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Bank of China Building
In Hong Kong, whenever the Bank of China is mentioned, the first image that usually comes to mind is Ieoh Ming Pei’s iconic masterpiece, the Bank of China Tower. Yet, forty years before the Tower was completed, the Bank of China’s headquarters in Hong Kong opened 180 meters (600 feet) from its current location. To this day, that building—the Bank of China Building—still stands tall in the heart of Hong Kong, albeit dwarfed by its neighboring skyscrapers; and it still serves a
Apr 710 min read
Signal Tower
Hidden behind the modern skyscrapers of Tsim Sha Tsui, a silent witness to Hong Kong’s long-gone past still stands as tall as its ancient bricks and stones allow. Snugly fit between the Mariner’s Club, Salisbury Road, and Chatham Road South, it still guards a small park, whose sole innocuous entrance on a dead-end street is all too easily overlooked.
Feb 197 min read
Short Stories about events that left a mark on hong kong
You Can Still Walk Along the Sino-British Border of 1861-1898
Following its defeat in the Second Opium War, in October 1860, the Qing Dynasty was forced to sign the Convention of Peking. This convention included, among other provisions, the cession to the British Empire of District No. 1 of Kowloon, which corresponds to the present-day Yau Tsim Mong District and Stonecutter’s Island. British Kowloon, also known as Old Kowloon, was separated from what came to be known as New Kowloon, which remained in the possession of the Qing Dynasty,
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Less than 25% of Hong Kong's Total Land Area Is Used for Human Activities
When one thinks of Hong Kong, the first image that comes to mind is that of a concrete jungle. With over 550 skyscrapers taller than 150 meters, it is true that Hong Kong stands head and shoulders above its closest competitor, its nearby neighbor Shenzhen, in terms of the number of skyscrapers. However, it may come as a surprise that most of Hong Kong is not buried under concrete but still consists of pristine mountains and forests. Indeed, as of 2026, 40% of Hong Kong’s tota
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In 1991, Hong Kong Recorded the Highest Numberof Fatal Shark Attacks in the World
With about 80 attacks recorded worldwide each year, shark attacks are a rare occurrence, all things considered. Fatal outcomes are even rarer, averaging around 5 fatalities per year. In Hong Kong, the most recent recorded attack, which turned out to be fatal, occurred on June 13, 1995, when a 45-year-old woman was attacked by what was believed to be a tiger shark at Clearwater Bay First Beach. If 1995 was a particularly deadly year, it was not the first time Hong Kong recorde
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Hong Kong Is Roughly the Size of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
It is a well-known fact that Hong Kong is a very small territory. But how small is it, really? If you live in Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg—a well-known tax haven and banking hub similar to Hong Kong—would serve as a good point of reference. Indeed, Hong Kong has a total area of 2,755 square kilometers (1,063.7 square miles), while the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg covers 2,586 square kilometers (998.6 square miles). However, although both territories are similar in size,
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There Have Been Three Official Residences of the Governor in Hong Kong
In 1855, the construction of Government House on present-day Upper Albert Road in Central was completed. With the exception of a four-year hiatus during the Japanese Occupation, Government House served as the official residence of the governors of Hong Kong until the handover in 1997. A little-known fact, however, is that Government House was not the only official residence of the governor of Hong Kong. In fact, alongside Government House, there have been two other official r
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The White-Bellied Sea Eagle
Hong Kong is one of the most densely urbanized regions in the world. Yet, the white-bellied sea eagle, a large raptor species notorious for being negatively affected by human disturbance, thrives in Hong Kong more than in any other region of the world.
Mar 410 min read
The South China Tiger
Hiking on one of the 579 mountains, you will soon realize that the forests of Hong Kong are teeming with life; ranging from the smallest of ants to wild boars and deer. Yet, somehow, regardless of this abundance of life, apex predatory mammals are nowhere to be seen on the territory of Hong Kong. As a matter of fact, beside the Burmese python and the snake-eating king cobra, there simply are no terrestrial apex predators in Hong Kong.
Feb 248 min read
Garden Hill
If you enjoyed the opening scene of the original Blade Runner, you might very well enjoy the night view from Garden Hill. The similarity is striking, yet in the case of Garden Hill, no CGI is required.
Feb 255 min read
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