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Shek O, Hong Kong|A Double Dose of Nostalgia Pilgrimage

Who would have thought! Shek O in Hong Kong is truly a treasure trove of youthful memories💥 This place is the romantic starting point of Stephen Chow’s "The King of Comedy" and also the birthplace of Beyond’s "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" music video—a single spot that captures the passionate spirit of two generations🔥! Stepping into Shek O, the colorful houses look like they’ve jumped right out of a fairy tale book, and the sea breeze mixed with a salty scent hits you in the face🌊. Walking past the seawall where Tin Chau shouted "I’ll take care of you," then turning into the alley where Liu Piaopiao smiled back, you instantly fall into a movie scene; turning around to gaze at the shimmering sea, the stirring melody of "Never easily trusting fate’s control" plays in your mind🎵, as if you see Ka Kui standing backlit, holding his guitar. The beach remains the same, but the person singing "Forgive me for living this life wild and free" has already left😭. Strolling slowly along the coast, stepping on the paths they once walked, feeling the same wind, you suddenly understand: maybe this is a meeting that transcends time and space~📸 Photo lovers don’t miss the rainbow wall, art lovers must daydream by the sea, so quickly bring your stories to Shek O and write your own romance!
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Posted: Jun 28, 2025
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