Urumqi Cityscapes, Xinjiang 乌鲁木齐都市风景 - Page 5

drunkenmunkey888 · July 18th, 2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by big-dog

But modernization makes each city looking similar from above. It seems impossible in China to build a unique modern place full of local cultures in architecture and street life.

Most cities in other countries look the same as well. Many English cities look just like smaller versions of London. Many American cities (with the exception of NYC, Boston and DC) all look very similar. Japanese cities look just like smaller versions of Tokyo.

In fact, I feel like China has one of the more varied regional cities. Xi'an is full of imitation Tang dynasty architecture (some might find this tacky b/c they are still modern buildings, but IMO it would be very appreciated decades from now). Manzhouli looks very different from Suzhou, which looks very different from Xiamen.

***big-dog*** · July 19th, 2012, 07:57 AM

I agree Beijing is different from Shanghai. But for most other cities I would only agree with you if all the commie blocks and new steel-glasses are removed. The new buildings are having a bigger weight over the traditional ones. I'm not a nimby but architects and city planners should have some style in mind when they design/approve EVERY building. Maybe only Beijing, Suzhou follow this in some kinds, others are busy developing and following and don't have time to keep the soul of a city in buildings.

everywhere · July 21st, 2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by big-dog

great photos, Urumqi is becoming a metropolitan of west China.

Watch out, there's Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui A.R. - the government is building up that city to become an important hub of trade and commerce between China and the Arab world...

I forgot there's Kashgar as well - in Xinjiang as well

Since Urumqi is also a Muslim city, I think the national and local government should tap its potential...

HKG · July 26th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Urumqi sightseeing tower 3-7-2012
http://www.lvwo.com/bbs/viewthread.p...xtra=#pid85881

***big-dog*** · July 27th, 2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by everywhere

Watch out, there's Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui A.R. - the government is building up that city to become an important hub of trade and commerce between China and the Arab world...

I forgot there's Kashgar as well - in Xinjiang as well

Since Urumqi is also a Muslim city, I think the national and local government should tap its potential...

I don't think Yinchuan is developed to the same level of Urumqi. We're going to split the West forum into Southwest and Northwest. Urumqi might be the most important city in Northwest, don't you agree?

***big-dog*** · July 27th, 2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HKG

Urumqi sightseeing tower 3-7-2012
http://www.lvwo.com/bbs/viewthread.p...xtra=#pid85881

I think that tower is part of a big bazzar (or shopping mall), am I right?

everywhere · July 30th, 2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by big-dog

I don't think Yinchuan is developed to the same level of Urumqi. We're going to split the West forum into Southwest and Northwest. Urumqi might be the most important city in Northwest, don't you agree?

Why not?!

Bannor · July 31st, 2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by big-dog

Urumqi might be the most important city in Northwest, don't you agree?

Are you ruling out Xi'an now? Or would you really say Urumqi is more important?

***big-dog*** · July 31st, 2012, 06:29 AM

excluding Xi'an.

Xi'an is more important indeed but I wrongly put it in central in my mind.

fajarmuhasan · August 2nd, 2012, 03:10 AM

Anybody live in Urumqi?
Now is Ramadhan time, please share the photo in there about the situation during Ramadhan

CoCoMilk · August 2nd, 2012, 05:06 AM

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Urumqi skyline by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

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View to Hongshan Park (Red Hill Park) by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

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Renmin Park (People's Park), Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

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Renmin Park (People's Park), Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

CoCoMilk · August 2nd, 2012, 05:07 AM

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View from Hong Fu Hotel over Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

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View from Hong Fu Hotel over Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

CoCoMilk · August 2nd, 2012, 05:09 AM

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Urumqi International Grand Bazaar,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China_DSC05032 by ohmytrip, on Flickr

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Urumqi Skyline with International Grand Bazaar_HXT3401 by ohmytrip, on Flickr

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Urumqi Skyline_DSC04922 by ohmytrip, on Flickr

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Urumqi Skyline with International Grand Bazaar_DSC04914 by ohmytrip, on Flickr

Spurdo · November 20th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Kashgar

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Kashgar Sunrise by Feng Wei Photography, on Flickr

***big-dog*** · November 20th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Nice picture. Urumqi is suffering heavy snow now.

NFZANMNIM · January 17th, 2013, 07:53 AM

Haha Kintaki کینتاکی
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And also Kerfur که رفور

***big-dog*** · January 19th, 2013, 04:12 PM

Nice pictures of Big Bazaar.

Xinjiang was doing great in 2012, GDP grew 12%, airport pax grew over 20%.

***hakz2007*** · January 20th, 2013, 06:00 AM

Is the KFC restaurant above a halal-certified one?

***hakz2007*** · January 20th, 2013, 06:03 AM

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Urumqi City Skyline At Dusk by Feng Wei Photography, on Flickr

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Urumqi City Skyline At Dusk by Feng Wei Photography, on Flickr

***big-dog*** · January 20th, 2013, 07:45 AM

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Is the KFC restaurant above a halal-certified one?

Yes it is though I don't know if other KFCs in Urumqi are Halal or not.

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July 19th, 2012, 07:57 AM	#82
*big-dog* Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,838 Likes (Received): 577	I agree Beijing is different from Shanghai. But for most other cities I would only agree with you if all the commie blocks and new steel-glasses are removed. The new buildings are having a bigger weight over the traditional ones. I'm not a nimby but architects and city planners should have some style in mind when they design/approve EVERY building. Maybe only Beijing, Suzhou follow this in some kinds, others are busy developing and following and don't have time to keep the soul of a city in buildings.

July 26th, 2012, 06:29 PM	#84
HKG Snowden in HK Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 266	Urumqi sightseeing tower 3-7-2012 http://www.lvwo.com/bbs/viewthread.p...xtra=#pid85881

July 31st, 2012, 06:29 AM	#89
*big-dog* Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,838 Likes (Received): 577	excluding Xi'an. Xi'an is more important indeed but I wrongly put it in central in my mind.

August 2nd, 2012, 03:10 AM	#90
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August 2nd, 2012, 05:06 AM	#91
CoCoMilk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,540 Likes (Received): 123	image hosted on flickr Urumqi skyline by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr image hosted on flickr View to Hongshan Park (Red Hill Park) by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Renmin Park (People's Park), Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Renmin Park (People's Park), Urumqi, China by Marc van der Chijs, on Flickr

August 2nd, 2012, 05:07 AM	#92
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August 2nd, 2012, 05:09 AM	#93
CoCoMilk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,540 Likes (Received): 123	image hosted on flickr Urumqi International Grand Bazaar,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China_DSC05032 by ohmytrip, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Urumqi Skyline with International Grand Bazaar_HXT3401 by ohmytrip, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Urumqi Skyline_DSC04922 by ohmytrip, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Urumqi Skyline with International Grand Bazaar_DSC04914 by ohmytrip, on Flickr

November 20th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#95
*big-dog* Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,838 Likes (Received): 577	Nice picture. Urumqi is suffering heavy snow now.

January 17th, 2013, 07:53 AM	#96
NFZANMNIM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,177 Likes (Received): 204	Haha Kintaki کینتاکی image hosted on flickr And also Kerfur که رفور