The Tourism Commission today extended the City in Time tourism project to Lei Yue Mun and upgraded its mobile app features simultaneously to enrich the experience of both locals and tourists.

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung said with the concept of “Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong”, the City in Time project lets locals and tourists experience Hong Kong's past and present through its mobile app.

The project covers designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Lei Yue Mun.

Mr Yeung added that the project will be extended to Tai Hang and Kowloon City later to tie in with the new trend of city walks and in-depth travel as well as enrich tourists' travelling experience through smart tourism.

The upgraded City in Time mobile app includes new filters and video recordings on the selfie function and advancing the animation of the historical panoramas to 3D.

The City in Time initiative has also incorporated film elements at its existing designated locations, enabling locals and tourists to watch classic Hong Kong film clips at filming locations.

The mobile app is available to download for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play. Locals and tourists can also embark on virtual journeys on the dedicated website.