r/geography • u/SeattleThot • Jul 27 '24

Cities with breathtaking geographic features? Discussion

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I’ve only been around the United States, Canada, Mexico, and a few European countries, so my experiences are pretty limited, and maybe I’m a little bias, but seeing Mt. Rainier on a clear day in the backdrop of the Seattle skyline takes my breath away every time.

I know there’s so many beautiful cities around the world (I don’t wanna sound like a typical American who thinks the world is just the states lol).

Interested to hear of some examples of picturesque features from across the world.

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u/throway3451 Jul 27 '24

Nothing like that pic, but Hong Kong. I loved the juxtaposition of the ocean, mountains and the urban centre. The natural views on its hiking trails were pretty damn amazing.

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u/confuse_ricefarmer Jul 27 '24

https://preview.redd.it/d0d1c812xzed1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bf15e835a21fa6c21edd55fd9b81c69d0e13a30d

I think 自殺崖 is suitable for “breathtaking” scene.

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u/jeandolly Jul 27 '24

Google translate says that place is called 'suicide cliff' (ಠ_ಠ)

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u/confuse_ricefarmer Jul 27 '24

Yes, it is the name in Cantonese. This cliff is famous for look like a place for suicide

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u/jeandolly Jul 27 '24

Breath taking indeed

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u/Artistic_Tie5617 Jul 27 '24

This is fallout new Vegas

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u/throway3451 Jul 27 '24

Wow, that's a great shot!

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u/ready_gi Jul 27 '24

I lived in Hong Kong for couple of months and agree, it's such a cool city. My favourite was taking the double decker tram and the vertical graveyards.

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u/throway3451 Jul 27 '24

I enjoyed the tram rides. Nice way to see the city and just 3HKD for a ride

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u/CoolJazzDevil Jul 27 '24

I still have a Octopus card somewhere...

I think the bus from Victoria's peak down is one of the most exciting parts of public transportation in the world.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '24

Hong Kong is very cool. A concrete jungle within an actual jungle.