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SHENZHEN, CHINA

Located just north of the island of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is famed

to be the first of China’s Special Economic Zones, being one of the

pivot points when it comes to finance, business, production, and

other industries. Even though it is home to 80 skyscrapers, it has

only been given a sub-provincial status, making it an ironic picture

of how prosperity can be attained in such small territories.

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA

Being the second biggest city after Seoul, Busan Metropolitan City

is quite a busy place, especially when it comes to measuring its

activity based on seaports. As the largest port city of the south, it

has been recorded to be the fifth busiest in the world, even ranking

fifth based on cargo tonnage. With many cargo companies that come

and go, it also became a place that is great for logistics, finance,

banking, and business processes. It has 88 skyscrapers that

outline the incredible skyline of the city, especially at night.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA

The federal city of Moscow is the capital city of Russia, which,

according to Forbes, is also home to the highest number of billionaires

in the world. Thanks to its huge expanse, it has also been considered a

megacity, being a centre of the many fields in business and industry.

Due to the status of the city, having over 98 skyscrapers is understandable,

all of which contribute to the city’s colourful skyline.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Owning one of the most colourful and appealing skylines due to its

illustrious harbour view, Sydney is home to over 101 skyscrapers,

where the majority of them are owned by major players in the financial

and banking business. Buildings like the Citigroup Centre, Chifley Tower,

Deutsche Bank Place, World Tower, and MLC Centre keep the skyline

lined up in the 228 to 243 meter range.

OSAKA, JAPAN

As the third largest city in Japan based on population, Osaka plays

a very vital role in the country’s overall GDP generation. You will find

towers like the Osaka World Trade Centre, HERBIS Osaka, and

ORC 2000 rising above the skyline, along with 104 other skyscrapers.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Another city that is close to both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, still

located in the southern section of the Mainland, Guangzhou, the

largest city in the Guangdong province, has proven itself to be a

financial giant. Its skyline has grown to consist of 111 skyscrapers

and 417 high-rise buildings.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Capital of South Korea and known to be the centre of Korean Pop and

Tele dramas, Seoul is an overcrowded city that has a population of over

10 million. In spite of the overcrowding, the city was well planned and is

home to 120 skyscrapers, some of the more famous one being Three IFC,

Tower Palace, and Mok-dong Hyperion.

BANGKOK, THAILAND

Thailand’s capital city Bangkok does not only play a role as the centre

of commerce, trade, and business, but it also fulfils its part as the

main transportation gateway that connects every city, town, and

province of the Thai nation. Due to this setup, foreigners, locals, and

even province people find it easy to access the city, making progress

and development quicker. Its skyline is dotted by over 123 skyscrapers,

belonging to both local and global companies.