Gary Wong's website 電影朝聖 Film Pilgrimage also itemizes some of this filming locations, but in traditional Chinese.
Ever since film crews ventured outside soundstages and studio lots, Hong Kong has been a rather cinema-friendly city. Production teams shot on the streets with
or without permits, recording forever on film some of the most interesting locations: rooftops, restaurants, alleyways, harbours, malls, etc.
We have attempted to map the different places in HK appearing on HK films (mainly, but we expanded a bit our horizons, see
the list of pages). Aware that many actual locations have now disappeared and it is impossible to itemize every places seen in every film, we have listed below some of the most interesting places, worth visiting. For places marked in Google Maps we have included an actual photograph
of the location (not a "behind the scene" photo of a dressed set), a Youtube clip, and a small comment on the location and its relevance in the film(s) it appears.
An embedded map is available at the bottom of each page
with a link redirecting to Google Maps. Maps can be zoomed in and out for a better view of the area or the markers.
Hong Kong is roughly divided into two areas, the main
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. That’s how we’ve based our mapping, dividing further by districts or groups of districts. Of course more areas will appear as we gather more material.
This feature is an
ongoing project and if you own a photograph of a place in HK that appeared in a movie, you can also contribute.
If you spot mistakes or find that a place no longer exists, email us at hkfilminglocation@hkcinemagic.com.
Central & Western District --Plenty of locations and landmarks in Central, the so-called business centre of HK, and Sheung Wan have survived the spread of the concrete development and the handover. The district offers some remnants of the past colonial era, which have inspired filmmakers such as Wong Kar-wai, Johnnie To or even Peter Chan. (Map of the area)
Info on the district can be found on the Home Affairs Department website.
Hop Kee Store, Shelley Street / 合 記士多
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Location: Shelley Street (between Caine Road and Prince's Terrace), Central, Hong Kong Island 些利街 (堅道與太子臺之間) Film: Chungking Express 重慶森林 (1994) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
Shelley Street is named after the first Auditor General of Hong Kong, Adolphus Edward Shelley. It is a popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong Island.
Some movies were shot here or nearby.
In Fulltime Killer, Chin (Kelly Lin) works in a video club called ‘Hollywood’ at 40A Shelley Street. This club has now been replaced by a consignment shop.
In Chungking Express, in a Hop Kee Store on Shelley Street, after Caine Road, Ah Wu / PC223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro) called his ex-girlfriend, May, the night before his 25th birthday. When he hears a male voice on the phone, he finally admits to himself that his feelings for May have expired. He runs down the escalators shouting "Bruce Willis, I’ll kill you" (according to the English subtitles).
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Ice House Street / 雪廠街
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Starting Point of the last minute: Junction between Ice House Street & Queen's Road, Central 「最後一分鐘」起點 雪廠街及皇后大道中交界
End of the last minute: Junction between Ice House Street & Des Voeux Road, Central 「最後一分鐘」終點 雪廠街及德輔道中交界
Location: Ice House Street, Queen's Road, Ice House Street & Des Voeux Road, Central Film: Running on Karma 大隻佬 (2003) / Dir: Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai 杜琪峰，韋家輝
In this video, the most sentimental scene of Running on Karma, Big (Andy Lau) and Lee Fung Yee (Cecilia Cheung) are seen walking hand in hand from Queen's Road Central, then along Ice House Street towards Des Voeux Road in Central. They spend their last minute together. The song theme performed by Anthony Wong Yiu Ming adds romanticism to this touching moment.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Bridges Street Centre 香港中華基督教青年會中央會所
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Location: 51 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island 上環必列者士街51號 Film:Running on Karma 大隻佬 (2003) / Dir: Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai 杜琪峰，韋家輝
The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong Central Club is the old headquarter of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. It was designed by the Chicago YMCA and opened in 1918. The club was built with red bricks and offers a blend of Chinese and Western architectural influences. In 1927, the famous Chinese writer Lu Xun gave a speech here.
In Running on Karma, Inspector Lee Fung Yee (Cecilia Cheung) stays in front of the club all day long under the wind and the rain as she’s waiting for Big (Andy Lau). This night, Lee Fung Yee learns what is karma and how her own fate is tied to Big’s.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
White House, Mt. Davis 摩 星嶺白屋
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Location: A Disused House known by locals as ‘White House,’ junction between Victoria Road and Mt. Davis Path, Western District, HK Island 摩星嶺白屋，域多利道與摩星嶺徑交界 Film: 2046 (2004) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
At the junction of Victoria Road and Mount Davis Path, there is a white house enclosed by walls and barbwires. This house has neither name nor street number. It is only known by locals as the ‘White House.’ It is said that this White House served, under the British ruling, as a place for the Police Department to detain political prisoners. During the 1967 riots many leftists, such as movie stars Fu Qi and Shi Hui, were held captive here.
Now the White House is vacant and is used as a movie location from time to time. In Wong Kar-Wai’s 2046 (2004), the White House becomes the Oriental Hotel.
The Oriental Hotel in 2046 (2004)
In Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution, it is used as the secret home of Mr. Yee (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) in Hong Kong. The strong political background of the house adequately matches the atmosphere of this film.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Guangdong Investment Tower /粵海投資大廈
Location: 148 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong 干諾道中148號 Film:Infernal Affairs 無間道 (2002) / Dir: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak 劉偉強, 麥兆輝
電影《無間道》的經典一幕，黃志誠 (黃秋生 / Anthony Wong Chau-sang) 被韓森 (曾志偉 / Eric Tsang) 的手下從天台擲下，砰的一聲躺在臥底陳永仁 (梁朝偉 / Tony Leung Chiu-wai) 身後的士的車頂。就在陳永仁顯得不知所措之際，配樂「再見...警察」緩緩地奏起，
氣氛頓時變得沉寂但激動，淚水也不由自主地奪眶而出。不幸成了黃志誠的 葬身之地就是這幢樓高28層的粵海投資大廈。
A classic scene in Infernal Affairs shows Superintendent Wong (Anthony Wong Chau-sang) falling from the rooftop of the 28-storey Guangdong Investment Tower after being pushed by Sam’s (Eric Tsang) henchmen. Wong lands on the taxi behind undercover Yan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai). The song "Farewell... Police" slowly starts playing. The mood abruptly changes from thrilling to sad and desperate. The Guangdong Investment Tower has become Wong’s grave.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
The University of Hong Kong/ Loke Yew Hall / 香 港大學
Location: The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road 薄扶林道香港大學本部
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香港大學是香港最早一間大學。其前身是於1887年成立的香港 西醫書院，
孫中山曾於這裡讀醫。1910年3月16日，港督盧押主持大學動工儀式， 於1911年正式成立。
香港大學內的陸佑堂 (Loke Yew Hall) 是大學的標記，它於1912年落成，並於1984年被列為香
港法定古蹟。
它曾經是學生宿舍，臨時醫院，現在成為舉行重要活動的地點。此外，陸佑堂也是不少
著名電影的拍攝場景，例如李安的《色戒》(Lust, Caution) 及張婉婷的《玻璃之城》(City of Glass).
The University of Hong Kong is the first university to be established in the city. In 1887 it was a library for the Hong Kong College of Medicine where Sun Yat-sen studied. The university was formally established in 1911. The Loke Yew Hall, which was completed in 1912, became the university’s symbol. Previously a dormitory for students, a temporary hospital, and a venue for official activities, the building was listed as a historical site in 1984.
Loke Yew Hall is also a location where a lot of famous movie scenes were shot, such as Ang Lee's Lust, Caution and Mabel Cheung’s City of Glass.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Pacific Place /太古廣場
Location: 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong & 1 Queen's Road East 金鐘道88號及皇后大道
東1號 Film:Men Suddenly in Black 大丈夫 (2003) / Dir: Pang Ho-cheung 彭浩翔
太古廣場（Pacific Place），位於香港金鐘金鐘道88號及皇后大道東1號，
是香港一個綜合性商業物業，內有兩座辦公大樓、三間五星級酒店、服務式住宅、商場、
會議中心及 停車場等。在電影《大丈夫》(Men Suddenly in Black) 中，
天哥 (曾志偉 / Eric Tsang) 標榜太古廣場是絕佳的偷情聖地，因那裡不僅有百貨公司、時裝店及各式美食，
最重要的是累了可以到上面的五星酒店休息。
Pacific Place is located between 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong and 1 Queen's Road East. This is a business area that boasts two office towers, three five-star hotels plus some service apartments, shopping malls, conference centers and parking lots. In Men Suddenly in Black, Tin (Eric Tsang) identifies this area as a perfect place for cruising and having affairs. Not only there are department stores, boutiques and various restaurants, but also there are five-star hotels to rest, or even to give in to temptations.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Kwun Lung Lau /觀龍樓
Location: 20 Lung Wah Street, Kennedy Town堅尼地城龍華街20號 Film:Cops and Robbers 點指兵兵 (1979) / Dir: Alex Cheung Kwok-ming 章國明
觀龍樓是房協早期興建的出租屋邨之一，於1968年落成，整 個屋邨建立在陡峭的山坡上。1994年這裡曾因豪雨關係弄致護土牆倒塌，引致5死3傷的慘劇.
香港新浪潮經典《點指兵兵》(Cops and Robbers)曾在此取景。
Kwun Lung Lau estates were built in 1968 by the Hong Kong Housing Society on steep slopes. In 1994, heavy rains caused a land slide resulting in five fatalities and three wounded.
The Hong Kong New Wave classic Cops and Robbers was shot there at the end of the 1970s.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
Castle Road / 衛 城道
Location: 56 Conduit Rd, Central,Hong Kong (junction between Castle Road & Conduit Road) 衛城道與干德道交界 Film: Days of Being Wild 阿飛正傳 (1991) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
衛城道位於中環半山區，下接甘棠第孫中山紀念館，中途經西摩 道、羅便臣道至干德道。
衛城道那富有懷舊色彩的石牆是極佳的電影場景。
在電影《阿飛正傳》(Days of being wild) 中，警員阿潮 (劉德華 / Andy Lau) 曾在此安慰過被阿飛旭仔 (張國榮 / Lesile Cheung) 拋棄的蘇麗珍 (張曼玉 / Maggie Cheung)，也曾在這裡的電話亭等待過蘇的來電。
每次行經衛城道與干德道交界的石牆，心中都會不期然響起Perfidia那幽怨的旋律，
靜靜地回應阿 潮那顆寂寞及等待的心。
This part of Castle Road is located near the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum of Kom Tong Hall. It intersects with Seymour Road, Robinson Road and Conduit Road. The Castle Road stone wall is renowned and its nostalgic look made it an excellent choice for filming locations.
In Days of Being Wild, police officer Tide (Andy Lau) cheers up a Su Li-Zhen (Maggie Cheung) abandoned by Yuddy (Leslie Cheung). Every time one walks by the walls of Castle Road and Conduit Road, one recalls the sad and nostalgic
Xavier Cugat’s Perfidia used in the film to express Tide’s loneliness.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
The Fringe Club
Location: The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, Hong Kong
Film:He's A Woman, She's A Man / 金枝玉葉 (1994) / Dir: Peter Chan 陈可辛
The "Fringe Club" nurtures local emerging artists by presenting their work and providing them with a supportive and open environment to create and hone their skills. The Fringe Club engages in cultural heritage work, community outreach, and regularly collaborate with overseas arts organisations to showcase and promote Hong Kong and its artists." (http://www.hkfringe.com.hk)
The Fringe Club has been a favorite location for some different HK movies. Regarding He's A Woman She's A Man, the scene of the auditions was shot here. This is where Sam (Leslie Cheung) in a bad mood with his untied shoe laces climbs the stairs.
Data and photos provided by Nadia Guidetti from Leslie’s Pillow
Shek Tong Tsui /石塘咀
Location: Hill Road, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong 石 塘咀 山道 Film: Rouge 胭脂扣 (1988) / Dir: Stanley Kwan 關錦鵬
Shek Tong Tsui is located east of Kennedy Town and west of Sai Ying Pun, in the HK Island. In the early 20th century, Shek Tong Tsui was a notorious place for prostitution. Following a fire that destroyed many brothels in Possession Street, Governor Matthew Nathan ordered in 1904 that all remaining houses of prostitution of Sheung Wan be moved to Shek Tong Tsui. The prostitution economy was used to develop the area. Shek Tong Tsui thus became a red light district, where pornography, gambling dens and drug flourished. At this time, bordellos were found in Hill Road, South Lane and Woo Hop Street. The quarter has since developed into a normal area without illegal activities.
In Rouge, the love affair between Fleur (Anita Mui) and Chan Chen-Pang (Leslie Cheung) starts and ends there.
Data and photos provided by Gary Wong.
The Central Mid-levels escalators /中環至半山自動扶梯
Location: Along Shelley Street and Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong Film: Chungking Express 重慶森林 (1994) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
The Central Mid-levels escalators are the longest outdoor covered escalators in the world, covering 800 metres in distance. They were built in 1993 to connect Central to the Western District.
In Chungking Express, Cop PC633’s (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) flat, the one cleaned by Faye (Faye Wong), is located near the Mid-levels escalators. She shouts at him through a window while he takes the escalators down to go to work.
A photo of Faye Wang crouching in the same elevator and holding a bowl of noodle was also used for the promotion of the film.
Photos provided by Jean-Paul.
Duddell Street / 都爹利街
Location: Central, HONG KONG Film:Big Bullet 衝鋒隊怒火街頭 (1996) / Dir: Benny Chan 陳木勝
都爹利街是為紀念19世紀的一位英商都爹利(George Duddell)而命名。
其盡頭的石階建於1875至1889年間，置於石階兩旁的四座煤氣路燈是香港碩果僅存的煤氣
路燈。
在電影《衝鋒隊怒火街頭》(Big Bullet) 中，悍匪黃秋生 (Bird / Anthony Wong) 在此用手榴彈引爆蒸餾水車以避過警察陳小春 (Jeff Chiu / Jordan Chan) 的追捕。
The street name refers to an English businessman from the 19th century, George Duddell. The street first flight of stone stairs was made between 1875 and 1889. The four gas lamps on the side are the only ones remaining in HK.
In Big Bullet, the violent criminal Bird (Anthony Wong Chau-sang) throws a grenade at a truck transporting water bottles to lose Jeff’s (Jordan Chan) tail.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
Film:He's A Woman, She's A Man / 金枝玉葉 (1994) / Dir: Peter Chan 陈可辛
This was also a location for He's A Woman, She's A Man. At the beginning of the film, when Sam (Leslie Cheung) left his musician friends to go back home with a bunch of roses for Rose (Carina Lau) which makes him sneeze: the scene was shot there.
The street name refers to the first governor of HK, Henry Pottinger. As it was a steep street, it was covered with a quilt of stones for the convenience of the pedestrians and to allow the rainwater flowing
freely on both sides. It was previously known as the
Stone Slabs Street.
In Sparrow, Kei (Simon Yam) tails Chung Chun Lei (Kelly Lin) in this street and captures her beauty with his camera.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
Lok Hing Lane 樂慶里
Location: Central, HONG KONG Film:Simply Actors 戲王之王 (2007) / Dir: Chan Hing-ka, Patrick Leung 陳慶嘉, 梁柏堅
Following Pottinger Street and turning left, one can reach the public theatre of Lok Hing Lane. This is where Chan Man-long (Jim Chim) and Dan (Charlene Choi) discuss drama and life in Simply Actors.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
The Former Central Police Station / 前中區警署
Location: Central, HONG KONG Film:A Better Tomorrow 英雄本色 (1986) / Dir: John Woo 吳宇森
建於1864年，與前中央裁判司署 (The Former Central Magistracy) 及前域多利監獄 (The Former Victoria Prison) 三組建築群，為現時香港歷史最悠久、最富維多利亞及愛德華時代建築特色兼東方色彩之古
蹟群。
這裡是《英雄本色》(A Better Tomorrow) 中，張國榮 (Kit / Leslie Cheung) 當值的警署。
Erected in 1864, the Former Central Police Station forms with the Former Central Magistracy and the Former Victoria Prison a trio of buildings, former
centre of the British Administration. They are the oldest buildings of this kind in HK
and feature characteristics from the Victorian and Edwardian eras blended with an oriental flavour.
Kit (Leslie Cheung) was assigned to this police station in A Better
Tomorrow.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
Wing Lee Street / 永利街
Location: Sheung Wan, HONG KONG Film:Echoes Of The Rainbow 歲月神偷(2010) / Alex Law 羅啟銳
典型的香港50s平民建築群，是電影《歲月神偷》(Echoes of the Rainbow) 的取景地點。這街本計劃拆卸重建，但由於電影《歲月神偷》的成功，煥起了保育
永利街的聲音。
最後，政府將此街改為「保育區」，確保不會清拆。
Featuring apartment buildings characteristic of the 1950s, this is the shooting location for Echoes of the Rainbow. This street was supposed to be demolished following a redevelopment plan. But after the success of Alex Law’s movie, the site was preserved. HK authorities have granted
Wing Lee Street the status of conservation area, thus forbidding its demolition.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
The Former Police Married Quarters / 前荷李活道已婚警察宿舍
Location: Sheung Wan, HONG KONG Film:3 Extremes: Going Home 三更之回家 (2002) / Dir: Peter Chan 陳可辛
This was the site of the Central School, badly damaged during World
War II. In 1948, this Central School became the Police Married Quarters. Today, this place serves to promote creative industries.
The location features in Three Extremes: Going Home, where Yu (Leon Lai) brings her deceased spouse back to life with medicinal herbs.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences / 香港醫學博物館
Location: Sheung Wan, HONG KONG Film:Throw Down 柔道龍虎榜 (2004) / Dir: Johnnie To 杜琪峰
前身是成立於1906年的「細菌學檢驗所」(The Old BacteriologicalInstitute)。
在電影《柔道龍虎榜》(Throwdown) 中，頹廢的古天樂 (Szeto Bo / Louis Koo) 被郭富城 (Tony / Aaron Kwok) 撻過正著。
This was formerly the site for the Old Bacteriological Institute, founded in 1906. This is where Tony (Aaron Kwok) beats a depressed Szeto Bo (Louis Koo) in Throwdown.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
Stanley Street, Central / 中環士丹利街
Location: Central, HONG KONG Film:Chungking Express 重慶森林 (1994) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
香港碩果僅存的街頭大排擋，特別是在地價高昂的中區。在《重慶森林》(Chungking Express)中，王菲 (Faye) 與梁朝偉 (PC633 / Tony Leung) 曾在此相遇。
Here remain the very last street cooked-food stalls [also known as "dai pai dong"]
in Central, an area where real estate prices skyrocket.
Faye (Faye Wong) and PC633 (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) run into each other there in Chungking Express.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
Bank Street / 銀行街
Location: Central, HONG KONG Film:Days of Being Wild 阿飛正傳 (1990) / Dir: Wong Kar-wai 王家衛
I’m not entirely sure this place is the exact filming spot, but the style of the clock and gate is so similar to the shot of the conversation between Tide (Andy Lau) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung). In this shot, Su swears she will forget Yuddy (Leslie Cheung) starting from this minute.
Data and photo provided by Gary Wong.
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