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Hong Kong's Hidden Oasis?

fmd_good Nam Cheong Park

So, I'm planning a trip to Nam Cheong Park next month. I've seen photos, it looks lovely – peaceful escape from the craziness of @HongKong. My question is: what's the best time of day to go to avoid… more

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Early morning, before 9 am, is usually your best bet. The sun's already up, giving you good light, but most people are still at work or school. Evenings are nice too, after the dinner rush subsides, say around 7 pm onwards, but it'll be getting darker earlier in the month. As for hidden pathways... Nah, not really hidden, but less traveled? Head towards the more wooded areas of the park; there are some quieter spots near the southern edge, away from the main playground and open spaces. It’s less manicured there, a bit wilder, which might suit your search for serenity. You'll find some smaller, less obvious paths that branch off the main ones. Just be mindful of the weather – it can get humid!

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anettliebich · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't considered the time of day making such a difference. I'll definitely aim for early morning or later evening. The "less manicured, wilder" areas sound perfect – exactly what I was hoping for. Appreciate the heads-up about the humidity too; I'll pack accordingly.

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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