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I Wouldn’t Trade Shenzhen for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Hike and Shek O Beach Costs
I've been living in Shenzhen for 11 years, just across the border from Hong Kong. And even though these two cities are right next to each other, life here can be completely different. From crazy skyscrapers and some of the world's most expensive real estate to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and...
I've been living in Shenzhen for 11 years, just across the border from Hong Kong. And even though these two cities are right next to each other, life here can be completely different. From crazy skyscrapers and some of the world's most expensive real estate to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and amazing food, Hong Kong has a lot more to offer than you might expect. But how expensive is it really, and would I ever choose to live here instead of Shenzhen? Let's find out!
Rafa Goes Around! compares daily life in Hong Kong and Shenzhen through costs, transport, outdoor activities and city layout. In Hong Kong, he hikes from Central toward Victoria Peak, rides covered escalators, visits Shek O Beach with friends and takes a tram. He describes the beach as free to access but lists costs for transport, drinks, sunbeds and dinner. He explains why he prefers living in Shenzhen, while also praising Hong Kong's transit, cultural events, beaches and views.
I've been living in Shenzhen for 11 years, just across the border from Hong Kong. And even though these two cities are right next to each other, life here can be completely different. From crazy skyscrapers and some of the world's most expensive real estate to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and amazing food, Hong Kong has a lot more to offer than you might expect. But how expensive is it really, and would I ever choose to live here instead of Shenzhen? Let's find out!
Rafa Goes Around! compares Hong Kong and Shenzhen, describing differences in population, currencies, electrical plugs, driving sides, languages and living costs. He says housing can cost more in Hong Kong and compares meal prices. In Central, he meets a friend and hikes toward Victoria Peak, describing the covered escalators and views. He says the escalators run down from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning and up after 10:00. He discusses the cost of living, parks, roads and housing, and explains why he would stay in Shenzhen despite liking Hong Kong. He later visits the city at night, rides a tram from Central to Wan Chai, and praises Hong Kong's public transportation and cultural events. On another day, he visits Shek O Beach with friends. The narrator says beach access is free and describes the costs he paid for a ride, drinks, sunbeds, umbrellas and dinner. He says those expenses came to about 1,500 Hong Kong dollars for the group of four, or 375 per person. He also discusses the beach, swimming and restaurants. The video includes narration about Hong Kong's visitor numbers, public beaches and protected countryside; these figures are presented as the creator's claims and are not independently sourced in the transcript.
Rafa Goes Around! compares daily life in Hong Kong and Shenzhen through costs, transport, outdoor activities and city layout. In Hong Kong, he hikes from Central toward Victoria Peak, rides covered escalators, visits Shek O Beach with friends and takes a tram. He describes the beach as free to access but lists costs for transport, drinks, sunbeds and dinner. He explains why he prefers living in Shenzhen, while also praising Hong Kong's transit, cultural events, beaches and views.
A Hong Kong visit comparing costs, Victoria Peak, Shek O Beach and life in Shenzhen.
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Hike and Shek O Beach Costs
3:28 The narrator says the covered escalators run upward after 10:00 a.m. and downward from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. He uses them on a route from Central toward Victoria Peak, so check the direction for the time you plan to go.
7:38 The narrator says he prefers visiting Hong Kong and southern China after summer, naming October, November and December as months when he experienced clearer skies. This is his seasonal opinion from the visit, not a forecast.
14:03 The narrator says Shek O Beach itself was free to access, but his group paid for transport, drinks, sunbeds, umbrellas and dinner. He estimates about 1,500 Hong Kong dollars total for four people, or 375 each.
12:04 The narrator takes a tram from Central to Wan Chai and says Hong Kong's buses, MTR, trams and ferries connect the city well. The video shows the tram ride as one option for moving between these districts.
3:28 The narrator says the covered escalators run upward after 10:00 a.m. and downward from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. He uses them on a route from Central toward Victoria Peak, so check the direction for the time you plan to go.
7:38 The narrator says he prefers visiting Hong Kong and southern China after summer, naming October, November and December as months when he experienced clearer skies. This is his seasonal opinion from the visit, not a forecast.
14:03 The narrator says Shek O Beach itself was free to access, but his group paid for transport, drinks, sunbeds, umbrellas and dinner. He estimates about 1,500 Hong Kong dollars total for four people, or 375 each.
12:04 The narrator takes a tram from Central to Wan Chai and says Hong Kong's buses, MTR, trams and ferries connect the city well. The video shows the tram ride as one option for moving between these districts.
0:38 Comparing Shenzhen and Hong Kong
2:16 Meeting a friend in Central
3:00 Hiking toward Victoria Peak
4:27 Walking through the hillside
7:02 Views from the Peak
9:13 Why he prefers Shenzhen
12:04 Taking the tram to Wan Chai
12:47 Spending the day at Shek O Beach
14:03 Adding up the beach costs
15:15 Talking about life in Hong Kong
0:38 Comparing Shenzhen and Hong Kong
2:16 Meeting a friend in Central
3:00 Hiking toward Victoria Peak
4:27 Walking through the hillside
7:02 Views from the Peak
9:13 Why he prefers Shenzhen
12:04 Taking the tram to Wan Chai
12:47 Spending the day at Shek O Beach
14:03 Adding up the beach costs
15:15 Talking about life in Hong Kong
How does the narrator compare Hong Kong and Shenzhen?
He describes Hong Kong as more expensive and dense, while saying Shenzhen has more space and parks. He says he prefers to keep living in Shenzhen.
How does the narrator reach Victoria Peak from Central?
He walks from Central and uses the covered escalator system on the way toward the Peak. He says the escalators run down in the morning until 10:00 and upward after that.
What did the narrator do at Shek O Beach?
He spent the day swimming and relaxing at the beach with friends, then had dinner nearby.
How much did the narrator's group spend at Shek O Beach?
He estimates about 1,500 Hong Kong dollars for four people, including transport, drinks, sunbeds, umbrellas and dinner, or about 375 per person.
What transport does the narrator praise in Hong Kong?
He mentions the bus network, MTR, trams, ferries and boats, and says the city is well connected.
