7 places to check-in at famous Hong Kong movie studios

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is known for a thriving cinema scene in the region. In the 90s, the land of Cang Thom was even compared to the "Hollywood of the East" with classic movies and television works. The vibrant pace of the city's life, modern high-rise buildings, bustling streets with many cultural and traditional values, contribute to creating impressive backgrounds for dramas and movies. Famous from romance, psychology, action to horror or science fiction

1. Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

This is one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in Hong Kong. The cover was chosen as the setting for the movie Die Another Day - Agent 007, which premiered in November 2002. The fictional MI6 agent James Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan , escaped. Escape from enemy custody by diving into Victoria Harbor and emerging at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay. If anyone understands the terrain of Hong Kong, they will realize that the James Bond character has really "come to the wrong shore".

Address: Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

2. Tsing Shan Monastery

Nestled to the west of the New Territories peninsula, this is one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong. The monastery was first built by an Indian monk, he was attracted by the peaceful and peaceful natural setting. If you are a big fan of Bruce Lee, you can't miss this attraction, once an important setting in the classic movie Enter the Dragon. To get here, you can take the tram line 610, 615 or 615P and get off at Tsing Shan Tsuen station. From there, follow the signs to Tsing Shan Monastery, located west of the station. The steep path leading to the entrance of the monastery takes about 30 minutes on foot.

Address: Tsing Wun Rd, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

3. Chongqing Building (Chungking Mansions)

Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui area, where there are shops, restaurants, residences of immigrants mainly from India and Africa. This place gives you a different view of Hong Kong, besides modern high-rise buildings and busy shopping areas. If you've seen Chongqing Sam Lam (Chungking Express) produced in 1994 with veteran actors of Hong Kong cinema such as Leung Trieu Vy, Kim Thanh Vu, Lam Thanh Ha, Vuong Phi... The product is considered one of the best works of Asian cinema of all time, you should spend some time exploring Chongqing. Walk around the busy shops, restaurants or the alleys of Hong Kong's everyday life.

Address: Chungking Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

4. Central-Mid-Levels Escalator

This is the longest covered outdoor escalator system in the world. With a length of 800 meters, the escalator system contributes to solving the travel needs of local people, connecting important points in Trung Hoan and the Hong Kong peninsula. This place also attracts tourists with a system of restaurants, bars, and shopping stores. The escalator system was chosen as the backdrop for the 1994 film Chongqing Samlin produced in 1994. In addition, coming here, you will easily think of the beautiful action scenes between Christian Bale and Morgan Freeman in the movie People Dark Night (Dark Night) premiered in 2007

Address: Jubilee St, Central, Hong Kong

5. Monster building

Completed and officially put into use in 1960, the building is part of the Hong Kong government's housing development project to meet the housing needs of low-income people. Located in the heart of Quarry Bay, a quiet district in East Hong Kong, this is a massive complex whose architecture seems cluttered, dense and creates a claustrophobic, austere feel that reflects it right. authentic postwar Hong Kong society. In recent years, the building has become one of the check-in places for young people and especially became famous when it was chosen as the chase scene in 2014's hottest movie, The Great Robot War-Epoch. (Transformers: Age of Extinction).

Address: Yick Cheong Building, King's Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

6. Guangdong Investment Tower (Guangdong Investment Tower)

This is one of the filming locations for the famous Hong Kong movie, Infernal Affairs, starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau. The top of the tower was chosen for an important scene of the movie, although it is not open to the public to visit, you can check-in in the lobby of the building, which is also chosen as another setting of the movie. this famous movie.

Address: 148 Connaught Rd Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

7. Jackson Street, Trung Hoan

This road is famous when it is chosen as the backdrop for movies, including director Ngo Vu Sam's classic, A Better Tomorrow premiered in 1989 with the participation of many others. of veteran actors such as Chau Nhuan Phat, Luong Gia Huy, Mai Diem Phuong. Here, actor Chow Yun Fat appeared with a "cool" image in a black coat and sunglasses, creating a fashion trend at that time.

Address: Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong

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7 places to check-in at famous Hong Kong movie studios

Tai Kwun-Center for Heritage and Arts (Tai Kwun - Center for Heritage and Arts)

Renovated from a complex of Police Department and prison with over 150 years old, Tai Kun Arts and Heritage Center is an ideal place for those who love colonial architecture and want to learn about heritage, history as well as unique artistic values of this modern, bustling city in Asia. The center officially opened to visitors at the end of May 2018 and was listed by Time magazine as one of the best places in the world for 2018. By 2019, Tai Kwun received the award of excellence of the year. from UNESCO Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Preservation Association.

King Yin Lei Villa

Located in the north of Wan Chai area, surrounded by many modern high-rise buildings, Canh Ly Hien villa with an area of 4,910 m2 stands out as a symbol of European Renaissance architecture combined with traditional architecture. Hong Kong's remaining unique Oriental system. Another special feature is that the villa was built by a local businesswoman in 1937, the real time, that was a time when both women and people of Chinese origin were not respected and had little opportunity. join the upper class of society.

Tsim Sha Tsui . Clock Tower

Located in the heart of the crowded Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood and next to the romantic Victoria harbor, Tsim Sha Tsui clock tower (Tim Sha Tsui Clock Tower) is considered as one of the symbols of the Kowloon peninsula in particular and Hong Kong in general. In 1990, the Clock Tower was listed as the historical works of Thom Port and attracted millions of tourists every year.