Hong Kong is a city known for its beautiful skyline. Being ranked among the cities with the most number of skyscrapers in the world, Hong Kong presents a wonderful array of these specimens in all shapes and sizes. However, there’s one amid these that has always gained popularity especially among the tourists, and that is the Central Plaza.
The Central Plaza in Hong Kong is quite a stunning piece of architecture. The plaza has a unique triangular design which allows its tenants to enjoy more amazing views of the Victoria Harbour. The Central Plaza is standing in the midst of a prime location in Wan Chai. This is a bustling metropolitan area where you can many a Wanchai hotel the likes of the Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong; offering comfortable and convenient accommodation that’s within just a 10-20 distance from the plaza. Some of these hotels even provide shuttle services to attractions like the Central Plaza.
One of the best features of the Central Plaza building is that it is Hong Kong’s most attractive and visible timepiece. When the sun goes down every night, the peak of this 1,227 ft skyscraper dazzles with colour. The plaza has an impressive lighting system which indicates the time by varying colours. The timing is synchronized according to the Hong Kong Observatory clock. So, every 15 minutes the crown of the plaza dazzles with a variety of colours that shines brightly against the night sky.
The interior of the Central Plaza is as remarkable as the exterior. In the plaza’s palatial lobby decked with gleaming marble floors is a fine collection of paintings and real palm trees!
Out of the 78 storeys of the Central Plaza, 58 are used as office spaces. One of the most interesting facts about the Central Plaza is that in one of its highest storeys is a floor dedicated entirely to a church! Aptly called the Sky City Church, this adds a spiritual presence to this magnificent building that’s the third tallest in Hong Kong city.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
