Cantopop地圖 - A new way to explore HK!
Cantopop地圖 - A map of cantpop music video locations
# Trip PlannerWhat is Cantopop地圖 - A new way to explore HK!?
Cantopop地圖 (map) is an open source map of Cantonese music video locations. - Find a song on the map - See the timestamp on YouTube - See the location on street view - Then visit the location in real life! Endorsed by Save Cantonese (501c non profit)
Problem
Users interested in Cantopop music video locations previously had to manually search across platforms like YouTube and maps, leading to fragmented information and difficulty in connecting songs to real-world sites.
Solution
A web-based open-source map that aggregates Cantopop music video locations, enabling users to browse geotagged songs, view YouTube timestamps, access street views, and plan real-life visits (e.g., pinpointing Eason Chan’s MV shoot location in Central).
Customers
Cantopop fans, Hong Kong tourists, cultural researchers, and locals seeking nostalgic or exploratory experiences.
Unique Features
Integrates music discovery with geolocation, street view, and YouTube timestamps; endorsed by Save Cantonese for cultural preservation.
User Comments
Enhances Cantopop appreciation
Practical for tourism planning
Supports cultural heritage
Easy navigation between virtual and real-world sites
Engaging community-driven project
Traction
Newly launched (2023), open-source collaboration; no revenue model disclosed; endorsed by 501c nonprofit Save Cantonese.
Market Size
Hong Kong’s tourism revenue reached $29.1 billion in 2018 (pre-pandemic); Cantopop streaming generates ~25M monthly listeners on Spotify.
