by FilmInk Staff
Featuring More than 100 Filming Locations, Inviting Visitors to Explore the “Only in Hong Kong” Charm
Hong Kong has long been known as the “Hollywood of the East”. Countless Hollywood blockbusters, classic Hong Kong films and popular Asian dramas have been filmed in the city, inspiring many visitors to explore the destination in the footsteps of the silver screen. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched the all-new “Hong Kong Good Take” promotional series. Featuring more than 100 filming locations from 50 selected movies, the initiative links up movie-themed landmarks, cultural attractions and distinctive dining experiences to promote movie tourism.
Movie buffs will find strong local ties throughout the lineup, including sci-fi blockbuster Ghost in the Shell, which framed iconic Hong Kong sites like Quarry Bay’s Montane Mansion and Tai Hang’s Lai Tak Tsuen around practical effects, costumes, and design crafted by New Zealand’s Oscar-winning Weta Workshop. Meanwhile, The Dark Knight showcased the International Finance Centre and Central–Mid-Levels Escalators alongside Christian Bale and Morgan Freeman, all anchored by the unforgettable, Oscar-winning performance of iconic Australian actor Heath Ledger as the Joker.
HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, “Following the launch of the ‘Taste Hong Kong’ Gourmet Guide earlier this year, with master chefs leading the way in search of flavours all over the city, we continue to take visitors to explore our neighbourhoods from different perspectives. ‘Hong Kong Good Take’ combines film and TV culture with tourism promotion to further unlock the potential of movie tourism. It invites visitors to step into the scenes from the big screen in person, experience Hong Kong’s unique charm where East meets West and old blends with new, and discover more ‘Only in Hong Kong’ travel surprises.”
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said, “Films and television productions are among the most compelling platforms for showcasing Hong Kong’s charm. We will continue to promote attractions centred on film and television culture, such as the ‘Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey’ and the ‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’, which are very popular among both residents and visitors. We will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s rich film cultural resources to transform more iconic movie themes into tourism experiences, offering visitors a wider range of options on cultural tourism.”
The “Hong Kong Good Take” guide will bring together information on selected movies and their filming locations. Visitors who enjoy in-depth travel can visit HKTB’s Discover Hong Kong website to explore movie-themed travel itineraries across various neighbourhoods, visiting filming locations in areas such as Old Town Central, Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei, and enjoy an immersive cinematic journey.
More than 100 Filming Locations from 50 Movies Showcase the Many Faces of Hong Kong
From bustling city streets to historic sites, and from waterfront scenery to distinctive neighbourhoods, the “Hong Kong Good Take” guide presents the many faces of Hong Kong through filming locations and the stories behind them. It also extends to food, cultural and community experiences, encouraging visitors to explore the city in person.
| Times Square | Avenue of the Stars | West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade |
| Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) features an aerial shot of Hong Kong’s Times Square and its iconic curved zebra crossing, followed by a close-up of the two main characters standing in the bustling square. The dense crowds and the film’s thrilling plot highlight the cosmopolitan hubbub of this commercial complex in Causeway Bay. | The Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster Ghost in the Shell’s depiction of the future draws heavily on Hong Kong’s cityscape, using CGI to transform landmarks such as Yee Wo Street Circular Footbridge, Quarry Bay’s residential buildings and the dazzling Victoria Harbour into a psychedelic, cyberpunk world that showcases a unique blend of old and new urban charm. | Stroll along the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade featured in Law and the City and feel the moving moment when the leads reunite after 10 years apart.
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| Central–Mid-Levels Escalator, Gage Street, Two International Finance Centre | ||
| As a renowned screen location, the famous Escalator features in The Dark Knight (2008), when two characters converse on a footbridge at Mid-levels against the authentic backdrop of the bustling Gage Street. Central’s Two International Finance Centre also features in an action-packed sequence of Batman leaping from a skyscraper rooftop and crashing through a window to secure his target. | ||
Feature stories to roll out progressively to keep inspiring cinematic journeys
“Hong Kong Good Take” will present a series of feature stories in phases, introducing the appeal of movie tourism in Hong Kong from multiple perspectives and continuing to bring visitors fresh inspiration for exploring the city.
To experience “Hong Kong Good Take” firsthand, step beyond the screen and into the scene with an immersive cinematic journey across Hong Kong. Visit the Discover Hong Kong website and follow the guide to explore movie-themed travel itineraries and discover iconic filming locations. Create your own cinematic memories and embark on your very own Hong Kong movie story.
www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/themed-travel/hong-kong-good-take.html
