China's youngest metropolis sees rising skyline

SHENZHEN - Birthday wishes and marriage proposals are often displayed on the huge outdoor electronic billboard of KingKey Financial Center, Shenzhen's second-highest skyscraper.

The landmark building, completed in 2011 with a height of 441.8 meters, offers a spectacular view of the sprawling metropolis.

Today, Shenzhen's skyline is dotted with over 100 skyscrapers more than 200 meters high, 10 of which are over 300 meters high. The city ranks among the world's top three cities for most skyscrapers, according to Chinese website gaoloumi.com. The other two are Tokyo and Hong Kong.