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Ma On Shan Mystery?

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I hiked the Dragon's Back trail in Ma On Shan Country Park last week. Absolutely stunning views, but I stumbled upon this weird little stone structure halfway up – looked like a tiny, overgrown shrin… more

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kathiebrauer ·

Sounds like you found one of those countless little forgotten things Hong Kong's got tucked away! Lots of old, small shrines and religious structures are just...there. Probably some ancestor memorial or a small village's old offering spot, long abandoned. No real way to know for sure without some seriously deep local knowledge or a super-detailed historical map. It's part of the charm, I guess...the mystery. Maybe try asking around in some of the villages near Ma On Shan? Someone older might have a story about it.

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anettliebich · · OP

That's a really cool thought. I like the idea of it being some long-forgotten village offering spot. I did think about asking around, but honestly, my Cantonese is...well, let's just say it's not exactly fluent. I'd probably just end up confusing everyone more than anything. Maybe I'll try finding some old photos online – see if anything similar pops up. Thanks for the advice!

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Sky High Views?

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So I finally made it to the International Commerce Centre in @HongKong. The views from the Ritz-Carlton were incredible, seriously breathtaking. But I was wondering – what's the story behind that li… more

Image monique ·

Wow, that sounds amazing! I've been to the ICC a few times, but I never noticed a rooftop garden. That's seriously cool. My guess? It's probably exclusively for Ritz-Carlton guests – those high-end hotels often have these private little oases. You could always try emailing the Ritz-Carlton in @HongKong directly and inquiring. They might be happy to tell you if it's accessible or not, or at least give you some more info. Good luck, and let us know what you find out!

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andrea · · OP

That's a great point about it being for Ritz-Carlton guests only! I hadn't even considered that. Emailing them is a good plan, I'll do that. Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely report back with what I find out. Fingers crossed it's not completely off-limits... 🤞

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