Hong Kong Local Movie Scenes in Yau Tsim Mong Preview

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Shanghai Street

Film location of: City on fireShanghai Street is a 2.3 km long street through Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. The building complex in Shang Hai Street was Prewar Balconies Buildings. Now, Those buildings is Grade II historic Buildings. After conservation and revitalisation. It has been transformed into 618 Shanghai Street, a multi-purpose space.

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Hung Wan bing teng bakery

Film location of: The Lucky GuyHung Wan Bing Teng is a traditional bing-sutt mixed with bakery, with over 40 years of history. Ice room (Bing Sutt/ Bing Teng) is a traditional cold drinking restaurant that first appeared in the 1960s as a middle-class version of western restaurant. Initially, most Bing Sutt could only sell cold drinks and snacks as they only had light refreshment restaurant licenses. To store the products, they usually have refrigerators and trays for baked goods designed to be put at the shop window.

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Yau Ma Tei Theatre

Film location of: As Tears Go ByYau Ma Tei Theatre is the only surviving pre-World War II theatre in Kowloon District. It was recently converted into a venue for Cantonese opera

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Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market

Filming location of: As tears go byYau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market was founded in 1913 with over 100 years of history. Since 2009, it was classified as a Grade II Historic Building. In addition to its architectural value, several Fruit Market wholesalers have transitioned into retailers. With a low price, visitors will able to get a large selection of delicious fruits there.

5

Chungking Mansions

filming location of: Chungking ExpressChungking Mansions was completed in 1961, which acts as a large gathering place for the ethnic minorities in HK. It made up of many independent low-budget hotels, shops and restaurant.

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Hong Kong Clock Tower

Filming location of: When Fortune SmilesHong Kong Clock Tower is officially known as Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower. It has a 44 metres height. The clock tower was established in 1915 and began its service in March 1921. In 1990, it was declared a monument. Currently it serves as a landmark.