Tuesday, September 25, 2007

City Viewing in Asia

Comparing Hong Kong and Singapore, I find that Singapore has remained truer to its roots architecturally than has Hong Kong. I think a lot more older building have been preserved here while Hong Kong has scrapped the old for new skyscrapers. The historic buildings are there in Hong Kong for sure, but they are fewer and further between.

Near Chinatown

Here are a few more from a couple nights walking the city.

2 comments:

Edo said...

I'll be in Singapore for business in late November-probably won't have any time to myself, but just in case I do, you have any recommendations as to what I should check out?

Mark Fingerhut said...

Nice. It's always worth a walk near The Esplanade and the Merlion. Otherwise I heard Clark Quay and Orchard Road are quite lively. And if you are a fan of street meat like I am, then Lau Po Sat is where it's at.