Manhattan, New York, USA , this is the most prosperous area in the world, and it is also the area with the most dense skyscrapers. Many people like to climb high and look into the distance. In fact, the scenery of a city is most felt when viewed from a high place. Today, I will show you all. Look at the four major IP observation decks on Manhattan Island.
Four IP viewing points on Manhattan Island – Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and New World Trade Center. The Statue of Liberty is isolated from the island and stands on the Hudson River; the Empire State Building is located in the most central and prime location of the Isle of Man, and can overlook the entire Isle of Man; although the Rockefeller Center is not as high as the Empire State Building, it is the closest to Central Park and is a great place to admire The best location in Central Park can also feel the feeling of being surrounded by high-rise buildings at close range; the new World Trade Center is located in lower Manhattan, the location is not as good as the other two, but you can enjoy the Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River at close range.
Climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty and look at Manhattan Island!
When you come here, it is a must-do to travel around Manhattan Island and pay homage to the Statue of Liberty. If you don’t go to the island, just buy a round-trip ferry ticket, $12 for adults; $10 for seniors over 60 years old; $5 for 4-12 years old; free for children under 4 years old.
Island landing ticket display
1) Island landing ticket only: including cruise + Liberty Island landing + audio guide + Ellis Island;
2) Island landing + landing on the statue base: (that is, the piece at the foot of the Statue of Liberty): from Take the elevator at the bottom of the bronze statue to the top of the pedestal. The pedestal is a hall, which is currently the American Immigration Museum, which houses a movie theater showing films about the life of immigrants in the early days of the United States.
3) Landing on the island + Crown on the top: After the tour on the base level, follow the inner 171-level spiral staircase to climb to the crown on the top. The crown can accommodate 40 people at the same time, and there are 25 small iron windows around, each window is almost 1 meter high. Looking out through the window, you can see the high-rise buildings of Manhattan Island to the east; the endless New York Bay to the south; and the Hudson River to the north, stretching into the distance.
Tips:
Please note that you need to make an appointment in advance, you can choose according to the time period displayed on the official website, from 8 in the morning to 15:00 in the afternoon, every hour. Only landing on the island can basically make an appointment, but there is a limit on the number of people entering the base of the Statue of Liberty and climbing the crown. The earlier you make an appointment, the better.
Climbing to the top of the Empire State Building overlooking the human world from the perspective of “King Kong” The
Empire State Building is also one of the classic landmarks of New York . This is the location of many movies and TV series, “King Kong”, “Sleepless in Seattle”, “Gossip Girl” and so on…
For Chinese tourists, there is also an official guide to the Empire State Building on the App with Chinese explanations. After downloading, you can choose Mandarin service. There is a free unlimited WIFI link on the second floor, which broadcasts scenic spots and scenery explanations according to the location.
There is also a free official commemorative certificate in Chinese and English. You can get it at the information desk on the first floor with the ticket and passport. Each one has a unique number and the signature of the director of the viewing platform. It is very collectible~
Official Commemorative Certificate in Chinese and English
The Empire State Building is open
365 days a year, from 8:00 am to 2:00 am every day. There are 3 queues to get to the Empire State Building Observation Deck: Security Check (for all visitors), Ticket Office and Elevator. Ticket holders can go directly to the entrance swivel.
Attractions within walking distance of the Empire State Building!
Fifth Avenue (200 meters), New York Central Station (900 meters), Times Square (1.2 kilometers), Rockefeller Center (1.3 kilometers), Broadway (1.4 kilometers), United Nations Headquarters (1.5 kilometers)…
Climbing to the top of Rockefeller Center, See the most beautiful Central Park!
Rockefeller Center is a building complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings. Most of the national TV program broadcasting bases are located here, and the headquarters of many international companies are also located here. The sunken square is the most eye-catching, with 159 colorful flags of the United Nations flying.
The highest point of the center is the Top of the Rock Observation Deck on the GE Building, which was voted “The No. 1 Viewpoint in New York” by Time Out New York magazine. There are two floors, with professional telescopes for tourists to enjoy the distant view.
The upper floor has a small area and is not close to the edge; the lower floor is large and close to the edge, with a large floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall, which will not obstruct the line of sight and ensure safety. Standing here, you can see the Empire State Building and Central Park at close range. There is also an indoor lounge.
Observation floor and ticket prices 67 and 69 are indoor viewing, and the 70th floor is an outdoor observation deck.
$34 for adults, $32 for seniors 62 and over, $28 for children 2-12 years old, and free for children under 6 years old. You can get an e-ticket after ordering online.
The New World Trade Center stands on the Hudson River. The new World-One World Observatory
Trade Center is built on the former site of the former World Trade Center that collapsed in September 11th. It cost 3.8 billion US dollars and lasted for eight years. It is currently the tallest building in the United States. The newly constructed One World Trade Center, with a total of 104 floors and a height of 1,776 feet (541 meters), represents the year the American Declaration of Independence was signed, located in lower Manhattan.
- The opening hours of New World Trade Center Building 1
are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the last time to enter is 7:15 PM. Some dates will shorten/extend the opening date, you can check the exact time announced on the official website before booking,
- Each viewing layer introduces the
100-story subjective scene layer: that is, the “discovery layer”, where guests will experience a 360-degree panoramic view, and have a panoramic view of the iconic scenic spots, the surrounding waters, and the city inside and outside;
101-story view View Restaurant: Offers three different dining options, and you can enter the restaurant with the observation deck ticket;
102 Top View: Take the sky pod elevator to reach the 102 floor within 60 seconds. There is a virtual video display of floor-to-ceiling LED technology in each elevator, reproducing the changes of the New York skyline from the 16th century to today, with an immersive virtual time-lapse experience.
100th floor main scene floor
102nd floor LED virtual reality video viewing
- Ticket price: $32 for
adults, $30 for seniors aged 62 and above, $26 for children aged 2-12.
