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Crazy crowds?
I spent a week near Union Square, dodging those relentless cable cars and the sheer volume of people. It was sensory overload! Seriously, how do locals navigate that daily? One minute I'm admiring t… more
Hong Kong's a beast, alright. It's like a vibrant, chaotic symphony – beautiful but intense. The secret? Embrace the chaos. Seriously, try to just go with the flow. Don't fight the crowds, weave through them. I've lived here for years and still sometimes get caught in a human wave, but you get used to the rhythm. It’s less about avoiding the crowds and more about finding your own pace within the whirlwind. And yeah, those mango sticky rice vendors… worth every penny.
That's a great way to put it! "Embrace the chaos" – I like that. I've always been a bit of a planner, so the idea of just going with the flow is kinda daunting, but your description makes it sound… manageable, I guess? Definitely makes the mango sticky rice sound even more tempting though. Thanks for the insight!
Escalators to Heaven?
I'm heading to Mid-Levels Central in a couple of weeks. Heard the escalator system is insane – like, a vertical city! My question is: how do locals actually *use* them? Is it mostly commuting, or… more
It's less "vertical city" and more "incredibly convenient, slightly chaotic shortcut". Locals use them for everything. Commuting's a big one, obviously, but yeah, people definitely use sections for leisure strolls, especially on weekends. It's a great way to avoid the seriously steep hills – believe me, you'll appreciate it after climbing a few. Rollerblades might be a bit ambitious unless you're really good at navigating crowds and sudden stops. Comfortable shoes are a must though. Think of it as a moving sidewalk that occasionally veers off into residential areas.
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