Manulife Financial Centre

Gazing up at the Manulife Financial Centre, ever ponder its previous life? This impressive structure, known as Kwun Tong 223 before 2009, replaced Dairy Farm’s ice factory and a cement factory. The Manulife Financial Centre stands as a testament to rapid construction. Its two 28-story office towers, linked by a multistory thoroughfare, were completed in just 18 months. Imagine the hustle and bustle as this modern marvel rose from the industrial remnants of Kwun Tong. The Manulife Financial Centre boasts a sleek curtain wall facade, giving it a distinct presence on Wai Yip Street. Inside, the floor heights vary from a comfortable 2.7 to a spacious 3.1 meters. Imagine working on the upper floors with breathtaking 180-degree sea views. Beyond the offices, the Manulife Financial Centre offers an impressive 862,000 sq ft clubhouse. This provides tenants and visitors with a place to relax and socialize. There’s also a substantial 50,000 sq ft dedicated to exhibition and conference space, attracting businesses and events of all sizes. Manulife Financial, a global insurance giant, secured naming rights by becoming the largest tenant. They occupy eight floors, solidifying their presence in this vibrant hub. Other prominent tenants include PricewaterhouseCoopers, with their training center and Asian headquarters for global information management. Jardine Engineering Corporation, a long-standing Jardine Matheson business, also calls the Manulife Financial Centre home. This underlines the building’s attractiveness to multinational corporations. Even CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container freight company, has established its Hong Kong office here. Getting to the Manulife Financial Centre is easy. It’s a short 10-minute walk from the Kwun Tong MTR station. Ferries connect to North Point and Sai Wan Ho. Numerous bus routes and minibuses offer additional transport options. A footbridge with elevator access, connecting the center to the Kwun Tong Ferry Pier, further enhances accessibility. The Manulife Financial Centre stands tall, a symbol of Kwun Tong’s transformation from industrial past to modern business hub.