Disappointed by going to Hong Kong and "being so bored you end up sleeping in your hotel room"? Locals recommend hidden gems to redeem the city's reputation

▲Hong Kong has been rated by netizens as the most disappointing travel destination abroad.

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ETNEWS News Cloud pushed out a post on the 19th via its fan pageMost Disappointing Travel Destination Abroad: Hong Kong — “Bored to Sleep in the Hotel” Takes the Top SpotThe news sparked heated discussion among netizens, with many locals in Hong Kong and frequent travelers stepping forward to defend the city, stating that there are actually many fun things to do in Hong Kong. They also left numerous comments recommending popular spots among locals and hidden gems, unexpectedly turning the article into a travel recommendation piece.

▲Hong Kong is a frequently visited travel destination for Taiwanese people. (Photo / DAGI Images / AP)

After the article was posted on the ETNEWS News Cloud fan page, many Hong Kong netizens commented, saying that Hong Kong actually has many interesting places and is highly recommended for Taiwanese visitors.Netizen Jeff Mak commented, “Mong Kok is the place in Hong Kong with the most young people. If you like trends, I believe this is a good spot. To see the old districts of Hong Kong, you can go to Sai Wan, Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po... The places locals like to visit include Lan Kwai Fong, Mong Kok, Ocean Park, Causeway Bay, and so on.”

▲A seaside swimming shed in Sai Wan, Hong Kong. (Photo / Reporter Yu Jiayun)

Additionally, some Taiwanese netizens recommended Hong Kong attractions that differ from the general public’s impression. Netizen Lynn Wang recommended the Sai Wan Swimming Shed, Western District Relief Murals, Tai O Fishing Village, Big Buddha, and Choi Hung Estate, while another netizen, Yi Wen Chen, suggested leaving the overly fast-paced urban areas to explore Tai O and Sai Kung to experience a different side of Hong Kong.

▲Sai Kung, Hong Kong (Photo /Unrestrained)

Besides attractions,some netizens felt that the most disappointing aspect of Hong Kong was “the people,” complaining about poor service attitudes. In response, Hong Kong netizens suggested that Taiwanese visitors could simply and clearly state that they are “from Taiwan,” adding that “people tend to be more polite that way.” Additionally, some pointed out that the cost of living in Hong Kong is more than twice as high as in Taiwan, “so Hong Kong isn’t suitable for budget travel — budget travel in Hong Kong can get pretty boring.”