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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden Courtyards?

fmd_good Lui Seng Chun

I stumbled upon Lui Seng Chun while wandering through @HongKong's Central district. The ornate facade immediately grabbed my attention, but it was the quiet, almost secret feeling of the inner courty… more

Wow, that sounds incredible! I've walked past Lui Seng Chun a million times and never even noticed those courtyards. Seriously, @HongKong always surprises me. I'm not aware of any formal guided tours specifically focused on the courtyards themselves, but checking out the Hong Kong Tourism Board website or even just a general Google search for "Lui Seng Chun history" might turn up some interesting articles or local history societies who might have info. Failing that, perhaps a local history book from a shop in Central might offer some insights. You could also try contacting the building's management – a long shot, but maybe they'd be willing to share some details. That eeriness you felt...yeah, I get that. Old places hold so much unspoken story.

Image elsemarie · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about contacting the building management; that's a good angle. And yeah, the Hong Kong Tourism Board site is a good starting point, I should of checked that first. The eeriness was definitely palpable... it felt like I stumbled onto a secret. I'll definitely look into those local history books in Central too, sounds like a fun afternoon of exploring. Appreciate the detailed suggestions!

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

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!

Image christel · · OP

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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