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Bank of China Tower (BOC)
The building in the middle-left of the picture is The Bank of China Tower, one of the most well known landmarks of Hong Kong. The Tower was designed by the world renowned Chinese-American architect IM Pei (Ieoh Ming Pei). It was designed like bamboo, a symbol of strength and growth for Bank of China.
According to Feng Shui, the sharp edges of the triangular prisms of the Tower are bad feng shui to the surrounding buildings, such as the former Government House and Legislative Council Building.
Hong Kong Travel Info:
- The viewing deck on the 43rd floor is open to the public from Mon to Fri 08:00 to 20:00, and Sat 08:00 to 14:00, closed on Sundays.
- Height: 368m, completed in 1990
- Once the tallest building in Hong Kong. The third tallest nowadays.
- Address: 1 Garden Road, Central
- Enquiries: (852)2332 3328
- Transportation: MTR Exit J2
- Website: The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd
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Cheung Kong Centre
In comparison to the Bank of China Tower, the building to the right of the Tower is less impressive. However, it is actually the headquarters of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited, chaired by one of the most richest men in Hong Kong and the world, Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-Shing, also known as the "Superman" of Hong Kong.
Some said that according to feng shui, the rectangular shape of the Centre is to avoid the sharp edges of the BOC Tower.
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Hong Kong Travel Info:
- Height: 283m, completed in 1999
- The fifth tallest building in Hong Kong
- Website: Cheung Kong Center
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Legislative Council (LegCo)
The Hong Kong's "Parliament", the 60 council members are to enact laws and to monitor the Government.
Hong Kong Travel Info:
- Regular meetings are held every Wednesday between October and July each year.
- Meetings are open to the public.
- Address: 8 Jackson Road, Central
- Enquires: (852)2869 9399
- Transportation: MTR Exit J1
- Website: Legislative Council
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