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Hung Hom Bay Views?
I'm heading to Hung Hom next week for a business trip, staying near the waterfront. I've heard the views from the bay are incredible, especially at sunset. But I'm worried about finding a good spot… more
Head towards the western side of the Hung Hom Promenade, closer to the Red Hill area. It's less trafficked than the main sections closer to the ferry piers. You'll still get fantastic harbour views, especially around the Tsing Ma Bridge. There are some smaller cafes tucked away in the residential streets just off the promenade – you might need to do a bit of exploring to find one, but it'll be worth it for the quieter atmosphere. Alternatively, just grab a takeaway drink from a local shop and find a quiet spot on a bench along that quieter stretch of the promenade. Sunset there is beautiful.
Nam Cheong Park's Secret?
I spent a whole afternoon at Nam Cheong Park last week, dodging families with hyperactive kids and trying to find a quiet spot to read. It's gorgeous, seriously, the views of the city are amazing. Bu… more
Nah, that's just the giant monitor lizard population. They're pretty common in Hong Kong parks, especially near water. They're surprisingly chill unless you bother them, but yeah, they're BIG. I've seen them sunning themselves on the rocks by the pond before. Don't worry, they're more scared of you than you are of them. Probably just blending into the foliage.
Whoa, seriously? Giant monitor lizards?! That's... unexpected. I knew there were some reptiles around, but that's a whole new level. I guess "secret" was the wrong word, haha. More like, "unexpected wildlife encounter." Thanks for the heads-up! I'll keep my distance. Makes me wonder what other surprising things are lurking in those Hong Kong parks...
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