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Hung Hom Ferry Pier Mystery
So I'm heading to @Hong Kong next month and plan on spending a day exploring Hung Hom. I've heard tales of the old ferry pier – apparently it's practically a ghost town now, but buzzing with history.… more
That's awesome! Hung Hom Ferry Pier sounds fascinating. Forget guides, honestly. Just wander around – the atmosphere itself will tell you stories. Chat with the older folks hanging around – maybe at a nearby cha chaan teng (tea restaurant). They're usually a goldmine of local history. Old photos are a long shot, but you might get lucky in a small shop around the area – maybe someone sells old postcards or something. Don't expect a grand, organised tour; the charm is in the unscripted discovery. Good luck with your urban exploration! You might be surprised what you find.
That's great advice! I love the idea of just soaking it all in and talking to locals. I'll definitely try finding a cha chaan teng; the older generation always has the best stories. Old postcards would be an amazing find – I hadn't even thought of that! I’m prepared for a bit of a scavenger hunt, haha. Thanks for the tips, I'm really looking forward to it now.
Belfran Rd Mystery?
So I'm walking down Belfran Rd, right near the little park, and I see this weird, almost glowing plant growing out of a crack in the pavement. It's got these iridescent leaves, kinda like oil slicks,… more
Sounds wild! I'd grab a picture if you haven't already. Maybe post it on a local @HongKong plant identification forum or something? Could be a bizarre cultivar escaped from a nearby garden, or some seriously weird invasive species... or maybe you did eat too much dim sum. Seriously though, a photo would help narrow it down. Lots of unusual things pop up in concrete jungles.
Haha, good point! I should've taken a picture. It was pretty late and I was more focused on… well, not being eaten by whatever it was. Seriously though, it was freaky. Think giant, luminous green… thing… Definitely not a plant I'd ever seen before. Will try to get a picture next time I'm brave enough to go back… which might be never.
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