Not New York, not Dubai. This is the city with the most skyscrapers in the world.

There's no other place like it on Earth. Here, the cityscape is strewn with glass and steel, and as far as the eye can see, towering towers tower. Discover the capital of skyscrapers, which literally grew out of... a lack of space.

Have you ever wondered which city has more skyscrapers than regular buildings? The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat wondered the same thing and decided to count them. Their report shows that the capital of skyscrapers is... Hong Kong . The Asian city has become the undisputed king of heights, boasting a staggering 560 skyscrapers , the most in the world. No other city has so effectively combined limited space with a vision for development, creating a city that could easily star in a science fiction film —minus the special effects.

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Hong Kong is living proof that necessity truly is the mother of invention. Due to its mountainous terrain, city planners were left with only one direction: upwards. And thus, one of the world's most modern metropolises was born.

Among the giants , the International Commerce Centre stands out, standing 484 meters tall and with 118 floors . This skyscraper not only looks futuristic—it's also one of the most sustainable buildings in the world. Right behind it stands the Two International Finance Centre (416 meters), and just below, but equally iconic, is the Bank of China Tower , an asymmetrical work by I.M. Pei that evokes bamboo as a symbol of strength and growth.

Every evening after 8:00 PM, the entire city transforms into a light gallery. Symphony of Lights , a permanent light installation, illuminates the facades of skyscrapers, transforming Hong Kong into a true work of art.

The rest of the world? They're catching up. Shenzhen, New York, Dubai— each of these giants has something to boast about. China and other Asian cities clearly dominate the top spots.

1. 1. Hong Kong, China
2. 2. Shenzhen, China
3. 3. New York, USA
4. 4. Dubai, UAE
5. 5. Guangzhou, China
6. 6. Shanghai, China
7. 7. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8. 8. Wuhan, China
9. 9. Tokyo, Japan
10. 10. Chongqing, China
11. 11. Chicago, USA
12. 12. Bangkok, Thailand
13. 13. Chengdu, China
14. 14. Jakarta, Indonesia
15. 15. Mumbai, India
16. 16. Toronto, Canada
17. 17. Shenyang, China
18. 18. Singapore, Singapore
19. 19. Nanning, China
20. 20. Hangzhou, China