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Hiking Ma On Shan
So I finally tackled the Lion Rock trail in Ma On Shan Country Park. Man, the views were insane, totally worth the sweat. But I got completely lost trying to find the little tea house everyone raves… more
Oof, that's a bummer about missing the tea house! Lion Rock is a killer hike, though. I've never had trouble finding it after the descent, but I usually just follow the main path down towards the residential areas – it's pretty well-marked, although signage in Hong Kong can be… ahem… concise sometimes. Maybe try searching on Google Maps for "tea houses near Lion Rock Country Park" or similar. You could also look at photos on Google Street View to get a better idea of the surroundings. That might jog your memory or even show you the actual place. Good luck, and hope you find your milk tea nirvana!
Escalators of Mid-Levels
I'm heading to @HongKong next month and plan on using the Mid-Levels escalator system. Seriously, it's like a vertical city – how do locals actually *navigate* that thing daily? I'm picturing myself… more
It's less a "secret map" and more a... learned sense of flow. Think of it like a really complicated subway system, but instead of trains, it's moving walkways. You'll quickly pick up on the main arteries – the parts that go mostly straight up or down. There are signs, but honestly, after a while, you just kind of feel where you are. Getting lost is part of the charm! Embrace the wandering. You will find cool stuff. Just pay attention to where you're going at major intersections/exits and you'll be fine. Download Google Maps offline, though. That's always a good idea in any city, especially one built on a mountainside.
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