With the rapid growth of population, the bigger cities are running out of space. Hence, they tend to make a vertical city within the city to address the issue. Nowadays, almost all major cities from different parts of the world are building high rise buildings to save space. And there are some cities which shows off their wealth by building lofty skyscrapers. They regard it as the sign of their wealth and prosperity. Here are the top 10 cities which has the highest number of skyscrapers in the world:

1. Hong Kong (303 skyscrapers)


     Hong Kong is an autonomous city of China. It is situated in the southern coast of China. It is a highly developed city and is one of the main trading destinations of the world. It was previously used to be a British Territory and it has a very less space. So, it was decided to be built vertically so as to address the issue of lack of space. Now, Hong Kong is the city with the highest number of skyscrapers in the world. It has a total of 303 skyscrapers and more than 3000 high rise buildings. Hong Kong's tallest building is the International Commerce Center with a height of 484 meters.

          Besides being the top city with the highest numbers of skyscrapers in the world, Hong Kong is also ranked as the most visited city in the world. There are several renowned tourist spots in Hong Kong. To know more in detail about them please visit the following link- 
 
2. New York, USA (237 skyscrapers)


     New York is the main commercial city of the USA. It's  also the leading city in the world in terms  of international trade and commerce. It is the center point of the corporate world. The city is nicknamed as the Skyscraper City, as the entire city is filled with different types of skyscrapers and other high rise buildings. The iconic Empire State Building is one of the oldest and the most famous skyscrapers in the world. Currently, the city has 237 skyscrapers and thousands of other high rise buildings. The tallest Skyscraper of New York is the One World Trade Center with a height of 416 meters.

         New York is a lively city with thousands of things and places to enjoy. As the city is filled with huge number of tourist spots that drives visitors from all corners of the world. Visit the following link to have a glimpse of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City-

3. Dubai, UAE (148 skyscrapers)


     Dubai is the main commercial city of the UAE. It is the fastest growing mega-city in the world. The city of Dubai witnessed a rapid construction boom in the last decade of the Twentieth Century. Currently, one fourth of all the cranes working in the world are found in Dubai. It has now 148 skyscrapers and thousands of other high rise buildings. There are lot more skyscrapers in Dubai which are currently under construction phase. It is the home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa with a staggering height of 828.18 meters.

         Dubai, the capital city of the UAE is a wonder in the modern times. A few decades back there were only sands where the modern Dubai stands now. The city has turned every impossibility to possibilities. In Dubai, you will find the tallest skyscraper in the world, the largest man made Island, the biggest flower garden in the world, the only certified Seven Star Hotel in the world and so on. And because of this reason, Dubai is known as the modern City of the Superlatives. To know more in detail about the most popular marvellous tourist attractions in Dubai, please visit the following link-

4. Shanghai, China (126 skyscrapers)


     Shanghai is the main commercial city of China. The city is growing rapidly over the past few years. The city has a very high population density and  hence it is been transformed into a vertical city. The city currently houses 126 skyscrapers and thousands of other high rise buildings. Although, there are some more skyscrapers to come up which are currently under construction. The tallest building in the city is the Shanghai Tower reaching a height of 632 meters.

        Shanghai, the financial capital and the biggest city in China is home to numerous tourist attractions which are visited by millions of tourists every year. To know more in detail about the top tourist attractions in Shanghai, please visit the following link-

5. Chicago, USA (117 skyscrapers)


     Chicago is one of the major cities in the USA. The city of Chicago has a magnificent skyline. The most interesting fact about Chicago is that it was the home to the world's first skyscraper, the ten story Home Insurance Building, built in 1884-1885. Though this height is not considered impressive today but it was gargantuan at that time. The city is currently home to 117 skyscrapers and hundreds of other high rise buildings. The tallest building in the city is Willis Tower reaching a height of 442.2 meters.

       Chicago, widely known as the Windy City is home to several world renowned toursit attractions. To know better about them, please visit the following link-

6. Tokyo, Japan (114 skyscrapers)


     Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is also the biggest commercial city of the nation. Tokyo is the most populated city in the world with 38.3 million population. With such a massive population, the city of Tokyo is being rapidly transforming into a vertical city. The high rise buildings of Tokyo are built with highly sophisticated shock resistant technologies, as the city has to witness more than a thousand earthquakes a year. The city is filled with magnificent skyscrapers and other high rise buildings. Tokyo has currently 114 skyscrapers. The tallest skyscraper in the city of Tokyo is the Toranomon Hills reaching a height of 255.4 meters.

       Tokyo, the largest city of the world is home to numerous tourist spots that attracts millions of tourists from all across Japan as well as from all over the world. The city of Tokyo is amazingly beautiful with spectacular skylines and wonderful natural sceneries. To know more in detail about the top tourist attractions in Tokyo, please visit the following link-

7. Chongqing, China (94 skyscrapers)


     Chongqing is one of the  major cities in China and is located in the south-western part of China. It is one of the four directly controlled municipalities in China and is not located in the coast like the other three. The city has 18.38 million population which is massive enough to transform it into a vertical city. The city currently has 94 skyscrapers and hundreds of other high rise buildings. The tallest building in the city is the Chongqing World Financial Center with a height of 339 meters.

8. Guangzhou, China (93 skyscrapers)


     Guangzhou is one of the major cities in China. The city of Guangzhou is rapidly growing over the past few years. The city has several high rise buildings. Currently, the Guangzhou city has 93 skyscrapers and hundreds of other high rise buildings. The tallest building in the city is the Guangzhou International Finance Center reaching a height of 438.60 meters.

9. Shenzhen, China (83 skyscrapers)


     Shenzhen is a modern metropolitan city situated in the south-eastern part of China. The city is building more and more skyscrapers in the mean time to cop up with the high population growth of the city. The city is also known for its different tourist attractions. The city of Shenzhen has currently 83 skyscrapers and hundreds of other high rise buildings. The tallest building in the city is the KK 100 reaching a height of 441.65 meters.

           There are several tourist attractions in the city of Shenzhen that attracts huge traffic to the city. I have listed the top 5 most visited tourist attractions in Shenzhen. So, to know more in detail about them please visit the following link-
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10. Singapore (81 skyscrapers)


     Singapore is a city state with magnificent skylines. Singapore's skylines are one of the finest in the world. Also, Singapore is one of the cleanest and the most visited cities in the world. It has one of the best infrastructure in the world. Currently, Singapore has 81 skyscrapers and thousands of other high rise buildings. The tallest building in Singapore is the UOB Plaza One which reaches a height of 280.11 meters.

       With ultra-modern stunning array of skyscrapers, Singapore is a highly developed, vibrant and lively mega-city and has numerous tourist attractions. To know more in detail about the top tourist attractions in Singapore, please visit the following link-

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