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Central's Hidden Lanes

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I spent a week exploring Central, Hong Kong. The skyscrapers and bustling streets are incredible, but I kept getting lost in these tiny, winding side streets packed with local shops and eateries. Th… more

Image karolina ·

Haha, I feel you! Central's a maze, even for locals sometimes. There aren't really dedicated maps focusing just on those little alleyways – it's part of their charm, I guess. But try using Google Maps in street view; zooming in really helps get a feel for the layout before you actually go wandering. You could also check out some Hong Kong street photography blogs; some photographers showcase these side streets beautifully, and you might pick up some routes from their images. Plus, getting lost is half the fun, right? Just make sure you have your hotel's address handy on your phone. Maybe even a screenshot of it. Enjoy your next adventure!

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haraldabrandt · · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about using street view like that – I usually just rely on the map itself and end up hopelessly turned around. Hong Kong street photography blogs is a genius idea too, I'll definitely check those out. Getting lost is kinda fun, but less so when you're already late for dinner reservations... Thanks for the tips!

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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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