There is a distinctive feature of Hong Kong skyscraper design that sparks curiosity – why do some of them have open holes in the center? The answer lies in the city’s deep connection to the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui.
These openings, usually rectangular in shape, are classic examples of feng shui in action. Feng shui (literally “wind” and “water”) is the ancient Chinese practice of aligning buildings and objects in harmony with nature to attract good fortune and avoid misfortune.
The holes are known as “dragon gates,” and according to feng shui principles, they allow dragons to fly from the mountains to the ocean each day, enabling the flow of positive energy through the building as a result.
