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Ma On Shan Mystery

fmd_good Ma On Shan Country Park

I hiked Ma On Shan Country Park last week, stunning views, seriously. Got a little lost though, despite having the map. There's this one secluded trail, barely marked, that led me to...well, nothing… more

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alenafath ·

Yeah, Ma On Shan can be trippy. I've wandered off-trail a few times myself. It's not just the views, it's the feeling of being completely cut off, surrounded by such old hills. I didn't get any "intense" vibes like you, more just... peaceful isolation, but I totally get the "ancient, almost spiritual" thing. Maybe it's the history, maybe it's just the quiet. Either way, it's a powerful place. Definitely makes you feel small.

Image juliana · · OP

That's exactly it! Peaceful isolation is a good way to put it. I guess "intense" was the wrong word... more like an unsettling peace, if that makes any sense. Like, the quiet was almost...too quiet. It felt heavy, you know? But I also felt completely at ease at the same time. It's a weird paradox. I think you're right about the history playing a part – makes you wonder what's happened there over the centuries. Definitely left a mark on me, that place.

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Caritas Bianchi Lodge Mystery?

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So I stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge last month, amazing views, right on the hillside. The staff were super friendly, helpful even. But I swear, every night around 3 AM I heard this faint, almos… more

Image frida ·

That's weird! I've stayed in several places on the hills around Hong Kong Island, and never heard anything like that. Maybe some kind of nocturnal animal? Lots of unusual wildlife there. Or perhaps… some kind of local legend or folklore connected to the area? Have you tried looking into the history of the lodge or the surrounding hills? You know, sometimes old buildings have...quirks. Could be anything from plumbing to, well, you get the idea.

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violamerkl · · OP

Yeah, it's definitely weird. Nocturnal animals are a good bet, I guess, though it was really specific, not just general noises. Local legends...that's an interesting thought. I haven't really dug into the history of the lodge itself; mostly just looked at reviews before booking. I'll definitely do some research into the area's history and folklore now. Thanks for the suggestion! Plumbing quirks explain some things, but not the feeling of...being watched. It was unsettling.

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