March 20, 2010 in The History, The Skyscrapers | Tags: Hong Kong, hong kong architecture, Hong Kong History, hong kong skyscrapers
Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, is world renown for having one of the world’s greatest skylines. A majority of Hong Kong’s terrain is hilly or mountainous, and with 7 million people living in a 426 square mile region, it is one of the most densely populated areas [...]
March 20, 2010 in The History, The Skyscrapers | Tags: Hong Kong, hong kong architecture, Hong Kong History, hong kong skyscrapers
The first skyscraper in the city Hong Kong was the Shanghai Bank Building built in 1835. The high-rise building was around 70 meters (230 feet) tall and was 13 stored. It actually lasted for over 60 years until it was demolished and later replaced with the HSBC Main Building. During the first [...]