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The world’s most overwhelming cities? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by sweatysexconnoisseur@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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By this I mean the overstimulation of the senses that happens while you are there.

My answer is probably Old Delhi. From the sheer population density, the near-constant honking, the utter chaos on the streets, the panoply of religions and ethnicities, the myriad scents and colours that pass you by as you travel down the narrow lanes, and not least the choking air pollution, it is certain to keep you on edge, not necessarily in a bad way.

Are there other cities that come close to, or even surpass, this?

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[–] ihopngocarryout@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Off the top of my head: Delhi Istanbul Hanoi

[–] lovely-cans@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Hanoi is chill comparing to HCMC .

[–] snowluvr26@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Hanoi is fine

[–] ZincHead@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think the sheer volume of motorcycles and the difficulty of crossing the street can be very overwhelming for people.

[–] outdoorcam93@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Also thought hanoi was fine

[–] Cheezy_Blazterz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The scooter traffic is mad, but it's a lovely city.

[–] SquidgyTheWhale@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Was going to say Hanoi. I don't know why people characterise it as this tranquil quaint little place - it was madness when I visited.

[–] crackanape@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wouldn't say Istanbul rates compared to Delhi and Hanoi (or much more, Saigon). It's downright orderly and calm in contrast.