Hong Kong & Kowloon
Today, our look at Hong Kong continues on with an in depth look at Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, located on the mainland. Together, they form a large part of the Hong Kong metropolitan area which is one of the world's most important financial hubs and is also home to one of the world's most recognizable skylines. This city was originally under British rule for 99 years - but in 1997 it returned to China and now is a special administrative region (SAR). With a population of nearly 8 million and a thriving business and finance sector - Hong Kong is also one of the world's most important global cities. I've been upgrading this recreation even more over the course of the year with even more custom BATs and various custom content - and you'll see the results of my progress throughout the entry.
The trip begins with an aerial look over Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The entire Hong Kong urban area constitutes one of the world's most impressive cityscapes and waterfronts from high above. (Full size image link here).
We now venture into the heart of central Hong Kong which features many of the city's most iconic skyscrapers like the Bank of China Tower, Lippo Centre, and the Pacific Place complex.
Our first shot from Kowloon - a closeup look at the most imposing and towering Sky Tower.
The next skyscraper we'll take a look at is the famous 1,227 foot tall Central Plaza overlooking Victoria Harbour. Another one of the city's most beautiful skyscrapers, it originally opened in 1992 and overtook the Bank of China Tower as the city's tallest until 2003.
Back to Kowloon - and this time, with a view of the massive Vision City complex.
In Kowloon, the streets are constantly crowded - it's an area that's always filled with energy and activity. We'll get away from the traffic for a moment for an aerial view of Hong Kong's stunning Union Square and the neighboring New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter - rising 1,538 feet tall, the towering International Commerce Centre is the centerpiece of the complex and the city's tallest building.
Located on Lantau Island, the Tung Chung complex is also one of the city's most impressive apartments as well.
One of Hong Kong's most glamorous malls, the Pacific Place complex was originally built from 1988-1991 and has been expanded a number of times since.
Since it's construction in 1988, the Lippo Centre (formerly Bond Centre) has become well known as one of the city's most distinctive and unique structures.
We'll conclude with a look at the impressive International Finance Centre complex - constructed from 2000-2003, it quickly became a world-class financial center upon its completion. The 1,362 foot tall 2IFC is a centerpiece of the Hong Kong skyline. Also visible towards the middle of the scene is the iconic 586 foot tall Jardine House - which was the city's tallest building for much of the 1970s.
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