The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) – Filming Locations
Action / Adventure · Directed by Lau Kar-leung · Starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Where was The 36th Chamber of Shaolin filmed?
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Opening sequences with San Te fleeing Qing soldiers and navigating through Hong Kong. Hong Kong's urban landscape serves as the setting for the opening act where San Te is pursued by authorities
- Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan – San Te's journey to the Shaolin Temple and training sequences. Taiwan's mountainous terrain and rural countryside were used to represent the Shaolin Temple and surrounding landscape
- Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan – The 36 chambers training sequences and martial arts instruction. The iconic Shaolin Temple monastery set was constructed in Taiwan to depict the legendary training ground where San Te masters the 36 chambers