The location of the car heist, as Xiao Pao (Yueh Hau) robs Commander Zheng and then proceeds to pretend to rescue him by disguising himself as the wife's long lost uncle, was filmed in an area with quite unique topography for Hong Kong. These sharp and rocky hills covered (at least in the 1960s) in pines is the 'Castle Peak Hinterland'. It's a rough and rugged area that has long been established as a live firing range for the British Garrison and its use as such has been continued by the PLA.
Up until a few years ago the area was popular with hikers but the local garrison and security forces have, over the past few years, been far less generous in how much hiking it allows here and I have heard stories of people being turned back by soldiers at various points. That said, it does appear that the Govt/PLA do issue warnings prior to any live firing exercises.
These scenes for
Sweet is Revenge were shot at the north eastern end of the range near Yuen Tau Shan.
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