Filming locations of classic Hong Kong movies: Murray House and Blake Pier in Stanley

Nestled on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, Stanley is a picturesque town filled with an exotic atmosphere. It carries a profound historical heritage and has witnessed the cultural changes of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in south China. At the same time, Stanley is also one of the city's most iconic filming locations for classic movies, drawing crowds of film enthusiasts and tourists eager to take in its scenic beauty.

Two of the most famous landmarks in Stanley are Murray House and Blake Pier. These sites served as backdrops for legendary Hong Kong films, including "Infernal Affairs (2002)," starring famous artists Andy Lau and Tony Leung, and "Moonlight Express (1999)," featuring the late Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung.

Murray House, a 160-year-old restored building, was dismantled and moved to the Stanley market waterfront from Central. Once an office building for British forces stationed in Hong Kong, it has since become a gathering place for restaurants and small-size exhibitions.

Outside Murray House is Blake Pier. It also wasn't an original landmark at Stanley. The predecessor of Blake Pier was Pedder Pier, located at the end of Pedder Street in Central, and was rebuilt and officially named Blake Pier in 1900. It is the first low-carbon steel structure in Hong Kong and was once used as a venue for receiving important guests. The cover of the pier was demolished in 1965. In late 2006, it was moved next to Murray House in Stanley and rebuilt according to its original style.