I hope that you can take the first peek of this most advanced map technology. The software is still in alpha version and I believe that every major city of the world will have this type of map within a couple of years.
I got report from some people that their computers can not show the pictures. If you can not see the picture similar to the attached file. You need to go through following procedures.
1. Download Microsoft VM from
http://www.city8.com/download/msjavx86.exe
2. Install Microsoft VM
3. Open Internet Explorer
4. Go to Tool menu -> Internet Options -> Advanced
a) Deselect Java (Sun) if you have installed Java from Sun before
b) Select all three items in Microsoft VM
c) Click OK to exit from "Advanced"
5. In "Internet Options" select "General", In "Temporary Internet Files", Click "Delete Files" button. Then exit "Internet Options".
6. Close Internet Explorer.
7. Restart Internet Explorer.
8. Visit the following site
3D Real Image Map
You should be able to see that the picture as the attached file. Click and hold on the picture and move your mouse, you will be able to see the whole panorama. You can also move blue-fan on the map of right side to change viewing direction.
Double-Click on any street on the map of right side to change location.
Now, you can take virtual tourism in Shanghai and visit every corner of the street in Shanghai.
Although the map on the right side can also show other Chinese cities, only Shanghai has 3D Real Image presently.