Jme
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So apparently, the Chinese search giant Baidu has managed to recreate some of China's largest cities in stunning pixel art, as part of it's map tool.
I'll show you how to get there for yourself first of all:
Point your browser to:
http://map.baidu.com
On the right hand side-bar you will see this at the top:
Translated it says "Hot Cities" as the heading, followed by the links for:
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu
Click on any of those cities. Once on the map, you will have some view options in the upper right hand corner. I have highlighted the one you'll want (2nd from left)
And you can now scroll around a pixelated version of the city. Zoom also works. The level of detail is mind blowing. Here are some shots that I'll share.
Construction:
Shanghai zoomed out (and showing pixel-city limits on the right:
Have fun!
I'll show you how to get there for yourself first of all:
Point your browser to:
http://map.baidu.com
On the right hand side-bar you will see this at the top:
Translated it says "Hot Cities" as the heading, followed by the links for:
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu
Click on any of those cities. Once on the map, you will have some view options in the upper right hand corner. I have highlighted the one you'll want (2nd from left)
And you can now scroll around a pixelated version of the city. Zoom also works. The level of detail is mind blowing. Here are some shots that I'll share.
Construction:
Shanghai zoomed out (and showing pixel-city limits on the right:
Have fun!