Returning to Hong Kong After 15 Years: First Impressions &

Something Feels Different About Hong Kong... (first impressions after 15 years)

Destination:ChinaCity:Hong KongPopulation:7.4 million
Something Feels Different About Hong Kong... (first impressions after 15 years)
Alina Mcleod2026-04-0819 min

Hong Kong is one of the most unique cities in the world because of its culture, landscape and history. Join me as I return to this incredible city after 15 years and explore just how much it had changed! Let's see what's new.

--- Alina Mcleod
April 8, 2026, Spring in China

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Something Feels Different About Hong Kong... (first impressions after 15 years)

After a 15-year absence, Alina returns to Hong Kong, a city she finds both familiar and fundamentally changed. She observes a noticeable shift in the local mood, from a once-vibrant, bustling energy to something more subdued. Alina explores key landmarks like the Star Ferry and Braemers Hill, noting how the skyline has evolved and the political landscape has transformed. She also dives into the local cuisine, savoring authentic dim sum and Cantonese food, which remain a delicious constant. The video captures her first impressions of a city grappling with its complex identity, blending colonial history with its present reality as part of China. She reflects on safety, language, and the unique position of being a digital nomad in this global finance hub. The journey is a poignant mix of nostalgia and new discovery, offering an honest look at a Hong Kong that feels both the same and entirely different.

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Returning to Hong Kong After 15 Years: First Impressions &

Hong Kong is one of the most unique cities in the world because of its culture, landscape and history. Join me as I return to this incredible city after 15 years and explore just how much it had changed! Use code ALINA3 for $3 OFF Use code ALINAMCLEOD5 to get 5% OFF ANY BOOKING Use code MCLEOD10 for...

After a 15-year absence, Alina returns to Hong Kong, a city she finds both familiar and fundamentally changed. She observes a noticeable shift in the local mood, from a once-vibrant, bustling energy to something more subdued. Alina explores key landmarks like the Star Ferry and Braemers Hill, noting how the skyline has evolved and the political landscape has transformed. She also dives into the local cuisine, savoring authentic dim sum and Cantonese food, which remain a delicious constant. The video captures her first impressions of a city grappling with its complex identity, blending colonial history with its present reality as part of China. She reflects on safety, language, and the unique position of being a digital nomad in this global finance hub. The journey is a poignant mix of nostalgia and new discovery, offering an honest look at a Hong Kong that feels both the same and entirely different.

Attractions in this video: Man Mo Temple, Central Mid-levels Escalator, Braemar Hill, Star Ferry, Avenue Of Stars, Victoria Peak, Hollywood Road

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