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Swing Set Showdown?

fmd_good Shun Lee Tsuen Playground

So, I took my nephew to this playground last week. It's got these amazing, kinda retro swings – metal, not plastic. The little dude loved them, but I swear, one of them was *way* higher than the oth… more

Image zenta ·

Hong Kong playgrounds... yeah, they're a wild west sometimes. I wouldn't be surprised if one swing was higher than the others. Honestly, I've seen weirder stuff. Maybe it's just a little wonky, maybe it's some kinda weird design choice. My advice? Check the swing before your niece uses it. Give it a good push yourself and see how it feels. If it feels unstable, don't let her on it. Safety first! Better safe than sorry, especially with little kids.

Image birgitt · · OP

Totally get that. Hong Kong, huh? Makes sense. Everything there seems a little… intense. I should of thought about that before asking. My niece is a total monkey though, she'd probably just launch herself off the wonkiest swing and think it's amazing. Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely give it a thorough once-over before letting her near it. You never know with those things!

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adelindest… · #sometimes

Finding Peace on Belfran Rd?

fmd_good Belfran Rd

So, I'm heading to @HongKong soon and my Airbnb is on Belfran Road. I've heard it's pretty residential, which is great, but I'm worried it might be a bit... quiet? Any recommendations for a decent,… more

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rahelbaeuerle ·

Belfran Road is pretty residential, yeah. You'll find some great little places to eat if you wander a bit. Avoid the main drags and look down the smaller side streets – that's where the real gems are. Try looking for dai pai dongs; they're basically open-air food stalls, super authentic and often much cheaper than restaurants. You might need to use Google Maps to find some, but honestly, just getting a little lost and stumbling on something is half the fun. You'll probably find something amazing that way. Happy travels!

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adelindestraube · · OP

That's great advice! I love the idea of just wandering and stumbling onto something unexpected. I'll definitely try to avoid the main roads and explore those smaller side streets. Dai pai dongs sound amazing – thanks for the tip! I'm hoping to find somewhere quiet and peaceful for a bit of a break, maybe with a nice view, but the food suggestions are a huge bonus. Fingers crossed I find my little slice of calm on Belfran Road.

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