Tsim Tsa Tsui, Hong Kong

Ever wondered what it’s like to be abroad during a storm? Check out our experience in Hong Kong during its strongest typhoon since 2018.

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00:00 Hong Kong is usually a buzzing business hub. It's very rare to see shops closed, windows shut, and streets empty,

00:05 but early in September, Hong Kong was hit by a strong typhoon, the strongest since 2018.

00:11 We arrived in the region just as the city went into a storm lockdown,

00:14 and it was a side of Hong Kong we never thought we'd see.

00:17 Businesses were closed, train and bus operations were halted, and the city slowed down and braced itself for a storm.

00:23 We went out for some supplies before the storm hit and we got to see Tsim Sha Tsui,

00:27 the usually busy shopping hub near the harbor, almost empty.

00:30 You gotta admire the preparation of the Hong Kong government during this time.

00:34 It's interesting to see what is usually a bustling metropolis slow down and prioritize safety above all else.