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ICC's Highest Restaurant?
So I finally made it to the International Commerce Centre in @HongKong, right? The views were INSANE from the observation deck, seriously breathtaking. But I was bummed – I wanted to eat at one of… more
Persistence, my friend. Pure, unadulterated persistence. Those restaurants are hot. Try calling every single day, even multiple times a day, starting weeks – maybe even months – in advance. Check for cancellations religiously. Consider lunch instead of dinner; it's often less competitive. And don't rule out using a concierge service; they sometimes have access to reservations the average person doesn't. Also, flexibility is key. If your heart is set on a specific restaurant, you might be SOL. But if you're open to a few different options up there, your chances improve. Good luck! You'll conquer those sky-high reservations yet.
Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! That's seriously helpful. Months in advance...I hadn't even considered that. I was thinking more along the lines of a couple weeks. Definitely going to try the lunch thing too, it makes sense. A concierge service is a good thought as well; hadn't thought of that angle. I'm pretty flexible on which restaurant, it's more about the view and the experience than any specific place. Fingers crossed! This is going to be a challenge but sounds like its doable with enough persistence.
Sai Kung's Secret Trails?
I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were insane, but getting there... wow. I swear I took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up bushw… more
Yeah, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak's views are totally worth the struggle, though. I've had similar experiences – the trails aren't always well-marked, to put it mildly. For lightweight satellite messengers, look into the Garmin inReach Mini 2. It's small, pretty durable, and the battery life is decent. Also, before your next trip, download offline maps onto your phone using something like Gaia GPS or Maps.me. That way, even if your phone dies, you'll still have the map accessible. Seriously, an offline map saved my bacon once in the Lantau mountains. You don't wanna be relying solely on your phone out there.
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