HK5D

With HK5D, you can walk around Yau Ma Tei district in Hong Kong, getting to know its character and history, by entering phone numbers found in the local environment in order to learn more. Get a visual idea of where the shoreline used to be throughout history, and how the land has changed with progressive redevelopments of the area. HK5D allows you to learn about the past, as well as future plans, in an interactive way that encourages you to physically walk around the area.

The audio in this app is currently only available in Cantonese.

As one of the earliest developed areas in Kowloon after Hong Kong was colonised, Yau Ma Tei witnessed Hong Kong's transformation from a little fishing village to an international financial centre. As time went by, this once vibrant district is now facing urban renewal. While pursuing redevelopment, how can we preserve the unique cultural elements of Yau Ma Tei?

This app makes use of GPS location data while running in the background, which can have a big affect on your battery life.