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Jardine House Hong Kong

Jardine House Hong Kong
Once the Jardine House, Hong Kong was the headquarters for opium trafficking. Today the Jardine Fleming, the investment and banking branch is one of the most dependable banks in Asia.

The Jardine House in Hong Kong is located in the western direction of the Star Ferry Terminal. You will have no problems in recognizing the building because of its trademark round windows. The Jardine Matheson is located in the Jardine House and the biggest of the British trading companies.

The Jardine House, Hong Kong is the first skyscraper and it's still considered to be an important landmark of Hong Kong. The most interesting part about the architecture of the Jardine House is the "moon gate" windows. This has a symbolic significance to the traditional Chinese architecture. You can get beautiful views to the Victoria Harbor and the Peak.

On of the many advantages that the Hong Kong Jardine House has over the other buildings in the central district of Hong Kong is its central location. The accessibility of the building has made it the center for many multinational companies to establish its headquarters here. Jardine House, Hong Kong is one of 18 buildings included in the Hong Kong Tourism Commission's project - Victoria Harbor Lighting Plan.

When it was built, it was called the Connaught Center, but later on it came to be known as the Jardine House. This building has internal connections with other important buildings of the region like the International Finance Center and the Exchange Square with the Central Elevated Walkway.

The central business district displays some of the best gifts of the British settlers to the Chinese people. It is an area, which was developed by them. At present it is the center of cultural and commercial interactions. The Jardine House too reflects this style in its form and architecture.

Reaching the Jardine House in Hong Kong is not a difficult job to do. Once you reach the central district you just have to look around a bit to get a glimpse of the historic building. It is one of the finest examples of the colonial architecture mingling with the modern style to become a part of the present.



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