HONG KONG MONSTER BUILDING: What it's like to live in Hong Kong's most densely populated building

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Жыл бұрын

Transformers and Ghost in the Shell were filmed here, and it's among Hong Kong's hottest Instagram spots. We get unprecedented access to the Monster Building, and shed light on living conditions behind the camera flashes.
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-VIDEO CREDITS-
Written, produced, filmed, edited, hosted and original music by Sam Evans
Assistant videographer: Divina Samtani
Executive producer: Vienne Leung-Evans
Opening title animation by www.andrewmarston.com/

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@Pikabooooooo. 4 ай бұрын

Anyone came from ig reels

@ishime4177 4 ай бұрын

Meeee

@HongKongHoods 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ChrisDaniels-lz1mm 4 ай бұрын

Same hahaha! Had to see look on KZfaq cause on ig it’s like 2x bigger 💀😂

@aghabooo8470 3 ай бұрын

Yessss

@MarvinHack-ee6gq 3 ай бұрын

@lingmuk Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, thank you for visiting my home monster building!!!! Quite informative video! So nice 👏

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us around and telling us about your life there Lingmuk, was a pleasure to meet you!

@tellyouture Жыл бұрын

鈴木さん你英文咁勁嘅？😱

@092sf4 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe your English is so good!

@toyarichards9258 Жыл бұрын

Nice place .am from jamaiac

@toyarichards9258 Жыл бұрын

Am from jamaica

@DXPetti Жыл бұрын

When you said you were interviewing residents at the top of the video, I certainly wasn't expecting a Japanese immigrant, let alone such a positive and upbeat one! Such a amazing young man. I hope we can all absorb a little bit of his positivity. In a similar vein, I wasn't expecting for such a diverse group of residents there. Monster Building carries on it's legacy as a first stop into HK for immigrants it seems. The refurbed shopping small in the basement looked like it was shot in a entirely different part of Hong Kong. Looked right at home in somewhere like Central or Admiralty. Lastly, loved your message at the end of the video. Too many get caught up in their pictures for social media and forget the impact such internet virality can have on a place

@lingmuk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Lingmuk was great, such an upbeat person and a fantastic person to show us around the Monster Building and share about his life there. Thanks for watching James, and glad you enjoyed watching!

@lingmuk Жыл бұрын

@Concerned Individual I don’t like drinking alcohol. And I’m very healthy based on body check lol

@lingmuk Жыл бұрын

@Concerned Individual yes~ I’ve never been to hospital during this 3 year. I’m healthier than many people

@wanderingambience799 Жыл бұрын

But where is the interview of indigenous residents? Not another KZfaqr?

@SatishKumar41 Жыл бұрын

Hong Kong is much more than all the usual glammed up photos and videos that the outsiders are used to see. Thank you Sam for covering the Monster building from the inside and clearing away any questions that we had about how people manage to live there. It took us by surprise to see the monster buliding having people from diverse backgrounds and totally unexpected to see a Japanese tenant and listen to his experiences. Even the mall underground was a surprise. As you rightly said that this building represents the soul of Hong Kong and hope it stays strong for many years to come.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Satish! We really tried to show the soul of the building here, rather than, as you pointed out, the glammed up image of Hong Kong. Thanks for the comment, and the support!

@fisherguitar9071 Жыл бұрын

My main concern is the electrical wiring, its a fire hazzard and when it happens no one can escape due to its congestion.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

There are definitely issues with the building, afraid we can’t speak about it living up to safety standards though as we aren’t sure ourselves. HK is generally pretty good when it comes to health and safety though

@stvdmc2011 3 ай бұрын

Yes we care so much about standards here in the states that we rather have people homeless.

@noelmwhung Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, totally random but saw you near Victoria Park today and regret not stopping you to say hi! Really big fan of your videos - as a Hong Konger myself (now settled in the U.K.) - I binged your videos before my visit this time and have found it super interesting, nostalgic and informative! The effort you put in your videos do not go unnoticed and I love the spots you choose to film from (esp the local ones and the interview!) keep up the good work! :)

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Hi Noel, yes indeed, was walking around there at some point with my wife and daughter. It would have been nice to have met you, please do say hi if you see me again! Thanks for the really kind words, glad you're enjoying the channel- and more videos on the way!

@Kevindiesel Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Sam! I always enjoy learning from you, and I'm looking forward to the next video already!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed, and more videos on the way!

@SandiByrd Жыл бұрын

This was beautifully filmed - and Lingmuk seemed so sweet - like sitting with a friend chatting about his new place. Newly subscribed and looking fwd to learning more about Hong Kong!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, Lingmuk is a great guy, and gave us such a candid and informative interview! Thanks for watching - and for the kind words. More videos coming soon!

@davyp1532 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tour around the Monster building,very informative! Good to see you again looking forward to the next vid. Ta Sam.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Cheers Davy, more on the way!

@arnoldchan266 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Missed your series a lot Sam!!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Arnold!

@BigDrew923 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, welcome back! Waited for this vid for a while lol.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being patient, hope it was worth the wait!

@aznblade11 Жыл бұрын

It's been a while! Glad to see more of your content. Great video as usual.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

It has been a little while but we're back! Thanks for watching as always, glad you enjoyed it.

@johnsonleung6 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting topic from Sam, thank you for informing us about the local living history of Hong Kong. Despite the busy life and living environment of this small city, Hong-Kong still has a close tiny community and warm neighbourhood feeling.....thanks Sam for digging deep to look into and let us FEEL the real life of people LIVING in Hong Kong ♥️.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Johnson, we always appreciate your great comment! I agree, HK is a very close-knit city with many great communities!

@Simonbacon023 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam! Finally there’s a new one! I’ve already liked it before giving it a watch! I wish you could post it more often but I understand that it takes time to produce such an amazing and high quality video! So I’m not gonna rush you! Btw, has your t-shirt being “not soaked” ever occurred to you haha? Thank you for this one!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support- much appreciated! Yes, this one took a while, and we’ll have a break over the festive period, but next year we plan to get producing a little more often again! Haha whenever we film outside of December/January, I always have the “soaked T-shirt” look 💦 😆

@happyshopper570 Жыл бұрын

the monster building looks really cool!! i always love the huge shadow it creates on the main road whenever i go by. Appreciate all the research that went into this 😅and also the cinematography is outstanding! thanks Sam and team!!😂。this is a great one!!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!

@tatsf Жыл бұрын

Fascinating place. When I see it from the outside it gives me some anxiety... I feel a fear that it might crumble or parts of it might not be stable. Once inside that feeling changes I suppose. It is tiny living as it exists all over the world, including urban areas of the US. Some make it feel as light and functional as possible, while others are a bit more ... casual. Thanks for giving us a look inside the Monster Building!

@aquajuwel7098 Жыл бұрын

When i see videos like this it makes me feel so grateful that I live in a country with lots of room and space, not that many people, nature all around. This gives me anxiety…when that is said, interesting to see how it is to live there.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Some in HK live in really small places relatively speaking, but they generally make very good use of the space

@westerling8436 Жыл бұрын

I live in Smolpupper, warm, moist, creamy, fishy smell

@jeromeburdine966 Жыл бұрын

Aqua Jewel, what country do you live in? Surely not the U.S.

@lettherebe9128 5 ай бұрын

You can't judge a whole country with just this place

@JJJJ-ep2ok Жыл бұрын

Cleanly Cleaner's lol I love how you put this video together - the narrative and tone and shots and all. Esp. kudos to the cinematographer capturing so many tiny quirky details of the place.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed it! It took a lot of work, but we’re proud of it and hope it gave an informative account of one of HKs most iconic buildings!

@azamyahmad Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Sir.. absolutely another fabulous beautiful uploading.. gorgeous editing sharp and clear.. credit to you for your hard work and effort that you share, and I really appreciate it.. keep it Up, well done Sir.. have a wonderful blessing weekend to you and your lovely beautiful family.. take care stay safe.. TQSM from Mtl Cdn 🇨🇦

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you Azamy, for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it, and more videos in the pipeline. Best to you and yours!

@biot_travel Жыл бұрын

Good to see another video up and something slightly different - well done!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

@dlb1911967 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. So interesting to see how other people live. Thanks, Sam, for revealing another part of the world to us. And thank you to Lingmuk for opening up his home to so many on KZfaq! 😊

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Our pleasure, and glad you enjoyed watching!

@carolwu171 Жыл бұрын

Sam, have not seen u for months, good to see u back!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Hope it was worth the wait!

@Anson-1080 Жыл бұрын

So glad that two of my favourite KZfaqrs meet together. Thank you so much for your love to hk

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Anson!

@marcusandsiobhandossantos-9439 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, well after 3 long years we have finally made it back to Hong Kong. We have only been here 2 full days and have already visited a few of the places we have had on a list after watching your videos. We have been to the monster building, with a stop at the Danish bakery on the way home. Breakfast today was in Happy Valley at Cheung Hing coffee shop. Last night we rode the star ferry across to TST to watch the symphony of lights from a junk boat in the harbour. We had a very quick stroll through Chungking Mansion but Siobhan was slightly overwhelmed by characters trying to sell us their wares. (Maybe better for the daylight hours 😂). Still have a list of other recommendations of yours like 'vinyl hero' and the Mahjong tile maker at Jordan for the next 8 days of our trip. Thanks again for your great videos. We really enjoy both Hong Kong Hoods and Sam eats it. Marcus and Siobhán.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Hi Marcus and Siobhan! It's great news that you've finally been able to return here, hope you're both having a great time! That's awesome that you've been working your way around some of our recommendations, hope you've enjoyed them all. I love the Danish Bakery for a not-so-healthy bready snack on the go, and Cheung Hing is legendary! Haha, yes Chungking Mansions can be slightly unsettling at night, maybe you guys will have better luck in the daytime as you say. Paul Au at Vinyl Hero is brilliant, he's so welcoming and always has a story to tell. Hopefully you find some good records there, too (although the entrance may be a little hard to find - it's hidden behind a subway entrance if I'm not mistaken). As far as Uncle King at Biu King Mahjong, he's had a little trouble with his landlord recently and I'm not sure if he's still in that spot right now. The best bet would be to reach out to him on his Facebook messenger. His kids speak English and will direct you accordingly! facebook.com/BiuKeeMahjong/

@candycane520 Жыл бұрын

It's really a historic building for HK. Thanks for sharing as always.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it!

@haojiu_bujian9084 Жыл бұрын

Well worth the wait. Thank you

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidng407 Жыл бұрын

Great tour, thanks!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Sam! Love the thoughts and effort put into this video! Love the filming also, look forward to seeing more😀

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, and more videos in the pipeline!

@pslaw Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Many thanks for showing us an extreme end of Hong Kong life.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

@bulentkoksal8162 14 күн бұрын

Nice video, thank you

@prettyloubey8411 5 ай бұрын

I truly enjoyed your video very informative, I always wondered about this building. You did such a great job covering this building 💜

@HongKongHoods 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words- glad you enjoyed it and found the video informative! 🙏💪😊🇭🇰

@lovexxxjoise Жыл бұрын

No city in the world is more cyberpunk than Hong Kong

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Agreed! A very cool aesthetic

@goingtoshanghai Жыл бұрын

Welcome back with this great vid. Ive also finally been back to HKG in okt/nov and miss it already. seen fam. friends and relatives and gained a few or more pounds :X

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Glad you got the chance to come back here, and that's great you could catch up with family... and gain some pounds eating no-doubt delicious food! hehe

@Curious_Nomster Жыл бұрын

This is one of my fave videos of yours sam! Keep up the great work, I will be back this year to do some filming too, need to capture it all before it's gone!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it... and yes, it's so important to document this type of traditional Hong Kong culture before it disappears forever!

@allanchan8370 Жыл бұрын

Loved how you described the building as having a "soul". Another distinctly unique Hong Kong 'Hood to be treasured and visited for sure! Thanks, Sam...worth the wait and welcome back!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you Allan! Glad you enjoyed, and hopefully the wait won't be as long until the next one!

@Harta23 Жыл бұрын

Hongkong monster building look horror my friend but after full watched your vidio so very I yeresting to know how the people living there Thanks for great sharing 💕💕

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you found the video informative. We certainly enjoyed making it!

@ry5172 Жыл бұрын

love yr video! very informative and interesting

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

@BomberFletch31 Жыл бұрын

I guess I am fortunate to have lived in slightly larger apartments when I was growing up in Hong Kong. Not spacious by any stretch of the imagination, but the conditions in which I grew up weren't quite as cramped as they clearly are in that building. With the high prices of real estate in Hong Kong, part of me is glad I don't live there anymore, even though I miss it very much. Thanks for the video, Sam.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yes, although apartments are generally small compared to homes in other let’s of the world, some being built these days are tiny! The Monster building ones are a bit of an exception I think, as most older building I’ve come across tend to have more spacious units!

@cookwithevevoon2518 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Very informative video.🥰

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏💪

@ITRanger Жыл бұрын

Nice video and sharing.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

@MJBsays 10 күн бұрын

So happy to have found your channel. We live right next to the monster building so I pop over often either to get my Arabica fix or shop in the underground mini mall and wet market. I absolutely ADORE this neighbourhood. I'll be looking out for you when we're out and about in HK. 🎉

@HongKongHoods 9 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel, and glad you’re enjoying it. We love that neighbourhood too- and the Arabica there is a nice bit of hip in an otherwise very down-to-earth setting ☕️ 😎 👌

@streetsmart73 Жыл бұрын

Mr Evans, awesome clip & informative. Honest, it reminds me of the kwooloon walled city back then. I did visit the walled city when I was a kid in the 60s.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Yes, there's definitely some similarities between Monster Building and Kowloon Walled City!

@toni-kaku Жыл бұрын

Its nice to have these buildings as relics of the past but looking at the electrics there could easily be a fire. If they dont demolish it, they really need to spend a lot to make it a safe place to live.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

While I agree that in some places it might look work is needed, in much of the building the electronics do fortunately look to be squared away safely. Certainly a valid concern though!

@yanisaliceyoyoivy1591 Жыл бұрын

omg there is LingMuk, he is one of my favorite KZfaqrs😍😍😍

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

He's great!

@John-K-N Жыл бұрын

Great interviews and inside access to the residence, Sam. According to my Mom, the public housing boom in the early 60s was a crazy time, as thousands of locals and their families raced to join the queue to secure one of the prized, sought-after apartments. It was like winning the lottery for those who did.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that information John, that's very interesting. Wasn't aware just how prized the apartments were, but it defintely makes sense!

@stccccc4521 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us.😁

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@giulias.orlando347 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting video, and filmed in such a respectful and not patronising way. Thank you very much

@HongKongHoods 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed it!

@CEOeagle Жыл бұрын

nice work! thanks !

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Mobleymoon Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much, my world is one room also. Its cozy for me. THANKS!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

@25557813 Жыл бұрын

these shots look so well made. amazing

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@bigben_gta Жыл бұрын

very good content and a very emotional speech. Thank you!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@Rebelxplays Жыл бұрын

I have lived in this building for about 10 to 11 years my half childhood was spent here we also had a shop on the same building named lucky 21 trading co we had that store from almost 18 years it was a big experience for us we had such a good and friendly relationship with all the locals ❤ but because of the pandemic we left hong kong for 3 years and then now we came back but we live in a different area yuen long it is not good as quarry bay 😅 but no choise .😊 it was so good watching your video ❤

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks Malik, it sounds like you have good memories of the Monster Building. That's a shame you had to move away from QB, but hopefully you can still get back there and visit occasionally!

@DWYUTUB2007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m a Hong Konger and it surprised myself that this Brit is actually showing me stuff that I wouldn’t otherwise know. So enjoy living in HK, and I look forward to coming back in the very near future. Cheers and thanks, mate.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you’re enjoying the channel, it really is my pleasure to explore the amazing culture in this city- I love loving here, and hope you get the chance to return soon!

@mindsteve Жыл бұрын

The legend returns!!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Cheers Nate, hope you’re well!

@daweigo6851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, interesting video, love Hong Kong 😁

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@angkawijayab2376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sam. I really love this kind of down-to-earth video. Every community has a different life routine. However, they also have the same essence: make use our God-given life to do good & spread kindness. Small, good things will create a big impact wherever you live.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it. I agree that every community is unique but also has the same universal essence!

@annalin2816 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated that you respected the privacy of the residents out there.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching… more videos coming soon!

@ralex6786 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!

@chrisbarnes2823 Жыл бұрын

I live in rural Ontario Canada and a few years ago I visited Kowloon and Hong Kong. It was an amazing experience but not one I would like to repeat. The views and history are amazing but there are so many people!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I bet it is a world away from rural Ontario! Would love to visit Canada some day 🇨🇦 thanks for watching!

@clarissagafoor5222 Жыл бұрын

Hong Kong at its best - loads of different nationalities - ages - all getting along and getting on with life - love it. Thanks, Sam, for reminding us what we can do well!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Clarissa and for the great comment, glad you enjoyed it!

@Shane_2022 Жыл бұрын

Hong Kong people have so much pride, and I don't know where their pride come from looking at this.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Hong Kong people have a lot to be proud of.

@stvdmc2011 3 ай бұрын

Great video....island space will always be a premium.

@HongKongHoods 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and absolutely agree!

@john_young Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good! Other than your awesome skills, what camera produced these beautiful shots?

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you John! I use a Fujifilm XT4. Great camera I'd always recommend.

@sarahpotharaju2749 6 ай бұрын

Can anyone provide a link for that rubbish bin holder from under the sink with the plastic bag? I literally need one of those

@stephen129 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen inside it before. Interesting video.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alfredplam1324 9 ай бұрын

At 1:30 there is a herbal tea shop on the left hand side. I remember going to that place often when i was a child because it is pretty close to where i lived...can't believe it's still there after 40+ years! This shop helped me identify the exact place

@HongKongHoods 9 ай бұрын

Whoa, well spotted, and thanks for sharing! There are some very traditional establishments in this enclave of the city

@vividdreams7072 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thank you 😊

@HongKongHoods 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bikeguyhk Жыл бұрын

Sir you're a gift to Hong Kong and beyond. Thank you.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bike! More videos on the way!

@bikeguyhk Жыл бұрын

@@HongKongHoods It’s Steve😁I always recommend your videos to my friends and subscribers.

@conradojavier7547 Жыл бұрын

It's Basically the Kowloon Walled City's Spiritual Successor.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely! Thanks for watching!

@rb3574 Жыл бұрын

Man you were drenched! Can't imagine how humid it is there

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

The stuggle is real outside of Dec-March

@jeromeburdine966 Жыл бұрын

Wow, never thought living in an urban prison could sound so appealing! Hopefully you could someday do a video exploring the mansions that the government officials live in there.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for watching Jerome and for your incredible comment! I'd be happy to explore any mansions government officials live in if you can give me their phone number so I can connect with them?

@EsteeDarla 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this is a great way to make accommodations with all the needs at same time quite affordable too

@HongKongHoods 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Agreed- cozy, but in many cases quite comfortable living here!

@EsteeDarla 7 ай бұрын

yes in deed I was homeless here in the USA and I would of loved this @@HongKongHoods

@HongKongHoods 7 ай бұрын

@@EsteeDarla Definitely better than being out on the streets! Hope your living situation is better now!

@EsteeDarla 7 ай бұрын

very true id been glad to have that rather then be homeless for sure@@HongKongHoods

@WorldTrotterHereandBeyond Жыл бұрын

amazing content

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ostrichoverlord Ай бұрын

youve got almost every angle possible captured of the 4 aunties playing mahjong except a drone shot 😄

@anidude. Жыл бұрын

Hello, bro, Permission to watch... Hong Kong is amazing, I like the video... Nice to meet you and always healthy greetings... Amen 🙏🙏💖

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! 🙏💪😊

@jz5748 Жыл бұрын

hk has so much history.can you do video on KOWLOON WALL CITY and also all the british army camps that was here before 97.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! We covered the Walled City in our Kowloon Top 5 video that you can watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bseSgrV6yrbZhKs.html As far as a full-length deep dive into the complex, it could be an idea for a future video...

@bodhranlowd Жыл бұрын

What is the size of a full-size, not subdivided unit? Thanks for the video.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

It’s really hard to say without gaining access, but we think the second apartment we went into was subdivided in half, so double the size of that one.

@isabelletenorio2911 4 ай бұрын

Very good video

@HongKongHoods 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rg1whiteywins598 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. But so glad for my humble house here in America.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

I totally get the sentiment. Thanks for watching!

@gabrieleea2789 Жыл бұрын

Simplicity of life is the contentment with great appreciation, to be thankful for

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏

@Nae395 Жыл бұрын

What a humble young man.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

@lingmuk is an inspiring guy for sure. Check out his channel: youtube.com/@lingmuk

@renvilsekawan Жыл бұрын

it would be great if all residents could work together on holidays to fix lighting, clean up and repaint to make it fresher and more comfortable, of course more iconic

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea. It could certainly help to make parts of the building look nicer!

@beezneez2056 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@safraz.rampersaud 9 ай бұрын

That background music 🎶 is solid. Is there a track name or link for it?

@HongKongHoods 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot- I make the music for all the episodes myself. Have considered putting them on a platform altogether. Will notify the channel if/when I can get around to doing so!

@PureVikingPowers Жыл бұрын

You should seen Kowloon Walled City it was like stepping into another world!

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

I’ll bet! I really wish I could have seen that place while it was still around!

@DHA17396 5 ай бұрын

Wow, it looks very impressive. One question occurred to me: How do they deal with fires in such a large building? Is there a special system for this purpose?

@HongKongHoods 5 ай бұрын

That is an excellent question I don’t know the answer to. There are many stairwells in the building though!

@vickilawrence7207 Ай бұрын

I can’t help but wonder about what would happen in the case of a fire? Do they have a fire company in the building?

@kawaikui 9 ай бұрын

Wow, looks like a modern version of the Kowloon Forbidden City!

@HongKongHoods 9 ай бұрын

Bang on… think that’s a great comparison!

@gigteevee6118 Жыл бұрын

If that Japanese guy just brought some shelving units and cable tidies he’d have doubled the size of his apartment 😂

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

There's an Ikea nearby, too!

@yp6364 Жыл бұрын

Very cool!!! I guess many people are surprised or shocked at the small sizes of these apartments. But, with all the basic necessities all there, in a way, it is rather adequate. Besides, it looks peaceful -- no law and order problem? I can't help thinking of many big cities in the United States with more and more severe problems of street people, drug problems and the lack of reasonably priced dwellings. How is it that these people can live peacefully in this very crowded space but so many cities in the United Stated can't have similar inexpensive apartments for their people -- especially when you think of the words: government for the people, of the people, by the people. On second thought, I wonder if some city governments would get furiously criticized if they should offer such 'inhumane' apartments to the people. (???)

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yes- people here generally seem to have their basic needs yet, although it is very basic in some cases! As far as crime issues in the building, I’m not aware of any more than in any other part of Hong Kong. Thanks for watching

@simonthomas5113 7 ай бұрын

Really interesting. Personally I'd use much more shelf space. There are a lot of blank walls.

@HongKongHoods 7 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea to steal space where you can! Thanks for watching!

@Truth_750 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video...I'm feeling like I'm living a luxurious life...I'm so grateful for what I have...

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad it inspired some thought!

@Inc.Co. Жыл бұрын

What's up with the video not being full screen? Why black boarders

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Not sure tbh. Thanks for drawing our attention to it. Hope you enjoyed watching

@JB-js4xi Жыл бұрын

I would die from claustrophobia if I had to stay in an apartment that tiny for more than...minutes.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Haha it’s really not that bad once you’re in the room- quite possibly not as claustrophobia inducing as it feels in camera!

@user-ld8df7sq8d 5 ай бұрын

All its beautiful ❤️

@HongKongHoods 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

@JAM661 Жыл бұрын

Actually I am not go to say the place is big. But he does has some space for a small bed, desk ect. Some of the apartmant in Hong Kong are called caged homes and the space is about the same size a sailor today gets on a ship.. Meaning a cot and a place to hang clothes for a few small items crammed in corners. The the tiny bathroom and kictchen is share with like 20 families. So this is nicer then some of the other places I have seen in Hong Kong.

@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын

Very true, there is an issue with “cage homes” in HK in which people live in pretty unfavourable circumstances. Thanks for watching!