Experts' Choice Award Bank of China Tower
What the experts agree on
I.M. Pei's iconic bamboo-shoot silhouette defines Hong Kong's skyline with its striking geometric triangles. Symbolism divides opinion—some see prosperity, others bad feng shui—but its architectural impact is undeniable.
“Some geomancers believe the four prisms are negative symbols; being the opposite of circles, these triangles contradict what circles suggest – money, union and perfection.”
– Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet "Many local Hong Kong Chinese see the building as a huge violation of the principles of feng shui." Full review
Time Out "Despite a polarising reception when it was first unveiled in 1990, I.M. Pei’s modernist skyscraper has become an internationally recognisable icon of Hong Kong." Full review
National Geographic "Bank of China Tower is my favorite building in town because it's one of the most recognizable buildings in Hong Kong with its unique zigzagging patterns and bamboo shoot shape"
Rough Guide
