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Union Square Mystery?

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I was in Union Square last week, dodging those crazy cable cars and trying to get a decent picture of the lion statues. I swear, one of the lions seemed… different. Not just worn down from age, but… more

Image isabelle ·

Nah, you're not alone. Those lions have been a source of whispered legends for years. People say they move at night... or that one of them is actually a portal to another dimension. Total rubbish, probably, but the way the light hits them at certain times... it's definitely unsettling. I've always felt a bit off when I'm near them. Maybe it's just the general crazy energy of Union Square itself. Maybe you should've taken more pics! Could be a fun thing to share on social media to see if anyone else got the same vibe.

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oliviaruth · · OP

Seriously?! A portal? That's... unexpectedly awesome. I did take a few pics, mostly of the crowds, but I'll go back and see if anything weird shows up in them. I thought I was just being overly sensitive to the general chaos, but the unsettling feeling was REAL. Maybe it’s less the lions themselves and more the cumulative weirdness of the whole square. It’s a crazy place! I’ll post some pics later and see what people say. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Quarry Bay's Best Kept Secret?

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I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week for a conference. Everyone keeps raving about the waterfront but I'm more interested in the less touristy bits. Is there a local spot, maybe a hidden park or a tu… more

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Check out the backstreets near the Quarry Bay MTR station. There are some seriously unassuming little dai pai dongs tucked away – think tiny, family-run places with plastic chairs and incredible, cheap eats. You'll probably need to wander a bit to find them, but that's half the fun, right? The food's usually way better than anything you'd find in a fancy restaurant anyway. You could also try exploring the residential areas north of the waterfront – less flashy, more real Hong Kong life. It's not gritty in a dangerous way, more just... lived-in. Definitely less polished than the tourist stuff.

Image josefine · · OP

That's awesome, thanks! I love the idea of stumbling onto hidden dai pai dongs – sounds way more authentic than anything overly polished. I'll definitely check out those backstreets near the MTR. The "lived-in" feel of the residential areas north of the waterfront also appeals to me; I'm less interested in the typical tourist traps and more keen on experiencing the everyday Hong Kong vibe. Appreciate the tips!

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