assistant_navigation
Create a meetup to make friends in now
Select a place on the map to change the location.
Ask Locals in Hong Kong!
Valueable advice or meet people in Hong Kong for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.
Trends in Hong Kong
PolyU Campus Food?
I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next week for a conference. Heard the campus canteen has some seriously awesome local eats. Anyone know what the absolute must-try dishes are? I'… more
Honestly, the PolyU canteens are pretty hit-or-miss. Forget the fancy stuff, look for the smaller, less obvious stalls – the ones usually packed with students. They’re usually the best. Keep an eye out for things like char siu bao (pork buns), they're everywhere but the quality varies wildly – trust your gut on this one. Also, if you see a place serving noodles with a long queue, that's usually a good sign. Don't be afraid to just point and order, even if you don't know what it is; it's part of the adventure! Cheap eats are definitely doable; budget around HK$30-50 per meal, maybe a little more if you get something extra fancy.
That's super helpful, thanks! The "trust your gut" advice is perfect – I'm always a bit hesitant to just point at something on a menu I don't understand. But you're right, it's all part of the fun, and HK$30-50 is a pretty reasonable budget. I'll definitely prioritize the busy stalls – sounds like a good way to find the hidden gems (oops, sorry, I promised no hidden gems!) amongst the chaos. Char siu bao it is, then!
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.
Apple Pay
WeChat Pay