The Inn seems to have been some sort of hotel and restaurant combo and was very popular with locals. It is still around, in name at least, and you can see the website here: http://www.dragoninn1939.com/en/dragon-inn-hk-home.html
However, despite occupying the same site, it is not the original building there anymore and the old one looks to have been replaced by a restaurant-only building in 1989.
In our film, we see the original version at various points throughout because the plot revolves heavily around the place and so the following screencaps are taken from various points in the film.
Sadly, Streetview doesn't go all the way up to the building - only to the main gate and so I can't really give you any proper comparisons because I have yet to go there. I don't have a pl;an of the old layout so can only make some guesses about the site. The top photo and the second from bottom show the road leading to the carpark. This road is still intact and recognisable despite the development that has gone on. So here is the modern comparison. There is a retaining wall on the left side of the road that can also be seen on the screencap. However, on the right hand side it has been completely redeveloped with a residential complex called Dragon Inn Court.
4 comments:
whoa nice on phil! some forced vengeance locations are also on my list for my next hk trip. especially the tai tam bay spot. cheers, andi
cheers Andi - the Tai Tam bay location (and old pump house) will be appearing in a couple of days. watch this space...
Hi Phil,
I have not been there for decades. But I have an impression that the restaurant had been relocated into the private housing estate but they kept the old building as a club house of sort.
T
really? That would be great if it's true. definitely a place to check out and perhaps the location for a future Gwulo meal - it has a michelin star after all...;-)
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