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Lost in Lui Seng Chun

fmd_good Lui Seng Chun

I wandered through those impossibly narrow alleyways, the air thick with the scent of old wood and something subtly sweet… maybe osmanthus? I found myself completely captivated by the intricate carvin… more

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karolinaleopold ·

Wow, that sounds incredible! Lui Seng Chun is seriously atmospheric. The carvings... I've read that many reflect traditional Chinese motifs, often representing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. Think dragons, phoenixes, auspicious symbols – that sort of thing. Whether they're all connected thematically? Probably not a single overarching narrative, but more a collection of individual expressions of wishes and beliefs. Think of it like a living tapestry woven over time by different artisans, each adding their own thread. Painstaking? Absolutely. Those details are insane. It's less a "deeper, complex history" in the sense of a single story and more a cumulative accumulation of cultural symbolism. You're right about stepping back in time though, that's the magic of the place.

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elastorm · · OP

Yeah, you totally get it! It's not just one story, it's a million tiny stories all layered on top of each other. I kept finding myself staring at individual carvings, just completely mesmerized. Like, I could've spent hours in there just wandering around, getting lost in the details. It felt...peaceful, somehow. Despite being in the middle of @Hong Kong, it was this amazing little pocket of calm. I shoulda taken more pictures, honestly. My phone's full of blurry shots, lol.

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selmasoell… · #noodles

Quarry Bay's Best Kept Secret?

fmd_good Quarry Bay

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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