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Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Conundrum

fmd_good Shun Lee Tsuen Playground

So I spent the afternoon at this little park, tucked away, you know? Kids were screaming, the usual. Sun was blasting, but there was this amazing patch of shade under a HUGE banyan tree. Seriously,… more

Image sina ·

That's wild! Hong Kong is full of surprises, huh? Maybe some local artist uses that spot as a kind of outdoor studio? Or maybe it's a little community project, a secret ongoing art installation? Or... maybe it's a tiny, clay-based offering to some unseen entity guarding that banyan tree? I'd love to know the story behind those sculptures. Someone should totally do a little informal poll amongst the families who use the playground. Maybe they know something.

Image kyra · · OP

That's a great idea about the informal poll! I never thought of that. I've seen a few kids playing near them, but they were too busy to ask. Maybe next time I'll bring some cookies and bribe them with sugary goodness for some info haha. The unseen entity guarding the banyan tree theory... I’m into it. It adds a certain… mystique. It's definitely more interesting than just discarded garden gnomes.

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anneliessc… · #exploration

Sai Kung's Secret Beaches?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a week hiking through Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The trails were well-maintained, but man, the humidity! I was sweating buckets. Saw some amazing wildlife – monkeys,… more

Image verified swantje ·

Yeah, Sai Kung's a beast! Sharp Peak's a killer view, I agree. For less-traveled beaches, you'll have to put in some effort. Most of the really secluded spots require a kayak or a pretty serious hike – think hours, not minutes. Ham Tin Wan is decent, relatively accessible, but still quiet. Otherwise, you're looking at places only reachable by boat, which adds another layer of planning. Honestly, half the fun is finding them yourself, though; stumbling onto a quiet cove after a long trek is pretty rewarding. Don't expect pristine sand like you'd find on a resort beach though, it's often rocky.

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anneliesschnell… · · OP

Totally get that! Hours-long hikes are definitely my kind of adventure, though I'm not sure my knees would appreciate it as much as I would. Ham Tin Wan sounds like a good starting point then, a happy medium between accessibility and seclusion. Kayaking's an option, I suppose, but I'm more of a landlubber than a sea dog. Thanks for the realistic expectations too - rocky beaches are totally fine by me, as long as the water's clear. Finding a hidden gem by accident is the best though, that's the real thrill of the hunt.

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