It's Google shop view as search giant launches Indoor Maps in Hong Kong and Macau

Google Maps users now have a new way of finding shops, ATMs and even toilets in more than 70 malls and hotels around Hong Kong and Macau, as the internet giant yesterday launched its Indoor Maps for both cities.

The feature - covering landmark buildings including the IFC Mall, Pacific Place, Chek Lap Kok airport and the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel - was first introduced to Asia in Japan in 2011, then Singapore earlier this year.

"Once you search these malls and hotels, you will see their floor plans," said Google Maps Asia-Pacific head Ben Luk. "You can see where the shops and even the elevators are."

Android and iOS device users can view floor plans for every level of the buildings through a "switch" function, while desktop users can see only main levels.

Three other Maps features were also launched: a function to add buildings and roads, one for businesses to display panoramic pictures of their interior, and an error-reporting function.

The Map Maker allows users to add buildings and roads with a drawing tool, and name them. Google staff will verify the information before approving them.