Top 15 World's Best Skylines

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2012
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    Please note before placing a comment:
    This list is my personal preference of the world's best skylines. Because of both big differences between cities and an absence of general requirements that a 'good' skyline has to meet, the determination whether a skyline belongs to the best 15 in the world or not, differs from person to person and is therefore subjective.
    Although the movie states that HK belongs to China, HK is in fact a special administrative region (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China).
    #1 Hong Kong
    #2 New York City
    #3 Shanghai
    #4 Chicago
    #5 Dubai
    #6 Tokyo
    #7 Toronto
    #8 Singapore
    #9 Kuala Lumpur
    #10 Bangkok
    #11 Shenzhen
    #12 Guangzhou
    #13 Chongqing
    #14 Seattle
    #15 Beijing
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  • @Alex-vy1ll
    @Alex-vy1ll 5 лет назад +11

    It's amazing how many of these skylines have had notable changes in the 7 years since this video was posted.

  • @jackrudzinski3051
    @jackrudzinski3051 7 лет назад +46

    Chicago by far has the best skyline. Show me a city that has beaches in front of downtown, with World class museums, and parks. The Chicago architecture is World class. Oh by the way, the skyscraper was born in Chicago.

    • @r.pres.4121
      @r.pres.4121 7 лет назад +7

      Chicago has the most beautiful skyline in the USA and one of the best in the Western Hemisphere.

    • @jahcobof3004
      @jahcobof3004 7 лет назад +2

      Jack Rudzinski exactly💯💯

    • @alexg7705
      @alexg7705 6 лет назад +3

      Dr RBO um, beaches also beautify up a skyline. Cities with no large body of water and beaches just don't look as splendid as cities that do have them, and the only reason Hong Kong got #1 was because the skyline rating was based on number of skyscrapers, not actual beauty, and Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers. I don't mean to say that Hong Kong isn't nice, it's beautiful, but that's not the reason it got #1.

    • @Cookiesr4life
      @Cookiesr4life 6 лет назад +1

      R. Pres. Honestly Chicago Skyline is Boring and weird

    • @jgmonkeysfordays6077
      @jgmonkeysfordays6077 5 лет назад

      New York City

  • @danialgorgutz94
    @danialgorgutz94 10 лет назад +140

    I think Antarctica has the most awesome skyline in the world... who doesn't love skyline that were full of with cute penguins? :P

    • @Hey-py2hb
      @Hey-py2hb 6 лет назад +1

      Danny evil true penguins are life but there are some in argentina too lol you made me wanna move to argentina to see penguins without dying because of cold weather thank you man thank you I like your comment and I subscribe to you

    • @-xsci1045
      @-xsci1045 5 лет назад

      Then why doesn't the skyline that filled with colourful rays,fantastically-built skyscrapers,and as well as the scenery of Victoria Harbour the best?

    • @daddykarl3312
      @daddykarl3312 4 года назад

      But, they will melt away!.... 😬😬😬

  • @54markl
    @54markl 8 лет назад +57

    I am an American, but I have to admit that Hong Kong is stupendous, majestic! Like a city in another galaxy!

  • @delaney71
    @delaney71 8 лет назад +18

    CHICAGO FOR THE WIN

    • @Tirth727
      @Tirth727 3 года назад

      Shanghai is dad of every city in US

  • @lualmolalualmola6952
    @lualmolalualmola6952 6 лет назад +28

    Hong Kong has the best skyline followed by Chicago and New York. While New York has more buildings than Chicago, Chicago's skyline is prettier.

    • @australianpatriot
      @australianpatriot 3 года назад +1

      dubai

    • @patrickhauser588
      @patrickhauser588 3 года назад +3

      @@australianpatriot Dubai is ugly

    • @DaviFigueiraChavez
      @DaviFigueiraChavez 2 года назад +1

      Depends what time of building we consider.
      For example Hong Kong is the city with most buildings above 100 meters.
      When we consider all buildings with 30 meters or more São Paulo comes on top

  • @jakernis
    @jakernis 10 лет назад +3

    I agree with you on all of them

  • @nfsas6063
    @nfsas6063 10 лет назад +4

    Great music and pictures

  • @kyler5277
    @kyler5277 10 лет назад +17

    The Chicago pictures didn't do it justice, I'll take Chicago over New York and Shanghai any day

    • @JomaCamera
      @JomaCamera 10 лет назад +8

      In my opinion Chicago looks gray and boring. Look at Shanghai and Hong Kong, colors everywhere.

    • @michaelstanley7150
      @michaelstanley7150 10 лет назад +4

      JomaCam It depends on your preference. Some people like it monotone: Greys, Blacks, Whites. While others like colors: (self explanatory)
      I, personally, like the New York and Chicago Skyline. New York's Skyline is beautiful because they have now the One World Trade Center.
      I feel that cities shouldn't have a ton of colors, because I'm a Futurist. But there is an amazing future 'skyline'. Type Future San Francisco Star Trek in Google. The skyline is breathtaking.

    • @JomaCamera
      @JomaCamera 10 лет назад +2

      ***** That Future San Francisco skyline looks nice, but I still prefer Hong Kong with the beautiful colors and the mountains in the background ;)

    • @Manson7077
      @Manson7077 9 лет назад +1

      Shanghai sucks!

    • @armanii1388
      @armanii1388 9 лет назад +2

      Idk I'm in Boston but ill take chi town or NYC any day

  • @Lily-D1215
    @Lily-D1215 9 лет назад +12

    i live in new york and work in the freedom tower

    • @good5648
      @good5648 4 года назад +1

      alexanderdnv good luck there

  • @sayyidjibreel
    @sayyidjibreel 3 года назад +4

    Kuala lumpur is just beautiful. Very underrated.

  • @jesschow5082
    @jesschow5082 11 лет назад +2

    thanks you so much that you put Hong Kong in #1 :)

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  8 лет назад +82

    It is funny how people judge me for my own opinion. As stated before, this list is made according to my PERSONAL preferences, so there is no need to be offended ;-). Besides, I made this list more than three years ago and all cities (including the ones in this list) have changed enormously. For those who like my video: thanks for the support!

    • @garryhunjan4424
      @garryhunjan4424 8 лет назад

      where is mumbai india?

    • @federicoappiano8115
      @federicoappiano8115 8 лет назад

      +001skyscraper Nice Video... need probably an update... mostly for Chinese Mega cities. BTW... can you tell me the song you used

    • @kaisonghuang1660
      @kaisonghuang1660 8 лет назад +4

      +Garry Hunjan mumbai?what a joke!

    • @zackaqeel5779
      @zackaqeel5779 8 лет назад

      those people are all stupid...

    • @itoriffic5959
      @itoriffic5959 8 лет назад +1

      www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/CityRealty-new-york-manhattan-skyline-2020-future-projects-designboom-1800.jpg In five years, Hong Kong and New York might need to trade places...

  • @brandonwarrick5863
    @brandonwarrick5863 10 лет назад +5

    Yay Seattle :)! Seattle is always great at night

  • @nopenope5192
    @nopenope5192 10 лет назад +7

    Shanghai and Chicago are very beautiful. In my personal opinion I would have Shanghai second, Chicago third, and New York fourth. I personally think that New York's skyline does not look very modern, and the buildings are so tightly packed together that it looks like a mess. I know New York has the Chrysler Building and whatever, but Shanghai and Chicago have very easily identifiable skylines that makes them so much better. Great Video tho.

  • @augustovidela3673
    @augustovidela3673 8 лет назад +30

    1) New York
    2) Shangai
    3) Dubai
    4) Chicago
    5) HONG KONG

    • @akirasendoh2523
      @akirasendoh2523 8 лет назад +3

      Hong kong have 315 skyscrapers
      New york is 242

    • @hawkdewb
      @hawkdewb 5 лет назад

      #1 Shinjuku

    • @AT-vq6nu
      @AT-vq6nu 5 лет назад

      Reverse your list

    • @baiyun7810
      @baiyun7810 4 года назад

      Shang hai. No shangai

    • @GreekOrthodox7
      @GreekOrthodox7 4 года назад +1

      New York City is the ultimate best

  • @briankerbs
    @briankerbs 10 лет назад +4

    For a person who went to college for architecture Chicago and New York should be higher in the rankings. #1, #2? Why? Because they show a diversity of architectural design and height over the past 100 plus years. Other cities, not bounded by height restrictions, only reflect new high rises within the past 15 years.

  • @ryanjankelowitz9710
    @ryanjankelowitz9710 4 года назад +4

    i personally actually find chicago's skyline to be have a far more spectacular skyline than new york- nyc is just the freedom tower, empire state, and chrysler building surrounded by beige blobs. Chicago's skyline is full of character and life. Its personality is intoxicating.

  • @dogalways
    @dogalways 8 лет назад

    awesome video and music too

  • @dashawngonsoulin6541
    @dashawngonsoulin6541 3 года назад +2

    Seattle has a nice skyline especially with the mountains and the full moon in the background

  • @bimba-lola8910
    @bimba-lola8910 10 лет назад +9

    Kuala Lumpur skylines very fast changing now[ 2014] so much different already from the 2012,,

    • @johnmount5777
      @johnmount5777 4 года назад +1

      Kuala Lumpur skyline is incredible how they have built the stunning city is fantastic well done Malaysia stunning

    • @carstarsarstenstesenn
      @carstarsarstenstesenn 3 года назад

      same with New York and Chicago. actually most of the cities here look a lot different now than they did in this video

  • @ilove2golf01
    @ilove2golf01 10 лет назад +16

    Hong Kong is #1 for sure.

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  12 лет назад +1

    sure, no doubt about that. You are so lucky to live in a city with such a beautiful skyline! :)

  • @karthiksaligrama9355
    @karthiksaligrama9355 7 лет назад +6

    My opinion
    1.NYC
    2.Chicago
    3.Los Angelise
    4.Las Vegas.... I Love USA....

  • @R68OrangeQTrainProductions
    @R68OrangeQTrainProductions 3 года назад +4

    NYC has changed over time. From the 1800’s, to the 2010’s. Lots of buildings got built and destroyed for new, taller buildings. Overall, NYC is a great city by it’s skyline.

    • @4GuitarTrance
      @4GuitarTrance Год назад

      Yeah... now all they need to do is vote for Mayors who have [at least] half a brain!

  • @lourdesbardon3179
    @lourdesbardon3179 8 лет назад +54

    Hong Kong the world's city is definitely the one with the best skyline. I miss Hong Kong.

  • @RashRemy89
    @RashRemy89 11 лет назад +1

    Awesome list! So many beautiful places haha. I just sort of wish that Rio de Janerio, Brazil and Panama City Paname could have made this list :)

  • @kalm44r
    @kalm44r 10 лет назад +4

    Song name:
    Tritonal ft. Cristina Soto - Piercing Quiet [ Original Mix ] HQ

  • @CIMAmotor
    @CIMAmotor 10 лет назад +5

    I can see number 13's skyline from my balcony!

    • @hawkdewb
      @hawkdewb 5 лет назад

      Milwall FC 😂

  • @BasilMinhas
    @BasilMinhas 10 лет назад +16

    This guy showed us the shittiest pictures of Toronto, not fair

  • @javian027
    @javian027 12 лет назад

    Totally agree!!!

  • @armanii1388
    @armanii1388 9 лет назад

    Awesome video!!, but I think u should swap #1 & 2 lol

  • @GIguy
    @GIguy 8 лет назад +8

    Might want to update this, our (Toronto) skyline has doubled in size since this was posted, and now boast the most skyscrapers in North America second only to NYC, with hundreds of more skyscrapers on the way.

    • @pwhitaker1963
      @pwhitaker1963 7 лет назад

      Good for you TJ! As a fellow Torontonian, I agree and there are a heck of lot more of the monsters on the way to poke up through the city.

    • @shulupayaface
      @shulupayaface 7 лет назад +5

      but that's like other cities though. there growing too.

    • @r.pres.4121
      @r.pres.4121 7 лет назад

      Toronto will eventually surpass New York City in the number of skyscrapers and that cannot happen soon enough as far as I am concerned.

  • @genrandolph
    @genrandolph 9 лет назад +3

    Name of the song please, skyscraper001. Btw, Manila will soon be part of the best skyline IMO. :)

  • @Grizbox
    @Grizbox 11 лет назад

    Cool vid!

  • @morahmani4554
    @morahmani4554 9 лет назад +2

    song is "Piercing quiet by Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto"

  • @andyxia3346
    @andyxia3346 10 лет назад +3

    i love shanghai skyline,, its amazing..

    • @daddykarl3312
      @daddykarl3312 3 года назад

      Me too.... I wish I cud go there one day.... Is Muslim food are easy to get there?..

  • @tjrtt
    @tjrtt 9 лет назад +18

    New York should be back to #1 by now. This video is a few years old and New York is experiencing a boom in construction right now mainly from luxury residencial towers.

    • @PRHILL9696
      @PRHILL9696 8 лет назад +4

      +tjrtt new york is a mess

    • @tjrtt
      @tjrtt 8 лет назад

      PRHILL9696 To each their own. Some like you think NYC is a mess while others think its the greatest city on the planet.
      If you don't like the city, then don't go!

    • @DavidGomez-yc9vk
      @DavidGomez-yc9vk 8 лет назад +6

      +PRHILL9696 New York has the best skyline

    • @PRHILL9696
      @PRHILL9696 8 лет назад +2

      David Gomez Not even close

    • @tjrtt
      @tjrtt 8 лет назад

      David Gomez It looks like some other person on this thread has a chip on their shoulder when it comes to NY. lol

  • @yosjer3883
    @yosjer3883 6 лет назад +2

    Wooww amazing. Kuala Lumpur top ten.. My country

  • @Coconutballsack
    @Coconutballsack 11 лет назад

    Ya,totally agree

  • @kyle223cat
    @kyle223cat 10 лет назад +52

    Personally, I think nothing can beat New York's skyline, but that's just my opinion.

    • @commanderpinnacles
      @commanderpinnacles 10 лет назад +7

      Chicago's is better
      New york just has more buildings horrible placement
      But all these other cities lack soul.

    • @commanderpinnacles
      @commanderpinnacles 10 лет назад +1

      Gears Patriot I didn't say new york lacked soul.
      I said other cities
      New york may have the most soul

    • @Inspectorreidy
      @Inspectorreidy 10 лет назад

      True

    • @Mesindego
      @Mesindego 10 лет назад +3

      I agree Kyle, especially since the new WTC towers are filling in that big gap in lower Manhattan. They are beautiful buildings, but of course i'll never be the same again. :/

    • @cocolatethunda
      @cocolatethunda 10 лет назад +1

      ***** no it cant, gosh you just reply to every other comment you see standing your ground for something that isnt true. dubui is a good city, but the buildings are scattered and they dont fit in. thats why every other city stands before it. just because it has the tallest building in the world doesnt mean it has the best skyline in the world. shut yo ignorant self up and travel the world a bit more.

  • @lorenzovale
    @lorenzovale 10 лет назад +13

    Anyway I really enjoyed Chicago beautiful city awesome buildings good food only "back point": guys the coffee ! :):):):):)

  • @ninbendoyt3203
    @ninbendoyt3203 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful skylines and beautiful trance music 🎶

  • @davetv4705
    @davetv4705 6 лет назад

    Great video, nice sound. Please who sang the song?

  • @edy043
    @edy043 8 лет назад +11

    The Hong Kong skyline is really breathtaking.

    • @secrets.295
      @secrets.295 4 года назад +2

      But inside those skyline is nothing but a bunch of 50 meter cubicle apartment. 😔

    • @sasadharthakuria2680
      @sasadharthakuria2680 4 года назад +1

      Hong Kong skyline is best but the city is worst

    • @michaelgray1803
      @michaelgray1803 3 года назад

      @@secrets.295 have you been there

  • @MrBranh0913
    @MrBranh0913 10 лет назад +3

    How did Seattle make it in there before Philadelphia or LA?

    • @zgt5002
      @zgt5002 10 лет назад +2

      LA dosnt have a nice skyline, phili does tho

    • @aorcler
      @aorcler 10 лет назад +1

      Las skyline isn't that nice but once u get Inside the city it's amazing imho haha

  • @robertglenn5398
    @robertglenn5398 9 лет назад +2

    Thanks for listing Seattle, best city in the U.S.

  • @chris313039
    @chris313039 10 лет назад

    Good Job :)

  • @pavG114
    @pavG114 9 лет назад +25

    Year 2025 will Dubai be in the first place

    • @doneyhon4227
      @doneyhon4227 9 лет назад +3

      pavel jamal I hope not. Those skyscrapers are ugly. In France (where I live) and Europe, it's fobiden. I don't know why don't do that in Dubai or Qatar. It's a random utilitarian architecture. Why don't build a very arab city with giant domes like we found in a lot of mosques. I can't understand!

    • @harrisibrahim4814
      @harrisibrahim4814 9 лет назад +3

      +Doney Hon it is because all the building including burj khalifa are build by foreign people...not an architect from dubai...maybe...

    • @EndzMeetMusic
      @EndzMeetMusic 8 лет назад

      +S.c Younge its a shame those countries have the tallest buildings in the world except for Dubai as no tourist will even bother visiting them.
      Ok a small majority visit them a year but out of 10, 000 people you and ill bet you will get less than 20 people saying they have been there.

    • @EndzMeetMusic
      @EndzMeetMusic 8 лет назад +2

      ill ask 100 people and ill know that at 98% would bother with Saudi . I ve been to Dubai and that was awesome

    • @jevyangon3082
      @jevyangon3082 8 лет назад +1

      No I never want to go to the middle eastern country bc they are cold blooder people.

  • @MRINSIDE360
    @MRINSIDE360 10 лет назад +3

    i agree with everything in this video currently but when the world trade center and other significant projects in new york are completed i believe that it will be #1 again

  • @DUSAZAY112
    @DUSAZAY112 11 лет назад

    I agree with this list

  • @aranhireruannie8241
    @aranhireruannie8241 6 лет назад

    Very Good Man, Finally a Good list !!! ;)
    My personal list :
    I'm Italian
    Top 10:
    Dubai (2020 Dubai IconicTower !!!)
    New York City
    Shanghai (Sorry Hong Kong)
    Hong Kong
    Chicago
    Tokyo
    San Francisco (this is new entry in my list....cof cof...Salesforce Tower)
    Guangzhou
    Shenzhen (In 2020 this city... hehe...)

  • @bryang3443
    @bryang3443 8 лет назад +7

    im impressed with hongkong but whats so good about new york? (general questio )

    • @akirasendoh2523
      @akirasendoh2523 8 лет назад +1

      Hong kong have 315 skyscrapers
      New york is 242

    • @juliovalerio6937
      @juliovalerio6937 8 лет назад

      +Akira Sendoh did u count the ones in the other boroughs

    • @jonataniachetta
      @jonataniachetta 8 лет назад

      +Akira Sendoh Hong Kong : about 900
      New York : About 550

    • @lordgilbert4268
      @lordgilbert4268 7 лет назад

      IlCasualizzatore that's because of the angle

    • @JessieRamos16
      @JessieRamos16 7 лет назад

      flyingtable nothing because new york is americas first real metropolis thats the only reason.

  • @leeandy6097
    @leeandy6097 10 лет назад +20

    Guangzhou, Shenzhen are behind Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur????

    • @dudu930
      @dudu930 9 лет назад

      yea, sounds funnier than any jokes lol

    • @juanenricoful
      @juanenricoful 9 лет назад

      Feel like I'm gonna pee in my pant..

    • @ramond.f4u212
      @ramond.f4u212 6 лет назад +2

      This video imagine by malaysian people

    • @krismanmoe9172
      @krismanmoe9172 5 лет назад

      @@ramond.f4u212 nope. Source from CNN. Google

    • @ramond.f4u212
      @ramond.f4u212 5 лет назад

      @@krismanmoe9172
      CNN news??? Stop bullshit.
      Real CTBUH is skyscrapercenter dot com
      Building 100m+ in kuala lumpur only 102 unit, jakarta was 387 unit

  • @AndrewManook
    @AndrewManook 6 лет назад +1

    This list of pretty accurate.

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  12 лет назад

    Thanks for your comment. glad to hear you enjoyed it! I love the skyline's reflection, and in particular the CN Tower's reflection, in the clear water (see 4:24). Never been to Toronto, but one day I will definitely visit this beautiful city!

  • @OSTARAEB4
    @OSTARAEB4 10 лет назад +3

    Don't forget the new Mercury Tower and the cluster of Moscow's skyscrapers along the Moscow River in the past ten years or so. Also, the new Freedom Tower and the other new towers going up in New York at the World Trade Center site.

    • @Inspectorreidy
      @Inspectorreidy 10 лет назад +1

      Yes God bless the world trade center site

  • @mtube90
    @mtube90 8 лет назад +23

    Chicago is the birth the place of the skyscraper! I love that city!

    • @keanegoh358
      @keanegoh358 8 лет назад

      I thought it was nyc. The first skyscraper was the Empire State building

    • @marcushebron5560
      @marcushebron5560 8 лет назад +9

      +Keane Goh No, the Empire State was the tallest and most impressive for its time, but it far exceeded the height requirements that define a skyscraper. Chicago started this movement, and later won the battle with the Sears Tower, up until the new Freedom Tower was built in NYC.
      NYC is known for it's urban fabric, but Chicago is better known for having more impressive architectural structures. A lot of things begin in Chicago, but NYC grabs all the credit, because of its stature in the world.

    • @jeromec7595
      @jeromec7595 7 лет назад +1

      Keane Goh the first skyscraper was introduced in Chicago I believe in the 1870's

    • @alexg7705
      @alexg7705 6 лет назад +3

      naz de woah are you wrong! Chicago's not even on the top 10 most murderous cities in the US, so how is it going to be the most murderous city in the world when there are worst cities like Mexico City and Rio De Janeiro? Plus, what does that have to do with Chicago having the oldest skyline? Chicago is on the list of top 3 safest cities in America. It's not that bad, let me explain. First off, the numbers are big because the city is big, but there are over a dozen big cities with higher per capita murder rates, including St. Louis, Cleveland, and Detroit. Chicago's violence is pretty contained to a few areas, and that violence is mostly gang-on-gang or people who are in the immediate vicinity of gang members. So the gun violence isn't really an issue for much of the city's population
      Because Chicago has so many people, it can get a murder every day, and that gets people’s attention, but when you focus on numbers, not rates, Chicago ends up looking worse because you forget just how big the city it is. Chicago is 10,857 square miles big and has 9.5 million residents. It stretches from Wisconsin to Indiana. That's huge. The violence is contained to a few poor neighborhoods in the far southwest part of the city. Most deaths are from gang members or family members of those gang members, which is "good" i guess, because as long as you don't join a gang, or make the poor choice of living in one of the poor neighborhoods, (which there are few of), you're fine. The only category that is actually significant enough to be recognized is gang-related crime, which is actually good news for most residents as gangs don't usually leave their territories. So you see, when you look at just numbers, and don't investigate, Chicago ends up looking bad, but if you do investigate, you'll see how Chicago is nowhere near as bad as people sought it out to be, and I know this from experience, as in my 25 years in Chicago, I've lived in almost every part of the city.

  • @TheShiningMewtwo
    @TheShiningMewtwo 11 лет назад

    Great list, our top 5 is the same but in different order.

  • @khaopiolifejioquickdelicio7488
    @khaopiolifejioquickdelicio7488 6 лет назад

    Hello friend super have a wonderful weekend full watched thanks

  • @mohamedisa7554
    @mohamedisa7554 9 лет назад +3

    yay Kuala Lumpur

  • @LuckyK7777
    @LuckyK7777 8 лет назад +3

    I'm American but I like Rio de Janeiro's skyline because of the big statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched protecting the city. That is so cute.

  • @dankboyroy69thegreat53
    @dankboyroy69thegreat53 6 лет назад +1

    What about Richmond VA during the holiday weeks before and after Christmas when they wrap the tallest skyscrapers in lights? It's so beautiful

    • @ArizonaWillful
      @ArizonaWillful 4 года назад

      Um...have you ever been anywhere else?

  • @Aaronaa4
    @Aaronaa4 10 лет назад

    I made a poll and asked a dozen people: they mostly all agreed on a order similar to this one...I made a video on it :)

  • @marvinc.lascano6126
    @marvinc.lascano6126 10 лет назад +29

    new york USA .. THE DREAM CITY OF THE WORLD

    • @TheRealdeel73
      @TheRealdeel73 10 лет назад +6

      ***** fuck dubai

    • @michaelstanley7150
      @michaelstanley7150 10 лет назад +2

      ***** Why is Dubai and Toronto the dream cities of the world? New York is! Because immigrants came here because this is the Land of the Dreams. You are obviously bias with your Arabic city and Canadian city. Hmph, Canadians, why did Canadians give us Justin Bieber? WHY!!!??

    • @BasilMinhas
      @BasilMinhas 9 лет назад +2

      ***** Toronto is like NYC and we have 7 million people and you have 8.5 million people.

    • @michaelstanley7150
      @michaelstanley7150 9 лет назад +2

      ***** And your point is?

    • @BasilMinhas
      @BasilMinhas 9 лет назад

      Michael Stanley I'm trying to say that Toronto is also a Dream Urban City

  • @swu7132
    @swu7132 8 лет назад +4

    Yes, Hong Kong's is the best

  • @TheRudyyC
    @TheRudyyC 10 лет назад

    Great viedo!! Whos music??

  • @rangers11000
    @rangers11000 11 лет назад

    what that you chose bro its bangin!!!

  • @ravenvince2
    @ravenvince2 7 лет назад +3

    Philly and Pittsburgh are both pretty skylines.

    • @r.pres.4121
      @r.pres.4121 7 лет назад

      Philadelphia has a giant 1000+ foot skyscraper under construction in the heart of its center city. It is the new Comcast headquarters.

  • @fabianlomeli6869
    @fabianlomeli6869 8 лет назад +12

    Chicago baby!!

  • @mezquita051
    @mezquita051 5 лет назад

    I think the skyline of Panama City can compete perfectly with many of the beautiful cities in this top!

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  11 лет назад

    I appreciate your comment! Thanks to you as well ;)

  • @robertomartinezbecerra9806
    @robertomartinezbecerra9806 10 лет назад +6

    amazing skylines, but Chicago's skyline tops new york's. new york seems crowded and all the buildings seem almost in top of each other. And there is no denying that dubai is impressive but I just don't like it.

    • @icvetz
      @icvetz 10 лет назад +5

      Finally, someone I can agree with. I think New Yorks skyline is overrated. Chicago has the best in the USA imo.

    • @OSTARAEB4
      @OSTARAEB4 10 лет назад +3

      Keep in mind that New York has twice the population of Chicago in roughly only 100 square miles more than the city limits of Chicago. New York is a much older city and the concentration of skyscrapers is much greater since Manhattan is an island and they build up! Yes, Chicago's is better situated in profile and it's noticeably newer in look compared to New York City.

    • @thebostonboy3073
      @thebostonboy3073 10 лет назад +1

      I really do agree, but i think new york has got a really unique skyline, you know those old buildings just make it beautiful

    • @erikraygadas4679
      @erikraygadas4679 10 лет назад +1

      OSTARAEB4 Well... Chicago survived a fire...

    • @Cookiesr4life
      @Cookiesr4life 6 лет назад

      Roberto Martínez Becerra Chicago is declining in Population so I don't think many people would love it. New York is a bit crowded on a few Islands but trust me, new York is better. Better food, Jobs, People, Skyscrapers and did I mention food already?

  • @bocamax
    @bocamax 9 лет назад +4

    Pretty interesting list. You must travel like I do because most people overlook cities like Bangkok. For me, Hong Kong is #1, Singapore #2. I find Chicago's skyline & architectural style far more appealing than New York's. I'd put Atlanta before New York. Shanghai has a number of new stunning hi-rises since you released this video in 2012. Interesting no European cities made the list, not that they should. Once you visit Asia & return to the states everything looks so dated in America.

    • @lucasfabio3459
      @lucasfabio3459 9 лет назад

      Singapore cant be on top 5
      That is just your opinion ... Bcoz Singapore has only one skyline side is Marina bay, you can proof from every skyline of Sinapore you will see only 1 point... The city quite small and not many hight buildings like HK, Shanghai , Guangzhou , Bangkok, Tokyo
      But the good thing of Sinapore is a city so clean .. They grow plant beside the road .. Make city looks fresh on the ground

    • @bocamax
      @bocamax 9 лет назад +1

      It's true Singapore has a limited skyline. But an amazing one. Far more stunning than almost any American city, better than mega cities like Tokyo, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, etc.
      Clearly a city needs to have a few million residents to compete. But I'd take Vancouvers skyline over Mexico City (which dwarfs it by population).
      For me, it's not a who has bigger metro. It's who is more classy, stylistic, unique, artistic, clean, safe, and cultural. For me, while I love Seattle's approach, especially as they destroy that horrible waterfront road (with tunnels), I still appreciate & respect Chicago & Atlanta's skylines over anything in New York. New York takes a decade to put up a few skyscrapers & the media goes nuts. Guess they haven't been to Bangkok or Shanghai lately. What takes a decade in NYC happens monthly in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.
      And cities like LA have no personality or identity. It's just a bunch of buildings built on sand. Mostly 1-4 story buildings. Even the beach is comical. Compare LA to Miami. Of course Miami has way better sand, a way better beach, and a lot more personality. But just visually compare it. LA is low rise, industrial, dirty, brown (as in sand vs grass/trees), and unimaginative. It sucks. Concrete jungle.
      I have to laugh when LA elites mock the "fly over states" because I've been to most of those states and they are a hell of a lot nicer than LA, and well under 50% the cost of living, often 25% the cost of LA.
      So for me, Singapore is high on my list because it's clean, unique, waterfront, and ambitious. But places like Dubai & Vegas are not on my list. Dubai like Vegas just has "developments" that gain international acclaim. But just look 2 blocks away and your are looking at sand, dirt, and 120F temps. Vegas was so proud when they knocked off the Singapore Flyer as the largest ferris wheel in the world. I've been on the SF and it's incredible. Waterfront. Amazing views. Or you could go on Vegas' Hi-Roller & look at parking lots & sand. So what if you are slightly bigger? That does not make you better or even remotely close to as good as the Singapore Flyer.
      To me, Dubai isn't even in the ballpark of cities like Singapore, Chicago, Bangkok, Atlanta, Miami, or even New York and Shanghai. And Shanghai is a semi-myth at this point. You have a stunning financial district that probably tops any major metro district in the States. But then there is the rest of the metro which leaves much to be desired. Services, traffic, housing quality, pollution, population density, education, etc.
      As for Macau, the gaming city with 6x the revenue of Vegas, which boasts the a per capital income almost double of that in the States, it's just another Vegas or Orlando. A worthless city. Filled with multi billion dollar casinos & no personality. The majority of residents live in ridiculously condensed hi rises, and yet travel magazines call it paradise. Obviously these Dubai, Macau, Vegas, and Orlando types are corporate travelers with a minimal world view. People who get travel ideas from the magazine provided by the airline on their flight.
      For me, I'll take style, friendly locals, architectural variety, culture / history, personality, safety, and cleanliness over corporate chain hotels, restaurants, and marketing slogans.
      Each of us has our own opinion. But for those of us who travel extensively and walk the streets of these towns, meet the people, explore the culture, I think the consensus even among Americans is that the most density of culture is in Europe & Asia. The historical beauty is in Europe and to a lesser extent SE Asia. And the new stunning cities are almost exclusively in SE Asia.
      After spending a month in Seoul, Hanoi, and Bangkok, I came back to spend a week in Philly & New York City. Two legendary American cities. And it left me depressed. We aren't even competitive. Old vs new. The aggressive vs the regulated. It's not just the buildings, it's the people. We've become lax & lazy while Asia is ambitious & hungry. And the trend is accelerating. And I've been to Hanoi, Seoul, Tokyo, Ho Chi Mihn City, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bali, to name a few. I've also been to all but 4 USA states. In the last year I've been to Chicago, Philly, NYC, LA, Seattle, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Detroit, and Cincy. So I think I have a pretty current view on world affairs as seen through my own eyes.
      So whatever your opinion, I find it hard to find fault with Singapore. It may lack a little in personality but it's far cleaner, safer, and friendlier than any city I have ever visited in the States with over 1,000,000 residents.

    • @keanegoh358
      @keanegoh358 8 лет назад

      +Lucas Fabio they have limited flights as it was on the pathway of flight routes so they have limited heights of 300m high

  • @sersanz02
    @sersanz02 11 лет назад +2

    tuve la suerte de ver el skyline de Hong kong desde un ferry!! y fue lo mas impresionante que vi en mi vida! estos chinos son unos lokos!!! tb conoci New york cuando estaban todavia las torres gemelas que de por si eran impresionantes.. saludos desde Misiones Argentina! buen post y concuerdo contigo en el top..

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  11 лет назад +1

    Haha, I must say that when I went to Beijing in 2011, the air didn't seem that polluted and I did not notice that much smog. Guess I was just lucky! :)

  • @lorenzovale
    @lorenzovale 10 лет назад +10

    I'm fully of your opinion: HK n'1!!!. I've been in NY, Chigago, Seattle, Canton, Beijing, Tokyo.....skyscrapers, skyline ??? The best is Hong Kong

  • @markuscoldwine3565
    @markuscoldwine3565 8 лет назад +3

    Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is missing.

  • @10information42
    @10information42 9 лет назад +1

    Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, London (Needs to be here), dubai, Kuala Lumpur

  • @ajmalshahtravelling7088
    @ajmalshahtravelling7088 8 лет назад

    high and high ,, nice video

  • @shanky2609
    @shanky2609 10 лет назад +3

    Great collection, and agree to each one of it. Have been to 5 yet, and HongKong's, is indisputably the BEST :-)

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  11 лет назад +3

    Actually I live in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Nice prejudice though ;)

  • @zeragalicia7290
    @zeragalicia7290 8 лет назад

    Hi. someone could tell me how the song is called video . Thank you

  • @twbcca
    @twbcca 4 года назад +1

    Damn I can remember when all the gig and best city skylines were in North America. Not anymore.

  • @001skyscraper
    @001skyscraper  11 лет назад +6

    I know, Toronto has a stunning skyline already. Just imagine how Toronto will look like in ten years' time! :)

    • @rijulregmi1798
      @rijulregmi1798 4 года назад +2

      Well it's been 7 years and the skyline is not too different lol

    • @C-mac_in_the_6ix
      @C-mac_in_the_6ix 3 года назад +1

      @@rijulregmi1798 he said 10 years. 5 of the tallest buildings in the city are under construction and will be finished within 3 years, so he's pretty bang on. You also might want to think about visiting your local optometrist because the skyline has totally changed. There is no city that comes even close to Toronto in North America when it comes to growth. There are currently 124 cranes in Toronto, Seattle is a distant second with 43.

    • @thethreatwrestling.7053
      @thethreatwrestling.7053 3 года назад

      Toronto is a Great City.

  • @MerchantofTarshish
    @MerchantofTarshish 10 лет назад +3

    The best natural skyline in the world is Chicago. What an aesthetically pleasing city! New York has too many brown buildings. Dubai is artificial. Of course Hong Kong is the best synthetic skyline out there but who could beat the natural charm of Chicago. I also like Houston and Dallas Skylines too along with their highway and road networks.

    • @baluy20
      @baluy20 6 лет назад

      MerchantofTarshish

    • @kenlau135
      @kenlau135 6 лет назад

      HK is full of mountain and sea and islands

  • @dhirenram4971
    @dhirenram4971 7 лет назад +1

    KL is gonna be catching up with 4 mega tall(630m+) skyscrapers

  • @roylikesitlikethat
    @roylikesitlikethat 9 лет назад +2

    Adjoining hills and sea, Hong Kong is the best! Not too hot, not too cold period!

  • @JasnoGT
    @JasnoGT 9 лет назад +22

    Asian skylines are massive but generic, hard to distinguish from one another.. North American,EU,Russian,Australian skylines are smaller yet distinctive and each have their own character. You know which city is which...Especially American ones.

    • @SpaceColonies
      @SpaceColonies 9 лет назад +5

      It's not about whether you can distinguish them (which you can). It's about which ones have you best skyline, which European cities just don't have.

    • @__toto___
      @__toto___ 9 лет назад +9

      Hard to distinguish? How, every photo of Kuala Lumpur has a pic of Petronas towers in it, same as New York City, you're American of course you find it easy to distinguish

    • @CaptainXD
      @CaptainXD 9 лет назад +3

      hourgmorn The only reason Kuala Lumpur even makes it into "world's top skylines" lists is because of the Petronas towers. There isn't much else besides them and Kuala Lumpur tower.

    • @__toto___
      @__toto___ 9 лет назад

      I understand, every single photo of KL is the Petronas towers, I kinda hate it, see to believe. Don't know if you have been here before.

    • @CaptainXD
      @CaptainXD 9 лет назад +2

      hourgmorn I have never been to KL and have ignorance on my side :P
      The Petronas towers are my favorite outside the US (Chrysler Building is #1 overall). There is no question KL has a good skyline, but without the twin towers, it would probably go unmentioned in most lists.

  • @tommywang8752
    @tommywang8752 10 лет назад +4

    Beijing ?? are u kidding me?

  • @franciscochavez3530
    @franciscochavez3530 10 лет назад +2

    Chicago muahhhh :)

  • @mallarysangel
    @mallarysangel 8 лет назад +2

    The skyline at my home consists of large acreage of centuries old oak trees that are home to cicadas and birds that make peaceful sounds. Beyond that are floral and hay pastures fenced with cedar. There is only one neighbor in distant sight. Man made skylines are awesome, but I like my natural skyline much better.

    • @r.pres.4121
      @r.pres.4121 7 лет назад +1

      Evidently, you are very comfortable in a rural country setting. Nothing wrong with that! Everyone is entitled to their personal preferences.

  • @TinhNguyen-tp6lx
    @TinhNguyen-tp6lx 7 лет назад +3

    Dubai 1

  • @nashville1510able
    @nashville1510able 8 лет назад +37

    is it just me or is americas architecture a little boring

    • @nashville1510able
      @nashville1510able 8 лет назад

      Im not referring to older buildings. Like the new world trade center... its so sophisticated and elegant but BORING. it doesnt stand out

    • @TVstudio
      @TVstudio 8 лет назад

      +Timothy Sutton I disagree, the new world trade center looks great in person, not sure if you ever saw it in person or not but that tends to make a difference.

    • @jadenarnobit3568
      @jadenarnobit3568 8 лет назад

      +Timothy Sutton It looks a lot nicer in person. Also the memorial makes it even better, but the building wasn't made to look nice, they mainly focused on making it a building that will never fall and will withstand any obsticle

    • @juelzm149
      @juelzm149 7 лет назад

      Tim I agree! I love my country but our architecture leaves a bit to be desired once you take a look around the world. China has some of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen. They push the boundaries of typical floor plans and designs. Not diminishing the beauty of the memorial in any way, I'm referring to typical buildings and skyscrapers.

    • @coughjockey2285
      @coughjockey2285 7 лет назад +1

      Techy Asians With Their Businesses And Buildings

  • @tune-fk2vo
    @tune-fk2vo 8 лет назад +1

    Can you remake it? A lot of things have changed since 2012 :)

  • @goppalbalan1459
    @goppalbalan1459 8 лет назад

    hi 001... nice list.... .. I like it very much... ignore those naysayers... anyway could you pls tell me the name of the background song... it's so awesome... thank you

  • @MrKingpin3434
    @MrKingpin3434 10 лет назад +6

    HK Number 1! I agree to 100%

  • @muhdifwat4438
    @muhdifwat4438 8 лет назад +21

    Kuala Lumpur in top 10? whoaaa i'm not believe 👏👏

    • @lan9766
      @lan9766 8 лет назад +3

      you should be proud

    • @lan9766
      @lan9766 8 лет назад +3

      +Budak Melayu Im malaysian too btw

    • @zawawimohamed7301
      @zawawimohamed7301 8 лет назад +2

      I love Kuala Lumpur

    • @irahberry653
      @irahberry653 8 лет назад +2

      +Azlan Teo i'm proud of malaysia

    • @yosjer3883
      @yosjer3883 6 лет назад +1

      Budak Melayu orang indon tengok mesti tak boleh terima hakikat..

  • @moodyrn
    @moodyrn 5 лет назад +2

    Seattle, fav

  • @johnny-hustler1669
    @johnny-hustler1669 6 лет назад

    Nice video. Can you please tell me track name?. Thank you