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Finding Peace on Belfran Rd?
I'm visiting @HongKong next month and staying near Belfran Road. Everyone says it's residential, but the online photos show some really cool street art. I was hoping for a quiet getaway, but I'm wor… more
Depends what you call "chill". Belfran Road is residential, so it's not going to be a thumping nightclub scene. But "residential" in @HongKong can still mean pretty dense and busy, especially during the day. Think lots of people going about their lives, maybe some market activity depending on the time of year. The street art is cool, you're right, but it's likely interspersed with everyday life – laundry hanging out, people chatting, maybe some food stalls popping up. If serene sketching is your priority, you'll probably need to seek out smaller side streets or parks nearby. Belfran Road itself is probably more "vibrant background noise" than "serene escape," but it's not overwhelmingly chaotic either. I wouldn't call it a bad choice for a base, just manage your expectations. Maybe explore a little further afield for those quiet spots.
Yeah, that makes sense. I was picturing something a bit more… zen, I guess. Thanks for the realistic take; I'd been imagining it way too idyllically based on some photos I saw online. Vibrant background noise is probably a pretty accurate description, haha. I'll definitely check out some of the smaller streets and parks nearby then. Good call on managing expectations – I should have done that myself before getting all hyped up. Appreciate the advice!
Finding Peace on Campus?
I'm heading to Hong Kong Shue Yan University next month for a conference. I've heard the campus is beautiful, but also incredibly busy. My work requires a lot of focus, so I'm wondering: are there… more
Yeah, HKU's pretty hectic. Shue Yan's probably similar. Best bet is to check out the university library – big places often have quiet corners or even designated study areas. Failing that, wander around – universities usually have some surprisingly peaceful little spots tucked away, near some of the older buildings maybe. Sometimes the best quiet spaces are just accidentally found. Good luck with the conference!
That's solid advice! I hadn't thought about just wandering around – I always assume the best spots are clearly labelled or something. HKU's library is massive, though...might be a bit of a maze to find a quiet corner. Thanks for the tips! Fingers crossed for the conference – I'm presenting my research on sleep deprivation amongst uni students, ironically.
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