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Sam and Victor begin their Hong Kong Chinese New Year outing on Toy Street, browsing lanterns, fai chun and festive decorations. They walk through Sheung Wan to calligraphy stalls on Ladder Street, meet viewers from Japan and visit Cat Street’s antique market before joining Sam’s father in Sham Shui Po. At Oi Man Sang, they try rice rolls, congee and siu mai, adjust the sesame sauce and take in the outdoor kitchen and wok hei. They recall a fire-related renovation and the neighborhood’s daily bustle. At home, they hang lanterns and dragons and add handmade fai chun, then shop for Lunar New Year flowers at Victoria Park, including peach blossoms, orchids, bamboo and daffodils. The Shanghai segment features Jingdezhen porcelain, modern packaging, coffee with Yunnan beans, unusual spoons and snack and hobby finds. They prepare a platter for guests and end with dinner among friends for the Year of the Horse.
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Hong Kong New Year streets and food
Sam and Victor begin on Toy Street, browsing lanterns, fai chun and decorations for Chinese New Year. They note how prominent the holiday feels compared with Christmas. Their walk continues up Ladder Street in Sheung Wan, where calligraphy stalls offer handwritten characters and festive pieces. They meet viewers from Japan and then visit Cat Street’s antique market before heading to Sham Shui Po for a food tour with Sam’s father. At Oi Man Sang, the outdoor kitchen and wok hei are part of the experience. The family samples rice rolls, congee and siu mai, adjusting sauces to taste and sharing memories of the neighborhood. The lively restaurant scene includes a reference to a fire-related renovation and the daily bustle of Sham Shui Po.
Decorating at home and shopping in Shanghai
The video shifts to the home, where the family decorates for the Lunar New Year with lanterns, dragons and handmade fai chun. They visit Victoria Park’s flower market on the first day of Lunar New Year to choose peach blossoms, orchids, bamboo and daffodils. The final segment becomes a shopping haul in Shanghai, including Jingdezhen porcelain and curated snacks and hobby items. They also discuss modern packaging, coffee made with Yunnan beans and unusual spoons. The hosts reflect on gifting and preparing a snack platter for New Year gatherings. The episode concludes with a cozy dinner with friends to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Its itinerary combines street decorations, a classic dai pai dong meal, home preparations, flowers and shopping across two cities.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Where do Sam and Victor begin their New Year walk?
- A: They start on Toy Street, where they browse lanterns, fai chun and other seasonal decorations. They then visit calligraphy stalls on Ladder Street and the Cat Street antique market.
- Q: What food do they try in Sham Shui Po?
- A: With Sam’s father, they visit Oi Man Sang and sample signature rice rolls, congee and siu mai. The video highlights the wok hei and outdoor kitchen as part of the restaurant experience.
- Q: What flowers do they buy for the holiday?
- A: At Victoria Park’s flower market, they look for peach blossoms, orchids, bamboo and daffodils to decorate the home for Lunar New Year.
