List of buildings

Artifacts unearthed on the island show human activities dated back to the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age. For instance, rock carvings at Shek Pik are thought to date back to the Bronze Age, while a stone circle at Fan Lau is probably from the Neolithic Age. Both sites are located on the southwestern coast of the island. In 1276, the Southern Song Dynasty court fled to Guangdong by boat, fleeing Mongol invaders, and leaving the emperor Gong Di behind. Any hope of resistance centred on two young princes, Gong Di's brothers. The older ...

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Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation

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Emporis ranks the buildings by highest architectural structural element, which means [1]: height of spire, statues (or any other architecturally integral element) count towards the height of the building height of antenna, flagpole (or other detail not classified as architecturally integral element) does not count towards the height of the building roof height is ...

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List of skyscrapers, List of skyscrapers - Ranking criteria and its alternatives, List of skyscrapers - Highest skyscrapers by architectural detail top 200, List of skyscrapers - Alternative Measurements, List of skyscrapers - Selected high buildings, List of skyscrapers - Observation towers and other structures

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The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles. Peng Chau is accessible by a ferry (New World First Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferries from Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau, or by Kai-to ferries from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. ...

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Peng Chau, Peng Chau - Transportation

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Tsuen Wan Line MTR - Plans and reality. The Tsuen Wan Line was one of the original lines of the Hong Kong Underground network, thus the initial plan was a bit different from the realised line, especially the names and the construction characteristics of the New Territories section. For example, there was a planned station further west of the present Tsuen Wan station terminus, named Tsuen Wan West which was to serve as an interchange station to the West Rail station of the same ...

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Tsuen Wan Line MTR, Tsuen Wan Line MTR - History, Tsuen Wan Line MTR - Plans and reality, Tsuen Wan Line MTR - Recent changes, Tsuen Wan Line MTR - Stations

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List of towers - Towers taller than 250 metrestop 75. Note: this list is more or less correct as of 2004. List of towers - Height range between 200 and 250metres. List of towers - Height range between 100 and 200metres. List of towers - Height range below 100 metres. See also:

List of towers, List of towers - Towers by height, List of towers - Towers taller than 250 metrestop 75, List of towers - Height range between 200 and 250metres, List of towers - Height range between 100 and 200metres, List of towers - Height range below 100 metres, List of towers - Towers of unknown height, List of towers - Famous towers and buildings called tower, List of towers - Famous towers, List of towers - Partially guyed towers, List of towers - Tall buildings with word tower in their names

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It is the site of a Buddhist Hall Fort constructed 300 years ago, and recently refurbished. A prehistoric stone carving can also be found on the island. Both the fort and the stone carving are declared monuments of Hong Kong. Tung Lung Chau - Buddhist Hall Fort. It is said the fort was built as a part of a maritime defence system to protect trade and fend off pirates. The fort, according to one record, was erected in the Kangxi era (1662-1722) to guard against pirates. It is rumoured to have been attacked ...

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Tung Lung Chau, Tung Lung Chau - Sights, Tung Lung Chau - Buddhist Hall Fort, Tung Lung Chau - Transportation, Tung Lung Chau - External link and reference

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The numerous bars and strip joints in the red-light district part of Wan Chai are still popular with tourists and visiting US sailors - who arrive on Fenwick Pier. Fenwick Pier was once the location of the only McDonald's that served alcohol in Hong Kong, but it was closed in 2004 and replaced by an up-market restaurant. Johnston Road and Queen's Road East are the two major streets in the area. Export clothing shops line the streets of Johnston and Luard Road and offer some of the best value in Hong Kong. Queens Road East has many stores sel ...

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Wan Chai District, Wan Chai District - Geography, Wan Chai District - History, Wan Chai District - Politics, Wan Chai District - A very diverse environment, Wan Chai District - Entertainment and shopping, Wan Chai District - Sights, Wan Chai District - Demographics, Wan Chai District - Transportation

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Five rail lines serve this dictrict. The area is served by the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line and the Airport Express of the MTR metro system, as well as by the KCR East Rail. Tsuen Wan Line and Kwun Tong Line converge from the north at Prince Edward Station, then Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei where Kwun Tong Line terminates. Tsuen Wan Line continued to Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui stations before crossing the harbour to Hong Kong Island. Tung Chung Line has two stations along the west coast: ...

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Yau Tsim Mong District, Yau Tsim Mong District - Areas within the district include, Yau Tsim Mong District - Transportation, Yau Tsim Mong District - Major Roads

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The Colosseum measures 48 metres high, 188 metres long, and 156 metres wide. The wooden arena floor was 86 metres by 54 metres, and covered by sand. Its elliptical shape kept the players from retreating to a corner, and allowed the spectators to be closer to the action than a circle would allow. The Colosseum was ingeniously designed. It has been said that most spectacle venues (stadiums, and similar) have been influenced by features of the Colosseum's structure, even well into modern times. Seating (cavea) was divided into dif ...

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Colosseum, Colosseum - Construction, Colosseum - Games, Colosseum - History of the name Colosseum, Colosseum - Description, Colosseum - Later history, Colosseum - Hollywood and the Colosseum, Colosseum - Flora

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The present-day Causeway Bay is usually confused with East Point, the former having assimilated the latter. The original Causeway Bay is near the present-day Tin Hau MTR station, whereas the Causeway Bay MTR station is at East Point. The present-day concept of the Causeway Bay area covers all the way until Canal Road (Canal Road East and Canal Road West), or the Canal Road district or in Chinese Ngo Keng Kiu (鵝頸橋), < ...

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Causeway Bay, Causeway Bay - Location, Causeway Bay - History, Causeway Bay - Features, Causeway Bay - Transportation, Causeway Bay - External link

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In general, there are three types of construction: (1) building, (2) heavy/highway, and (3) industrial. Each type of construction requires a unique team to plan, design, construct, and maintain the project. Construction - Building construction. Building construction is the process of adding structure to real property. The vast majority of building construction projects are small renovations, such as addition of a room, or renovation of a bathroom. Often, the owner of the property acts as laborer, pa ...

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Construction, Construction - Construction, Construction - Building construction, Construction - Heavy/Highway construction, Construction - U.S. public construction, Construction - Industrial construction, Construction - Design team, Construction - Financial advisors, Construction - Legal considerations, Construction - Interaction of expertise, Construction - Construction trades, Construction - Temporary works, Construction - Construction materials, Construction - Structural elements

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Tallest Structure by Category The tallest currently standing structure, including those structures which are partially under water, is the Mars Platform in the Gulf of Mexico, at 990.6 m (3,250 ft). It is a tension-leg platform, meaning that it consists of a deck located atop a hull which is connected to pontoons located far below the water surface, which provide buoyancy support. The structure is connected to foundation piles on the sea floor by rigid tendons, which are analogous to guy-wires. As this oil and natural gas platf ...

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World's tallest structures, World's tallest structures - Tallest structures, World's tallest structures - Way of comparison, World's tallest structures - Tallest buildings, World's tallest structures - Tallest buildings in world history, World's tallest structures - Currently-standing tallest skyscrapers, World's tallest structures - Proposed record-breaking structures, World's tallest structures - Other proposed very tall towers, World's tallest structures - Radio masts taller than 600 metres, World's tallest structures - Towers/Skyscrapers

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The Dubailand project was officially announced on October 23rd, 2003. Dubailand will be built on a 2 billion square foot (186 km²) area and will include 45 mega projects and 200 sub projects. It will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort, currently the largest collection of amusement parks in the world. Private reaction towards the project has been positive and Dubai has exceeded the $4.9 billion private investement figure it expected on the entire project by collecting approximately $6 billion from the ...

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Dubai Land, Dubai Land - Concept, Dubai Land - Development, Dubai Land - Six zones worlds

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The airport was built on a largely artificial island reclaimed from Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau. The two former islands that were levelled comprise about 25% of the surface area of the airport's 12.48 km² platform. It is connected to the northern side of Lantau Island near the historic village of Tung Chung, now expanded into a new town. It replaced the former Hong Kong International Airport (popularly known by its former name Kai Tak Airport), which was located in the Kowloon City area with a single runway extending into Kowloon Bay c ...

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Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport - History, Hong Kong International Airport - Operations, Hong Kong International Airport - Passenger facilities, Hong Kong International Airport - Baggage and Ramp Handling, Hong Kong International Airport - Air cargo, Hong Kong International Airport - Aircraft maintenance services, Hong Kong International Airport - Airport based ground services, Hong Kong International Airport - Happenings, Hong Kong International Airport - Recent developments, Hong Kong International Airport - Accidents and incidents, Hong Kong International Airport - Airport based flying operations, Hong Kong International Airport - Ground Transport, Hong Kong International Airport - Rail, Hong Kong International Airport - Bus, Hong Kong International Airport - Coach, Hong Kong International Airport - Ferry, Hong Kong International Airport - Taxis, Hong Kong International Airport - Check-in Aisles, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle A, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle B, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle C, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle D, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle E, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle F, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle G, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle H, Hong Kong International Airport - Aisle J, Hong Kong International Airport - Past Airlines, Hong Kong International Airport - New Airlines in 2005/2006, Hong Kong International Airport - Destinations, Hong Kong International Airport - Current Passenger Destinations, Hong Kong International Airport - Past Passenger Destinations, Hong Kong International Airport - Current Cargo Destinations

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With a stunning eight universities and several other tertiary institutions in just one city, tertiary education plays a key role in the education system of Hong Kong. The number of tertiary education graduates (as proposed by Hong Kong Government) would increase to 60% of Hong Kong's population by 2010. Therefore, the number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, associate degree programmes and higher diploma programmes will be increased substan ...

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Education in Hong Kong, Education in Hong Kong - Overview, Education in Hong Kong - Pre-school / Nursery / Kindergarten education, Education in Hong Kong - Primary Education, Education in Hong Kong - Secondary Education, Education in Hong Kong - Tertiary education, Education in Hong Kong - Adult Education, Education in Hong Kong - Education for Newly Arrived Children NAC, Education in Hong Kong - Vocational Post-secondary and Continuing Education, Education in Hong Kong - Vocational Training for People with Disabilities, Education in Hong Kong - Professional Teacher Preparation, Education in Hong Kong - Continuing Professional Development for Principals, Education in Hong Kong - List of schools

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The Peak Tower is located at Victoria Gap, and houses the upper terminus of the Peak Tram. It is not located at the top of Victoria Peak, but at an elevation of 396 m: the architects sought a design which would be prominent on the skyline but would not interrupt the natural line of the hills. The site is in a dip along the line of the hills, and the tower's height is restricted to 428 m above sea level, overlooking the city of Hong Kong. The Peak Tower was designed by the British architect Terry Farrell. It has seven floors with a tot ...

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Victoria Peak, Victoria Peak - Peak Tower, Victoria Peak - The Peak Lookout Restaurant, Victoria Peak - Lung Fu San Trail, Victoria Peak - Further visit, Victoria Peak - Transportation

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Tallest Structure by Category Skytower - Auckland New Zealand - Free standing tower 328m The tallest currently standing structure, including those structures which are partially under water, is the Mars Platform in the Gulf of Mexico, at 990.6 m (3,250 ft). It is a tension-leg platform, meaning that it consists of a deck located atop a hull which is connected to pontoons located far below the water surface, which provide buoyancy support. The structure is connected to foundation piles on the sea floor by rigid tendons, w ...

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World's tallest structures, World's tallest structures - Tallest structures, World's tallest structures - Way of comparison, World's tallest structures - Tallest buildings, World's tallest structures - Tallest buildings in world history, World's tallest structures - Currently-standing tallest skyscrapers, World's tallest structures - Proposed record-breaking structures, World's tallest structures - Other proposed very tall towers, World's tallest structures - Radio masts taller than 600 metres, World's tallest structures - Towers/Skyscrapers

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Tung Chung is surrounded by two massive country parks, which cover most of Lantau Island - the Lantau North and Lantau South Country Parks. In addition, in a move to encourage green transport biking tracks are available throughout the town, and most of the private estate provides full clubhouse facilities for its residents. In future, a public library, swimming pool, indoor games hall and community centre are planned for Tung Chung. Furthermore, the Hong Kong Disneyland development at Penny's Bay will provide further recreational oppo ...

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Tung Chung, Tung Chung - Development, Tung Chung - History, Tung Chung - Accommodation, Tung Chung - Shopping, Tung Chung - Eating, Tung Chung - Schools, Tung Chung - Recreations, Tung Chung - Natural environments, Tung Chung - Sights, Tung Chung - Transportation, Tung Chung - Train, Tung Chung - Bus, Tung Chung - Roads, Tung Chung - Ferry, Tung Chung - Gondola lift, Tung Chung - Future in Tung Chung

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In the early days, the inhabitants on the island were mostly farmers and fishermen. The major population concentrated in the northeast portion of the island. Farmers grew rice, vegetables and pineapples, while fishermen lived in the small harbour of Tsing Yi Tong which stretched far back into the island. They lived on their junks and boats all the time, fishing in the nearby waters. Even as late as the 1970s, Tsing Yi Tong resembled Tai O with its characteristical stilt houses and water vehicles. Like many other fishing villages in Hong Kong ...

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Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature

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North District is served by KCR East Rail, Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway and Sha Tau Kok Road. North District Hong Kong - KCR Stations. Fanling Sheung Shui Lo Wu (terminus of KCR East Rail) North District Hong Kong - Border crossings. Sha Tau Kok (road) Lok Ma Chau (road) Man Kam To (road) Lo Wu (train) ...

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North District Hong Kong, North District Hong Kong - Demographics, North District Hong Kong - Islands of the district, North District Hong Kong - Miscellaneous, North District Hong Kong - Transport, North District Hong Kong - KCR Stations, North District Hong Kong - Border crossings

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Mui Wo is connected by ferry to Central. Other ferry services link Mui Wo to Discovery Bay, Peng Chau and Cheung Chau. Numerous hiking trails lead from Mui Wo to other parts of the island. A much-frequented route leads north-east from Mui Wo to Discovery Bay via a pagoda, the Trappist Haven Monastery, and then either up the mountain via the Discovery Bay golf course or by the ocean via Nim Shue Wan. ...

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Mui Wo, Mui Wo - History, Mui Wo - Sights, Mui Wo - Transportation

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Before 1901, the Peak Lookout Restaurant was a rooming house and working area of the Peak Tramway for England engineers. After that, it was rebuilt to become a stopping area for private or public sedan chairs. The facility was rebuilt to be a restaurant from 1947. There are many other restaurants at the Peak, such as the Mövenpick Marché Restaurant and the Eat Noodles. The spectacular view of the city can be viewed from the Mövenpick Marché Restaurant. Guests are invited to walk around the restaurant and choose their favourite Asian or International ingredients. Then their meals are cooked in front of th ...

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Victoria Peak, Victoria Peak - Peak Tower, Victoria Peak - The Peak Lookout Restaurant, Victoria Peak - Lung Fu San Trail, Victoria Peak - Further visit, Victoria Peak - Transportation

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