Discuss best Asian skyline here.

Hong Kong and ShanGhai

Hong Kong, no doubt!

Hong Kong, Then Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, too many great skylines!!!

The only ones that will be nominated are Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, and possibly Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, and Makati. It's too predictable who will win though. The real contest will be for 2nd place. ;)

It's too predictable who will win though. The real contest will be for 2nd place. ;)
I agree, it's pretty obvious that Hong Kong will win. I'll be interested to see which cities come in 2nd and 3rd place.

HK no doubt would take the title.......but I am surprised by the fact that well-known cities but have lesser skylines like Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul are being nominated as well.

I must say I am a bit biased but dark horses like Manila, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur shouldn't be sidelined as these cities have better skylines than many other cities in the world. :)

This is getting close to how the Academy Awards nomination goes about already! :lol:

I just want an honest and fair nomination thats all :)

when will the competition begin?

when will the competition begin?

You'll be able to vote from the Top 5 nominations tomorrow.

You'll be able to vote from the Top 5 nominations tomorrow.

ok. gracias.

ok, time to parade...

heres some pics of asia's underdog or may i say darkhorse...

METRO MANILA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/manilabay3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/manilabay.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/manilaskyline.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/manilaskyline4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/makati0102.jpg

hey Sleepwalker_Uno :D nice pics!

i got a bigger version of that 3rd Makati pic:

http://www.geocities.com/kiamoy_eater/makatii.JPG

Makati's skyline is cool, so is Ortigas', sadly very few peopel outside Asia are even aware of them.. But when more businesses branch into BGC and up comin Bay City; Makati city, Ortigas center and the Manila skylines will all be linked.. great skylines becoming even better in the v near future! :D

id like to reprisent Seoul :)

Seoul

http://dc2.donga.com/zero/data/6/116_1624c_600.jpg

http://dc2.donga.com/zero/data/6/2004.jpg

http://mm.dreamwiz.com/usr/y/j/yjoshjh/2/kitchen30.jpg

http://dc1.donga.com/zero/data/city/테헤란로.jpg

Nice pics SUNNI! i like the first one!

This was posted in the Philippine Subforum by ^SoMeGuY^, pics from a condo:
a stunning view of makati skyline from Pacific plaza BGC..
http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2021%20resize.JPG

from pacific plaza too
http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2017%20resize.JPG

pacifiz plaza view (lower floor)
http://www.realestatemovers.com/PPT-%20South%20120_2027.JPG

imagine a view like that from home specially at night??
Who could deny a skyline that resembles an Asian Manhattan so well?? Metro-Manila's skylines deserves some appreciation :)

Yeah I can't believe metro Manila didn't make it to the voting round.

Also, Tokyo and Seoul deserves more appreciation and ranking. Here's tokyo:
TOKYO PICS SET. Enjoy

http://port.s35.xrea.com/cgi-bin/img-box/img20050210225650.jpg

central Tokyo from shinjuku
wide pic scroll>>>>>
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/sam.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/shinp2.jpg


Tokyo bay
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/odaibath.jpg


odaiba beach
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/beach1.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/odaibajiji.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/fire.jpg


Italiantown and shiodome
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/itaa4.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/r4.jpg
http://tokyoyakei.cool.ne.jp/tokyo/shiodome/shiosite/shiosite-19.jpg


shinjuku
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/odaiba/r2.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/asayake.JPG
http://tokyoyakei.cool.ne.jp/tokyo/korakuen/civic-8.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/3d shinjuku.jpeg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/hey.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/tkk.jpg
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/shinjuku.jpg


Shibuya
http://www.minakan.net/images/0204/030302_02.JPG
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/shibuya1.jpg
http://tokyoyakei.cool.ne.jp/other/shibuya/shibuya-8.jpg


out side of city
http://www.george24.com/~ob-guy27/chil.jpg

Hong Kong and possible Singapore or Tokyo next.

Well HK it is the best in the world

i would like 2 nominate Jakarta....eventhough I know Jkt is still lagging compare to most major cities in asia....but do i care....

its an emotional choice.....love that damn place...Jakarta Big Durian...Love it or Leave it

of course Hong Kong > Shanghai > others

http://www.csun.edu/%7Ekbp55872/Pictures/bangkok1.jpg
http://www.csun.edu/%7Ekbp55872/Pictures/bangkok5.jpg
http://www.csun.edu/%7Ekbp55872/Pictures/bangkok3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/veranda/DSC03846.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/kanabe99/Krungthep44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/bkp999/DSC00011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/veranda/DSC03823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/veranda/DSC03838.jpg

Asia has the best skyscrapers in the world.. in terms of continents

Pic by Cliff
http://img138.echo.cx/img138/2607/055jk.jpg

Nice pics of Bangkok,thanks kiku.I think HK is the best.

Singapore is almost always behind HK, whichever place HK is.....

HongKong,Singapore,Shanghai,Manila,Jakarta,Tokyo,Beijing

HK,TOKYO,SINGAPORE,SEOUL,SHANGHAI,JAKARTA,BANGKOK,MANILA

HK 1st
shanghai 2nd
Singapour 3rd

Hong Kong without a doubt.
Then Singapore
Tapei isnt a great skyline byt Tapei 101 is great :D

Shanghai is cool too, reminds me of my own city (except taller)

HONGKONG
SHANGHAI
TOKYO
SEOUL
MANILA
SINGAPORE
JAKARTA
BANGKOK

1. HONGKONG
2. SINGAPORE (but isnt that big compare to others )
3. METRO MANILA
4. SEOUL
5. KUALA LUMPUR
6. SHANGHAI
7. BANGKOK
8. JAKARTA
9. TAIPEI

"METROMANILA":


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/ortigas-sunset-panorama.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/makati01.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/makati.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/001manilaskylinehehe2.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/018manilaskyline.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/muntinlupa1.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/031manilaskyline.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/renaissance_small.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/fb89d034.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/f5291aa8.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/f5291a71.jpg

1st HK

Shanghai,Seoul,S'pore,Tokyo(in no particular order)

WOW METRO MANILA!!!!

The true question is, which is the 2nd best Asia's skyline?
my 2nd -> Singapore
my 3rd -> Manilla

http://img153.exs.cx/img153/8984/gh3ux.jpg

http://img236.exs.cx/img236/8262/09018mt.jpg

http://files.photojerk.com/baqthier/kl20street.jpg

http://img150.echo.cx/img150/3523/295136687haqyqdph14gz.jpg


http://cakili.image.pbase.com/image/25889707.jpg

did people forget that dubai is part of asia? ;)

i like HK, seoul, and... kabul! :jk:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/day1.jpg


WOW MANILA!

Definitely Hong Kong. But I also like Shanghai and Tokyo. Singapore's skyline is ok but skyscrapers in the country can only go up to 280 meters. Bangkok's skyline looks interesting especially the building architectures.

But I think in the future, Tokyo will be no.1 if the city plans or builds it's super high-rises like the Millenium Tower

I would say Hong Kong, closely followed by Shanghai

METROMANILA




ORTIGAS CBD,METROMANILA



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/ortigas_smog.jpg




MAKATICBD,METROMANILA


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/441makatipanorama1-med.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/fdc26e39.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/441makatisunset.jpg



MANILACITY,METROMANILA

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/harborview_0043.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/aranetacoliseum/manila_1937.jpg

Hong Kong with no doubt

Shanghai
http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/001_3QeiPIAzmI8X.jpg

hongkong
jakarta - even though it's spread out, it's so beautiful cuz taht way we wouldnt get bored by all those tall buildings! esp. at nite..
shanghai

i vote Shanghai

kuala lumpur

1. HK
2. Singapore
3. Bangkok
4. Makati CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=17199)
5. KL
6. Tokyo
7. Shanghai
8. Ortigas CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21698)
9. Seoul
10. Manila CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=21178&page=1&pp=20)
11. Jakarta
12. Mumbai
13. Dubai
14. Taipei
15. Penang

Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo are my top three.

The following four is tougher, as its a close race between Shanghai, Metro Manila, Bangkok and KL.

1. HK
2. Singapore
3. Bangkok
4. Makati CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=17199)
5. KL
6. Tokyo
7. Shanghai
8. Ortigas CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21698)
9. Seoul
10. Manila CBD (MM) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=21178&page=1&pp=20)
11. Jakarta
12. Mumbai
13. Dubai
14. Taipei
15. Penang

Mine

1. HK
2. Tokyo
3. Singapore
4. Shanghai
5. Metro Manila
6. KL
7. Bangkok
8. Seoul
9. Jakarta
10. Dubai
11. Taipei
12. Penang

I nominate Hong Kong or Shanghai as the "best" today -- partly because they are both locked in a race to see who can build the most futuristic-looking and attention-getting skyline.

Manila (Makati) isn't bad in the sense that unlike Hong Kong or Shanghai, it hasn't got that self-conscious artificial (though visually impressive) feel of the other two -- it's more genuine of a big city. Sorry to say, but Manila is also much poorer than Hong Kong -- so given its economic development, it is all the more impressive.

Tokyo should win this in theory but for years they have been afraid of skyscrapers. They are trying to catch up now, with the redevelopment of Shinbashi / Shidome complex as an example, or the outrageously extravagant (and artificial-looking) Odaiba. The towers of Shinjuku are mediocre and unimaginative at best -- a few exceptional gems like the Tokyo Metropolitan Hall aren't enough to make up for the other crappy concrete monstrosities. Tokyo is redeveloping, and the improving economy should help move things forward over the next 10 years, but until then, it will be be disappointing given its wealth and status -- not only of Japan, but as the world's largest city.

Bangkok is certainly a lot more impressive since the last time I visited in the 90s (when the building boom really took off, then faltered and now restarted). But the problem with BKK is that its city planning is reminiscent of Los Angeles -- a cluster here, a stash there -- limited visual appeal and horrendous traffic just to get there (you are seriously better off walking for miles unless you happen to be on the train lines).

Jakarta has got a lot of catching up to do - but it is a function of economic development.

Seoul is not bad -- but given the advanced economic development of Korea, I think it should do better.

Taipei is also disappointing for its economic development and size -- everyone else is in seismic zones and have airports as well, so I am not sure what the excuse is.

Singapore and KL really don't have the scale (the 3 - 4 million or so in each, versus the 10 - 20 million in the other ones), so they come across as dense wannabes.

It will be interesting to see how Mumbai and Delhi try to reinvent themselves -- particularly Mumbai is desperately trying to assert itself as the next Shanghai. But the limited penninsular land, and the massive ownership / displacement / infrastructure problems -- it will be interesting to see how those are overcome. Given the sweeping penninsula of Mumbai jutting out to the Arabian Sea, the views could be incredible.

opps, double post

Hong Kong
Singapore
Manila
Kuala Lumpur
Shanghai
Dubai

hongkong
shanghai
singapore
manila
seoul
tokyo

Hong Kong by light years!
http://www.gakei.com/dhk/20040715b.jpg

1 - Hong Kong
2 - Shanghai
3 - Singapore
4 - Seoul
5 - Manila

Wow, Metro-Manila's skyline has gotten impressive over the years. :eek2:
I especially love the multiple skyline clusters!

I nominate Hong Kong or Shanghai as the "best" today -- partly because they are both locked in a race to see who can build the most futuristic-looking and attention-getting skyline.

Manila (Makati) isn't bad in the sense that unlike Hong Kong or Shanghai, it hasn't got that self-conscious artificial (though visually impressive) feel of the other two -- it's more genuine of a big city. Sorry to say, but Manila is also much poorer than Hong Kong -- so given its economic development, it is all the more impressive.

Tokyo should win this in theory but for years they have been afraid of skyscrapers. They are trying to catch up now, with the redevelopment of Shinbashi / Shidome complex as an example, or the outrageously extravagant (and artificial-looking) Odaiba. The towers of Shinjuku are mediocre and unimaginative at best -- a few exceptional gems like the Tokyo Metropolitan Hall aren't enough to make up for the other crappy concrete monstrosities. Tokyo is redeveloping, and the improving economy should help move things forward over the next 10 years, but until then, it will be be disappointing given its wealth and status -- not only of Japan, but as the world's largest city.

Bangkok is certainly a lot more impressive since the last time I visited in the 90s (when the building boom really took off, then faltered and now restarted). But the problem with BKK is that its city planning is reminiscent of Los Angeles -- a cluster here, a stash there -- limited visual appeal and horrendous traffic just to get there (you are seriously better off walking for miles unless you happen to be on the train lines).

Jakarta has got a lot of catching up to do - but it is a function of economic development.

Seoul is not bad -- but given the advanced economic development of Korea, I think it should do better.

Taipei is also disappointing for its economic development and size -- everyone else is in seismic zones and have airports as well, so I am not sure what the excuse is.

Singapore and KL really don't have the scale (the 3 - 4 million or so in each, versus the 10 - 20 million in the other ones), so they come across as dense wannabes.

It will be interesting to see how Mumbai and Delhi try to reinvent themselves -- particularly Mumbai is desperately trying to assert itself as the next Shanghai. But the limited penninsular land, and the massive ownership / displacement / infrastructure problems -- it will be interesting to see how those are overcome. Given the sweeping penninsula of Mumbai jutting out to the Arabian Sea, the views could be incredible.


I like your comments!! :)

Im going to give my vote to Hong Kong. New York and Hong Kong are the two "skyscraper capitals of the world", so Hong Kong is the king of skyscraper cities in Asia.

2nd place for me would go to Toyko, and 3rd to Shanghai.

1. Hong Kong
2. Shanghai
3. Seoul

1. Hong Kong
2. Singapore
3. Shanghai
4. Tokyo
5. KL

1) Hong Kong
2) Tokyo
3) Shanghai
4) Dubai
5) Kuala Lumpur
6) Singapore

1) tokyo
2) HK
3) Shanghai
4) KL
5) Seoul

i really ont understand y people put singapore as the top coz i just dont see any originality or special about it... it is so plain and boring... i have been to singapore alot so i know wat i am talking about...

and for dubai... i went there in june... i dont see anything impressive yet... but maybe in the future when all the current projects r finished

1.HONGKONG
2.SHANGHAI
3.SEOUL
4.TOKYO
5.MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR

1.HongKong

2. Seoul/Tokyo

3. Manila

4. ????????singapore

sorry but shanghai especially with the pearl of the orient thing looks soooooo tacky to me

Hong Kong has the best skyline in Asia!

I redone my rankings

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/hkwanch/hk%20reference/hk1.jpg

1) Hong Kong: To me, this is best skyline in Asia. If not Asia, the best in the world! Hong Kong's skyline is unmatched. The city has a large concentration of skyscrapers from HK Island to Kowloon, The New Territories and Lantau Island.

Hong Kong has a very photogenic skyline. You can view the skyline in many different angles whether you're in The Peak or in Kowloon side. The skylines looks spectacular during the daytime or at night. Especially at night in which the city produces a really bright skyline. Add to that is the "Symphony Of Lights" show in which the city’s skyscrapers create a laser light effects and fireworks display.

Another factor why Hong Kong’s skyline is the best in Asia is the height of high-rise buildings. You have several high-rise towers that go up from 50 to 60 stories around the city whether they are residential, commercial or industrial. Hong Kong is one of the few cities in the world that have mid to high-rise industrial factories most of them in Aberdeen, Kwun Tong or in Tsuen Wan. A lot of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers are world-renowned for their architecture and style such as The Bank of China, The HSBC building, The Centre and many more. Hong Kong's skyscrapers are also perfect examples of post-modern architecture and have influenced architectural designs in other cities.

No skyline on earth can match Hong Kong. New York can come close :)

http://www.wilsontai.com/shanghai/cityscape.jpg

2) Shanghai: I chose Shanghai as the 2nd best skyline in Asia due to the city’s large concentration of skyscrapers and developments. Shanghai may not have as many skyscrapers as Hong Kong but the city has a several high-rises that go up beyond 300 meters most of them are either in Puxi or Pudong. Shanghai also has one of the world’s tallest buildings and structures like the Jin Mao Tower and The Oriental Pearl, which are both located in Pudong. The Jin Mao Tower is also known for it’s contemporary architecture and is a skyscraper landmark.

http://www.din.or.jp/~t-sugi/night-v/bay/harumi2.jpg

3) Tokyo: To me, this is the 3rd best Asian skyline. Most of Tokyo’s skyscrapers may not be as tall as Hong Kong or Shanghai but have several high rises with contemporary architecture. The most notable of Tokyo’s skyscrapers is the City Hall tower designed by Kenzo Tange. Also, the city looks spectacular and photogenic especially viewing it from Tokyo Bay. Especially at night where the city is glowing with lights.

http://members.chello.at/mai/fotos/Dubai/Aussicht-Hotelpool3.jpg

4) Dubai: I like Dubai’s skyline and it deserves to be no.4. Dubai has the best skyline in The Middle East and it resembles an oasis in the desert. Though the city is still developing, Dubai has skyscrapers over 300 meters and is building more. The city's skyscrapers also have some great architecture with both contemporary and Arabic influence. The Burj Dubai is a world skyscraper landmark.

http://www.photofactory.nl/images%20medium/SEAsia/singapore%20skyline.jpg

5) Singapore: Singapore is no.5. The city has a great concentration of skyscrapers but despite the 280 meters height limit, it has some nice architecture and a photogenic skyline. Also, the skyscrapers in Shenton Way look fantastic especially viewing it from the harbour.

4) Dubai: I like Dubai’s skyline and it deserves to be no.4. Dubai has the best skyline in The Middle East and it resembles an oasis in the desert. Though the city is still developing, Dubai has skyscrapers over 300 meters and is building more. The city's skyscrapers also have some great architecture with both contemporary and Arabic influence. The Burj Dubai is a world skyscraper landmark.



is dubai part of asia ? :eek2: :eek2: ? isn't middle-east ? anyway yes HK still has the best skyline for now :) this rankings will probably change in another 7years or more :)

Yes Dubai is part of Asia! Alot of people think Asian countries are The Far East. Asia is The Middle East, South Asia like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, South East Asia like Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore and East Asia :)

Hongkong bar none

1.hongkong
2.new york
3.shanghai
4.tokyo
5.manila
6.kuala lumpur

1.hongkong
2.new york
3.shanghai
4.tokyo
5.manila
6.kuala lumpur

I didn't know New York is in Asia :) !!!!

Skyline ranking in Asia in my opinion

A rank Hk( it's world number 1 skyline)
B rank Shanghai (needs to be cleaned though)
C rank Singapore, Jakarta, Dubai (these three skylines look same to me especiall at night)
D rank Tokyo (Tokyo's skyline is actually too low to compare with these cities, I wish many highrising skyscrapers at least over 300meters would be in Tokyo)
E rank beijing,bangkok
F rank manira
G class seoul

HK
Shanghai
Singapore

Tokyo unfortunately lies in an earthquake zone but has the technology to construct earthquake proof skyscrapers.

Hong Kong does not lie on an earthquake zone but if it did, I doubt it's skyline won't be as grand as today's.

My Top 5 are:
1. Hong Kong ( Just WWWOOOOOOWWWWWW )
2. Shanghai ( amazing but the Huang Pu river is just not a Hong Kong / Kowloon Harbor )
3. Tokyo ( very dense, looks good from Tokyo Bay area )
4. Singapore ( always very neat and tidy - but lack the vibrant of the buildings in the other area )
5. Jakarta ( most of its talls are very nicely designed - and more are coming up) & Kuala Lumpur ( the Petronas Towers and the the KL tower are just nice to look at especially at night)

Everyone's nominating their own country eh? :P

I think Hong Kong has indisputably the most beautiful skyline in the world. Seoul and other cities have nice buildings too, but they're too dispersed apart, whereas in HK skyline you can see all the marvelous buildings at once.

Singapore and (especially)Tokyo never impressed me much...

Hong Kong has the best skyline in Asia!

Congratulations! You've just realized that. :)

Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore
Tokyo
Metro Manila/Seoul/Bangkok

Hong Kong still number one, both quality and quantity!

To me, Hong Kong is still the best skyline even with the 2IFC or any of those supertalls :)

manila./

hong kong is still on top follow by tokyo and singapore....!!!

but Jakarta and dubai are catching up....!!! :)

The most disappointing skylines in Asia lie in Japan, Taiwan, and probably Korea too. They should have way better skylines. Their skylines hardly match their economic achievement.

^^ Just like Los Angeles :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/view%20from%20antipolo/IMG_0168.jpg



metro manila!

I would have said Dubai but its still developing but without doubt in a couple years it will be Dubai in first place..

Hmm out of the others, HK is pretty darn high in my list but im not sure bout the others although im sure they are pretty good with respect to skylines

The most disappointing skylines in Asia lie in Japan, Taiwan, and probably Korea too. They should have way better skylines. Their skylines hardly match their economic achievement.

Partly true but cities like Tokyo has an impressive skyline. I think these cities focus more on urban planning than skylines. To these cities, skylines are not the most important issue.

Japan lies in an earthquake zone so Tokyo does not build supertalls if not the Landmark Tower in Yokohama.

Their skylines don't match their economic achievement but their skyscraper architecture does.

Singapore on the other hand could have an impressive skyline or some supertalls if it wasn't for their height restrictions.

Taipei

http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/9016_97MzGL3oOF46.jpg http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/9055_2_arm1HrilYUBK.jpg http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/9011_LyedblueFpaW.jpg http://pic.twbbs.org/content.php?id=rolling&album=3BBCC735&photo=343BAA878C.jpg http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/9016973036_pHLRcedsoy2v.jpg http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/51003_SimyN39zcb93.jpg http://www.skyscrapers.cn/forum/attachments/9016973020_jkM1rWdUs84E.jpg

more (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=5820300#post5820300
)... ......

^^
Hey this is a discussing room
Dont post pic that much

^^
Hey this is a discussing room
Dont post pic that much

Especially the uncessary ones! Taipei doens't have an effective skyline compared to HK! Taipei has Taipei 101 but that's it. How many supertalls does Taipei have and how many does Hong Kong have.

Hong Kong is still the no.1 skyline in Asia and no.1 in the world!

HK has the best skyline in theworld and everyone knows that there is no discussion about that. I think you should make an thread like ASOA'S BEST SECOND SKYLINE.

I think Hall of Fame section are for only the best ones and not 2nd best!

This says it all!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/hkwanch/hk%20reference/hkskyline.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/556/6800birdview_of_taipei3.jpg
Looks like SimCity!!! :D

I think Hall of Fame section are for only the best ones and not 2nd best!

This says it all!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/hkwanch/hk%20reference/hkskyline.jpg


Wonder what if all skylines light up this way, or do not light up...

hong kong- asia's and world's #1 skyline

kuala lumpur / singapore
bangkok / jakarta / metro manila
dubai / mumbai / seoul / shanghai / tokyo
taipei / tel aviv

+others

go asia!

Wonder what if all skylines light up this way, or do not light up...

That would look good especially for Asian cities since most of them look vibrant at night.

Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore can do it, but I don't know if they have that planned for their skylines.

1. Hong Kong, duh!
2. Kuala Lumpur
3. Singapore
4. Seoul -- and here's my favourite pic of seoul

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/1338/uberseoul5xd4wt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

hk on the top


singapore/tokyo/seoul
bangkok/jakarta/kl/taipei/dubai/manila/shanghai
mumbai/guangzhou

1. HK
2.Singapore
3.Jakarta
4.Shanghai
5.Chongqing
6.Bangkok
7.KL
8.Manila
9.Seoul
10.Tokyo

1.hongkong
2.shanghai
3.tokyo
4.guangzhou
5.singapore
6.seoul
8.bangkok
9.KL/manila
10.shenzen
11.choqquing
12.jakarta
13.taipei
14.osaka



MORE REALISTIC!!
ACCEPT THE REALITY!

Hong Kong is still the best skyline in Asia! And the reason for this is the city's strong economy, limited land and geography!

Hi Everyone!

1)HK
2)Shanghai
3)KL
4)Bangkok
5)Singapore

The Futuristic KL, Green Skyline.

http://visitpenang.com/petronas.jpg
http://www.charles.ca/myweb/Malaysia/Merdeka/Fireworks.jpg
http://vikt.mega.ru/images/klcc.jpg
http://www.klcc.com.my/grfx/middle.jpg
http://www.kiat.net/malaysia/images/kltower10.jpg
http://www.kiat.net/malaysia/images/kltower11.jpg
http://www.kiat.net/malaysia/images/telekom2.jpg
http://www.tropicalisland.de/KUL_Jalan_Sultan_Ismail.jpg
http://www.monorails.org/webpix%202/KL69.jpg
http://esd.env.kitakyu-u.ac.jp/weijun/asia/visit/malaysia/urbanscape/landscape/merdekasquare.jpg
http://jpatokal.iki.fi/photo/travel/Malaysia/KualaLumpur/KLCC_Park_Dolphin.JPG
http//www.figo2006kl.com/marketroot/figo2006kl/catalog/page_images/1190.jpg
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/images/sunway.jpg
http://www.fcrt.de/hotel/bild/kulpal1agr.jpg
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf2/images/klskyline.jpg

The top images are definitely a blast :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/c69e77e4.jpg
Singapore skyline
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/66366426.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/5db5a623.jpg

1.Hong kong
2.singapore
3.kuala lumpur
4.shanghai
5.tokyo
6.seoul
7.Manila
8.Bangkok
9.shenzhen
10.Osaka

p.s. Looking at the Tokyo bay it really look like New York!

1.Hong kong
2.singapore
3.kuala lumpur
4.shanghai
5.tokyo
6.seoul
7.Manila
8.Bangkok
9.shenzhen
10.Osaka

p.s. Looking at the Tokyo bay it really look like New York!

Tokyo Bay looking like New York? Not really to me!

Anyway, I like Singapore's skyline and it's one of the most impressive in Asia! In fact it had the best skyline in Asia before The Bank Of China in HK was completed!

I'm was thinking what SG would look like if it didn't have the 280 m height restriction!

KLover!!

1. HK
2.Singapore
3.Jakarta
4.Manila
5.Shanghai
7.Chongqing
8.Bangkok
9.KL
10.Seoul
11.Tokyo

You cant say that singapore has a small skyline. In fact our skyline can move all the way into the heartlands.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/queenstownpano24jv.jpg

Tokyo Bay looking like New York? Not really to me!

Anyway, I like Singapore's skyline and it's one of the most impressive in Asia! In fact it had the best skyline in Asia before The Bank Of China in HK was completed!

I'm was thinking what SG would look like if it didn't have the 280 m height restriction!

Haha yar...and we are now debating if the government would drop the height restriction for the new downtown...

Yeah I can't believe metro Manila didn't make it to the voting round.

Also, Tokyo and Seoul deserves more appreciation and ranking. Here's tokyo:
The third photo.It looks like New York leh.

Singapore's skyline is not small.

http://img226.echo.cx/img226/2761/pano2a9zy.jpg

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/9681/mtfaberskylinesmall6xp.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5599/kl4ga.jpg

IMO KL city deserves to be in the list too.

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3790/aerial36iq1lx.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7015/nightkl61mc.jpg

http://mm.dreamwiz.com/usr/y/j/yjoshjh/2/kitchen30.jpg

very charming and SEOULful

The best skyline is the Tokyo's one!

Ppl, don't forget Bangkok :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/joprb/bkk01/skybarview01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/Untitled-Stitched-21.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/aim4g0/lakerajchadapano2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Sumeet/nightofficeview-sumeetroom-ssc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/London/panonna.jpg

Northern suburbs
http://www.pantip.com/cafe/gallery/topic/G2286617/G2286617-1.jpg

The best skyline is the Tokyo's one!

Tokyo's skyline is impressive but it lack the character, impressiveness and supertalls that Hong Kong has.

People really hate those who brag but we Hongkions have a skyline to brag about!

This is what Asia's best skyline look like :D

http://www.gakei.com/sym/sym02.jpg

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2005/12/12/c3321472060525421134392618998.jpg

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2005/12/12/c3321472060522581134391991549.jpg

Seoul

http://jennyhouse.info/skyline/korea/seoul/28.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_yo/1102968529/album_pimage_view.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/skyline/album_pimage_view1.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_gang/1111771391/TeheranRo.jpg

http://photoimg.enjoyjapan.naver.com/view/47/43/enjoyjapan_12/50000/49248.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_do/1104869677/tutututu.jpg

Seoul

http://jennyhouse.info/skyline/korea/seoul/28.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_yo/1102968529/album_pimage_view.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/skyline/album_pimage_view1.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_gang/1111771391/TeheranRo.jpg

http://photoimg.enjoyjapan.naver.com/view/47/43/enjoyjapan_12/50000/49248.jpg

http://jennyhouse.info/zboard/data/k_s_do/1104869677/tutututu.jpg

Impressive :uh:

seoul is impressive but lots of low-rise skyscrapers.........

whats seoul tallest building anyway?
fine engineering but i found no "OHH-wow" factor in the skyline as a whole
huge skyline but pretty bland

whats seoul tallest building anyway?
fine engineering but i found no "OHH-wow" factor in the skyline as a whole
huge skyline but pretty bland

Seoul's tallest is Tower Palace 3 (264 m), second is Mokdong Hyperion (256m) and third is 63 building (249 m).

Now there is a reason why the tallest skyscrapers in Seoul are around the same height. We have this stupid height restriction that has prevented the construction of the many proposed supertalls (i.e. Samsung's 100 floor+ HQ was replaced by 3 or 4 50 storey towers).

We do have many proposals over 100 floors coming in, Lotte II tower being the most famous. Rumours are that Lotte II tower was passed and it is under construction.

I do agree that Seoul doesn't have a big "wow" factor like 2IFC and Hong Kong or the Petronas and Kuala Lumpur. However, I think Seoul has one of the most pleasing skylines in the World: The skyline is very balanced and the skyscrapers are as modern as you can find anywhere else in the World.

Lets just hope that the Lotte II tower gets built ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/ki8pc.jpg

Singapore seen from a nearby island.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/ki8pc.jpg

Singapore seen from a nearby island.

Very impressive pix :)

Makati City in Pictures

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/6679/mkt9vr.png

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6928/makati51gz.png

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3166/makati70dm.png

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9489/makati61kq.png

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1999/makati31og.png

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3543/makati49si.png

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/985/makati26qh.png

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/602/makati14sv.png

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9845/mkt90na.png

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/152/mkt79pn.png

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8172/mkt53sl.png

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9334/mkt48zv.png

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9866/mkt123qu.png

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/385/mkt101bp.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo1.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo2.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo3.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo4.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo5.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/93Antipolo6.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/makati%20view/61fa4cc6.jpg


Photos Courtesy of: Dudz, Renell, GreyX and their Respective Photographers

Pictures of Singapore downtown
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1827/dsc025379at.jpg


http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9779/dsc025269bc.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6629/dsc025251ey.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/844/dsc025273ag.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5865/dsc025397at.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7810/dsc025361sn.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1380/dsc025422kl.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/855/dsc025435ak.jpg

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8633/singaporeskyline2ur.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/tour/jtc_summit_pano01.jpg

Especially the uncessary ones! Taipei doens't have an effective skyline compared to HK! Taipei has Taipei 101 but that's it. How many supertalls does Taipei have and how many does Hong Kong have.

Hong Kong is still the no.1 skyline in Asia and no.1 in the world!

Taipei 101 looks like a middle finger to show to the world that we have the tallest scraper. :lol:

makati in manila is impressive!!!!

The Singapore Skyline pictures by Encon really looks amazing with perfectly blue kinda like winter sky...

This is my list of top 5 downtown views (in no particular order except for the first one ;) ). Too many good skylines it's hard to choose.

HK
http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/205/nighthk1af.jpg

Singapore
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7296/nightsg326bv.jpg

KL
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8708/klnight115qb.jpg

Tokyo
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8926/nighttokyo226rk.jpg

Shanghai
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2941/nightshanghai4jt.jpg

I love Shanghai skyline...look so futuristic!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2342/dsc02685edited0okedited8ns.jpg

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/5010/dsc02681edited5qc.jpg

http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/3954/dsc02680edited7mf.jpg

Latest update on our skyline.

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051007/OCT07-S03-062.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051007/OCT07-S03-066.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051007/OCT07-S03-069.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20050922/SEPT22-S03-049.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20050922/SEPT22-S03-050.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20050922/SEPT22-S03-084.jpg

The Singapore Skyline pictures by Encon really looks amazing with perfectly blue kinda like winter sky...


thank you :D

Singapore again

http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/9436/dsc03091ss7ii.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8145/dsc02991s9ba.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In Asia there are a lot of beauty skylines, but no one is like HK's.

Hong Kong is not one more. It's the asian skyline! ;)

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051004/OCT04-S01-006.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051004/OCT04-S01-007.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051004/OCT04-S01-026.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051004/OCT04-S01-048.jpg

http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20051004/OCT04-S01-105.jpg

Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. But in a few years there will be more cities with great skylines.

Asia is growing and her cities show it :D

:cheers:

definitely HK

MY TOP5 BEST SKYLINES IN ASIA (in no particular order)


*MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/ULTRADOME/geebeng.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/ULTRADOME/MAKATIWOW.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/ULTRADOME/MAKATIWOW2.jpg


*HONGKONG, CHINA
http://www.geocities.com/hknightphotos/Rimg1195.jpg



*KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
http://p.vtourist.com/64717.jpg



*SINGAPORE CITY, SINGAPORE
http://img214.exs.cx/img214/5725/34hx.jpg



*SHANGHAI, CHINA
http://files.photojerk.com/jingtian198/shanghai/016835CB.jpg

In Asia there are a lot of beauty skylines, but no one is like HK's.

Hong Kong is not one more. It's the asian skyline! ;)

:no: :ohno: ur wrong... Europe wil beat Asia SOON! :yes:

:no: :ohno: ur wrong... Europe wil beat Asia SOON! :yes:

I'll be looking to that if it happens! Because right now, most European cities don't have the density that HK has. Moscow seems like the closest.

I agree with Wanch...no offence though...I prefer the beautiful english buildings that London has! :)

The CENTRAL DISTRICT in HK alone could lay claim to the World's Greatest Skyline. This is insanely comical.

I choose Singapore.... NOT!

Josin, European cities would look better and more charming without those skyscrapers :) Especially cities like Istanbul, London or Paris. Well London can be an exception cause there are already alot of high-rises in the city.

Art Deco, Singapore has a very impressive skyline! I actually like it but the only disadvantage with their city is the 280 m height limit! Singapore's skyline is not just quantity but also quality as well :)

^^ Correct because those cities have excelled on low-rise architecture

BTW, My top 10, no particular order


-Metro Manila, Philippines
-Singapore, Singapore
-Hongkong, China
-Tokyo, Japan
-Jakarta, Indonesia
-Shanghai, China
-Bangkok, Thailand
-Taipei, Taiwan
-Guangzou, China
-Seoul, South Korea

^^ Correct because those cities have excelled on low-rise architecture

Not really low-rise but classical architecture.

The thing about European cities is, their population and density is not that large compared to Asian cities. Asia's largest cities have twice the population compared to Europe's largest cities.

Asian cities are crowded, dense so the need for high-rise buildings. Especially Hong Kong where there's limited land with a huge population.

Josin, European cities would look better and more charming without those skyscrapers :) Especially cities like Istanbul, London or Paris. Well London can be an exception cause there are already alot of high-rises in the city.

Art Deco, Singapore has a very impressive skyline! I actually like it but the only disadvantage with their city is the 280 m height limit! Singapore's skyline is not just quantity but also quality as well :)

Yes, Singapore is beautiful. However, Central District alone in HK is more impressive and people are posting pics of the ENTIRE Singapore skyline that still don't compare.

Yes, Singapore is beautiful. However, Central District alone in HK is more impressive and people are posting pics of the ENTIRE Singapore skyline that still don't compare.

Honestly I like Central. It's not just the skyline but the vibrancy. No Asian city can come close to this when it comes to downtowns.

Central last Christmas

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2005/12/12/c3321472060522581134391991549.jpg

Yes, Singapore is beautiful. However, Central District alone in HK is more impressive and people are posting pics of the ENTIRE Singapore skyline that still don't compare.

I get what you mean...well we have to wait till singapore has a skyline like manhatten....they are currently constructing the New Downtown, which may take about 10 years for the whole area to look great...so...by then we will not only have a small skyline to take pics of.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/shao_ye/pano223.jpg
View from 46th floor of 1 Raffles Quay!
http://stars.vip.sina.com/singapore/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/queenstownpano24jv.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/156242668iGHbBI_ph.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/156240307WYiFYt_ph.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/1.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9779/dsc025269bc.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6629/dsc025251ey.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/844/dsc025273ag.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5865/dsc025397at.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7810/dsc025361sn.jpg

More variety I guess...

Manila, since it represents the outcasts, the underdogs, the darkhorses, the basketcases and the unnoteworthy.

HongKong, my hometown

Manila, since it represents the outcasts, the underdogs, the darkhorses, the basketcases and the unnoteworthy.

Same with Hong Kong except it's much grittier than Manila. And it's skyline is 100 times much better as well :)

1. Seoul
2. Hong Kong
3. Tokyo
4. Busan
5. Singapore
6. Makati City(metro manila)
7. Shanghai
8. Kuala Lumpur
9. dubai
10.Ulan Bator

1. Seoul
2. Hong Kong
3. Tokyo
4. Busan
5. Singapore
6. Makati City(metro manila)
7. Shanghai
8. Kuala Lumpur
9. dubai
10.Ulan Bator

What makes Seoul's skyline better than HK? Seoul, though is an impressive and dynamic city but it's skyline is typical of Asian cities. It's also disorganized and it's skyscrapers are scattered around. The city also lack supetalls and scraper landmarks that Hong Kong has.

Hong Kong is truely the best skyline in Asia and in the world! Seoul can come in as no.5 after HK, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo!

its up to one's preference actually....i like Seoul skyline very much...

I have never seen pictures from Ulan Bator...can show me?

I have never seen pictures from Ulan Bator...can show me?

I like Seoul's skyline as well but I don't think it deserves no.1!

Anyway, Ulan Bator

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39324000/jpg/_39324723_ulan203.jpg

He had that but not Bkk in his list????! LOL.. okay I think we are not very good in advertising our skyline! :)

What makes Seoul's skyline better than HK? Seoul, though is an impressive and dynamic city but it's skyline is typical of Asian cities. It's also disorganized and it's skyscrapers are scattered around. The city also lack supetalls and scraper landmarks that Hong Kong has.

Hong Kong is truely the best skyline in Asia and in the world! Seoul can come in as no.5 after HK, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo!

I love Seoul's topography--(mountains) also I loke the buildings. Heighth is not the only thing I judge in a skyline. Ulan Bator is interesting. I like the blocks of apartments. The desert and mountains in the background are cool also.

^Jo-- I forgot Bangkok. Scratch Ulan Bator off my list. It is Bangkok.

I love Seoul's topography--(mountains) also I loke the buildings. Heighth is not the only thing I judge in a skyline. Ulan Bator is interesting. I like the blocks of apartments. The desert and mountains in the background are cool also.

Seoul's got a nice topography but compared to HK, I prefer HK's topography. At least HK's got coastlines, islands and alot of peaks and peninsulas! It's the finest harbour in The Far East and the perfect place to have the world's greatest skyline!

I may be biased but HK is official ranked by many as the best skyline in Asia and worldwide.

Here's one :)

http://homepages.ipact.nl/~egram/skylines.html

Hong Kong

Hong Kong defines the Asian skyline!

Need to say more?? HOng KOng!!!

1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. Shang Hai

How do i post image????

All these cities sux... jakarta should be on top

All these cities sux... jakarta should be on top
Are you ok? Jakarta is even worse than KL, how can it be at the top list. It should be HK >>>> Shanghai/Tokyo > S'pore/Seoul/BKK > KL > the rest

All these cities sux... jakarta should be on top

???

it cant even compared to MANILA,BKK and KL

hongkong>>>>>singapore>>>shanghai>tokyo>>seoul>manila>bangkok>>KL>>>>>>>D REST!


******************************

Metro Manila

http://www.geocities.com/ncbmandy/mmbanner-01makatimetromanilaphilippines9q.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/ncbmandy/mmbanner-02ortigasmetromanilaphilippines0.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/ncbmandy/mmbanner-03manilabaywalkphilippines4xh.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/ncbmandy/mmbanner-05manilabaypanocopy.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/ncbmandy/mmbanner-04metromanilaphilippines6gr.jpg

Hong Kong!

1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. Shang Hai

Singapore's skyline would have been at par with HK if they didn't have height restrictions.

Jakarta's skyline is at par with Manila, no better or worse ;)

guys..
where is DUBAI ???

guys..
where is DUBAI ???

It's in Timbaktu :D

Bangkok, Jakarta, Metro Manila(Makati)
I pick them cuz ther not Overated like others....

Skyline like HK are overrated because they are very impressive! That's why I'll choose HK as the best skyline in Asia :D

HK, no question, is by far the best.

2- Shanghai/Singapore
3- Seoul/Tokyo/Bangkok/Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Manila
4- Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur

IMO, I think Kuala Lumpur is overrated. Everyone says "Ooh... the Petronas.. 10!" Really though, the Petrona Towers do not look good in a skyline (don't get me wrong, it is awesome individually). Its way too massive and wide.

If I'm gonna rate it, I put Kuala Lumpur over Jakarta and Manila. And The Petronas fits well for KL's skyline plus the Menera Telecom and other future projects. Manila is more for the fourth position along with Jakarta. Though it has alot of skyscrapers and an impressive skyline, Manila lack supertalls and iconic scrapers.

Manila's skyline is impressive!

Manila's skyline is one of the best in Asia but again, most of their buildings lack height compared to other Asian cities. But if Skycity and/or Lopez Centre is completed then it will jump up :D

Anyway this is how I judge skylines :)

1) The look, if it's photogenic or not
2) Organization
3) Density / Quantity
4) Quality
5) The number of tall buildings and height
6) Individual collection of skyscrapers or no. of landmark scrapers in the city.

Manila's skyline is impressive. Thats my own opinion. I never say its the best. :)

#1 Hong Kong
#2 Shanghai

Beijing and Shenzhen should also be contenders for the 3rd spot.

#1 Hong Kong
#2 Shanghai

Beijing and Shenzhen should also be contenders for the 3rd spot.

Beijing and Shenzhen? To me, there are alot of cities around The Far East that have better skylines than those!

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....
i think that Asia has cities very nice with beautiful skylines... o my god.... shangai (Futuristic) , KL (beautiful), Manila (i didnt know about that skyline, is very very nice and Big) .... Hong Kong(the best)... Tokyo (Hoo my)

bye... :wave:

1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. Shang Hai
I'd go for KL, Manila, Seoul before Singapore, yeh it is an awesome city but skyline is far inferior than HK for God's sake! Singapore don't even come close to 2nd....

I'd go for KL, Manila, Seoul before Singapore, yeh it is an awesome city but skyline is far inferior than HK for God's sake! Singapore don't even come close to 2nd....

You're entitled to your opinion, and so am I. I love Singapore's skyline, and I don't think it's overrated at all.

I agreee with RP1 that we have our own opinions but we also have to defend our city skylines as well :D

Leeigh, in my ratings, I put Singapore over Manila and Seoul. At least Singapore has an organized skyline compared to Seoul!

in asia, supertall(300m structure) buildings has been raise every where..
i think maybe 10-20 years later.. asian top 5 cities will be change.. bcoz
now(2005-2010) cities like bangkok/jakarta/manila/KL/seoul has/would build their own supertall srtucture.

this is top 10 asian skyline..
This list is based on the average vote that has been given to a city skyline and cityscape at the Rate Our Skylines section at the forums.

rank worldrank and name avg.vote voters

1 Hong Kong - China 9.73 106
2 Shanghai - China 9.05 708
3 Singapore 9.05 695
4 Tokyo - Japan 8.94 657
5 Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia 8.86 652
6 Seoul - South Korea 8.71 420
7 Shenzhen - China 8.64 386
8 Bangkok - Thailand 8.59 1043
9 Dubai - UAE 8.24 494
10 Jakarta - Indonesia 8.23 531



my personal top 5

1.HK
2.SHANGHAI
3.SINGAPORE
4.KUALA LUMPUR
5.DUBAI


my question is.. soon izzit singapore still in top 5 despite without any supertall ??

Looks like Manila isn't ranked with the top ten despite an impressive skyline! Singapore may not have scrapers over 300m but they have a nice layout, density and top quality buildings.

Wow! At least a bunch of forumers do appreciate our humble city:)

Wow! At least a bunch of forumers do appreciate our humble city:)

True! Manila gets alot of props in SSC :)

Looks like Manila isn't ranked with the top ten despite an impressive skyline! Singapore may not have scrapers over 300m but they have a nice layout, density and top quality buildings.

we used to be in the top 5 but the MM thread was re-started by the moderator because lots of people are downvoting MM. It was a public poll by the way.

we used to be in the top 5 but the MM thread was re-started by the moderator because lots of people are downvoting MM. It was a public poll by the way.

Well those who downvote MM are the haters who have a grudge on the city!

Well those who downvote MM are the haters who have a grudge on the city!
May lightning strike on them! Mwahahahaha!

01. Seoul
02. Manila
03. Tokyo
04. HK
05. Bangkok

Manila has a better skyline than Hong Kong? Yes manila has a great skyline but Hong Kong is still the best I think.

in asia, supertall(300m structure) buildings has been raise every where..
i think maybe 10-20 years later.. asian top 5 cities will be change.. bcoz
now(2005-2010) cities like bangkok/jakarta/manila/KL/seoul has/would build their own supertall srtucture.

this is top 10 asian skyline..
This list is based on the average vote that has been given to a city skyline and cityscape at the Rate Our Skylines section at the forums.

rank worldrank and name avg.vote voters

1 Hong Kong - China 9.73 106
2 Shanghai - China 9.05 708
3 Singapore 9.05 695
4 Tokyo - Japan 8.94 657
5 Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia 8.86 652
6 Seoul - South Korea 8.71 420
7 Shenzhen - China 8.64 386
8 Bangkok - Thailand 8.59 1043
9 Dubai - UAE 8.24 494
10 Jakarta - Indonesia 8.23 531



my personal top 5

1.HK
2.SHANGHAI
3.SINGAPORE
4.KUALA LUMPUR
5.DUBAI


my question is.. soon izzit singapore still in top 5 despite without any supertall ??

We singaporeans always have this desire the government will want to scrape the law of 280m restriction. We look like a plateu already. However I think it is not the problem of height, but the quality and the style which shows and represents the country's years of acheievemnet. But I hope everyone will help to wish tht this restriction will stop and i think we will be able to build supertalls...

HK's skyline is 100 times better than Manila, Seoul and Tokyo!

Yes WANCH, we know. HK is the center of the universe and even thinking that any city could possibly compete with it is no less then a crime against humanity. I mean honestly, what kind of person would deny the all holy greatness that is HK, not me, no sir.

Yes WANCH, we know. HK is the center of the universe and even thinking that any city could possibly compete with it is no less then a crime against humanity. I mean honestly, what kind of person would deny the all holy greatness that is HK, not me, no sir.

I definitely got carried away with that "HK PRIDE" :D But our city earned it!

Anyway, lets take HK out of the picture! I would look at Shanghai as the best in Asia followed by Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

BTW, Singapore's skyline would look great if it's had a freestanding structure just like the CNN tower in Toronto or the AMP in Sydney. How about that planned Fort Canning Tower?

No thanks. I think singapore looks great without having a need to copy what other cities have. We don need neon lights like hong kong also. Anyway this is the newest version of our city. Hope you guys like it.

P.S Oh yes HK has a skyline 100 times better than Seoul or Tokyo. How do we count that? Then Shanghai is 50 times lousier?

:) It is the Monsoon season so it is very cloudy every day, and cool too. People are wearing long-sleeved shirts too. Oh yes just for u guys information, during the cold snap in Asia during the first half of January, Singapore was also affected. We got a whole week of rain that caused temperatures plummeting to about the same degrees as Hong Kong during autumn, llike about 20-24c.

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Josin, nice pics :) BTW how often does it rain in SG?

10-15 days a month during southeast monsoon (march-september)
15-23 days a month during north-east monsoon ( october-feb)

Usually the total amount of rain for a year is about 3500 mm. Sometimes it can go to 5000 mm. Erm temperatures go from 24-28.

But durin the cold snap last two weeks ago, we had to wear jackets too because we were affected by the cold. iT WAS about 20-22c.

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Have you guys seen this? I think it is nice and i would like to share to share it with u all. And to all chinese worldwide. Happy Chinese New Year!!!

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Pictures of HDB estates that are seldom in the limelight.

Honestly, this is the kind of shots I would like to see from Singapore or any skyline. Seeing the other scrapers as well :)

Really? Then do visit our website where singapore is now having a 40 storey houses building fever. More and more buildings are going to be more than 30 storeys high.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=90626&page=1&pp=20

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http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/pano_tiong_bahru03.jpg

Singapore's situation I think is the same as Hong Kong where there's a growing population and limited land. So the only choice is to build up.

Singapore's situation I think is the same as Hong Kong where there's a growing population and limited land. So the only choice is to build up.

Hi, I'm too lazy to search the google. Do you have an Idea of what's the total land area of Singapura and HK and their population? Thanks.

Hi, I'm too lazy to search the google. Do you have an Idea of what's the total land area of Singapura and HK and their population? Thanks.

Singapore's total land is smaller than HK but it also has a smaller population.

Singapore's total land was 682.7 sq km while HK's is 1,042 sq km. But with all the reclamation happening is both cities, the land size is increasing :)

1 Hong Kong - China 9.73 106
2 Shanghai - China 9.05 708
3 Singapore 9.05 695
4 Tokyo - Japan 8.94 657
5 Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia 8.86 652
6 Seoul - South Korea 8.71 420
7 Shenzhen - China 8.64 386
8 Bangkok - Thailand 8.59 1043
9 Dubai - UAE 8.24 494
10 Jakarta - Indonesia 8.23 531

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this is so trolled.. not accurate.. :D

What's 11? Manila?

Singapore's situation I think is the same as Hong Kong where there's a growing population and limited land. So the only choice is to build up.

Taller residential blocks are now starting to sprout here like crazy due to rezoning of land (with the old and shorter blocks being demolished to accomodate them)...however I would say that the average HK apartment is still about 10-15 storeys higher than here.

Taller residential blocks are now starting to sprout here like crazy due to rezoning of land (with the old and shorter blocks being demolished to accomodate them)...however I would say that the average HK apartment is still about 10-15 storeys higher than here.

Thanks for the info :)

But of course Singapore has a growing population as well.

^^

definitely thats why the plan is to convert ageing housing estates and make them go upwards...or upgrade them

^^

definitely thats why the plan is to convert ageing housing estates and make them go upwards...or upgrade them

And they are very successful. In fact I look at Singapore with the best housing program in the world.

Reclamation is expensive. It's a better move to build higher.

Of course hong kong second is seoul

Of course hong kong second is seoul

Singapore's total land is smaller than HK but it also has a smaller population.

Singapore's total land was 682.7 sq km while HK's is 1,042 sq km. But with all the reclamation happening is both cities, the land size is increasing :)


I think the land is now about 700sq km. It increased drastically last year because of reclamation at Tuas.

Hong Kong's skyline is actually fragmented. The real density is not along the downtown stretch that all the tourists see everyday, but in the suburbs, such as Tung Chung, Tai Po, and Ma On Shan.

I think the land is now about 700sq km. It increased drastically last year because of reclamation at Tuas.

But it's still small compared to HK. On the other hand, only a small percent of HK's land has been developed.

hkskyline, true that most of HK's New Towns are dense but I still look at the city centre as the densest areas.

Both Hong Kong and Tokyo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There can be only 1 and between HK and Tokyo, I go with HK :D

But it's still small compared to HK. On the other hand, only a small percent of HK's land has been developed.

hkskyline, true that most of HK's New Towns are dense but I still look at the city centre as the densest areas.
The CBD is not dense at all. The commercial buildings are very well spaced out. The residential areas are far more congested. There are far more 40+ storey towers grouped together in Tseung Kwan O than in Central!

The CBD is not dense at all. The commercial buildings are very well spaced out. The residential areas are far more congested. There are far more 40+ storey towers grouped together in Tseung Kwan O than in Central!

True about TKO. Anyway, I was thinking about Western District of HK Island from Sai Ying Pun to Kennedy Town including it's Mid-Levels

Is it true that most HK condos/apartments do not have much land? :dunno:

As opposed to places taken up by the condo building. I mean like ground level gardens, swimming pools, sports courts, recreational spaces, etc....

Some HK flats have land to built recreational facilities in the ground like those in Tung Chung for example but again, they're mostly in New Towns or reclaimed areas.

Within housing estates, there are parks and recreational facilities. The space between buildings are landscaped while there are also dedicated parks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/asiaglobe/tsw-02.gif

Technically, Hong Kong's CBD comprises of Central, Admiralty, and Wan Chai. Western and the Mid-levels are outside the CBD.

tokyo
hong kong
seoul
shanghai

here's mine....
1. Thimphu (Bhutan)
2. Kathmandu (Nepal)
3. Ramallah (Palestine)
4. Ulan Bator (Mongolia)
5. Hong Kong (Japan)

i agree with the fact that hong kong should be number one, but how the fuck does shanghai get number two?????? i must say its got to have one of the tackiest, ugliest, most overrated skylines ever. It is so hideously ugly and its skyline is dotted with unnecessary spires. I dont know why shanghais even considered anywhere in the top 20. It is soooo horribly bad that it should only be compared with Ho Chih Minh City or Pyongyang. If you want a decent Chinese mainland city, go check out either Shenzhen, Guangzhou, or Beijing.

i agree with drunken munkey ^^^ shanghais not brillliant its just got a few very large buildings eg jin moah tower , sparsely placed around the city. i like singapores best then it would have to be H.K

While "sparsely placed" there certainly is more than just a "few" buildings. Not all of the buildings are tacky in my opinion. Some are incredibly futuristic. It's harsh to lump over 5000 skyscrapers together into the tacky folder.

http://static.flickr.com/20/73657946_6eb93f9a13_b.jpg

My top three would be:

Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore

here's mine....
1. Thimphu (Bhutan)
2. Kathmandu (Nepal)
3. Ramallah (Palestine)
4. Ulan Bator (Mongolia)
5. Hong Kong (Japan)

Hong Kong in Japan, this is a joke man!

^^^I guess its just a joke..Bhutan? I think I have not even seen its skyline before.

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BANGKOK

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^^^I guess its just a joke..Bhutan? I think I have not even seen its skyline before.

Well for sure Bhutan doesn't have a skyline.

1)Hong Kong
2)Singapore
3)Tokyo
4)Seoul
5)Istanbul :D:D

1)Hong Kong
2)Singapore
3)Tokyo
4)Seoul
5)Istanbul :D:D

Istanbul is quite debatable since it lies in Eurasia. But I look at Turkey as more associated with Europe than with Asia.

^^ yes that is right