Soaring towers of glass and concrete, clustered in Central District, the financial services heart of Hong Kong, China, in December 2006. Beyond the skyscrapers is the 552m (1,810 ft.) Victoria Peak, an imposing landmark and desirable residential property location.


Central District, Hong Kong, China: the banking and business district of Hong Kong and an area where many multinational financial services corporations have their headquarters. In the background is Victoria Peak, also known as Mount Austin, a major tourist attraction offering views of the city and its waterfront. The area around Victoria Peak is often referred to as ‘The Peak’ and is a desirable residential property location.


Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Central District, Hong Kong, China
Photo credit: © Terence Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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