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hong kong airportHong Kong International Airport is a predecessor to Kai Tak Airport which is also constructed on the Chek Lap Kok Island. This airport is truly among the best man made structure due to its infrastructure and the services provided at this airport. This airport stands out to be unique from other airports due to its amazing 9 holes Golf Course.Hong Kong International Airport is linked to the entire city through various highways, bridges and rail routes. This structure is designed by renowned architect Lord Norman Foster. This airport is voted among the top ten architectural achievements of the 20th century. This airport serves million of passengers since 1998.

Why is it unique

In last 12 years Hong Kong International Airport has consistently won 7 Skytrax awards for Airport of the Year and its world class services. The airport has a luxurious 9 holes Golf Course which is located just beyond the terminal 2 which also comprises of flood light for night time golfing. This amenity is one of the most popular attractions for the professionals passing nearby the airport. At the time of its opening Hong Kong International Airport had world's largest terminal building. This airport is a major hubs to Mainland China and Asia. The airport serves around 90 global as well a domestic airlines which includes Hong Kong Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss International Airlines and many more.

Hong Kong International Airport is world's busiest hub for cargo traffic. This airport is operated by Hong Kong Airport Authority. Originally the airport is built on merging two different islands which lengths 3.2 sq. miles and a reclaimed land. Many airlines uses this airport as a destination for stopover flights from Asia, United States and Australia. Hong Kong International Airport roughly serves flights to more than 150 cities around the globe. This airport is a major contributor in the economy of Hong Kong as the airport alone offers employment to more than 60,000 civilians. The newestattractions at this airport is the Sky City which consists of luxurious hotels, commercial apartments, Entertainment quarters, Theme park, Exhibition centre, golf course, shopping destinations and many more. If you halt at the airport just make sure that you roam around the entire airport for viewing its marvelous engineering works.