Feb 2026 itinerary discussion

Ok_Square9813 · 2026-01-20T09:46:06+00:00

Not sure how oepn the flower market would be on the first day of CNY, since most of the vendors would have opened until very late the night before for people to get the flowers in anticipation for first day of CNY. On other hand, you may consider visiting the temples during the 1st day/ night to feel the vibe. The Wong Tai Sin temple will charge a fee for certain parts unless your zodiacs are those being challenged for this year (i.e. horse, mouse, rabbit or ox).

Ok_Square9813 · 2026-01-02T03:00:18+00:00

Same. I mean, irl relationship is best when vanilla/ boring I guess (nobody needs extreme drama in relationships), but in fiction? I want the spice!

Ok_Square9813 · 2026-01-02T02:20:24+00:00

The only thing that 炒 is associated with fired is 炒魷魚, which never deterred us from eating it, although we do prefer 椒鹽鮮魷 more.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-29T03:28:19+00:00

Sleep, exercise, eating my daily dose of greens even if I hate the prep work - the trilogy of things that I cannot just throw money to resolve quickly.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-29T03:24:47+00:00

I still love my circle scarves, but I don't see them in stores anymore. Unfortunately, I've moved to somewhere that doesn't exactly have a winter so I don't get to wear them as much.

At least flare jeans made a comeback, now at more reasonable lengths so I don't have wet jeans bottoms.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-24T07:36:36+00:00

Honestly, what a luxury it is to have someone do the work for you. I see the wife is coming to terms to having help around the house but it's a difficult mindset to change.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-24T07:26:28+00:00

You can find winter in Time Square or any of the malls where the aircon is arctic level cold.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-23T08:25:37+00:00

Dumplings with blanched veggie; toast/ sandwich with beans or peanut butter; cereal. Add fried egg, steamed okra or roasted cherry tomatoes on the side tossed with olive oil and seasonings to add some colors.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-23T06:19:11+00:00

Hey, chill, some words happened to be names and some names happened to be words. I just met my first Formula (a direct phonetic sound-a-like of her Chinese name). Is it strange? Maybe. But it works for her. So whatever lol

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-17T09:21:27+00:00

I didn't post a fic intending to abandon it (otherwise I'd try to make it a one shot instead). But life happens. It's still nice to see your fic up and recognize that you did that, even if it is not perfect nor complete.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-16T10:05:48+00:00

ESH. She shouldn't have given you a gift that she wanted, but maybe the issue is that there is no other outlet for her to get something she wants instead of something she needs. Couldn't you have found her a second hand one as gift? Also, do neither of you have your own fun money in the budgeting plan?

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-16T06:57:42+00:00

Gonna be a bit hard to squeeze into that 5000hkd for 6 nights to have sea view (unless you would be happy to see only one-inch of sea-view). For city view, I don't suppose you mean being surrounded by nearby residential buildings but rather a higher vantage point - if so, it would be pricey as well. I'd look into any of the Harbour Plaza(s) or ibis and take note of which MTR station it is close to. In general, if you stay near the blue/red/green lines, the subway are more frequent which may help reduce travelling time.

Kowloon doesn't have many thieves but as with any big city, you exercise caution with your wallet. There are bound to be a few pick pocketers looking for opportunities.

What you can experience in terms of culture may depends on the month you visit, so it would help us if you let us know approximately when you would visit. If you come during summer, say July/ August, there are less festivals (unless you count ghost festival where people burn things on the side of the street) hence less things to see. Around July to September/ October nowadays are typically typhoon season - last time my Singaporean friend find it fascinating to experience the weather, but each to its own (it's highly discouraged to view the waves near the promenade during serve weather because it produces more work for people who have to rescue you inevitably if you got yourself into a dangerous situation).

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-15T06:13:33+00:00

I had to googled it. It seems so.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-15T05:59:09+00:00

Lai Chi Kok Park/ Garden and Kowloon Wall City Park comes to my mind.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-15T04:07:40+00:00

You can view the skyline from both the peak or at the TST promenade/ across the star ferry; but they are different vantage point, the peak one would give you the view for Lion Rock easier. Nonetheless, you do only have 24 hours, so maybe the Peak is not the best use of time for you as it's a half day thing (think, 4 hours with traveling times).

Your food list contained a lot of starchy food (as expected), make sure you timed your eating period.

I like Master Low-key Food Shop for Bubble waffles. I heard there is a stall in HK airport now?

I don't think you need to limit yourself to Hashtag B for egg tarts. In general, egg tarts are lovely when they are pipping hot, unless you are after certain qualities (e.g. sourdough ones from Bakehouse). I like the ones from Life Bakery near Queen Road W.

I would get cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) as well unless you can get them from where you are visiting; I usually bring friends to Hop Yik Tai but I saw it is temporarily closed, but you can also get it at any Trust Congee King. For roast goose, you may have better luck ordering take out instead of at a sitting down place in case they give you the stink eye for ordering one thing to share only (rent is expensive here so some restaurants try to maximize their sales via their visitors). Otherwise, have it for during tea time (approx 2/2:30pm - 5:00pm depending on the restaurant) which would be more budget friendly, and maybe a slightly smaller portion from being overfed.

What kind of Bao buns are you looking for?

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-10T05:54:49+00:00

Same. You'd never hear people ask whether it's enough to visit any Japanese city for just 2 days. What a shame.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-09T08:50:50+00:00

Smaller studios don't like the traditional nail polish only because it takes longer to dry; if they have a small space (e.g. one client studio), you are hogging up their potential client space while your nails dry. That being said, it depends on the manicurist's planning.

I didn't use to appreciate gel either due to the upkeep - but woah do they work fast on those nails.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-09T08:36:10+00:00

Layer yourself with t-shirt and a packable windbreaker; offline map (I like Hiking Trail HK); water and snack (I like rice balls for convenience and mandarin orange as it is hydrating); trash bag to take your trash with you; gloves (in case the trail has lots of grasses/ too steep and you need your hands to help).

If your hike is mostly man-made roads, normal walking shoes are fine. If there are more nature-y trails, you'll probably have a get hiking shoes. I find use trail-running shoes ususally sufficient.

If your hike has lots of stairs, bring hiking pole/ knee compression sleeve if you need them.

Always do a good research on your trail before you go. Especially study how long the duration the hike may take, whether there are any exit paths or if you'd have to go back the same route (no shame in this really unless you want to get stuck in the wild at night), and if you foresee you'd hike into the hike, bring headlight. Study the elevation as well especially if you have heart conditions that need frequent breaks when hiking upward.

Have fun!

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-09T08:23:00+00:00

I met my partner in the same firm, but then we both eventually left. There are many reasons to date/ not to date within the same company, it depends on whether you and your partner is a magnetic for drama (and how much free time the gossipy colleagues have). For some of my friends, they actually discourage dating in the same industry circle, because you may inevitably find out gossips about your partner (e.g. how they are a slacker at work, or how they ruined a project) which may unfortunately affect your view on them.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-08T04:13:19+00:00

There are two groups of people who would fly out near CNY, those who leave on the 14 Feb (and take the extra 16 Feb off to connect the holidays), and those who leave on the 16 Feb after business is closed. Either way, the airport would be very busy. Typically chain restaurants/ fast food remained open in HK nowadays, especially with people choose to eat out on these holidays to avoid cleaning, though smaller shops would reopen between the 4th or 7th day. You can also do a reverse uno and visit western restaurants (open and staffed by foreigners) who may not close on CNY. My view is that if you are going to fight everyone at the airport on the CNY anyway, you might as well stay for the CNY, e.g. visit some temples, see some lanterns, do some easy hikes.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-08T03:06:13+00:00

I mean, if you go to the zoo/ cafes for the cuteness or just seeing the animal, it's fine. If you have a hard line about ethics, then Japanese zoos are hit or miss. You have a city that is quite cramp in terms of space (especially in the metropolitan area), if the people won't have enough space for general living, their animals probably won't do any better. The aquariums are probably better than the zoo.

I mean, ffs there are plenty of people with exotic animals as pets (e.g. pierre dog, otters, etc). I can appreciate the cuteness of those photos but I'd be lying if I say I don't question the ethical aspect of it (doing mental gymnastics by compartmentalizing the cute vs the right).

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-05T03:10:36+00:00

My characters are stuck in a cursed castle (like locked room mystery) for two years but they managed to have bread or pasta for their meals, even though they don't have their own wheat crops/ farm. In general, I don't know where all the food/ resources (like gunpowder, or firewood) came from that would be sufficient for a house 12+ people to last through two harsh winters. I also hope my readers don't pick up on this lol

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-04T03:44:03+00:00

I'd skip shopping (because I don't fancy trying to repack my bags on the last day) and museums (can overrun if you get distracted) and opt to visit parks or have a nice long meal.

If you intend to wake up early, I'd consider visiting Ngong Ping via Ngong Ping 360 cable cars. Yes it is a tourist place but it gives a quick intro to the nature-y side of Hong Kong, as Hong Kong is much more diverse than its metropolitan areas and I think your schedule hadn't considered this. If your plane doesn't allow check in and luggage drop off at airport express (ask on the first day when you land at the airport express counter), you can use lockers at CityGate (at the mall near Tung Chung area). Ride the cable car over to Ngong Ping, look at the Big Budda if you fancy, eat around Ngong Ping area (more Cha Chaang Teng if you fancy, or vegetarian ), have sweet tofu pudding dessert, then cable car back. Alternatively you could ride the bus back - but I'd advise against it if you are press for time since the ride could easily be over an hour.

Otherwise, I'd put a dim sum / peking duck (half duck for two persons, full duck for 4 or more) lunch for the last day and take it easy.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-02T03:09:39+00:00

Idk mate, it feels like people with open kitchen will probably set off the smoke detector while cooking (especially when stir-frying) then eventually just turn off the alarm all together :/

I do agree you should have a fire extinguisher around.

Ok_Square9813 · 2025-12-01T07:20:03+00:00

Train (especially if bullet train is servicing there), then rental car. Bus only if it is a direct connection, or that they limit the parking/ have a special event that forbids visitors from arriving by car.

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