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MTR Mayhem?

fmd_good Hung Hom

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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michaele · #Intrigue

Kowloon Tsai's Mystery

fmd_good Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground

I was at Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground last week for a local football match. The atmosphere was electric, the chanting amazing... but I noticed something odd. Behind one of the goals, partially obscure… more

Image kersten ·

That sounds intriguing! Kowloon Tsai has a lot of hidden pockets of history, so an old building tucked away isn't entirely surprising. It could be anything from a disused changing room from a much older sports facility, a former utility building, or even some kind of old storage unit. Honestly, without a photo, it's tough to say. If you ever go back, maybe try and snap a pic, even from a distance. Then you could post it online, maybe on a local forum or something, and see if anyone recognizes it. Someone who lives in the area might know its history. Good luck with your mystery solving!

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