Ultimate Local Indulgence in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po

Discover
Hong Kong’s living culture through the lens of an award-winning videographer

HONG KONG, CHINA
– Media OutReach – 26 September 2018 – Behind skyscrapers
and shopping malls, there is another world to explore in Hong Kong. Look beyond
the established attractions to Sham Shui Po — an eclectic neighbourhood where
every street corner exudes the sheer essence of daily lives.

You can happily lose
yourself for hours in the enticing bustle of Sham Shui Po. But the experience is
now compressed into a fascinating two-minute time-lapse video Immerse Yourself in Sham Shui Po like Locals
Do. The local resident and award-winning videographer Alex Rodriguez has
been invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to present Sham Shui Po’s
best-kept secrets from the perspective of a gaai fong (local inhabitant).

Immerse Yourself in
Sham Shui Po like Locals Do

The film portrays a
typical day in the distinctive community. Within the markets lies
a bewildering array of goods such as vintage toys, colourful fabrics and more.
The open-air market on Apliu Street in particular has a hypnotic allure for
treasure hunters from local and abroad.

Following a long line of hungry diners into the dim-sum mecca of
Tim Ho Wan,the film captures stacks of bamboo steamers. The culinary exploration continues through Michelin-recommended eateries and street food stalls, not missing the popular tofu dessert at Kung
Wo Beancurd Factory.

The film then runs at
a more leisurely pace at the entrance to Arli Star Leather Factory. The mellow
ambience injected by young dream-chasers radiates to Café Sausalito, where a live jazz
performance provides soundtrack to the vividly creative atmosphere.

The pace of life remains just as frenetic as
dusk falls. “One of my favourite parts is seeing my neighbourhood’s silhouette lights
up atsunset. The building clusters create a vista that is beyond compare.” says Alex. 

Self-guided Walks Recommended by Locals

Visitors can follow in Alex’s footsteps and enjoy the life-enhancing
scenes captured in his remarkable film. The HKTB offers insiders’ insights on
exploring Sham Shui Po through a walking guide containing recommendations from local personalities, making every traveller’s trip to this distinctly Hong Kong
neighbourhood an unforgettable experience.

• Walking guide

          http://www.discoverhongkong.com/common/ebook/SSP_booklet_EN.pdf

• Time-lapse video and images

          ftp://SSP2018-b:sx2wsw2x@ftpsvr01.hktb.com/