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New York City(New York City, also known as New York, NYC, or Big Apple) is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is the center of global media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. This busy modern city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world and the most populous city in the United States. New York City has always been a very representative city in the United States, and it is also the first stop for many people to visit the United States.

From the Statue of Liberty towering over the Manhattan skyline to the Empire State Building, from subway tunnels to skyscrapers on Wall Street, from the dazzling neon lights of Times Square to the natural beauty of Central Park, from the Bronx Yankee Stadium to Brooklyn’s Coney Island, the landmark of New York can be said to be the epitome of the United States. The image of New York is so distinctive that it has become one of the most representative impressions of the United States in many people's minds. Under the world's most iconic skyline, in the music and food on the streets and alleys, the power, wealth and cultural resources of the United States are unreservedly displayed in front of the world. New York City has a very diverse culture. People from every corner of the world have participated in every aspect of the city.

Located in New York City at the mouth of the Hudson River,New York stateOne of the southernmost areas, with a population of about 8.2 million. entireNew York Metropolitan AreaThe scope extends from Lower New York toNew JerseywithConnecticutWith a population of approximately 18.9 million, it is also the largest metropolitan area in the United States.

area

New York City is composed of fivearea(Borough), each of which belongs to five different administrative regions (counties). Each region has a unique cultural customs, and each can become a complete big city. There are different in each areaPartition(Neighborhood), some of these districts only cover a few blocks, but they also have unique and different personalities.

The five areas of New York City are:

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New York City is one of the international centers of finance, politics, media, film, music, fashion, and culture. It is also one of the most important and influential cities in the world. She is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters, as well as the headquarters of many world-famous companies. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City, and many countries also have consulates in New York. The influence of New York City is huge, and many decisions made in New York City affect the world.

history

Life

climate

New York has a humid continental climate with four seasons. Summer is humid and hot (June-September), autumn is cool and dry (September-December), winter is cold (December-March), and spring is humid (March-June). The average maximum temperature in January is 3 degrees Celsius, and the average maximum temperature in July is 29 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature in winter can reach -18 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature in summer can reach 38 degrees Celsius. The temperature in New York is changeable. For example, in January, sunny days of 10 degrees Celsius and snow days of -3 degrees Celsius can appear continuously. New York is also famous for blizzards and snowstorms, which can reach 60 cm of snow in 24-48 hours. Tropical storms may hit New York City in summer or early fall.

Traffic in the city

Luggage deposit Special attention in New York City is that for security reasons, it is difficult to find luggage storage or self-service lockers in all New York stations, including Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Only passengers with tickets can use the checked baggage service at Penn Station. There are luggage storage services in the arrival halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 of Kennedy Airport, and Terminal 4 provides 24-hour service. In addition, the fourth building of Kennedy Airport also provides luggage storage services, and photo IDs are required before use. In downtown Manhattan, "Cubby" located at 303 Park Avenue South (near Grand Central Station) can provide luggage storage services at a charge of approximately US$7-12 per 24 hours. In addition, Schwartz Travel & Storage, which has three service locations in Midtown Manhattan, also provides luggage storage services at a price of approximately US$7-10 per piece of luggage per day. Some hotels also allow passengers to store their luggage after check-out.

walk

For short distances, walking is the best way to move in New York City. In addition to walking to the station when taking the subway or bus, many larger subway stations also need to walk hundreds of meters and walk through many stairs to reach the platform. In all New York sightseeing areas, there are wide, level sidewalks. Even for a long travel distance, walking is a great option to explore the city.

subway

To take a bus or subway in New York City, the indispensable thing is "MetroCard". MetroCard is a ticket card commonly used in buses and subway systems. It is issued and sold by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Although the bus route can also accept cash (coins must be used and no money is required), MetroCard must be used to enter the subway system. MetroCards can be purchased on official websites, kiosks at all subway stations, and ticket vending machines, but the new card requires an additional $1 cost. The automatic ticket collection machine in the subway station can be purchased with a credit card, but you need to enter the postal code or security code of the billing address. Many grocery stores and newsstands also sell it (the MetroCard logo will be posted on the windows outside the store), but you may insist on accepting cash only. If so, buy the card with the smallest amount and pack it in the future. The ticket machine uses a credit card to add value.

The subway system that connects New York and New Jersey is calledPATH, Because it is not operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the fares are different. Although you can also use MetroCard to pay for tickets, you cannot transfer to MTA subways and buses for free. JFK's transportation system "AirTrain" can also use MetroCard, but because it is not under the management of MTA, it cannot enjoy free transfer discounts.

Other rail transportation systems other than the above cannot use MetroCard to pay, including Metro-North Commuter Railway, Long Island Railroad (LIRR), New Jersey Transportation System (NJT) and American National Railways (Amtrak).

Sightseeing spot

Like most of the world’s first-class cities, New York has an extremely rich list of tourist attractions. The number of tourist attractions cannot be listed at once. The following contents are mainly for high-profile attractions. More information on other attractions can be found in each area. Found within the page.

There are a variety of different sightseeing package tickets in New York City. In addition to purchasing tickets for various attractions at a lower price, you can also save the time of queuing to buy tickets at each attraction.

• Explorer Pass(Explorer Pass) : This ticket allows visitors to freely choose seven, five or three well-known attractions to visit. After visiting the first attraction, tourists must visit the remaining attractions within 30 days. Applicable attractions include: Top of the Rock Observation, Rockefeller Center Guided Tour, Statue of Liberty and Alice Island, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Metropolitan Art Museum, National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Guided tours, movie guided tours, sightseeing ferries, etc. In addition, the tickets also provide discounts on shopping, dining and other aspects.
• New York CityPASS(New York City Pass) : Can be used in six New York City attractions, and the period of use is nine days after the first visit. Applicable attractions include: Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum and Abbey Branch (only for use on the same day), American Museum of Natural History, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Guggenheim Museum or Top of the Rock Observation Deck (choose one), Circle Line sightseeing cruise or Statue of Liberty and Alice Island (choose one). Tickets are $106 for adults and $79 for 6 to 17 years old.
• New York Pass(New York Pass) : Able to visit more than 50 well-known attractions, and you can enter without queuing. The price is calculated on a daily basis, and there are a total of one, two, three or seven days to choose from. Users can visit all applicable attractions without restrictions within the valid days. In addition, a free travel guide is included in the pass package.

Landmark attractions

ManhattanThere are countless landmarks that can represent American popular culture. FromLower ManhattanIn the beginning, the most iconic landmark was naturallyStatue of Liberty(Statue of Liberty) is none other than this. This is a statue that symbolizes the American spirit of freedom, standing on a small island in the harbor. However, due to the large crowds and long queues, the Statue of Liberty may also be the most difficult attraction to get close to. closeAlice Island(Ellis Island) Shanghai Insurance has the immigration administration that millions of immigrants must pass through when they first arrive in the United States. Within the limits of Lower Manhattan,Wall Street(Wall Street) is one of the most important financial centers in the world,New York Stock Exchange(New York Stock Exchange) is also located here. In addition to the tall modern skyscrapers, the narrow Wall Street also has many historical monuments, includingFederal National Memorial(Federal Hall), the first president of the United States George Washington was sworn in here. In addition, many tourists willPetanque Green Park(Bowling Green Park) with the famous bronze bull statue. The 9/11 Memorial Hall is located nearbyWorld Trade Center Site(World Trade Center Site). Connect Lower Manhattan andDowntown BrooklynImportant bridge-Brooklyn Bridge(Brooklyn Bridge) provides a superb view of Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline.

I moved north and I cameMidtown(Midtown), this is the main business district of Manhattan. You will find many of New York’s most famous landmarks here.Empire State Building(Empire State Building) is the second tallest building in New York City, and the neighboringChrysler Building(Chrysler Building) all play an indispensable role in the New York skyline. In addition, theUnited Nations Headquarters(United Nations) and one of the busiest train stations in the worldcentral Station(Grand Central Terminal) are also nearby.New York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library is famous for its magnificent reading room and the lion statue at the entrance. The white marble building of the library itself is also very beautiful.Rockefeller Plaza(Rockefeller Plaza) is a collection of NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, a huge Christmas tree and an open-air ice rink that will appear in the winter.

East side of ManhattanTheater district(Theater District) can be said to be the sightseeing center of New York, with gorgeous neon lights, bright and dazzling super-large TVs and LED signs.time Square(Times Square) flashes 24 hours a day, and it is also known as the "crossroads of the world". If you continue to go north, you will comecentral ParkThere are comfortable lawns, green shades and lakes in this extremely vast park. The park is always full of people who want to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition, it is often a place for outdoor concerts.

Museums and galleries

New York has many world-class museums. All public museums managed by the city government (including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History) accept free donations as admission fees, but private museums (especially the Museum of Modern Art) have relatively high ticket prices. In addition to the main well-known museums, there are also hundreds of small art galleries scattered throughout the city, most of which are concentrated in Chelsea and Williamsburg. Many New York museums and art galleries are closed on Mondays, so be sure to check opening hours before visiting. Only a few of the most well-known museums are listed below. For more complete content, please refer to the respective pages of each section.

Art and culture

Many of the best art museums in the United States are located in New York. lie incentral ParkinsideMetropolitan Museum of Art(Metropolitan Museum of Art) has a collection of millions of pieces, mainly showing important art and crafts from all over the world and various historical periods. Here you can find the most important American artworks, rooms with important historical design styles, thousands of European paintings, the most complete Egyptian antiquities outside of Cairo, the world's richest collection of Islamic art, Asian art Art, European sculptures, medieval and Renaissance art, ancient artifacts from all over the world, etc. Although the museum already has such a rich collection, the Metropolitan Museum also has anotherMonastery branch(The Cloisters), this branch is locatedUpper ManhattanIn the Fort Tryon Park (Fort Tryon Park), there are many medieval art collections, as well as various collections from five French medieval monasteries. In addition, the famous garden in the branch is also worth admiring.

• Guggenheim Museum(Guggenheim Museum)
• Whitney Art Gallery(Whitney Museum of American Art)
• Museum of Modern Art(Museum of Modern Art, MoMA for short)
• Paley Media Center(Paley Center for Media)

• Brooklyn Art Museum(Brooklyn Museum of Art)
• PS1 Modern Art Center(PS1 Contemporary Art Center)
• Motion Picture Museum(Museum of the Moving Image)

science and technology

• American Museum of Natural History(American Museum of Natural History)
• Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum(Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum)
• New York Hall of Science(New York Hall of Science)
• Transport Museum(Transit Museum)

Dining

New York has food from all over the world, and almost any kind and price of food can be found here. There are tens of thousands of restaurants throughout New York City, from pizza shops for $0.99 per piece to high-end sushi for $500 per dish. Thousands of fast food restaurants, buffets, snack bars, and grocery stores are scattered on every street corner, so dining in New York City is very easy without spending too much money. Many street fruit vendors can also buy strawberries, bananas, apples and other fruits that can be eaten on the spot. For vegetarians, vegetarian restaurants offering various styles of cuisine can also be easily found.

Must taste food

New York Pizza

New York has a unique type of pizza. The real New York pizza is a large pizza with a very thin crust (sometimes very soft and chewy, sometimes very crispy), a lot of cheese, and a layer that may burden the blood vessels. Thick olive oil.

New York Hot Dog

Hot dogs are one of the most iconic street foods in New York. Known by the locals as "dirty water dogs," New York-style hot dogs are usually made entirely of beef, sandwiched in white bread and topped with mustard sauce, ketchup, and pickles.

New York Bagel

There is no bagel in the world that is the same as the bagel in New York. Bagel is a kind of doughnut-shaped bread, first cooked in water and then baked. It is chewy, tastes slightly sweet, and has a tough outer belt.

Sandwiches at a New York Deli

Salted or smoked beef sandwiches are another specialty of New York City, first introduced here with Jewish immigrants.

Desserts in New York

Another famous New York delicacy is New York Cheesecake, which is made with a lot of whipped cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks to create a rich and smooth texture.

Dinning room

Perhaps because of the small kitchens in New York Hakkas, or because of the extremely diverse immigrant population, New York City has a variety of restaurants to choose from. Here you can find high-end restaurants opened by well-known chefs, special restaurants with various styles of cuisine, and unique restaurants that mix or innovate international cuisine (the second generation of immigrants improved their hometown cuisine). In addition, there are also many popular and popular restaurants, relaxed atmospheres, bars that provide drinks and light food, and so on.

Clothing regulations

Restaurants with a main course of less than US$25 usually don’t mind the taste of the guest’s clothing. But like many big cities, New York has some expensive and extremely fashionable high-end restaurants. These restaurants require customers to dress up to certain standards. However, restaurants that require "must wear a suit" to enter are now very rare. If you want to "pass" the clothing inspections of these restaurants like the locals in Manhattan, please pay attention to the coats and shoes you are wearing. Most New Yorkers do not have any xenophobic attitudes, and they can generally accept different people. So if your clothing style is a bit out of place, but it is obvious that you are from another country, you will find yourself in many places where you can receive the same or even better hospitality than the locals.

Accommodation

New York may be one of the most expensive cities in the world for accommodation. Youth hostels can cost up to US$50 per night. Cheap hotels with shared bathroom facilities are about US$100-$200 per night. Intermediate hotels can cost as much as US$250-$300 per night. More advanced hotels can easily exceed US$300. Dollar. Most rooms in Manhattan that cost less than $200 per night are very small, with only beds, TVs and very simple basic equipment in the rooms. It is important to note that the advantages and disadvantages and quality of restaurants vary greatly. In many places far away from the city center, there are a large number of cheap hotels, including areas near the west highway and the outside of Queens. These hotels may double as hourly-paid hotels. , There may be some doubts about the safety and complexity of people entering and exiting.

taxi

The prices published on websites or advertisements usually do not include tax, so the final bill received may be higher than expected. The additional taxes that passengers need to bear include consumption tax (8.875%), New York City hotel accommodation tax (the tax rate is not necessarily, for a room exceeding US$40 per night, it is approximately US$2 plus 5.875%), and additional surcharges $1.5 USD. Taking a room of $100 per night as an example, the final bill amount is approximately $117.75.

stay safe

From the data point of view, New York is the safest big city in the United States, and the average number of crimes per person is lower than the national average, or even lower than many small towns. Many police officers can often be seen in Times Square, public transportation stations and crowded places.

The most common crime encountered by tourists is stealing (except for being cheated of money). Never let your belongings out of sight, especially when taking the subway and dining in a restaurant. If you are resting in an outdoor crowded place, or in a crowded self-service restaurant, be especially careful. It is recommended to leave your passport and other valuables in the safe in the hotel room, or hide it in your suitcase, and please do not bring a lot of cash in and out.

Although robbery is not common, it still happens sometimes. Please be alert to your surroundings at all times, especially on low-populated or dark streets. Try to avoid areas that are less frequently visited by tourists, especially outside of Manhattan. Riverside Park and Han Central Park at night are also a more dangerous place. If you participate in a night concert in the park, please follow the crowd to leave as much as possible when you leave, and avoid walking into the trails in the park.

In New York after the September 11th Incident, many buildings, museums, libraries, and tourist attractions have joined security checkpoints similar to those of airports. In most cases, carry-on luggage (backpacks, handbags, etc.) will be checked by security personnel or X-ray machines, and visitors must also go through metal detection doors. The security check in these places is faster and you don’t need to take off your shoes, but you may still need to queue when there are large crowds. If the day’s itinerary includes museums or popular indoor sightseeing spots, carrying the fewest items possible (for example, do not carry handbags or backpacks), will allow you to skip the security check team and enter the room quickly .

It is undeniable that there are many strange people in New York, including street friends who talk to themselves, lonely people who want to chat with strangers, preachers who suddenly give religious speeches in public places, and people with mental illness. People wait. If you don’t want to chat with someone you suddenly talk to, you can take the response that most New Yorkers would do: ignore their presence completely, or simply say "Sorry, gotta go." (Sorry, gotta go.) ) Then leave quickly.

Unlike the established impression, most New Yorkers are very friendly and willing to guide tourists (time permitting), so please don't be afraid to ask passers-by for help. If you have any trouble, please ask the police closest to you for help. They are very friendly, polite, and willing to help you. In case you need to use the telephone to contact the police or fire rescue units, please note that the general emergency telephone number in the United States is "911", which is different from the usual numbers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places, so please remember in advance.