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Literally Hong Kong has some of the most impressive skyscrapers in the world, around 7,650 actually. It's incredible for such a small space, there was no other place to build than up. So many high buildings make the view of the city magical. The International Commerce Centre is the tallest of them all, standing 1,588 ft. high and the third tallest building in the world. [Source]
Kowloon Walled City was a densely populated, largely ungoverned settlement in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Its population increased dramatically following the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II. In 1987, the Walled City contained 33,000 residents within its 6.5-acre (0.026 km2; 0.0102 sq mi) borders. Originally a Chinese military fort, the Walled City became an enclave after the New Territories were leased to Britain in 1898. [Wiki]
Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue located in Honk Kong. The Buddha is 34 metres (112 ft) tall, weighs 250 metric tons (280 short tons), and was the world's tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha prior to 2007. Visitors have to climb 240 steps in order to reach the Buddha. [Wiki]
The Bank of China Tower is one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in Admiralty, Hong Kong. Designed by I. M. Pei, the building is 315.0 m (1,033.5 ft) high with two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft) high. It was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992. [Wiki]
The Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre is specifically developed to host City University’s School of Creative Media, Media and Communication, and Computer Science Department. The building is designed by the world-renowned Architect Daniel Libeskind in association with Leigh & Orange Limited. [Source]