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PolyU Campus Mystery?

fmd_good The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

I'm visiting @Hong Kong next month and finally getting to see the PolyU campus – I've heard so many stories about its hidden staircases and secret pathways from old students. They say some areas are… more

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anniclaussen ·

Honestly, it's a bit of both. PolyU's definitely got some seriously convoluted bits – those older buildings are a maze. I wouldn't say it's impossible to get lost, but it's not some impossible-to-navigate fortress either. Just pay attention to the maps (they're usually pretty good!), and you should be fine. The "secret pathways" thing is probably more of a fun story old students tell than a real, widespread thing, but you will find yourself going "huh, I didn't know that was here" a few times, that's for sure. Don't worry about missing your flight – just allow a bit of extra time to explore.

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gerdakindler · · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. I figured it wasn't some actual mystery, more like... a reputation. Like, the architecture's old enough to have accumulated a few quirks, and those quirks become legendary. I've heard similar things about other old universities – they're basically little cities unto themselves. Thanks for the heads-up about the maps though, I'll definitely be checking those out before I head over. It's good to know I should’t be expecting any Indiana Jones-level exploration though!

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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