I have this feeling that Hong Kong might be the most advanced city on Earth in several areas. (not across the board of course) If we had to choose one city as the pinnacle of human creation, it might be HK. The technology, transportation, economy, architecture, standard of living, health, etc. are among the best in the world. There are many other cities which might contend for this title that I have not been to (Tokyo, London, Sydney) Of the cities I have been to, I would say Singapore is the closest contender. NYC, although pretty amazing, as a whole it just doesnt come close.