Do large cities appeal to you? Are you excited to check out the urban scene of your travel destinations. I thought it would be a great idea to share the 10 largest cities in the world. This quick video lists these cities with their giant-sized populations. I found it particularly interesting that I had not heard of Chongqing, China and yet it is HUGE! So pick your favorite top ten, but for today I thought I would focus on Chongqing.
The lesser known, but extremely large Chongqing, China
When you ask people internationally about China's hubs and hotspots, Beijing, Shanghai and, to a lesser extent, Guangzhou typically come up as the most regular names. Far fewer people are familiar with the inland city of Chongqing however, and yet today this burgeoning municipality of 32 million people is cementing its position of one of China's most important new hotspots for trade and investment, having been referred to by The Economist as 'China's Chicago'.
The building is called "Urban Forest".
It’s not completed yet, but MAD Architects is taking a stab at what could be one of the coolest buildings, ever. The 700k+ sq ft, 1264 ft tower for Chongqing, China is designed to reflect a hillside landscape. Not only does it appear to defy gravity with its unconventional building structure, it will incorporate numerous gardens, trees, and other green environments.
What an awesome architecture landmark this will be when completed! I love the idea for an urban residential building. The incorporated gardens make a huge difference in the quality of life for apartment living in a large concrete jungle.
The Fengdu Ghost City is a tourist attraction in Fengdu County, Chongqing municipality, China. It is situated about 170 kilometres downstream from Chongqing on the north bank of the Yangtze River. The Ghost City is modeled after Diyu, the concept of hell in Chinese mythology and Buddhism. It was built over 1,800 years ago.
Happy Exploring!
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