International Finance Centre has been featured in the renowned Batman movie The Dark Night
Located on the southern coast of China, the autonomous territory of Hong Kong is a beautiful combination of sky-high sky-scrapers and metropolitan areas jostling for space with ancient temples and beautiful landscapes on the tiny territory that measures just over 1100 sqkm or nearly twice as big as Mumbai city.
The metropolis lures tourists from all over the world with its endless options for entertainment and adventure ranging from popular attractions like Disney Park, Madame Tussauds and Ocean Park to a plethora of water-sports, cruise, cable car rides.
Several Hollywood and Indian films have also been shot at various locations in Hong Kong. Though the pandemic has forced people to stay indoors, here is a list of noteworthy locations with a cinematic recall for future itineraries of travellers.
Grand Millennium Plaza, Sheung Wan
Films like Firestorm and latest Chinese comedy A Lifetime Treasure have been filmed at the Grand Millennium Plaza
Even though it appears to be a typical commercial building, the 26-storey building, located along the Queens Road Central, is a popular attraction for tourists. The European style garden and fountain pool located in the complex, outside the building is a fairly pleasant site to spend evenings. It is also popular among cinema lovers as many movies like Firestorm and latest Chinese comedy A Lifetime Treasure have been filmed here.
Wan Chai Wet Market
Wan Chai has a lot to offer from the Pak Tai Temple to the Wet Market
Located between Admiralty and Causeway Bay, the central business districts of Hong Kong, Wan Chai has a lot to offer from the Pak Tai Temple to the Wet Market. Located south of Johnston Road, near the MTR station, the market offers fresh seafood of every variety and species imaginable. It was used in Paul McGuigan’s 2009 supernatural thriller Push.
Montane Mansion, Quarry Bay
The climatic battle of the film Transformers: Age of Extinction was shot at Montane Mansion
Hong Kong, one of the most crowded places in the world is famous for its tall, heavily populated buildings. One of these, the Montane Mansion, popularly known as ‘Monster Building’ owing to its huge size, became a big hit with tourists after the building and its surrounding streets were featured in the climactic battle of Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Victoria Harbour
Die Another Day starring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond have been shot at Victoria Harbour
The naturally sheltered channel connecting Hong Kong Island and Hong Kong mainland, Victoria Harbour is one of the most popular tourist places in the world. The harbour which was one of the biggest military and trading ports of the British Empire is now one of the world’s busiest commercial ports. Star Ferry for scenic cross-harbour transportation, Central Waterfront Promenade and Hollywood Road are some of the most popular attractions of the area.
Major Hollywood productions like Die Another Day starring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond have also been shot here.
International Finance Centre
The magnificent sky-scrapper located on the waterfront is a sight to behold. The prominent landmark in the city has twin towers, One IFC and Two IFC, which are the prime trading and financial zones of Hong Kong. The International Finance Centre Complex offers world class cuisine in its Michelin-starred restaurants. The centre has also been featured in the renowned Batman movie The Dark Night.
