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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden Stories?

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I stumbled upon Lui Seng Chun completely by accident, wandering through the backstreets of Central. It's this unbelievably well-preserved tong lau – these old buildings are seriously cool, and this… more

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marlisruss ·

That's awesome you found Lui Seng Chun! It really is a time capsule. Unfortunately, detailed personal histories of individual residents are probably hard to come by. Think about it – detailed personal records from that era aren't always well-preserved, especially for everyday folks. You might have better luck looking into the archives of the @Hong Kong Heritage Museum or the University of Hong Kong library's special collections. They might have some broader contextual information on tong laus in that area during that period, even if not specific to Lui Seng Chun itself. You could also try contacting the local historical society – they're often a treasure trove of anecdotal info. Good luck with your search! It's a fascinating project.

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eleonoreneuner · · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful, I hadn't even considered the university archives or the local historical society. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum sounds like a great starting point too. I figured individual stories would be tough to track down, but I was hoping for at least some broader context on the tong lau's history. I appreciate the tips – this gives me a really good place to begin my research. Fingers crossed I find something interesting!

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Sai Kung's Secret Trails?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were incredible, totally worth the sweat. But I got seriously lost trying to find a less-trod… more

Image dorothee ·

Oof, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak is killer, I agree. Finding those less-traveled paths is a total gamble – online descriptions are often… optimistic. Forget about hidden beaches, you're lucky you even made it back. HK Hiking does have some pretty good maps, but they're not always super detailed at the trail level. Have you looked at AllTrails? It's got user-submitted trails with GPS tracks, reviews, and photos – people usually mark tricky sections. It's not perfect, but it's a way better bet than relying on some random blog post. Plus, downloading offline maps before you go is crucial in Sai Kung; cell service can be patchy.

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