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These are the more eclectic images of the business and finance district of Hong Kong. Tradional and other images of just the buildings are available upon request.
 
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Towering Over Central

The 3 most prominent buildings in the Central Business District -- Jardine House (right), the tallest building in the 1970's, Exchange Square (left, c 1985), and the towering International Finance Centre II (middle, c 2003), is the reigning king of the sky-scrappers.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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The Incredible IFC II

3 year old Sungzhen role-plays as the Incredibles at the International Finance Centre Tower II, designed by Cesar Pelli. At 415 metres tall and 88 storeys, it is Hong Kong's tallest building with 22 high-ceiling trading floors.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Confronting Modernity

A traditional Chinese Junk, named after the notorious Pirate Cheung Po Chai, approaches the ultra-modern International Finance Centre Tower II. Based at Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong, Cheung's band of 20,000 brigands raided fishing boats in the Pearl River area over a century ago.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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East Meets West

Philip, a banker from London, admiring the traditional Chinese Junk named after the notorious Pirate Cheung Po Chai as it approaches the ultra-modern International Finance Centre Tower II on the Hong Kong harbour front.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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East Meets West 2

The ultra-modern International Finance Centre Tower II on the Hong Kong harbour front appears to rise from the Watertour boat which is designed after a traditional Chinese pavillion.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Heavenly Tower

Rabbi Ben Ari Yaacov from Isreal enjoys a moment of solitude under the towering International Finance Centre Tower II.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Colourful Infinity

A girl marvels at the colourful textile sculpture of the sign of infinity at the International Finance Centre Tower II.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Red Star Over Exchange Square

The flag of the People's Republic of China flies under the towering Exchange Square, home of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Circle Game

The circular windows of Jardine House and their reflection off the adjacent Exchange Square building, situated in the heart of the central business district of Hong Kong.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Glass and Reflection

The glass ceiling of the crossway in the heart of the central business district of Hong Kong, linking the Exchange Square building with Chater House with its all-glass facade reflecting Jardine House across the road.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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Star Ferry

Since its inception in 1888, the Star Ferry has become an icon of Hong Kong, carrying tens of thousands of people, both locals and tourists, across the picturesque Victoria Harbour everyday.

Central · Hong Kong | 2006
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