This is my 4th visit to City of New York, the most populous city in United States and also one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Being the home of United Nations Headquarter, an important center for international diplomacy, it has been described as the cultural capital of the world. This global power city exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education and entertainment.
New York City is located on one of the largest natural harbor. It was found as a trading post by colonists of The Dutch Republic in 1624 and officially named it as New Amsterdam in year 1626.
In year 1664, the city and surroundings came under English control and the name was changed into New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, The Duke of York.
Hudson River flows through Hudson Valley into New York Bay that separates the city from New Jersey.
New York City served as the capital of United Nations from 1785 to 1790.
New York City consists of 5 boroughs, namely Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island and each of the boroughs comprises into a state county.
The 5 boroughs were consolidated into a single city in 1898 and became the most densely populated city in the nation with 8 million people over a land of just 790 sq.km.
The metropolitan area of New York City now covers a total land area of 17,400 sq.km. with nearly 20 million of population, the largest in its nation.
Millions of immigrants landed this city to seek their dream at this new continent during late 19th and 20th century, and at this 21st century, it still attracts 50 millions visitors a year.
Approximately 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
New York City hosts many world renowned bridges, skyscrapers and parks.
Graffiti could be seen at many parts of the buildings at Manhattan District.
Manhattan District.
High rise buildings in New York City.
A dense concrete jungle, New York City.
The City of New York suffered the worst nationally of 9.11 attacks in year 2001. There were about 3000 people died in the destruction of the twin towers of the World Trade Center.
A new complex including One World Trade Center, a nine-one-one memorial and museum, and three other office towers is now being built on the site.
A permanent station of World Trade Center Transportation Hub is currently being constructed to replace the World Trade Center PATH Station which was opened in 1909 as Hudson terminal but was destroyed during the 9.11 attacks.
The new complex of buildings and the station are scheduled to be completed in mid 2014.
Holland Tunnel, one of the main route to enter Manhattan District.
Manhattan's China Town of New York City incorporates the highest concentration of Chinese People in Western Hemisphere.
Penang is a famous Malaysian Restaurant in Manhattan China Town, offering Penang delicacies like fried Keow Teow and roti canai etc.
Singapore Cafe is another South East Asian restaurant.
The business was greatly affected by 9.11 attacks and only slowly recovered after more than a year.
Manhattan China Town is one of the main attraction to most tourists.
Flushing China Town.
Flushing is another location of China Town at New York City , starting after 9.11 attacks. Many shops are opened by Chinese migrated from various provinces of China Main Land, while the Manhattan old China Town are mostly occupied by Cantonese from southern China like Hong Kong, Canton and South East Asia.
Korean, Japan and Vietnam towns are next to Flushing China Town linking to each other, attracting visitors especially Asian, for its original products and food.
Compare to Manhattan China Town, Flushing site is more systematic and also more varieties in products and food.
A bustling corner in Flushing China Town.
A Mahayana Temple and florist shop at Flushing China Town.
A by-pass route to town center.
New York Subway with 7 days 24 hours service is one of the most extensive rapid transit system in the world.
George Washington Bridge.
Many travelers use NJ Turnpike toll high way to enter New York City to avoid heavy traffic as though there are many vehicles, the traffic is much smooth than the other normal route.
Statue of Liberty stood far at the Ellis/Liberty Island, is the globally recognized symbol of United States and its democracy.
The interesting signboard.
Leaving New Jersey, we head for Delaware, a small state of United Nation popular for its stunning sunset and thousand species of birds.
Delaware Memorial Bridge.
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