Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper in Central, Hong Kong Island. At the time of its completion in 1989, it was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia, a title it held until 1992. The Bank of China Tower stands at a height of 367.4 meters (1,205.4 feet) tall. It was the first building outside the United States the be taller than the 305-meter level. Today it is the fourth tallest building in Hong Kong after the International Commerce Centre, Two International Finance Centre and Central Plaza.
The Bank of China Tower was designed by famous Chinese American architect I.M. Pei. It stands on the former site of Murray House, a heritage building that was relocated brick-by-brick to Stanley. The construction of the skyscraper came when a climate of uncertainty hanged over the future of Hong Kong at the run up to the hangover to China. The government was criticised for the apparent preferential treatment given to BOCHK for it to build the skyscraper.
The architect I.M. Pei is said to have drawn inspiration for the design of the building from the growth of bamboo shoots, symbolising livelihood and prosperity. It is the only major building in Hong Kong to be designed without consulting feng shui masters, many of whom criticised the design for its sharp edges and the many X shapes said to be inauspicious. The sharp angle of the building appears to face the HSBC Headquarters, creating some imaginative speculation among the feng shui observers.
How to reach the Bank of China Tower
You can take the MTR to the Central or Admiralty station and then walk to the Bank of China building.
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