жыл бұрын

I swear to you I've watched this video like 5 times without even meaning to. Like I don't remember a single part of the video and it shows up on my recommended without any sign of me watching it at all. I never even realize it until around 4:40 when she talks about "staying the same" AND EVERYTIME IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT. Then when I remember the video I remember all the other times I remembered this, but anyways amazing video I'm sure I'll be back here in a month or so.

@christopherkaiser1 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me a bit of Kowloon City. I have always been fascinated with the walled city. We stayed at a hotel in Kowloon in 2003 while I was in the Navy. The city had been demolished for some time by then. I later wrote a paper on it in college. I thought it was interesting that the city had grown ungoverned, unregulated and unplanned organically by the folks who lived and worked there. Despite the reputation many folks who lived there have fond memories of the place. I highly recommend watching documentaries of the place. Sadly, I found out where fishballs come from. I used love the fishballs after a hard night drinking. I imagine many Americans have a hard fathoming how large Hong Kong really is. Our cities really don't compare. We were one of the first ships to port in Hong Kong after the British gave it back to China. I was blown away. I visited Hong Kong twice while serving and always had a wonderful time.

@neferazure 10 ай бұрын

Kowloon City and Kowloon Walled City are not the same thing. Kowloon City itself still exists. Kowloon Walled City was the enclave that existed within Kowloon City. It's important to distinguish them because a lot of people very quickly mix them up or use them interchangeably but they are not exactly the same thing. One existed within the other.

@KristinGrady 3 жыл бұрын

This place is fascinating. Like you said, everything is here so you don’t need to go far. Love the trail right next to the Monster Building.

@DongDongWu 3 жыл бұрын

We love the convenience :)

@1jackvalley580 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating is definitely not the word I was thinking of. Ughhh😰

@anna8280 3 жыл бұрын

“A lovely heart and a positive attitude are always what we get for free.” This is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.

@TomorrowWeLive Жыл бұрын

A place you'd never be alone. Whether that's comforting or terrifying depends on your personality and culture.

@ananths8828 Жыл бұрын

lovely video. i saw this building in quora, i came to look at horrible things, but when i saw it, i didnt feel all that horrible. yes it is clustered but i didnt find it unliveable. Being from Mumbai, this doesnt shock me as much as it would someone who lived in the villages or in the west. Apart frommy own country India, i have always been fascinated about cities like Hongkong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai etc, an unexplainable liking. I was never too fascinated with the west except europe (bcos of the bollywood movies). There is a charm to Asian cities including Including Indian cities. nice video.

@CatBrash 3 жыл бұрын

she sees more people in a day than i probably have in years

@tanio7639 3 жыл бұрын

You will too if you live in Asian countries

@Deepak-gt9wd 3 жыл бұрын

@@tanio7639 I am from india and I haven't seen that much person last 5 years

@tanio7639 3 жыл бұрын

@@Deepak-gt9wd I'm from India too , I mean in metropolitan cities ,when things were normal

@nichochan8681 3 жыл бұрын

That's the life I want to live, so few people near my property that if I chose I could do yard work naked (which is a stupid idea and a great way to have nature fuck you up, but I like privacy).

@CatBrash 3 жыл бұрын

@@nichochan8681 I live in a rural Canadian town and love it

@anmoldwivedi3484 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most genuine video I have ever seen on KZfaq. It was as if receiving vlog from a friend on how life in Hong Kong is.

@cherylbarnard5621 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.May I suggest Jonna Jinton from Sweden channel if you love great content and incredible cinematography that will bring tears to your eyes.I'm trying to find one good channel from each country,to see what life is like there(I'm too poor to travel) I'm glad to find DongDong representing China.

@mc4906 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it deserves to be called a "monster building". This a true testament to humanity's ingenuity and the ability to adapt to survive.

@Arizona_Ranger 2 жыл бұрын

literally only 5 seconds of this video actually shows what the apartment looks like...

@machinismus 2 жыл бұрын

It honestly doesn't look too bad! Kind of intimidating and the corridors are maybe a little apocalyptic, but it's neat to see how community prevails there.

@cherrywavez99 2 жыл бұрын

“intimidating and apocalyptic,” yea not too bad. 😂😂

@Spiritcr1jsher 2 жыл бұрын

How does this not look bad ? Its horrible. No room for kids , animals , exercise. Almost nothing but sleep and using you phone. God help you if there is a fire or pest problem.

@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 Жыл бұрын

It's horrible horrible and horrible 🤢

@rekia.7679 Жыл бұрын

Lmao what?

@SStupendous Жыл бұрын

@@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 Nah let them off, guy is saying shit about how it's no so bad when they're probably not even living in a place like it.

@tomple 4 жыл бұрын

This is youtube suppose to be.

@heyniko6626 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! I enjoyed this video so much more

@cloroc 3 жыл бұрын

True

@TheMrPeteChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Which is why censorship must always be fought.

@RobShuttleworth 2 жыл бұрын

The elevators are spotless. Thanks!

@nigelmattravers5913 4 ай бұрын

I had a room in this building for a couple of years and it was not too bad when you got used to it. It was very convenient for the bus/tram/MTR and the offices of Taikoo Place. The shops and restaurants in the basement were surprisingly good but the lifts were slow. I must admit fire was my biggest worry with so many sub-divided units. I left with some degree of sadness.

@lara_xy 3 жыл бұрын

I also live in a tiny, tiny studio with my boyfriend and I gotta say - fairylights make everything better :D

@wasabisazzdafirst 3 жыл бұрын

For sure!!

@TheKisshu1997 2 жыл бұрын

The apartments themselves looks really nice and well-kept. It's just the hallways that looks old..

@JoeyBlogs007 Жыл бұрын

LOL

@AmiAki Жыл бұрын

Dumbass

@patti8935 5 ай бұрын

Don’t forget…it is HOME for many people. Respect!

@danadoozer9990 2 жыл бұрын

I think it seems like a cool place to live in, having an entire community to serve your needs! It's so different from where I live, I would definitely love to live there for a month to see what it's like!

@aly5546 3 жыл бұрын

"But a lovely heart and a positive attitude are what we always get for free." Ahh yes...so beautiful.

@curiouslyt2123 3 жыл бұрын

The apartment is cute, having a boyfriend helps but my god! That into is exactly how I would expect my everyday coming and goings to feel like soon as I stepped foot outside my apartment door where cramped and tight seems to be the aesthetic.

@lemonkissed201 3 жыл бұрын

right! i don’t think the music helped, but i instantly started getting anxious during the intro 😂

@CoverBydAn 10 ай бұрын

Interesting to see this from the inside… i used to grow up in a building like that in malaysia, not dense, just dirty and small. But it felt normal. Now that i hv my own place, i couldnt stand it when I visit my family members who are still there Anyway, interesting content, thx. And you’re really beautiful!

@christalball93_ Жыл бұрын

Great video. Best wishes from Canada. My wife is Indonesian and it makes me happy to see mixed couples

@artie1694 3 жыл бұрын

I have a phobia of too many tall buildings. NYC freaks me out. Visited once and refused to look up. It gives me the feeling of being trapped in a box you can't reach to get out. The Monster Building would be a nightmare for me.

@supahstar857 3 жыл бұрын

Nyc isn’t for everyone but if you open up to it you will discover more culture, knowledge, architecture, art, nightlife, and cool people than anywhere else is the States

@chinadashauthority65 3 жыл бұрын

Daaammn I hope you don’t need to go in such places then

@artie1694 3 жыл бұрын

@@chinadashauthority65 yea, it sucks cause I love to see all this on screens but in person is very different

@persephonekore7738 3 жыл бұрын

My partner is the same he doesn’t know exactly what it is but if he looks up at buildings or structures over a certain height he freezes

@weaponofmassconstruction1940 3 жыл бұрын

I'm similar but I feel it's because it makes me feel so tiny and insignificant 😢

@FireGriffon 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of where I live on the opposite side of the world. During Yugoslavia across the river from Belgrade New Belgrade was made. Massive gray communist style building block. Foreign tourists often come here to stare in ave and take pictures of it. Totally confused by how people live in those gray depressing looking buildings, but what they don’t get is that every apartment inside is customized by the people living there, be it a fancy modern decorated studio apartment, a eclectic colorful apartment of an artist whose friends gather there for drinks every night, or a 3 bedroom duplex with vintage wallpapers that contains all the memories of an elderly couple. We don’t see it as a weird place like the tourists do, we see it as our homes where we took our first steps, where we fell off our bikes for the first time, the tree behind which we had our first kiss... I guess you see “the monster buildings” the same way, as home.

@lydellb 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody can get used to anything if they grew up with it. It's like people from England talking about how big houses in America are. What you grew up with is normal. What they grew up with is normal. People are surprised to see other people living in a different way. It's just a fact of life.

@ninadurovic4641 2 жыл бұрын

yes this reminds me of Serbia and Belgrade . University days ...

@drmoonrat 6 ай бұрын

After seeing this video, it's not nearly as bad as I assumed based on photos I'd seen. It's small and crowded, but the surrounding community makes it quite nice. Better than a lot of places here in the US

@joseCalderon1976 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I feel bad for the people that have to live in those places 😢. Subscribed. I'm from Central America and some of my friends and family live together in houses, but they have way more room than these people 😭

@fidgetssailing4725 3 жыл бұрын

That was so cute how they decorated their apartment. However, I can't imagine living in a concrete jungle like that - nope open air spaces where you can breathe - a lake nearby and plenty of green instead of the grays and browns of concrete everywhere.

@janicesee__ 3 жыл бұрын

There are actually a lot of parks in HK

@timchan8873 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, because the city makes money off of its land, less than 25% of Hong Kong's land is developed. Most of Hong Kong consists of hills, and untamed forested areas. City areas are vertically dense but you can easily see 100 foot skyscrapers in a backdrop of green mountains. Its also a coastal port (its name literally means 'Fragrant Harbor') so the ocean is literally everywhere.

@fidgetssailing4725 3 жыл бұрын

@@timchan8873 Learn something new every day. Thanks! I always like knowing details like that

@MuR1017 3 жыл бұрын

We actually have a LOT of greenery, HK is an island - rather a series of islands, there are many famous hikes here that I grew up going on and camping areas and outdoor activities. My view is literally the ocean and mountains, I watch people wakeboard every single day, I also live a short walk away from 2 beaches, while living in a 'concrete jungle' with high speed trains that could take me to 10 other beaches, reservoirs, greeneries, within an hour where I can kayak, sail, windsurf, etc. One video on ONE building in ONE area does not show everything about our city.

@c457jajsudbe 3 жыл бұрын

When you live in a city like that you end up spending all your time outside your apt doing things like roaming the parks or going places. There's so much to do that you end up not spending a lot of time at home.

@luxusken05 3 жыл бұрын

The beginning suffocated and gave me anxiety. I feel lucky living in the province where I can see endless greens and ocean as far as my eyes can see.

@MuR1017 3 жыл бұрын

We actually have a LOT of greenery, HK is a bunch of small islands which means we have access to many famous hikes here - which we can also go on all year round due to mild winters, also a lot of camping areas and outdoor activities like rock climbing, abseiling, etc. My view is literally the ocean and mountains, I watch people wakeboard from my window daily. I also live a short walk away from 2 beaches, while living in a 'concrete jungle' with malls accessible within 5 minutes, and high speed trains that could take me to 10 other beaches, reservoirs, greeneries, within less than an where I can kayak, sail, windsurf, etc. One video on ONE building in ONE area does not show everything about our city. I feel lucky living in the perfect balance of a safe modernised city (as a woman I can walk around safely at 4am if I wanted to) with anything we can access as well as greenery and nature.

@apseudonym 3 жыл бұрын

@@MuR1017 I adore how much cities like Hong Kong and Singapore have created cities with so much greenery. Seeing massive skyscraper buildings with plants hanging off them, so much bird life in urban areas, with the integration of nature trails close by. To me that is what all cities should be like.

@bbhybris 3 жыл бұрын

It *made you anxious

@lv9265 2 жыл бұрын

@@MuR1017 hey, what do you think about HK in terms of work conditions? Is it difficult to find a decent-paying job? How are work hours? Is there anything you don't like about living there?

@kenlee1416 2 жыл бұрын

In Hong Kong up to the mid-1990s, there was a massive collection of apartments built haphazardly on top of others and bunched together, known as ''Kowloon Walled City'' The apartments in this video are relatively good compared to that place. There should be some videos on this place on yt.

@val.t7487 Жыл бұрын

I always wanted to see the inside of the monster building that you mentioned. Curious how's the interior design look like... curious how big is inside ....and you and your partner have turned your home into a cozy one...thanks for sharing.