Chungking Mansion

Past and present in Tsim Sha Tsui

Chungking Mansion

Kowloon Hong Kong

Created By: Chloe Leong

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ChungKing Mansion is a peculiar building in Tsim Sha Tsui .It is famous for its cultural unity and being the shooting place of the film《Chungking Express》

It was built in 1961 and the mansion is surrounded by Chaotic, complex, mysterious, and diverse atmosphere.At the same time,the safety of the building structure, security, use of electricity, and closed escape routes are all potentially dangerous.

-Therefore repairment took place,which has spent $13000000 in repair in 1999.

After repairment and improvement in customs in the mansion, better reputation has been built.

-For example,"Asia's best example of global integration" selected by 《TIME》;More people willing to live in the mansion.At least 120 nationalities live in Chungking Mansions,equality of ethnic groups and the peaceful coexistence of multiple cultures;There are many merchants in Chungking Mansions.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Past and present in Tsim Sha Tsui


 

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