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Hong Kong CityscapeChina’s urban developments of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing showcase the intersection of ancient philosophies and technological advancement. Known as Asia’s Manhattan, Hong Kong is a rapidly growing center of international finance and is home to more skyscrapers than any other city on Earth.

Here, a flash of red plies the nighttime waters of the South China Sea as shining skyscrapers mark the prosperity of Hong Kong. With seven million people living in its 426-square-mile (1,103-square-kilometer) region, the Asian megaport is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. See larger and download wallpaper >>

Photograph by Ghani Khan, Your Shot

China Cities Photos

See photos and get wallpaper of China's biggest cities (Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and more) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

November 5, 2009