Dragon Gates, The Harbourside 君臨天下, West Kowloon, Hong Kong / Crazyisgood / SML.20130808.7D.49107

In Hong Kong, the presence of holes in some skyscrapers is a fascinating aspect of architectural design deeply rooted in feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice that empharsizes harmony with nature and the flow of energy, or qi.

 

These holes, ofter referred to as “dragon gates,” serve a symbolic purpose, allowing mythical dragons to traverse freely between the mountains and the sea, thereby facilitating the movement of positive energy throughout the buildings.

 

Feng shui 風水.

Feng 風. Wind.

Shui 水. Water.

Qi 氣. Air.

Dragon gates 龍門.

 

The Harbourside 君臨天下, West Kowloon, Hong Kong

Canon EOS 7D

Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

See-ming Lee, 2013-2024

 

Dragon Gates 龍門, The Harbourside 君臨天下, West Kowloon, Hong Kong / Crazyisgood / SML.20130808.7D.49107

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