In Hong Kong, high-rises aren’t just built on flat ground, but also up the slopes – as here in the Mid-Levels of Sheung Wan, which I reached via the effortless ascent on the escalator in Cochrane and Shelley Street. This arrangement creates a unique skyline, as the buildings cover the slopes like trees in a forest. Unlike the older buildings in Cochrane Street, they promise better amenities and more light and air to breathe.