Tai Kwun “Undercover Underworld” Exhibition Guide: Hong Kong Classic Movie Sets You Can Walk Into

Discover Tai Kwun’s “Undercover Underworld” exhibition in Central, Hong Kong—step inside iconic sets from Infernal Affairs and other classic Hong Kong crime films. Includes address, opening hours, ticket info, and end date (until 5 October 2025).

Looking for a uniquely Hong Kong cultural experience in Central? Tai Kwun’s “Undercover Underworld” exhibition lets visitors step into life‑size recreations of classic Hong Kong crime movie scenes—perfect for film lovers, photographers, and first‑time visitors exploring the city’s cinema heritage. Expect immersive sets, props, and behind‑the‑scenes insights that bring the undercover genre to life.

What is “Undercover Underworld” at Tai Kwun?

“Undercover Underworld” is a limited‑time exhibition at Tai Kwun (the revitalized Central Police Station compound) celebrating Hong Kong’s undercover‑cop cinema. Through full‑scale sets, archival materials, and interactive displays, the show traces how local filmmakers shaped the city’s gritty crime aesthetics and moral tension on screen.

Hong Kong classics featured

These titles are highlighted for their influence and photogenic sets-ideal for fans planning a visit:

• Infernal Affairs: Step back into the psychological cat-and-mouse world that inspired global remakes, with moody rooms perfect for portrait shots.

• A Better Tomorrow II: A defining heroic-bloodshed saga with bold, stylish imagery that still resonates.

• Man on the Brink: An early blueprint for undercover storytelling, showcasing 1980s Hong

• Kong noir tones.

• City on Fire: Raw undercover tension and urban grit that influenced later crime cinema.

• Hard Boiled: John Woo's balletic action and stylized police drama, a touchstone for the genre.

• Protégé: A modern, darker take on undercover operations and their personal costs.

Who will love it

• Enter the movie world: Walk through cinematic sets that recreate the mood, lighting, and composition of Hong Kong's most famous crime films-great for immersive photos and short videos.

• Learn the craft: Curatorial notes and filmmaker perspectives reveal how undercover stories evolved from the 1980s to 2010s.

• Central convenience: Tai Kwun sits in the heart of Central, surrounded by cafes, bars, galleries, and heritage architecture-easy to add to any Hong Kong itinerary.

  
  

Visitor information

• Exhibition name: Undercover Underworld (Tai Kwun, Central)

• Dates: Until 5 October 2025

• Opening hours: Daily 11:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30)

• Venue: Duplex Studio, LG1/F & LG2/F, Block 01 (Police Headquarters Block), Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

• Tickets: Standard admission with concessions available; limited on-site allocation. Check availability in advance.

• Getting there: Enter via Hollywood Road or the footbridge connected to the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator; barrier-free access available.

If Hong Kong cinema-especially undercover thrillers-has ever captured the imagination,

"Undercover Underworld" at Tai Kwun is a must-see before it closes on 5 October 2025. It's a rare opportunity to step inside iconic scenes from Infernal Affairs and other classics, right in the heart of Central.