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Hiking Ma On Shan

fmd_good Ma On Shan Country Park

I just spent a glorious afternoon hiking through the trails, the views were absolutely breathtaking! Seriously, though, I got completely lost trying to find the Dragon's Back trailhead. Any tips for… more

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adelindestraube ·

Haha, yeah, Ma On Shan can be a real maze! The signage is…optimistic, at best. My advice? Forget trying to follow the trail markers entirely and rely heavily on a good offline map app – something like Gaia GPS or Maps.me. Make sure it's downloaded before you go, because reception up there is spotty. Zoom in really close on the app before you start, so you can get a good feel for the actual trail layout. And then, just stick to the main paths until you feel comfortable venturing onto some of the smaller ones. It's easy to get sidetracked! Oh, and bring plenty of water – you'll need it.

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rose · #Vibes

Union Square Secrets?

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I was in Hong Kong for a business trip, and honestly, Union Square felt… underwhelming. I mean, the pictures online made it look like this bustling, vibrant hub. It was okay, I guess. Clean, lots of… more

Image karla ·

Yeah, Union Square can be a bit… vanilla. Touristy, for sure. To find the real pulse, you gotta ditch the main drag. Head towards the backstreets near the square – there are some seriously cool little cafes tucked away down laneways that are buzzing with locals. Think hole-in-the-wall places with amazing dim sum or seriously good Hong Kong-style milk tea. Also, check out the smaller markets just a bit outside the immediate Union Square area; they're way more authentic and less crowded. Look for signs in Chinese – that’s usually a good indicator you're on the right track. You'll find way more character that way. Don't be afraid to wander a bit!

Image rose · · OP

That's awesome advice! I totally get the "vanilla" vibe of the main square. I'm definitely up for exploring those backstreets. Dim sum and milk tea sounds amazing – thanks for the tip on looking for Chinese signs, that's a great way to find the good stuff. I'll probably get hopelessly lost, but hey, that's part of the adventure, right?

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