Twilight of the Warriors exhibition to sustain heritage tourism in Hong Kong
An exhibition of replica sets from the acclaimed martial arts film Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, located at the original site of the Kowloon Walled City, will sustain Hong Kong's tourism enthusiasm, particularly for historical areas that evoke a sense of nostalgia, experts have said.
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Scheduled to open this month for a three-year run at Kowloon Walled City Park, the exhibition will showcase classic sets from the Hong Kong box office hit, including a barber shop and tea stalls, with daily life recreated through an immersive experience, allowing visitors to travel back in time to the 1980s.
Kowloon City was one of nine tourist hotspots identified by a government working group on Tuesday. These locations will feature expanded attractions and promotions to draw more tourists seeking in-depth trips to the city.
In addition to the exhibition, the Tourism Commission plans to extend the 'City in Time Project' to Kowloon City district this year. Using augmented reality technology, tourists will be able to experience the Kowloon City of old, including the Walled City, Kai Tak Airport and its evolving landscape.
This initiative aligns with the growing trend of 'city walks' and in-depth tours, highlighting the charm of the Walled City, vibrant Thai culture, Chiu Chow delicacies, memories of the old airport days and well-known movie scenes.
Visitors take a walk back in time to the old days of Kowloon Walled City as part of the Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In exhibition. Photo: Dickson Lee
Notably, some businesses, such as a tea leaf maker and a fish ball shop, which once operated within or near the Walled City, subsequently relocated to nearby Kowloon City and have since thrived, continuing their legacy.
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