Into the City of "Hong Kong" from A Better Tomorrow and Days of Being Wild... Pilgrimage to Filming Locations

Actor Bong Tae-gyu, Director Byun Young-joo, and Editor-in-Chief Joo Sung-chul Participate

The cast of the film program "Back to the Bangguseok 1st Row," including actor Bong Tae-gyu, director Byun Young-joo, and editor Joo Sung-chul, embarked on a pilgrimage to the sacred filming locations of Hong Kong, filled with memories of the 1990s.

The program "Back to Room 1st Row" introduced must-visit filming locations for fans of Hong Kong movies. The photo shows (from left) Editor-in-Chief Ju Seong-cheol, Director Byun Young-joo, and Actor Bong Tae-gyu standing on the Mid-Levels Escalator.
[Photo by Hong Kong Tourism Board]

According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board on the 11th, "Back to the Bangguseok 1st Row" recently introduced must-visit film shooting locations in Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula for Hong Kong movie fans.

Hong Kong led the revival of Asian cinema from the 1980s to the early 1990s. Hong Kong films of various genres, capturing the dynamic and unique scenes of Hong Kong, gained great popularity in Korea as well.

After arriving in Hong Kong, the cast started a tour of Hong Kong Island by taking a double-decker bus. Hong Kong Island is one of the sacred places for romance films. The Mid-Levels Escalator located in Central Hong Kong is a tourist attraction connecting the filming locations of the movies Chungking Express and A Better Tomorrow.

For fans of director Wong Kar-wai, Hong Kong Island is a must-visit destination. Castle Road, where the protagonists of A Better Tomorrow repeatedly met and parted, is within walking distance from the Mid-Levels Escalator.

Next, in the Kowloon Peninsula, various noir film shooting locations were introduced. These places, including temples where one can feel an oriental sentiment, are also used as settings that enhance the atmosphere of the films. The Tin Hau Temple is a filming location of the Hong Kong classic A Better Tomorrow.

They also conducted a food tour that has recently gained popularity. Visiting restaurants and places frequented by famous Hong Kong actors, they experienced the flavors of Hong Kong. Various restaurants were introduced, such as Kau Kee Restaurant, a noodle shop famous as Tony Leung’s favorite, and Tim Choi Kee, a regular spot of Chow Yun-fat.

A representative from the Hong Kong Tourism Board stated, "There are now various options for Hong Kong flights," adding, "More than 100 regular flights operate weekly on Hong Kong routes from Incheon, Busan, and Jeju."