Tour Hong Kong's Awesome Airport, Home To A 9-Hole Golf Course And An IMAX Theater
The airport opened in 1998 on the island of Chek Lap Kok and replaced one of the world's most notorious airport runways, Kai Tak International — which was nestled among skyscrapers and mountains.
It connects more than 100 airlines to about 180 locations worldwide, including 44 destinations on the Chinese mainland.
If you happen to have a long layover ...
... you can head over to the airport's nine-hole golf course, built to U.S. Golf Association standards.
If golf isn't your game, check out the largest IMAX screen in Hong Kong ... also at the airport. The theater seats 350 and plays regular and 3D-films.
Inside, the modern architecture and sleek design of the beautiful terminal building are worth admiring.
Even the ceilings are awesome.
The interior looks more like an art gallery than one of the world's busiest airports.
Like most airports, there are small play areas for toddlers near flight gates.
Older children are encouraged to check out the Dream Come True Education Park, where they can experience a realistic mini-version of a nursery, hospital, spaceship, fire station, and airport.
The area is designed to allow children to play in a future career atmosphere — like a television studio, complete with green screens.
There are nearly fifty places to eat in Terminal 1 and another thirty in Terminal 2. Asian cuisine is the most popular choice, but you can find McDonald's and Burger King in each terminal.
According to the Center for Aviation, 59.9 million travelers passed through Hong Kong's international airport last year.
Last year the airport was inducted into the Travel Hall of Fame.
It's earned a spot on 55 "best" lists for awards in cleanliness, shopping, dining, and atmosphere.
In March 2012, the airport decided to add a third runway to the already congested island.
After the expansion, the airport will be able to handle up to 620,000 flights per year.
That's the equivalent of one flight every 36 seconds.
The expansion project is scheduled for completion in 2030 and will cost an estimated $136.2 billion.
Now that you've seen Hong Kong ...
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