In Beijing you can even find modern skyscrapers with full glass façade and traditional roofs, as an evidence of how the old meets the new in perfect harmony. The Central Business District (known as CBD) looks like Manhattan, with many modern, tall, commercial buildings, such as the Beijing TV Center, China World Trade Center and the Fortune Plaza. There are ongoing constructions such as the China World Trade Center Tower 3 and the CCTV Headquarters. The latter is a uniquely shaped dual [...]
Being located on the eastern bank of Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong’s climate is influenced by this large water mass. The vicinity of the Tropic of Cancer means that this area has a subtropical climate. This climate is famous because of its ever-changing character. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are dry and mild. However, during the summer months showers and thunderstorms can occur, but also strong and cold wind in the winter months. Despite the fact that winters aren’t cold, [...]