IFC 2 - The Second Tallest Building in Hong Kong

Talking about the skyline of Hong Kong, one cannot overlook the striking International Finance Center, prominently located at the Central harbourfront. Established in 1998, this complex features two skyscrapers, the IFC mall, and the Four Seasons Hotel, all contributing to the city's iconic skyline. Designed by celebrated architect César Pelli, the two towering structures stand at 210m with 39 storeys and 415m with 88 storeys, housing prominent tenants like UBS, BNP Paribas, and State Street. These towers were featured in several Hollywood movies, like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, and The Dark Knight.

The Hong Kong Central Bank

Hong Kong's Central Bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has owned four floors within Two IFC, and the 55th floor is open to the public as the HKMA Information Center. It is an interactive exhibition and research library of Hong Kong monetary and banking history, suitable for anyone who are interested to learn about Hong Kong monetary system, and enjoy a bird-eye view of the CBD despite heat and rain. The admission is free but make sure to bring an ID with you, and it offers guided tour at 14:30 on weekdays and 10:30 on Saturdays.

IFC Mall

If you look for a place to kill time after checking in at Hong Kong Station flight counter, IFC mall can be a good spot for dining before your departure. It has a wide variety of restaurants to choose ranging from Shanghainese dim sum, Michelin-star ramen and other Asian cuisines. The mall also has a roof garden on the top floor (4/F) where you can have a drink accompanied by a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.