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Which city holds the densest concentration of skyscrapers in the world? The answer is Hong Kong. Between Wanzhai 湾仔and Zhonghuai 中环, an area a little more than a mile wide, is regarded as the area with the greatest concentration of skyscrapers in the world. A few of them can be considered global landmarks and symbols of Hong Kong’s development.

One of these building with a full-steel structure. It was very popular among the people of Hong Kong. Another building, the 合和大厦 (Hopewell Mansion), was built in the seventies. The round building is the first in Hong Kong to feature a revolving restaurant on top. It quickly became a must-see spot for Hong Kong tourists. In the eighties, because of its unique swordshape design, 中银大厦 (the Bank of China Tower) became very popular.

In the nineties, many new skyscrapers were built. Among them, 国际金融中心大厦the International Finance Centre, quickly replaced 新中银大厦and as the tallest building in Hong Kong. This building has 88 stories and is 415meters (1362 feet) tall. If you have a chance to go to Hong Kong, do not forget to visit these skyscrapers.

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