Sky100

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Interior of Sky100 observation deck
Sky100 is situated on the 100th floor of the ICC in West Kowloon.

Sky100 (traditional Chinese: 天際100) is a 360-degree indoor observation deck on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre,[1] designed by international architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox[citation needed] in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. Since its opening on 17 April 2011[2] it has been the highest observation deck in Hong Kong, at 393 metres (1,289 ft) above sea level.[3]

Sky100 is located two floors below the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong Hotel in the same building.[1] Visitors reach the observation deck using high speed elevators, which travel from the 2/F entrance to the 100/F in 60 seconds.[3]

Sky100's Advanced Telescope provides "sunny day setting" and pre-recorded views from bright days, and on-screen indicators point to landmarks. Other settings include night views and fireworks. Interactive touch screens dot the deck, offering facts, tips and an itinerary planner.[3]

The deck offers views of Hong Kong Island, full view of the Kowloon Peninsula and—weather permitting—the ridges that gave Kowloon its name and Tai Mo Shan in the background. Other sights include Tsing Ma Bridge and the airport. [citation needed]

There is a café serving local snacks and refreshments as well as a restaurant serving international cuisines on the 101st floor.[3]

  • Sky 100 Exhibit in Level 2

  • Time Tunnel in Level 2

  • International Commerce Centre Sky 100 View2.jpg

  • Gift Shop

Race to ICC-100

Since 2012, Sky100 has also served as the finish point for the annual "Race to ICC-100 - SHKP Vertical Run for the Chest", organised by Sun Hung Kai Properties (co-developer of the International Commerce Centre) and The Community Chest of Hong Kong. The race begins at Level 8 and winds its way up the building's staircases to Sky100. The event is normally held in early December.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Zoe Li (11 August 2010). "High at the Ritz: Unrivalled views at the world's tallest hotel". CNN. Retrieved 19 May 2013. 
  2. ↑ "ICC Sky100 OBSERVATION DECK HONG KONG". nextstophongkong.com. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "sky100 HONG KONG OBSERVATION DECK". hongkongextras.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013. 

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Coordinates: 22°18′12″N 114°09′37″E / 22.303392°N 114.160169°E / 22.303392; 114.160169

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