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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
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Short Stories about events that left a mark on hong kong
A Minibus License Was Once Worth Over US$1 million
When Hong Kong minibus licences cost US$1 million
20 hours ago1 min read
The Coloured-Tiles of MTR Stations Were Designed to Combat Illiteracy
Why does each MTR station feature its own unique color scheme?
2 days ago1 min read
The First Commercial Flight to Land at Chek Lap Kok International Airport
On July 6, 1998, Chek Lap Kok became Hong Kong's new international airport. But which commercial flight was the first to land there?
4 days ago1 min read
Cannons Were Installed on The Roof of HSBC Building to Fend Off Bank of China Tower's Negative Energy
For the last thirty years, the Bank of China Tower has been an iconic landmark on Hong Kong’s skyline. Ieoh Ming Pei’s masterpiece has been featured in numerous American blockbusters, as well as in video games like SimCity, a franchise centered on city-building. In fact, unlike the Bank of China Tower, few people outside of Hong Kong would recognize the headquarters of its main competitor, the HSBC Main Building. Yet, in the 1980s, when both skyscrapers were under constructio
4 days ago1 min read
The Tunnels Under the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong
The relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has always been complicated. Add Hong Kong—a former British colony at the doorstep of mainland China—to the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for outlandish rumors. One such rumor revolves around secret "escape tunnels" that allegedly run from the U.S. Consulate on Garden Road to various locations across the city. Depending on the source, these underground passages supposedly lead to the Go
5 days ago1 min read
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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