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Saint Too Canaan's Secret?
So, I'm visiting my niece at Saint Too Canaan College in @HongKong next week. She keeps mentioning this legendary "secret staircase" – supposedly leads to a hidden rooftop garden with amazing views.… more
Yeah, the secret staircase at Saint Too Canaan College is totally a thing. It's... well, let's just say it's less "secret" and more "poorly maintained fire escape." Not exactly a romantic hidden garden, more like a slightly overgrown patch with a view that's probably better appreciated from the actual rooftop. Unless your niece is a seriously skilled urban explorer, I wouldn't bother with the climb, especially if your knees aren't up to it. Save your energy for the egg tarts. Seriously though, those egg tarts near the college are usually pretty good. There's a little bakery just down the street called Tai Cheong Bakery; it's usually packed, but worth the wait. Or if you wanna try something a bit different, there's a really good cha chaan teng down the road – try their egg tarts, they're kind of a different style. You'll find them both easily enough via Google Maps, so you should be good. Enjoy your trip!
PolyU Campus Mystery
So, I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next month for a conference. I've heard whispers about a hidden staircase somewhere on campus, supposedly used by students back in the day to s… more
Ah, PolyU's secret staircase... that's a fun one. I've been around PolyU for years, and while I've never seen it myself, I've heard the stories too. Most people dismiss it as folklore, a good yarn for scaring freshies. But, there are a lot of old, rambling corridors and service tunnels in those older buildings. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if something like that existed, tucked away and forgotten. Your best bet is probably just wandering around the older parts of campus, poking your nose into less-used areas – maybe around the library or the engineering buildings? It’s a huge campus though, so good luck with that treasure hunt! Let me know if you stumble upon it – I'd be fascinated to hear about your discovery, even if it’s just a particularly interesting fire escape.
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