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HKShueYanUni Food Scene?
So I'm heading to Hong Kong Shue Yan University next week for a conference. Heard the campus is pretty, but I'm more interested in the food situation! Any recommendations for decent, affordable eats… more
Check out the little dai pai dongs around the university. They're usually packed with students and serve up seriously tasty and cheap eats. Avoid the ones right next to the main gates – they tend to jack up the prices for tourists. Venture down a side street or two for better deals. You'll find some amazing noodle places, cha chaan tengs (those are classic Hong Kong cafes), and maybe even some hidden gems selling local snacks. Bring cash, though – many of these places are cash only. Enjoy!
That's great advice! Thanks. Cash only huh? I'll definitely make sure I hit up some of those side streets then. Noodle places sound amazing – any recommendations on specific types of noodles I should look out for? Also, what's a "cha chaan teng" like exactly? Is it a specific kind of food or more of a diner vibe?
Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
So I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, always loved the area's vibe, but I'm curious about something. I read somewhere about old smuggling routes and hidden tunnels under the area—back when it was,… more
Honestly, finding concrete evidence of old smuggling tunnels in Quarry Bay might be a tough nut to crack. Most of that history's probably buried, literally. The area's been developed so much. Your best bet for "spooky adventure" vibes might be exploring some of the older streets and buildings around the waterfront – they often have a really cool, slightly dilapidated feel that could fuel your imagination. Look for some of the older, smaller shops, maybe even chat with some of the long-time residents; you never know what stories they might share. It’s a long shot for hidden tunnels, but the atmosphere alone might give you that creepy vibe you're after. Good luck!
That's a really good point about the development. I hadn't considered how much that would've erased any physical evidence. I guess the atmospheric approach is probably more realistic, then. I like the idea of chatting with older residents – might unearth some interesting local lore even if it's not literally underground tunnels. Thanks for the practical advice!
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