Bank of China Tower, Bank skyscraper in Central and Western District, Hong Kong
The Bank of China Tower is a 72-story office building that rises 367.4 meters above Hong Kong's financial district. Its exterior is made of glass and aluminum arranged in a geometric pattern of stacked triangular sections.
The tower opened in 1990 as the first building outside the United States to exceed 300 meters in height. This milestone redefined Asia's skyline and established Hong Kong as a major center for tall-building construction.
The tower's angular form echoes bamboo stalks, a symbol in Chinese building traditions that the architect incorporated into its design. Walking around the base, you sense how modern geometry meets classical Eastern ideas through the building's geometric divisions.
The observation deck on the 43rd floor is free to enter and requires only your passport at the entrance. From there you get an open view across Hong Kong's skyline without any barriers.
The building contains 49 elevators and 4 basement levels working together as a complex vertical transportation system. This network keeps people moving smoothly through the tower's multiple office levels and underground spaces.
Location: Central and Western District
Inception: 1990
Architects: I. M. Pei
Official opening: May 17, 1990
Floors above the ground: 70
Floors below the ground: 4
Elevators: 49
Height: 367.4 m
Made from material: glass, aluminum
Brand:
Operator: 中國銀行（香港）有限公司 Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
Address: 花園道 Garden Road
GPS coordinates: 22.27917,114.16139
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23
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