Thanksgiving in Hong Kong (we apologize for the delay).
Nov. 23, 2006-Nov. 27, 2006:
A very delayed posting!
Over Thanksgiving Derek and I ventured to Hong Kong. It is my favorite city because you have beaches, skyscrapers and mountains all packed onto one tropical island which never sleeps.
Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British administration (as a result of the First Opium War, Hong Kong was "rewarded" to the British by the Chinese under the Convention of Chuen Pi in January 1841). Hence, although there is a strong western influence on the island, old Chinese charm is prevalent.
Situated at the south-eastern tip of China, with a total area of 1,104 square kilometres, "Hong Kong" covers Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula just opposite, and the New Territories — the more rural section of Hong Kong, which also includes 262 outlying islands. The city's population was about 6.88 million in mid-2004.
In addition, as of 2004, Hong Kong was the world's 11th largest trading economy, the world's sixth largest foreign exchange market, the world's 13th largest banking centre, and Asia's second biggest stock market.
We have many pictures to share, so more Hong Kong postings to come.
Below are pictures of Victoria Harbour:
Below: Two International Finance Centre was completed in 2003. Designed by César Pelli, this 415 m tall building is currently Hong Kong's tallest, with 88 stories (an extremely auspicious number in Cantonese culture) and 22 high-ceiling trading floors. The high-rise is designed to accommodate financial firms.
It should be noted that, however, the 88 stories do not comprise of an actual number of 88 stories. Some of the "taboo floors" like 14 and 24, which sound like "definitely die" and "easy to die" in Cantonese respectively, are omitted.
It is the third tallest building in the Greater China region and the 7th tallest office building in the world after:
Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan
Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sears Tower in Chicago, USA
Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, China
Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The rankings are based on structural heights; by roof height only Taipei 101 and Sears Tower exceed it.
The Convention Center:
Kowloon Peninsula:
A very delayed posting!
Over Thanksgiving Derek and I ventured to Hong Kong. It is my favorite city because you have beaches, skyscrapers and mountains all packed onto one tropical island which never sleeps.
Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British administration (as a result of the First Opium War, Hong Kong was "rewarded" to the British by the Chinese under the Convention of Chuen Pi in January 1841). Hence, although there is a strong western influence on the island, old Chinese charm is prevalent.
Situated at the south-eastern tip of China, with a total area of 1,104 square kilometres, "Hong Kong" covers Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula just opposite, and the New Territories — the more rural section of Hong Kong, which also includes 262 outlying islands. The city's population was about 6.88 million in mid-2004.
In addition, as of 2004, Hong Kong was the world's 11th largest trading economy, the world's sixth largest foreign exchange market, the world's 13th largest banking centre, and Asia's second biggest stock market.
We have many pictures to share, so more Hong Kong postings to come.
Below are pictures of Victoria Harbour:
Below: Two International Finance Centre was completed in 2003. Designed by César Pelli, this 415 m tall building is currently Hong Kong's tallest, with 88 stories (an extremely auspicious number in Cantonese culture) and 22 high-ceiling trading floors. The high-rise is designed to accommodate financial firms.
It should be noted that, however, the 88 stories do not comprise of an actual number of 88 stories. Some of the "taboo floors" like 14 and 24, which sound like "definitely die" and "easy to die" in Cantonese respectively, are omitted.
It is the third tallest building in the Greater China region and the 7th tallest office building in the world after:
Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan
Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sears Tower in Chicago, USA
Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, China
Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The rankings are based on structural heights; by roof height only Taipei 101 and Sears Tower exceed it.
The Convention Center:
Kowloon Peninsula:
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