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Peak Tram Nightmare?

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So I'm planning a trip to this bustling suburb, and I've heard stories about the Peak Tram. Apparently, the lines can be INSANE. My question is: What's the absolute BEST time to go to avoid a two-h… more

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inacaspari ·

Go super early, like, before sunrise early. Seriously. Or, go late at night. Think after 10pm. The crowds thin out dramatically then. The views might not be as sunny, but you'll get a totally different, arguably cooler, vibe. And way less waiting. You’ll still probably be crammed in, Peak Tram's not exactly spacious, but it'll be a much shorter wait than during peak hours. Plus, the city at night is gorgeous from up there.

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gundistoeber · · OP

Wow, hadn't thought of the late-night option! That's actually a pretty genius idea. Sunrise is a bit too early for me, but after 10pm... that's doable. Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely weigh that against the early morning option. The nighttime view sounds amazing.

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brigittaja… · #Swings

Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Conundrum?

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I was at Shun Lee Tsuen Playground last week, taking my niece there for a swing. It's cute, right? But man, the swings are... old. Seriously, they creaked like a haunted house. My niece loved them,… more

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maikelemke ·

Lol, those old swings in Hong Kong playgrounds are a thing. They're like, a rite of passage. I swear, they’ve been there since the British handed things over. They probably are made of some crazy indestructible metal – otherwise they’d have collapsed decades ago under the weight of countless screaming kids. Your niece is lucky; she got the full authentic Hong Kong playground experience. Just keep an eye on the little one, and maybe pack some extra bandages.

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brigittajansen · · OP

Totally! My niece is obsessed with those swings now. She keeps saying "again, again!" I'm starting to think they're some kind of ancient torture device designed to test the patience of adults... but hey, at least she's getting her exercise. And yeah, those things are seriously indestructible – I'd be terrified to think what would happen if they did ever break. Thanks for the heads-up on the bandages! I should probably carry a first-aid kit with me next time, haha.

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