The collective memories of Hong Kong people are the threads that make up the tapestry of the city's vibrant history. To preserve the many past faces of Hong Kong, the MTR invited members of the public to contribute nostalgic photographs of different districts taken in past decades for display at MTR stations, enabling today's passengers to retrace yesterday's journeys.
While new railway lines and new communities continue to be built, it is important to look back at how far Hong Kong has come, and reflect on the rich history that has brought the city to where it is today - a vibrant, cosmopolitan, world city known for its population of conscientious, resourceful and innovative people who have steadfastly steered the city through its many highs and lows. The initiative is also about sharing - photographers can share their individual perspectives of Hong Kong with the community and older generations can share memories of the past with younger generations.
The nostalgic images of different districts are now being displayed on the platforms of 17 designated MTR stations, one in each of the 17 Hong Kong districts that the MTR currently runs through, bringing the history of Hong Kong alive to an MTR station near you. The 17 locations include:
Tai Wai Station
- Sha Tin District
Tai Po Market Station
- Tai Po District
Sheung Shui Station
- North District
North Point Station
- Eastern District
Amah Rock
Fishing under Pat Sin Leng
Fanling Theatre
Dragon boating in the sea at Tzat Tsz Mui
Wan Chai Station
- Wan Chai District
Sheung Wan Station
- Central and Western District
Lam Tin Station
- Kwun Tong District
Choi Hung Station
- Wong Tai Sin District
Clean Hong Kong Campaign
Central Post Office
(3rd generation)
Kwun Tong Road
Babysitting
Kowloon Tong Station
- Kowloon City District
Tseung Kwan O Station
- Sai Kung District
Jordan Station
- Yau Tsim Mong District
Flying low over
Kowloon City
Hang Hau Town
Tea house on
Shanghai Street
Sham Shui Po Station
- Sham Shui Po District
Tsing Yi Station
- Kwai Tsing District
Tung Chung Station
- Islands District
Streetside barber
Tung Chun Soy Sauce and Canned Food
Tai O
Tsuen Wan West Station
- Tsuen Wan District
Tin Shui Wai Station
- Yuen Long District
Tuen Mun Station
- Tuen Mun District
Industrial Estate in
Tsuen Wan
Harvesting
Castle Peak Bay
Passengers are also welcome to visit MTR Choi Hung Station Platforms 2 and 3 to see the highlight photos of the 17 districts at a glance.
