"Hong Kong Cinema Tour" is the first in-depth tour of the Hong Kong tourism industry. According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), tourists coming to the land of Fragrant Harbor not only visit attractive places, learn about the culture but also pay attention to famous movie scenes.
So, with the new tour, visitors will venture into the world of Hong Kong movies and review classic filming locations. That is the alley where Maggie Cheung went to buy porridge and met her ex-lover in "In the Mood for Love", or the spectacular chase scene in "Infernal Affairs"...
Most Hong Kong crime films are set in old neighborhoods, with a strong sense of time in every frame.
More than just a regular walking tour, the "Hong Kong Movie Tour: Sheung Wan" developed by HKTB will take you "step" into the world of Hong Kong cinema, exploring legendary street corners that have captivated generations of audiences. With a guide who is passionate about cinema, you will "relive" classic film footage right at the scene.
Visitors have the opportunity to "step" into each film scene in real life.
For more than two hours, the tour group will stroll through many old streets and alleys of Sheung Wan, stopping at each "scene" of any movie. Unlike a normal tour, long-time film critics and movie fans will act as guides, through this narration, the big screens gradually appear before their eyes. They are very real and close, leading tourists on an interesting journey.
Along the way, visitors can watch film clips from the places they pass by, compare precious still images and enjoy anecdotes about famous stars both on screen and in real life.
Famous filming locations associated with many people's childhood memories
The first phase of the tour focuses on taking visitors to the filming locations of nearly 20 famous Hong Kong movies, such as 'Infernal Affairs', 'Yen Chi Khau', 'Thief of Time', and 'In the Mood for Love'...
Throughout the journey, visitors will be provided with interactive links and small props, helping everyone feel like they are living in a movie, reenacting highlights together and taking souvenir photos.
On the HKTB website, Pei-Yu Hung from Taiwan commented: "The tour not only explains the scenes in Hong Kong films, but also provides the plot for those who have not seen the films, and plays through a tablet and explains why filmmakers use shooting techniques to create cinematic effects."
