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Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station
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City in TimeCITY 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.
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A historic Edwardian architecture
Built in 1922, this former police station is one of Hong Kong’s few remaining police stations built before the war. This Grade II historic building has a unique Edwardian architectural style and striking features like a semi-circular portico at the main entrance, rusticated stuccoed walls, voussoired arches and a triangular structure at the end of the roof slope.
Expansion of the police station
Due to increasing demands on the city’s police force, a new block and a second floor on the North Wing of the main block were added in the 1950s.
The oldest police station in Kowloon
As the oldest police station in Kowloon, the building was constructed close to the old shoreline along Ferry Street, which provided easy access to the land and sea, thus putting it at the centre of the Yau Ma Tei community.
Local and international film icon
Beyond its unique architectural features, this police station has appeared in numerous local films, such as acclaimed director Johnnie To’s 2005 film Election and the 1999 drama film Metade Fumaca. It has also appeared in international blockbusters like the 2001 action comedy Rush Hour 2.
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Cinema Entrance
The entrance to the exhibition is designed to resemble a retro‑style cinema, seamlessly integrating with the architectural features of the former police station. This design creates a gateway into the world of crime films, inviting visitors into the realm of light and shadow.
Time Tunnel
Visitors are taken on a journey through immersive visuals and sound effects that showcase action scenes and characters from classic Hong Kong crime cinema spanning several decades, allowing attendees to relive the speed and tension of these iconic films.
CID Office (Criminal Investigation Detective Office)
Inspired by and largely based on police stations of the 1970s and 1980s, this reimagined CID Office includes an office, surveillance room, armoury, exhibit office and identification parade room. It is filled with traces and clues from police and crime films for visitors to discover. The CID Office also has specially designed sound and lighting effects to create a cinematic ambience, making it a perfect photo spot.
Detention Cells
The detention cells are open to the public. Four of them have been transformed into photo zones featuring police and prison uniforms and film posters, offering a ceremonial, immersive experience that allows visitors to slip into the role from the get-go.
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