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Quarry Bay's Hidden History?

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So I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, always loved the waterfront, but I'm curious... I've heard whispers of old smuggling tunnels or something under some of those older buildings near the waterfr… more

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siskaschlesinge… ·

Honestly, I've lived in Hong Kong my whole life and never heard anything about smuggling tunnels in Quarry Bay. Sounds like a great story though! Maybe it's one of those things that gets embellished over time. Your best bet might be to chat with some of the older folks hanging out near the waterfront – they're usually happy to share local stories. Failing that, try the Hong Kong Public Records Office. They might have something on older building permits or historical maps that could shed some light on it. Good luck with your hunt! Let me know if you find anything – I'm intrigued now too!

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Lost on Belfran Rd?

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So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more

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Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!

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Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!

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