MY TRAVELS 2015 – From China to Lithuania, from Hong Kong to Rome

Nightsky · #1 Posted **Dec 12, 2015, 2:10 PM**

Now 2015 is soon over and I want to keep my annual tradition: to make a thread about the past year’s travels.
If you are curious about my travels you can watch my website, where you can find many more pictures, facts and info:

http://www.worldtravelimages.net

Let’s start with Hong Kong, that I visited in January!

Nightsky · #2 Posted **Dec 12, 2015, 2:16 PM**

HONG KONG:
Population: 7 234 000
Country: China (Hong Kong)
Tallest building: International Commerce Center (484m, 108 floors)

Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, by night.

Legco, Parliament Bldg at Statue Square.

International Finance Center.

Hong Kong skyline.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Hong_Kong.html

Nightsky · #3 Posted **Dec 12, 2015, 2:20 PM**

MACAU:
Population: 636 000
Country: China (Macao)
Tallest building: Grand Lisboa (261m, 52 floors)

Nam Van casino district, Macau Peninsula

Largo do Senado (Senate’s Square), the central square of Macau

Nightsky · #4 Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 2:13 PM**

SHENZHEN:
Population: 10 - 15 000 000
Part of Pearl River Delta Mega City (44.7 millions)
Country: China
Tallest building: KK100 (442m, 100 floors).

Luohu district, Shenzhen. Our first sight of China, when approaching from Hong Kong.

Shun Hing Square and KK100, Luohu district.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Shenzhen.html

Nightsky · #5 Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 2:15 PM**

GUANGZHOU:

Population: 14 000 000 (metro 25 millions)
Part of Pearl River Delta Mega City (44.7 millions)
Country: China
Tallest building: Guangzhou International Finance Centre (438m, 103 floors).

Guangzhou skyline from our hotel room.

Shamian Island

The 3 tallest structures of Guangzhou: Chow Tai Fook Center, Canton Tower, IFC.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Guangzhou.html

Nightsky · #6 Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 2:43 PM**

ROME:
Population: 2 869 000 (metro 4 321 000)
Country: Italy - capital and largest city
Tallest building: Torre Eurosky (155m, 30 floors)

Panorama of Rome’s historical city center

Foro Traiani, Foro Augusto, Via dei Fori Imperiali 019 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Piazza Venezia, Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II 017 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Rome.html

VATICAN CITY:

St Peter's Square 002 by Nightsky, on Flickr
http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Vatican.html

Nightsky · #7 Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 8:05 PM**

COPENHAGEN:
Name in Danish: København
Population: 501 000 (metro 1 819 000)
Tallest buildings: Rådhustornet and Christiansborg (106m)

Copenhagen_151113_016 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Renaissance architecture at HC Andersen Boulevard.

Copenhagen_151113_007 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Axel Towers. The new circular golden towers u/c opposite the central station. Very cool architecture, reminds a bit of Westin Bonaventure in LA.

Copenhagen_151113_027 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Nørrebro, the most gritty neighourhood of Copenhagen

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Copenhagen.html

Nightsky · #8 Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 8:05 PM**

VILNIUS:
Population: 543 000 (metro 806 000)
Country: Lithuania - capital and largest city
Tallest building: Europe Tower (129m, 33 floors)
Tallest structure: Vilnius TV Tower (326m)

Vilnius_D3_037 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Vilnius skyline seen from the Cathedral Bell Tower

Vilnius_D3_074 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Cathedral Square

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Vilnius.html

Nightsky · #9 Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 8:06 PM**

Back to…

HONG KONG:

Gloucester Road

Central Plaza

McDonald’s and church at King’s Road!

Repulse Bay

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Hong_Kong.html

Nightsky · #10 Posted **Dec 16, 2015, 6:35 PM**

MACAU:

The Venetian Macao Casino Hotel is the world's largest hotel and casino!

Electrical show at the Venetian.

Old Town by night

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Macau.html

Nightsky · #11 Posted **Dec 18, 2015, 6:18 PM**

SHENZHEN:

Civic Center, one of the largest buildings in the world and a strange landmark of Shenzhen!

Windows on the World theme park: Manhattan, still with the old WTC!

Panglin Hotel, Shenzhen by night

Shennan Blvd with Ping An Financial Centre, to become Shenzhen’s tallest in 2016 (600m, 115 floors).

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Shenzhen.html

Nightsky · #12 Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 4:22 PM**

GUANGZHOU:

Guangdong Municipal Museum

Guangzhou Library

People’s Park

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Guangzhou.html

maru2501 · #13 Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 8:01 PM**

wow. fortunate to travel so much

I think I would go to church more if I could get an egg mcmuffin downstairs

Nightsky · #14 Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 2:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by maru2501

wow. fortunate to travel so much

I think I would go to church more if I could get an egg mcmuffin downstairs

Thanks. I sacrifice a lot to be able to travel. Next plans are Spain (Valencia/Costa Blanca) and Chicago.

Nightsky · #15 Posted **Dec 28, 2015, 11:06 AM**

ROME:

Piazza Campidoglio, Capitoline Hill 018 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Largo di Torre Argentina 005 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Largo di Torre Argentina 008 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Pantheon 006 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Rome.html

Nightsky · #16 Posted **Jan 6, 2016, 12:53 PM**

VILNIUS:

Vilnius_D3_080 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Gedinimas Tower, part of the old castle, offers amazing views.

Vilnius_oldtown_pano by Nightsky, on Flickr
Old Town panorama.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Vilnius.html

Nightsky · #17 Posted **Jan 6, 2016, 12:53 PM**

COPENHAGEN:

Copenhagen_151113_044 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Nørreport Station

Copenhagen_151113_045 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Christmas market in the old town.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Copenhagen.html

Nightsky · #18 Posted **Jan 6, 2016, 12:54 PM**

HONG KONG:

Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, here passing SoHo area.

Victoria Peak

Typical red Hong Kong taxis in front of ICC, with Central in the background.

Nathan Road area at night

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Hong_Kong.html

excel · #19 Posted **Jan 8, 2016, 8:31 AM**

Wow I love your pictures, thanks for sharing. Definitely visit Chicago, you'll love it.

mousquet · #20 Posted **Jan 8, 2016, 11:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightsky

COPENHAGEN:
Name in Danish: København
Population: 501 000 (metro 1 819 000)
Tallest buildings: Rådhustornet and Christiansborg (106m)

Copenhagen_151113_007 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Axel Towers. The new circular golden towers u/c opposite the central station. Very cool architecture, reminds a bit of Westin Bonaventure in LA.

I like this a lot. Although some may say the golden color would be a bit garish, the texture of these latest materials still look sleek and appealing in your picture. It just can't fail, will be a lovely building.
You don't see such high-end looking materials enough, unfortunately.