New York Travel Guide

The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. In her right hand she holds aloft a torch, and in her left a tablet inscribed with the date “July IV MDCCLXXVI” (July 4, 1776), the Declaration of Independence. Since its completion it has embodied America’s highest ideal of liberty and has become a national symbol.

The Empire State Building, located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York, is an Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Standing 102 stories tall with a roof height of 381 meters, its total height reached 443.7 meters after an antenna was added in 1951. It held the title of the world's tallest building for 41 years (1931–1972) — longer than any other skyscraper — and was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. As the first building in the world to exceed 100 floors, its steel frame was considered a marvel of modern engineering. Today, it remains one of New York's most iconic landmarks and most popular observation destinations.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to as "The Met," is the largest art museum in the United States and one of the world's leading art museums. Its permanent collection contains over three million works, divided into 19 curatorial departments spanning 5,000 years of world art.

Wall Street is located in the southern part of Manhattan, New York. This street, with a total length of only 500 meters, has become synonymous with the financial center of the United States. It was once the home of American financial institutions, housing stock exchanges, investment banks, government and municipal securities dealers, trust companies, the Federal Reserve Bank, and more. After the 9/11 attacks, many financial firms gradually moved their headquarters to Midtown, but key institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ still remain on Wall Street. The iconic Charging Bull statue is situated at the intersection of Broadway and Morris Street. It is said that rubbing the bull’s horns brings good luck.

Rockefeller Center was built by the Rockefeller family, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the United States during the early 20th century. Construction of the entire complex began in 1931 and spanned nearly a decade. It comprises a total of 19 buildings, with the main tower standing 260 meters tall and containing 70 floors. The center is home to the largest theater in the United States, the Radio City Music Hall, which has nearly 6,000 seats. Atop the main building is the famous observation deck known as "Top of the Rock," offering a bird's-eye view of the Manhattan skyline. Every year after Thanksgiving, the center's plaza lights up New York City's largest Christmas tree. The tree-lighting ceremony is a joyous celebration for many and marks the official start of the Christmas and New Year holiday season in New York.

imes Square, nicknamed "The Crossroads of the World," is a major commercial intersection and a iconic landmark in Midtown Manhattan. Named after the former headquarters of The New York Times, it is famous for its dazzling, colorful billboards and LED screens. The area is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and Broadway theaters, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.