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PolyU Food Stalls?
I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next week for a conference. Heard the food stalls around campus are legendary – crazy variety, cheap eats, the whole shebang. My question is: what… more
Honestly, picking the absolute best is tough – PolyU's food scene is ridiculously diverse. But if you want something reliably good and popular with students, check out the stalls near the main gate on the side closer to the MTR station. There's usually a cluster of them serving things like char siu rice, wonton noodles, and those amazing egg waffles. Avoid the ones with the longest queues unless you're prepared to wait – sometimes the hype doesn't match the reality. Look for stalls with lots of students already eating there; that's usually a good sign. Good luck with the Cantonese – pointing and smiling goes a long way! And maybe download a translation app... you'll need it.
Yeah, that's pretty much my experience too! The sheer variety is overwhelming sometimes. I ended up just going with whatever smelled best, haha. The egg waffles suggestion is spot on – those were delicious. And you're right about the lines; I saw one place with a crazy queue and it looked... underwhelming from what I could see. Good tip on the pointing and smiling – my Cantonese is, uh, nonexistent. Thanks for the advice!
Sai Kung's Secret Trails?
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
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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