18 Years Later, Anita Mui Trends Again, and I'm Back in 1980s Hong Kong
"A year has 365 days, and I have more than 365 stories. I am Second Uncle, on Toutiao, telling you stories."
I am like a gasoline lamp; I cannot rest until I burn the last drop of oil.
—"Anita Mui"
Have you all seen the movie "Anita Mui"?
As of now, the film's total box office has exceeded 50 million yuan.
Looking at the filming locations, I felt as if I had returned to Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s.
A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit Hong Kong.
When I passed by Tai Kwun, I couldn't help but stop and linger there.
It is currently the largest heritage conservation project in Hong Kong, once the headquarters of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Covering 13,600 square meters with 16 historic buildings, it tells the story of Hong Kong over the past 170 years.
These meticulously restored old buildings give visitors an immersive experience, as if they accidentally fall into the 19th century.
And this nostalgic café is perfect for clinking glasses and chatting cheerfully with friends.
After a meal, a song by Teresa Teng, "The Moon Represents My Heart," makes it hard to tell whether this is the 20th or 21st century.
The vintage display items on the shelves, along with old calendars from past years, truly evoke a sense of time gone by.
The passion and romance of that era may indeed never return.
On Hong Kong's streets, even at night, it's still a sea of lights and sparkling stars.
The snack stalls here are all authentic, satisfying the taste buds while earning a good dose of nostalgia.
Under the dim yellow light, fruit stalls remain bustling late into the night.
People often come out to stroll through the busy streets after dinner.
It seems only then can the day's hustle end perfectly.
Today, Hong Kong's streets are also filled with towering skyscrapers, bustling and prosperous.
Standing on a floor several dozen stories high, I look down to see the sea, clouds, boats, and mountains...
Waves crash against the shore, and a gentle breeze brushes my face.
Hong Kong feels comfortable and gentle.
What's more, the countryside areas of Hong Kong are even better for tourists to visit.
The Hong Kong Geopark is a place you won't want to leave once you've been there.
It features world-class acidic volcanic rock columns and is China's 26th global geopark, as well as a rare world geopark located within an international metropolis.
Bringing family and friends for a picnic or hike there is a wonderful experience.
Perhaps most of us first got to know Hong Kong through era-defining superstars like Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung.
But in truth, if you don't experience Hong Kong up close, you can never fully appreciate the wildness and brilliance of that era.
You can never savor a bowl of curry fish balls in the late-night market, feel the 100-year passage and mystery of the Wong Tai Sin Temple, or see the Peak Tower at Victoria Peak...
Author: Wandering Otaku
