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Hong Kong, the Special Administrative Region of People's Republic of China is a very beautiful city and is a famous tourist spot in China. Thousands of people visit Hong Kong not only for the beautiful tourist attractions, but also for the mesmerizing buildings and real estates spread all over the city. To talk about the architecture in Hong Kong, it is diverse in nature. There are few historical buildings in Hong Kong, however, you will find lots of new buildings and towers in he city of Hong Kong. All these architectural forms of Hong Kong grab your attention and won't take much time to steal your heart. To enjoy the charm of the ancient architectural buildings of Hong Kong, you have to go towards the urban areas of Hong Kong. Most of the old buildings are concentrated in these regions. Among those historical buildings, the Bank of China Building is very famous and it was built in the year 1950. Then the Jardine House, which was built in 1973, is also included in the list. On the other hand the central region of Hong Kong is known for the modern buildings. Most of these tall buildings are of the business houses and various companies. To have a great view of these exotic buildings of Hong Kong you better go towards the coastal region of the Victoria Harbor. There you will meet the skyline. The skyline is a place from where you can have a beautiful view of the tall buildings and towers of Hong Kong. Some of the towers in Hong Kong claim to be the highest in the whole world. Some famous towers are Highcliff, The Harbourside, The Arch and so on. Some more towers are also being built such as One Island East etc. Among the many popular architectural buildings, Bank of China Tower of Ieoh Ming Pei can be termed as the most famous. This exotic building was established in the year 1990. It is a very beautifully and planned building. He graceful building in built in the triangular stepped-back plan. However, the Hong Kong and Shanghai bank was built between 1979 and 1986. This building also bears great architectural significance. Some other very famous buildings in Hong Kong are Hopewell Centre, Two International Finance Centre, Lippo Centre I, The Peninsula, Entertainment Building, Central Plaza and so on. So next time you plan to visit, Hong Kong, do it not only for the tourist attractions but also for the beautiful architectural buildings that bear the heritage and culture of Hong Kong.
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