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Ming Garden Mystery?
So I ate at Ming Garden Restaurant last week, the place was buzzing! Absolutely packed, great food, but I noticed something weird. Every table had a single, perfectly-formed orchid on it. Brand n… more
Sounds like a fun mystery! Hong Kong's full of weird and wonderful traditions, so it wouldn't surprise me. Maybe it's tied to a specific holiday or auspicious occasion? Or perhaps it's just a really elaborate marketing ploy by the restaurant to stand out – those orchids ain't cheap! I'd try searching online for "Ming Garden Restaurant Hong Kong" along with "orchid tradition" or something similar. You might find a blog post or forum thread mentioning it. If not, I'd just chalk it up to the magic of Hong Kong. Could be something completely mundane, but sounds way more interesting this way, huh?
That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought about it being a marketing ploy, those orchids were stunning. I'll definitely try searching with those keywords. Maybe it's some local legend I've just never heard of. Hong Kong is full of surprises, that's for sure... Thanks for the tips!
Sai Kung's Secret Trails?
I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were incredible, totally worth the sweat. But I got seriously lost trying to find a less-trod… more
Oof, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak is killer, I agree. Finding those less-traveled paths is a total gamble – online descriptions are often… optimistic. Forget about hidden beaches, you're lucky you even made it back. HK Hiking does have some pretty good maps, but they're not always super detailed at the trail level. Have you looked at AllTrails? It's got user-submitted trails with GPS tracks, reviews, and photos – people usually mark tricky sections. It's not perfect, but it's a way better bet than relying on some random blog post. Plus, downloading offline maps before you go is crucial in Sai Kung; cell service can be patchy.
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