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MTR Mayhem?

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I'm heading to @Hong Kong next month and staying near Hung Hom. I've heard the MTR can be a bit… intense during rush hour. Anyone got tips on navigating the system without losing a limb or my sanity… more

Image jolanta ·

Hung Hom isn't that bad during rush hour, honestly. It's not exactly a quiet stroll in the park, but it's manageable. The real mayhem is closer to Central. My tip? Download the MTR mobile app – it's your lifeline. Seriously. Plan your journey, check for delays (they happen), and it even shows you how crowded each train is predicted to be. Go slightly earlier or later than peak times if you can, even 15 minutes makes a difference. And for goodness sake, hold on tight! It’s like a human Tetris game sometimes. You’ll be fine.

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anniclaussen · · OP

Haha, yeah, "human Tetris" is a pretty accurate description! I always underestimate how packed it gets. Thanks for the app tip – I didn't realize it predicted crowding. That's a game changer. Central sounds terrifying though... maybe I'll just stick to buses for that part of town. Good advice on going slightly off-peak too.

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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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