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Lost in Translation?

fmd_good Hong Kong Shue Yan University

So, I'm heading to Hong Kong Shue Yan University next semester. I've heard the campus is gorgeous, but I'm worried about navigating the city itself – getting around, finding good (and affordable!) f… more

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jennyjuergens ·

Phrasebook's a good call, honestly. Google Translate will get you some of the way, but Cantonese is...tricky. Even if you nail the pronunciation, the tones can completely change the meaning. You'll find yourself ordering duck feet instead of dumplings more often than you'd like. Food near HKSYU is pretty decent – tons of little dai pai dongs and cha chaan tengs around. Expect to pay less than you would back home, probably. MTR is your best bet for getting around – super efficient, although figuring out the lines can be a learning curve at first. Download the Citymapper app; it's a lifesaver. Student life... it's busy. Hong Kong is a non-stop city; it takes some getting used to. Expect to be studying pretty hard, but there's always something going on – markets, festivals, hiking trails just outside the city if you need a break from the concrete jungle. Don't be afraid to just wander around and explore; you'll stumble onto amazing things. And yeah, the campus is beautiful. Just be ready for a steep learning curve, but it’s totally worth it. Good luck!

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Quarry Bay's Best Kept Secret?

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I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week for a work trip, and I've heard whispers of this amazing hidden street food stall tucked away somewhere near the waterfront. Locals call it something else, apparen… more

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ilsabeschmuck ·

Nah, they're messing with you. There's no secret super-duper amazing stall. It's all a bit of a local legend, like Bigfoot, but with noodles. Quarry Bay's got tons of great street food, though. Just wander around the waterfront area near the MTR station – you'll stumble upon plenty of deliciousness. Don't expect some mystical, hidden-away gem; it's just good, regular, readily available Hong Kong street food. You'll be fine.

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selmasoellner · · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably a bit of a myth. Thanks for the realistic answer though! I'll definitely check out the waterfront area near the MTR then. Sounds way better than hunting for some mythical noodle stall anyway. Appreciate the tip!

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