Hong Kong's unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, along with its mix of old and new traditions, provides a vibrant urban environment that serves as a creative wellspring for filmmakers. As one of the Kowloon Peninsula’s earliest developed districts, Tsim Sha Tsui is a bustling commercial hub and a must-visit destination for tourists. Since the 1950s, the area has hosted numerous on-location film shoots and was once home to several renowned film companies and cinemas. From the 1980s onward, East Tsim Sha Tsui emerged as a newly developed commercial zone known for its glamour, attracting many film and television productions. Today, the Avenue of Stars along the waterfront honors prominent film figures, while the annual Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony takes place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre—clear proof of the district’s deep connection with local cinema.
 
Led by a film culture expert, this event consists of two parts. The morning session provides an in-depth introduction to the cultural history of Tsim Sha Tsui and its relationship with film and television. It features classic film clips shot in the area and analyzes how filmmakers use the camera to portray urban space.
The afternoon session features a field trip starting in East Tsim Sha Tsui. The tour visits filming locations for iconic 1980s blockbusters like Aces Go Places, Long Arm of the Law, and Police Story, as well as recent films like Stuntman and Night King (2026). The walk then continues into the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui to explore how directors from different generations, including Wong Kar-wai, Peter Chan, and Kelvin Chan, have captured the district’s unique Chinese and Western influences. Notably, Wong Kar-wai's Chungking Express brought international fame to Chungking Mansions. Along the way, the speaker shares interesting community anecdotes, allowing participants to rediscover the city through the lens of cinema.
Tour locations include:
Wing On Plaza, featured in Police Story (1985)
Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, featured in Aces Go Places (1982)
Urban Council Centenary Garden, the heart of East Tsim Sha Tsui and featured in Night King (2026)
Chungking Mansions, a microcosm of globalization featured in Chungking Express (1994)
Minden Avenue, featured in Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996)
and other various classic film locations