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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hong Kong.

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey, focused on city guides, food tours, and itineraries.

This Hong Kong travel guide video covers 25 activities across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and Lantau, with a helpful mix of sights, food, temples, markets, and viewpoints.

Attaché

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Attaché is a YouTube travel series hosted by Alex Hunter, with episodes focused on food, culture, history, and practical city guidance.

This Hong Kong travel guide video gives a well-rounded visitor overview, including tips, places to eat and drink, accommodation mentions, and general advice for a visit.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, attractions, and planning tips.

This Hong Kong guide video outlines things to do in the city, with a useful attraction mix covering The Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Disneyland Hong Kong, temples, parks, and markets.

Hungry Passport

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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for destinations around the world.

This concise travel guide video highlights ten Hong Kong sights, including Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Park, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Tian Tan Buddha, and the Symphony of Lights, making it a helpful quick overview for first-time planning.

Sophie Nadeau

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Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel by travel writer Sophie Nadeau and Antoine, focused on documentary-style travel videos.

This documentary-style travel video gives a well-rounded several-day look at Hong Kong, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Sai Kung, Sharp Island, Lion Rock, Disneyland, and Nan Lian Garden.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling, centered on cultural and culinary discovery around the world.

This Hong Kong street food tour video is a strong fit for viewers who want food-focused travel coverage with added context about the city's history and culture.

Amanda King

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Amanda King is a YouTube channel from Amanda, sharing travel vlogs, life abroad, and flight attendant-related content.

This itinerary video offers practical value by pairing a four-day Hong Kong trip plan with a budget breakdown covering flights, hotel costs, dining, public transport, Ubers, and total spending.

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their trips around the world.

This Hong Kong travel vlog frames the city through a less commonly featured side, making it a useful complement to standard sightseeing videos while also referencing the Victoria Peak tram.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel advice.

This focused guide video is helpful for exploring Stanley in Hong Kong, with coverage of Stanley Market, Stanley Promenade, Stanley Main Street, Murray House, Pak Tai Temple, Tien Hou Temple, and Stanley Bay views.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips.

This walking travel video centers on Temple Street Night Market in Hong Kong, giving viewers a clear on-the-ground look at one of the city's market experiences.

The Endless Adventure

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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on interesting places and unique foods.

This travel vlog follows the transition from Japan to Hong Kong via HK Express, offering a useful arrival-focused start to a first Hong Kong visit.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and guide site with professionally edited destination-research coverage. Its Hong Kong destination guide is a strong starting point for attractions, local highlights, practical travel tips, and trip-planning basics.

Lonely Planet: Hong Kong

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/hong-kong.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/hong-kong

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical and money-saving trip planning. Its Hong Kong budget guide is especially helpful for comparing sights, costs, transport options, savings tips, and practical planning advice.

Nomadic Matt: Hong Kong

Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/china-travel-tips/hong-kong/.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/china-travel-tips/hong-kong/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides and first-hand trip planning. Their Hong Kong guide gives travelers a well-rounded look at things to do, places to eat, where to stay, and what to expect on the trip.

Going Awesome Places: Hong Kong

Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/hong-kong/.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/hong-kong/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison tools. Its Hong Kong guide is a useful overview for major sights, dim sum, harbour views, and cultural context in one practical resource.

ViaTravelers: Hong Kong

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/hong-kong/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/hong-kong/

Migrationology
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Migrationology is a food travel blog focused on restaurant recommendations, street food, city guides, and travel videos. Its Hong Kong guide is a good fit for food-focused travelers, pairing where to stay and what to do with specific foods to eat.

Migrationology: Hong Kong

Read the guide at migrationology.com/travel-guides/hong-kong/.

migrationology.com/travel-guides/hong-kong/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, and route planning. Their Hong Kong trip-planning coverage is particularly practical for visitors who want a four-day itinerary alongside top things to do and timing advice.

Earth Trekkers: Destination Hong Kong

Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/destination-hong-kong/.

earthtrekkers.com/destination-hong-kong/

Nomad is Beautiful
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Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on travel, work, and lifestyle resources. Their Hong Kong accommodation guide is helpful for narrowing down neighbourhoods and lodging options across different budget levels.

Nomad is Beautiful: Where To Stay In Hong Kong

Read the guide at nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-hong-kong/.

nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-hong-kong/

Never Ending Voyage
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Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent travel, slow travel, and practical planning. Their budget Hong Kong stopover guide is a practical choice for planning a short visit around activities, accommodation, food, and costs.

Never Ending Voyage: Hong Kong Stopover Guide

Read the guide at neverendingvoyage.com/hong-kong-stopover-guide/.

neverendingvoyage.com/hong-kong-stopover-guide/

Girl Eat World
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Girl Eat World is a food and travel blog publishing itineraries, food stories, and practical destination advice. Its two-day Hong Kong itinerary is useful for quick weekend trips, helping visitors organize limited time in a busy city.

Girl Eat World: 2 Days In Hong Kong

Read the guide at girleatworld.net/2-days-in-hong-kong/.

girleatworld.net/2-days-in-hong-kong/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a large editorial travel-publishing presence. Its three-day Hong Kong itinerary offers a clear structure for travelers who want to make good use of limited time in the city.

NOMADasaurus: 3 Days In Hong Kong Itinerary

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/3-days-in-hong-kong-itinerary/.

nomadasaurus.com/3-days-in-hong-kong-itinerary/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by a long-term travel couple with a practical trip-planning focus. Their Hong Kong trip-costs guide is a practical resource for understanding prices, daily budget questions, and ways to save.

Love and Road: Hong Kong Trip Costs

Read the guide at loveandroad.com/hong-kong-trip-costs/.

loveandroad.com/hong-kong-trip-costs/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel and living abroad. Its Hong Kong SIM card guide is helpful for comparing in-person, online, and eSIM options before choosing how to stay connected.

A Broken Backpack: Hong Kong Sim Cards

Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/hong-kong-sim-cards/.

abrokenbackpack.com/hong-kong-sim-cards/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Its Hong Kong things-to-do guide gives a broad mix of attractions, beaches, hikes, temples, and lesser-known places to consider.

Y Travel Blog: Things To Do In Hong Kong

Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/.

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and long-term trip resources. Its Hong Kong itinerary is useful for comparing route ideas and practical planning details across different travel styles.

The Broke Backpacker: Hong Kong Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/hong-kong-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/hong-kong-itinerary/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and living abroad. Its Hong Kong activity roundup is a good source of varied ideas, from eating and camping to hiking and island hopping.

Goats On The Road: Things To Do In Hong Kong

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/.

goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/

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