Hong Kong in Pictures: Sleek and Modern

Hong Kong is a city of contrasts. Old and new tightly squeezed together in this densely populated island: British colonial buildings neighbors clean lined skyscrapers. This photo essay explores the modern side of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong old and new
Hong Kong old and new

Intimidating indeed
Two International Finance Centre is the 2nd tallest building in Hong Kong (and 18th in the world). It has 88 floors and was the tallest building in Hong Kong from 2003 to 2010.
Lippo Centre
Allegedly, their nickname is “The Koala Tree” because they resemble koalas climbing a tree
Lippo Centre
Leaving koalas aside, these twin towers are known as Lippo Centre
Lippo Centre
A worthy backdrop for any sci-fi movie
Bank of China Tower
The Bank of China Tower (BOC Tower) was the tallest building in Hong Kong from 1989 to 1992 (currently, it is 4th tallest), and was the first building outside the United States to break the 1,000ft (305 m) mark
BOC Tower
View of the BOC Tower through the waterfall in Hong Kong Park
The HSBC Bank Headquarters Building in Hong Kong
The HSBC Bank Headquarters Building in Hong Kong
+1 for reflection
+1 for reflection
Circles
Circles
... and squares
… and squares
Central Government Offices
Simply stunning
Hong Kong Science Park
Hong Kong Science Park

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