Central

Central Business District In Pictures

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A very compact and dense area, banks and trading houses occupy the skyscrapers that define Hong Kong's skyline.

Amongst that jungle of concrete, you find traces of Hong Kong's colonial past, as well as traditional markets tucked in the narrow alleys, and a remarkable green oasis... Hong Kong Park, the city's lungs. On the waterfront, a fantastic promenade takes you along that famous skyline.

HSBC Building Interior

The interior of the HSBC building is quite unique and striking with its wide open atrium. Natural sunlight is the major source of lighting for the building. — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Central Business District

Skyscrapers along the waterfront in Central, the HSBC Building's distinctive asymetric crosbar pattern ... — HK Traveller

Bank of China Tower and Cheung Kong Building

The Bank of China Tower is the 4th tallest in Hong Kong and a work by reknowned Chinese-American architect IM Pei. The Cheung Kong Centre is headquarters for Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa, part of Li Ka Shing's empire. — HK Traveller

Central Skyline and the Observation Wheel

These buildings face Victoria Harbour, from left to right: the Cheung Kong Building (the tall boxy one), HSBC Building with the criss-cross pattern, the Mandarin Oriental is the short one seen behind the Wheel, Jardine House is the tall one with the porthole windows. — HK Traveller

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel

The latest addition to the skyline gives sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the skyline — HK Traveller

The Observation Wheel and IFC Tower

IFC is Hong Kong Island's tallest building, the Ferris Wheel is 60 meters high. — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Central skyline in view from the park: Three Garden Road, Cheung Kong Building and Bank of China Tower — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Central skyline in view from the park: Three Garden Road, Cheung Kong Building and Bank of China Tower — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Small ponds and flowering shrubs dot this park flanked by magnificent skyscrapers, Bank of China in the foreground, IFC in the background — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Makes for a nice walk with beautiful landscaped paths, ponds and cascades.. — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

A green oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle... — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Even a refreshing waterfall greets you... — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

And some local residents... — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Lots of scenic walks with views of the surrounding skyline — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

Views of the Bank of China Tower and Cheung Kong Building from Hong Kong Park — HK Traveller

Hong Kong Park

You can see the Lippo Towers amongst all the greenery... — HK Traveller

Statue Square

As you come up the MTR exit and next to the HSBC Building is Statue Square, this 19th century public square serves as a central meeting point. Come Christmas time, this is where the main city decorations are set up — HK Traveller

Statue Square

Features the statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, Chief Manager of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp from 1870 to 1902 — HK Traveller

Statue Square

The Old Supreme Court Building is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong, designed by British architects Aston Webb and Ingress Bell, who were also responsible for the eastern façade of Buckingham Palace — HK Traveller

HSBC Exterior

Designed by Norman Foster, it consists of five main steel modules and hundreds of thousands of movable parts that were fabricated in the U.K., the U.S. and Japan and brought to Hong Kong and put together. — HK Traveller

Lippo Towers

With a very memorable design, the Lippo Towers used to be the Bond Centre, built by Australian magnate Allan Bond. The design of the building with the protruding windows sticking out on the sides are supposed to resemble koalas hugging the building, the building was also known as "the Koala tree". — HK Traveller

Apple Store at IFC Mall

The first Apple store to open its doors in the China region. The IFC Mall flagship store is reminiscent of other Apple Stores, including a spiral staircase enclosed in a glass cube that leads from the 1st to 2nd floor of the store. — HK Traveller

Star Ferry Pier

The Star Ferry connects you in minutes to the other side of Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. — HK Traveller

Star Ferry Pier and Waterfront Promenade

The Central Waterfront Promenade extends from the Central Star Ferry Pier to Admiralty offering splendid views of our breezy and effervescent Victoria Harbour and the towering skyline running all along next to it. Great for a stroll or even throw a line... — HK Traveller

Star Ferry Pier

Take a ride on the Star Ferry if only for the views... — HK Traveller

Central Skyline at Twilight

As the sun sets and lights begin to flicker, the skyline comes to life... — HK Traveller

Central Skyline at Twilight

Setting the stage for the nightly Symphony of Lights — HK Traveller

Central Skyline at Night and Symphony of Lights

The Symphony of Lights is a light and sound show that takes place every night at 8:00 pm and lasts about 10 minutes. The entire city is the stage, facing the Central skyline gives you the best views. This is a FREE show. Great vantage point is from a Harbour Cruise. — HK Traveller

Central Skyline at Night

Truly a sight... Fantastic views from a Victoria Harbour Cruise... — HK Traveller

Central Skyline at Night

IFC at Night. Two red-sailed Sampans traverse the waters of Victoria Harbour, the Duk Ling and the Aqua Luna, both offer cruises to visitors. — HK Traveller