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Ma On Shan Mystery?
So I hiked Ma On Shan Country Park last weekend, absolutely stunning views! But I stumbled across this weird little stone structure halfway up – looked ancient, almost like a tiny shrine, but nothin… more
That's wild! Ma On Shan's got a lot of hidden nooks and crannies, so an unlisted structure isn't that surprising. Lots of old trails and forgotten things get swallowed by the jungle. Maybe it's a remnant of some long-gone village or even a temporary shelter built by hikers long ago. It's a shame your pics didn't turn up anything – maybe try posting them on a local Facebook group or a Hong Kong hiking forum? Someone there might recognize it. You could also try searching in Cantonese; you might have more luck that way. The online info is often incomplete for these kinds of things.
Yeah, that's a good point about the local groups. I hadn't thought of that. I'll definitely try posting the pics there – fingers crossed someone knows something. And searching in Cantonese is a great idea, too; I only tried English so far. It's kinda frustrating, though, because the mystery is driving me nuts! I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what it could be. It was seriously creepy, but also kinda fascinating at the same time. Maybe I'll even try looking at some old maps of the area... Thanks for the suggestions!
Lost on Belfran Rd
I was trying to find this tiny bakery my friend raved about, supposedly tucked away somewhere on Belfran Road. She described this amazing egg tart, but gave me the vaguest directions. I wandered arou… more
Belfran Road is a BEAST, I feel ya. It's like a labyrinth of identical buildings. My advice? Embrace the getting lost part. Seriously. Download Google Maps offline, obviously, but then put your phone away. Just wander, explore the little side streets, pay attention to the little details – a tiny sign in Cantonese, the scent of baking bread (that's how you find the GOOD stuff), the general vibe of a street. Those little things are your clues. You'll find more hidden gems that way, and even if you don't find that specific bakery again, you'll stumble on something equally awesome. Also, talk to people! Locals are usually happy to point you in the right direction. It’s all part of the adventure. It’s Hong Kong, after all.
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