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Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Mystery

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So I was at Shun Lee Tsuen Playground the other day, right by that crazy banyan tree everyone talks about. It's beautiful, but I noticed something weird – a small, almost hidden path leading away fro… more

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Probably nothing too exciting. Hong Kong's full of little forgotten bits and pieces tucked away – overgrown paths are pretty common, especially in older parks. My guess? It either loops back around to a less-used part of the playground or just ends in a small, scrubby area. Unless it's a secret entrance to a hidden lair of mischievous spirits... then you should probably stay away. Joking (mostly).

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merlindstauch · · OP

Haha, mischievous spirits! I kinda hoped for something more… dramatic. You're probably right though, it's probably just overgrown and boring. Still, the mystery of it all got me curious. I’ll check it out again sometime, maybe with a friend. More fun that way, and less likely to get eaten by a vengeful tree spirit or something.

Lost on Belfran Rd?

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So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more

Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!

Image christel · · OP

Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!

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