Hong Kong: A British Legacy

How British is Hong Kong after 26 Years? 🇭🇰

Destination:ChinaCity:Hong KongPopulation:7.4 million
How British is Hong Kong after 26 Years? 🇭🇰
Jack Aynsley Travel2024-07-1915 min

After 156 years under British rule, the United Kingdom has certainly left its mark on Hong Kong. Still to this day, despite Hong Kong being part of China for the last 26 years, hints of the British can be found on almost every street corner. In this video Jack and Paige spend the day searching Hong Kong to show you what remains of the British occupancy. We start with getting Public transport across the city on the famous London Red buses. We check who is more British, Jack or Paige and are shocked with our DNA results. We find a British supermarket, Marks and Spencers, and are surprised by the prices before getting on more transport left by the British called BingBings (or Trams as they are known in England). We end the day in an old British pub which ends on a bitter note as we talk to some rather unfriendly British EXPATS.

--- Jack Aynsley Travel
July 19, 2024, Summer in China

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How British is Hong Kong after 26 Years? 🇭🇰Jack and Paige embarked on a Hong Kong adventure, exploring the lasting legacy of British influence 26 years after the handover to China. Their journey began with a ride on iconic red buses, a familiar sight reminiscent of London. A DNA test revealed surprising insights into their Britishness. They explored a Marks & Spencer, comparing prices to those in the UK. A trip on a Bing Bing (tram) followed, enjoying British snacks. The day concluded in a British pub, where an unexpected encounter with expats added an intriguing twist to their Hong Kong experience.

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