Escape Magazine Summer 2025 Edition

world’s most densely populated cities. Stroll through Tai O, a small village on Lantau’s west coast , for a glimpse of local life. Try freshly caught fish or take a boat tour to explore the traditional stilt houses and canals. For sweeping views of the island, hike the Lantau Trail , which spans Mui Wo, Sunset Peak, Lantau Peak, and beyond. Laid-back Pui O Beach offers pristine sands where you can relax while sharing the beach with roaming buffaloes and dine at a selection of restaurants. And don’t miss the spectacular Tian Tan Buddha, one of the tallest bronze Buddha statues in the world .

and you’ll glimpse much of Hong Kong. Reimagined as a futuristic metropolis, you’ll likely spot various landmarks along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade through the lens of CGI. Most notably, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre stands out as the inspiration behind the key plot organisation in the movie. Beyond the city’s concrete jungle are plenty of green oases worth capturing. From Disneyland to the Lantau Trail, the scenery on Lantau Island is breathtaking . With indigenous forests covering nearly half of the island, it’s easy to forget you’re still in one of the

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HONG KONG HORIZONS From the Mid-Levels Escalator to the neon-drenched streets of Mong Kok, Hong Kong boasts iconic spots featured in films that are definitely worth visiting yourself.

Harbour. Eagle-eyed viewers will also spot a pivotal scene between the main characters on the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator and a must-visit attraction in Central. Across the harbour, on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, you can visit a firm favourite of James Bond. In The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Bond visits The Peninsula Hotel , renowned for its fleet of green Rolls Royces and exquisite afternoon tea.

Notable films like The Dark Knight (2008) beautifully capture the sleek skyscrapers and vibrant energy of Hong Kong Island. In this movie, Batman infiltrates the International Finance Centre (IFC) Building , one of Hong Kong’s tallest landmarks. You can also visit the viewing platform on the 55th floor to take in stunning views overlooking Victoria

Watch Ghost in the Shell (2017) , which depicts a crime-fighting cyborg agent,

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