Hong Kong 4K - Morning Skyline Views - Driving Downtown
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Published 2019-12-13
Hong Kong; Chinese: 香港, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), is a special administrative region on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in southern China. With over 7.4 million people of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world.
Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages, the territory has become one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports. It is the world's tenth-largest exporter and ninth-largest importer, and its legal tender (the Hong Kong dollar) is the world's 9th-most traded currency (as of 2019). Hong Kong hosts the largest concentration of ultra high-net-worth individuals of any city in the world. Although the city has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, there is severe income inequality.
Hong Kong is a highly developed territory and ranks seventh on the UN Human Development Index. The city has the largest number of skyscrapers of any city in the world and its residents have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. Over 90% of its population uses public transportation. Air pollution has resulted in a high level of atmospheric particulates in the city.
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Hong Kong Island (Chinese: 香港島; Cantonese Yale: Hēunggóng dóu) is an island in the southern part of Hong Kong. The Central area on the island is the historical, political and economic centre of Hong Kong. The northern coast of the island forms the southern shore of the Victoria Harbour, which is largely responsible for the development of Hong Kong due to its deep waters favoured by large trade ships.
The island is home to many of the most famous sights in Hong Kong, such as "The Peak", Ocean Park, many historical sites and various large shopping centres. The mountain ranges across the island are also famous for hiking. The northern part of Hong Kong Island, together with Kowloon and Tsuen Wan New Town, forms the core urban area of Hong Kong.
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Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest hill on Hong Kong island, ranked 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an elevation of 957 m (3,140 ft)).
The summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name The Peak. It is a major tourist attraction that offers views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island, and the surrounding islands.
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All Comments (21)
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28:43wild boar
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Hi has a different vibe from all mainland cities, even the nearby Guangzhou and Shenzhen. As a mainland Chinese I hope Hong Kong can be unique and free forever. I love HK
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the terrain makes it feel like a small-town nature drive and a metropolis at the same time.
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I’m British, I’ve never travelled to Hong Kong, but I’ve visited China in 2008. What’s striking to me is just how similar to the roads in the UK those in Hong Kong are. The majority of the road signs, the design of the street lights, traffic lights, the double-yellows, everything seems familiar! Would love to visit this place one day!
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Hong Kong has world-class infrastructure. From 🇹🇭 and I love 🇭🇰.
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I am always amazed at your willingness and ability to drive in these foreign places. The roadsigns and traffic patterns are so intimidating to me. Glad you did though. Great tour as always. –
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This is really really amazing look at the way they drive So neat and clean. Roads are fantastic
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I ♥️ Hong Kong
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Excellent video!!! Love how you didn't go down the usual paths. More please.
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Inspite of the problems HONG KONG IS having i still admire this place. In time it will get better..
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Nice drive in Hong Kong. Its a beautiful and interesting place. Always amazed how they build all those tall buildings up the mountain at The Peak. The bus and tram rides are so enjoyable .............
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This looks so much better than the US. People actually seem respectable here.
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Hong Kong has so many greenery! I always thought it is a concrete jungle
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Nice video especially going up to the Peak. Tried it once via bus and it is one of the thrilling experience I've done while we are in HK. Hope we can go back there.
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Mr Utah, you're the Maan! great content,,, just pure smooth metropolitan ride,,, as smooth as Tennessee Whisky going down! You got my sub,,, be Blessed as you travel from shore to shore,,, stay Awesome!
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i miss HK so much, thanks for the video. would love to see the drive to Lantau
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I absolutely love watching all of your amazing videos 😊👌🏻💯
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I've been to Hong Kong for many years...I loved it! It's Asia's coolest City!!! 😊😎
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Ty for this 🙏! You've shown me parts of the city that I've never been. I miss HK!!
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Mr Utah! What an amazing tour vlogging. I'll absolutely subscribe to your channel and always be safe while driving to bringing unique videos
