Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Then again, many would recognize a Japanese garden, or the Emperors Palace, the Golden Temple or the Great Wall of China, so perhaps Asia is just more widely know for its more ancient wonders, no?>> I'd agree with you there. I suppose the reason Tokyo Tower isn't a recognized Tokyo landmark outside of Japan (or Asia) is that it is rather ugly, and I don't think Tokyoites are all that proud of it.
Originally Posted By jlghk <<<spectacular skylines at night would be San Francisco and Sydney.>>> I have never been to San Francisco and Sydney before. These cities should be on the list of my traveling destinations next year.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I was born in the SF area... it's a beautiful city, with lots of fun and interesting sights, and great restaurants. I'd love to visit Sydney. From travel shows I have seen, it even looks like a nice place to live.
Originally Posted By irishfan IMHO Sydney has by far the most spectacular skyline in the world. I remember once watching an outdoor movie in the botanical Gardens. To the Right of the screen you had the Opera House and the bridge, and to the left many stunning skyscrapers. I spent most of the evening just taking in the view more so than the actual movie. Hong Kong is number two on my list.
Originally Posted By Lake Nona >>I suppose the reason Tokyo Tower isn't a recognized Tokyo landmark outside of Japan (or Asia) is that it is rather ugly, and I don't think Tokyoites are all that proud of it.<< The design is shaped like La Tour Eiffel in Paris and the colors on the tower is orange and white. I did go up to the top in 1989 and remember that the colors are aircraft friendly.
Originally Posted By jlghk <<<I was born in the SF area>>> I was born in HK. Last time when I was picking up a map-guide in MK, a CM advised me that Japanese map-guide was available there. She thought I was a Japanese. When I was in EPCOT, a CM with a huge PDA (pocket computer) asked me for my ZIP code. (There is no ZIP code in HK.) I replied to him that I was from HK.
Originally Posted By Mr X Speaking of skylines, anyone been to Shanghai? That looks pretty awsome from the pictures I've seen.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've been to Shanghai, but in 1985. The skyline has changed just a wee bit since then (meaning it looks like a completely different city!)
