CITY IN TIME is an augmented reality (AR) tourism project that enables you to relive the panoramic scenery of Hong Kong’s past at designated locations across the city. This immersive urban heritage experience was created at City University of Hong Kong for the Tourism Commission.
Edinburgh Place ca.1950
Chater Road ca.1925
Kowloon Park Drive ca.1900
Edinburgh Place ca.1950

CITY IN TIME can be experienced at various designated sites in Hong Kong or remotely on this CITY IN TIME website.

Movie Hotspots

“City in Time” incorporates cinematic elements at designated locations. Check out these filming locations of Hong Kong movies, where you can revisit classic Hong Kong movie clips on-site and immerse yourself in the cinematic world of Hong Kong.

CITY IN TIME

Download the CITY IN TIME App.

The historical panoramas were carefully pieced together from heritage photos, while some of which have been expressively re-interpreted by Hong Kong illustrators. These panoramas tell the unique stories of Hong Kong’s monuments and historical buildings, and bring the past back to life through lively animation.