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. 👍🏼

@blumblumme2092

11 ай бұрын

“deceased”

@erichagen1084

11 ай бұрын

where did he get that from? why they didn't told him?

@chenry6835

11 ай бұрын

@@erichagen1084 that isn't fault... the elder selling him don't know english

@plushbatfan

11 ай бұрын

Plus that is a waste of paper. 😢

@challenger516

11 ай бұрын

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! 👍🏻

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Ahahah so funny, I didnt mean any disrespect at all, I just genuinely didn't know! Glad you two enjoyed this video! 🙏🏻❤️

@cheetaih

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@cheetaih

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@bouncingBrain

10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@3Axel1996

6 ай бұрын

@@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😄

@cheetaih

11 ай бұрын

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 👏🏽

@plushbatfan

11 ай бұрын

Those are the paper ancestor money banknotes used for funerals (sad occasions).

@DiedricksLassa

Ай бұрын

La sakoj ene de *preluxscom* estas perfektaj kiel donacoj por amikoj. La prezo ne estas alta kaj la kvalito estas bona.

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".

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...

@Travelwithchris

11 ай бұрын

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great video Chris, I really love those street markets. Especially the food ones

I really enjoy your videos. They are very genuine and local. Real experience.

That’s what I like to see!! Always down for one of your market spree’s Chris!!

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

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.

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for all that info!

Thanks to your videos I'm learning about other countries thanks Chris and keep up the good work 🙏🏻💪🏻

Thank you, Chris! 😊

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.

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❤❤❤

Awesome bro! Love Market videos...Always interesting to see what you might come across

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❤❤❤

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

Better bring one local friend with you to shop in local markets as most vendors don't speak English, and to avoid any misunderstanding.

Thank you for sharing all your videos! Thank you for being nice to the vendors! They are just making a living. Unfortunately, some KZreadr gave the vendors bad experiences.

The lady is super nice and her English is very good👍🏻

Good evening Chris thanks for showing

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the love!

Chris I just love all of Your Vids, I've been following you since! I'm so excited to have an Awesome KZread 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. :)

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you big time! 🙏🏻❤️

Cool market tour bro. Keep it going! The first couple of minutes those ladies that were chillin are domestic helpers they hangout on Sundays😃

As a Hongkonger, I would say Temple Street (located in Yau Ma Tei) is the men's street instead of Apliu Street.

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🤨🤪🥳

@Travelwithchris

8 ай бұрын

You're going to love it!

Do More Market Videos Chris We Love it.

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.

Thanks Chris that’s awesome

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This video was very entertaining to watch as a person who lived in that area for 10 years since I was born

Kuan yin is Goddess of Mercy. A lot of chinese people pray to her for help.

Really enjoyed your video of different things for sale in the street market 😊 Great video Chris.

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you always Carrie!

@carrieeade7173

Жыл бұрын

@@Travelwithchris Thanks

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..

Hi Chris. Still watching with interest from sunny Wales. Market was cool and the general vibe seemed relaxed. Take care and see you later ✌️💯😎

In the LBC there’s a huge fea/antique market once a month right in your backyard.

Loving the videos man, can’t wait to go to Hong Kong!

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

You're going to love it! Such an impressive city!

@fabfest1294

Жыл бұрын

​@@Travelwithchris can we date with hong kong girls

Great video like always dude!

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bro!

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

Holy shit! you bought the paper money for the hell as a souvenir.😂

Keep up the great content Bro Chris 😊

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

1 Word Outstanding

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.

Favorite vlogger love the vids keep up the great work

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Got a lot to learn Chris.

@Travelwithchris

10 ай бұрын

Don't we all 🙌🏻

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 😱

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Yes I had no idea, now I know 🙏🏻

The jade will be good for your grandMom.

Loving your videos 💯% bro

LOL. Hell’s money for souvenir 😂

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 🇺🇸🇲🇽

Think about the deceased relative when you were burning the money and the candles, then they can get it

@Travelwithchris

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that !

Yeaahhhh. Dont do the stroll all over vlogging in Acapulco either. Wow. I guess you have to be careful no matter where you go. 👍

Buying Hell notes as souvenir is definitely unheard of bruh! 😂👍

HK deff my top 3 countries I've been to!

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! It is amazing!

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

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.

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 🧿

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

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 🙏🏻❤️

@hayleykhan896

Жыл бұрын

@@Travelwithchris ah thank you, I’ll send it now ☺️

I wish you good luck💪🏻👍🏻

I love to watch market hunt ❤. People welcome camera in slum , village area .

Dope video!

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..

Wow brother amazing explore as always ❤🙏..im always love to watch your videos .. Nirosh .

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I always appreciate you bro

Superb❤❤❤

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.

New Merchandise Why Not T shirt. We love you say Why Not.. ❤

dam yo i remember rotary dial phones...old skool..for real on that...

Jade means harmony , eternity and virtue

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that explanation!

@TheLattex25

Жыл бұрын

Np 😊

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

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.

Great content! do you have a travel guide for Thailand? Visas where to stay ect.

Very good ❤

20:41 to 20:44 We collect lots and lots of Hello Kitty plush dolls, Hello Kitty Pens, and now the Hello Kitty watches!

OMG Chris, I was screaming for you to put the money back, it’s for the dead. LOL

@Travelwithchris

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I seriously had no idea!!! Now I know!

That's really silicone valley in Hong Kong

bought a jade buddha like the necklace in rambo 2 lol

I was laughing my ass off when you bought the “money” for souvenir… im like NOoooooo…😂😂

@Travelwithchris

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Great video.think money burn hole in your pocket Chris lol

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Make a shopping spree video going to Denios market in Roseville Ca !!!

Nice video 😊😊😊

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit 🙏🏻🤩

26:00 funny. right before you asked where to buy drinks here was then" cooked Food Centre" behind you and you walked past

Chris u should publish the people cussing and trying to start a fight 😂 would get more views think about the subs!

Did you go back and pick up any vintage cameras ?

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.

I'm smirking (as you would know by now) as you were buying all the ghost money.

@Travelwithchris

11 ай бұрын

😂😂

I would love to visit Hong Kong

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! You definitely should, such a special city

@cheetaih

11 ай бұрын

Welcome!

I kinda laughed when you said you were giving the dead people money as souvenir.

Lmfaoooo my man here buying the bank of hell notes.

I think u should Come to borneo, sabah , kota kinabalu....here english is second language.

Homie want to buy some hell money to bring with him in the after life 😂

@beanoyip06

Жыл бұрын

Lol, 😂..

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@cz75d1gb

Жыл бұрын

Otherwise，ghost will follow him to get the hell money😅

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.

@Travelwithchris

11 ай бұрын

Loved it so much!

Chris when are you going to mainland China? good content there!

It depend on the quality of the jade ?

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.

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.

hi Chris greetings from Sri Lanka❤🇱🇰

@Travelwithchris

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much! ❤🇱🇰

I'm guilty of collecting cameras too And All different types of flashlight lol Chris did you pick up a new macbook ? With the good discounts out there