The Dark Knight is not only the most popular Batman movie, but also the 2nd all time grossing film in the USA! As of August 23, 2008, The Dark Knight became America's second highest grossing film ($478,874,461) of all time, behind only Titanic ($600,788,188). Its popularity and triumph were contributed by not just the success of The Joker, but also the breathtaking beauty of Hong Kong in the background. Do you want to experience Hong Kong with the Dark Knight? This dynamic metropolitan full of skyscrapers, where the Batman wrestled with the Joker, is definitely an exciting place worth seeing for real!
The filming of The Dark Knight included numerous famous locations and attractions around Central, Hong Kong. These are just a few:
1. IFC (International Finance Centre) IFC is 90 stories tall, and an important landmark to Hong Kong, as it is currently the tallest skyscraper here. The building appeared many times in the movie The Dark Knight. In fact, Batman stands on the roof of this building and jumps down. IFC is a prestigious business center and home to many world-famous corporations. Further, it provides a sensational shopping experience in the IFC Mall.
2. Victoria Harbor Victoria Harbor is a beautiful deep water harbor and is Hong Kong's most valued treasure. Batman looks down at the harbor when he was ready to jump off the roof of the 90-story IFC (International Finance Centre). The Victoria Harbor is one of the three World's Greatest Night Views. Everyone who has seen the nightly unique light show at Victoria harbor knows that the show can be the best memory ever.
3. Central-Mid-Levels Escalator One of the Batman fight scenes locates here at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, the longest outdoor covered escalator in the world. It is 800 meters long and 135 meters tall. The escalator bypasses the Central market, Hollywood Rd, Shelly St, Condiut Rd, many monuments, SoHo, and many traditional markets.
4. Hollywood Road The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator would lead you to Hollywood Road, where batman also reveals himself in the movie. Hollywood Road is a great place to shop for antiques and Souvenirs. You can pick up a few pieces of Chinese history as your souvenirs here.
