New York Los Angeles Twin City 10-Day Tour
2 cities |
29 attraction(s) |
total distance 4081
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Day1: New York
3 attraction(s) ·
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Times Square, located in Manhattan, New York City, is known as the "crossroads of the world". It is situated at the intersection of West 42nd Street and Broadway Avenue. Nearly 40 shopping malls and theaters are gathered around it, making it a prosperous entertainment and shopping center. Times Square is the only area within zoning regulations that requires property owners to hang eye-catching advertising boards, including various advertisements and promotional boards. In addition, Times Square is also the live broadcast location for the popular American TV show "Good Morning, America."
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Broadway is a major north-south thoroughfare on Manhattan Island, known as the iconic hub of American theater and musicals due to a large number of theaters on both sides. Located between 44th and 53rd Streets, the inner Broadway mainly houses classic, popular, and commercial plays. The outer Broadway, between 41st and 56th Streets, mainly features lesser-known, experimental, and low-budget plays.
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The Empire State Building is one of the iconic buildings in New York City, with a total of 102 floors. It was designed by the architecture firm Shreeve, Lamb and Harmon, and construction began in 1930, taking only 410 days to complete before its opening in 1931. Its name, Empire State, comes from the nickname of the state of New York. On clear days, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of New York City from the observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors.
Day2: New York
3 attraction(s) ·
5 km
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The Statue of Liberty is a national monument called "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World," erected on Liberty Island in New York Harbor on October 28, 1886. The pale green copper statue symbolizes the ideals of democracy and freedom pursued by the American people and has long been a symbol of New York City and even the entire United States. The entire statue weighs 225 tons and is made up of a steel frame weighing 120 tons and copper plates weighing 80 tons. Tourists can take a boat from the base of the statue to the top of the pedestal, and climb the 171 spiral stairs inside the Statue of Liberty to the crown. There is also a museum and staircase inside the statue. With prior reservation, tourists can climb to the crown and have a bird's-eye view of Manhattan.
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When it comes to New York, one cannot forget about Wall Street, the world's financial center. Located in Lower Manhattan, this narrow street is only 500 meters long and 11 meters wide, earning it the nickname "the Wall Street". The skyscrapers on both sides tower high, giving the illusion of a deep canyon. Despite the gradual decline in influence in the financial world after the 9/11 attacks, the headquarters of the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, American Stock Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange and New York Board of Trade still remain in Wall Street. Its influence cannot be ignored. In Bowling Green Park, there is a bronze statue of a bull which symbolizes the movement of the stock market and has become a symbol of Wall Street. The statue is always shiny due to the constant influx of visitors each year.
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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
Day3: New York
3 attraction(s) ·
4 km
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Central Park is a huge urban park located between 59th and 110th Streets in Manhattan. The park has a wide range of facilities including a zoo, children's playgrounds, theaters, a man-made lake, ice rinks, sports fields, and large lawns for visitors to relax on. In addition, the park's perimeter road is 10 kilometers long and is very popular with joggers. It is not easy to have such a beautiful park open to the public for free on such valuable land in Manhattan.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as "The Met", is one of the largest art museums in the United States and one of the most famous in the world. Its total exhibition area is 20 hectares, equivalent to the size of the Beijing National Stadium, and the main building area is 8 hectares. Its collection of artworks exceeds 3.3 million pieces, including paintings, sculptures, architecture, murals, calligraphy, photography and other fields, with 19 different departments.
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Manhattan has a main road that extends from Washington Square in the south to 143rd Street in the north, and there are many different types of shops around it.
Day4: New York
3 attraction(s) ·
7 km
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The Brooklyn Bridge, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, was built in 1883 and serves as an important connection between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is also one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City. With a length of 1,834 meters and a height of 41 meters above water, the bridge is supported by thousands of steel cables and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its construction. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world for its technological innovation during the industrial revolution. To commemorate its centennial anniversary, the United States issued a 20-cent commemorative stamp featuring the bridge's grandeur and style. In addition, modern American poet Hart Crane wrote a long poem titled "The Bridge" about the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Chinatown is located at the southern end of Manhattan, New York City, with its center being Mulberry Street. It includes Pell Street, Bayard Street, Mott Street, Lafayette Street, Baxter Street, and East Broadway. Chinatown is a short distance from the city government and Wall Street, and the world-famous Broadway performing arts center is also nearby. This unique geographical location makes Chinatown's position in New York City hard to ignore. There are 45 streets in Chinatown covering an area of over 4 square kilometers. Chinatown has gradually swallowed up the surrounding Jewish, Puerto Rican, and Italian neighborhoods. As of 2007, the total number of Chinese in New York City exceeded 800,000, distributed in four Chinatowns and 10 Chinese communities. The evolution of Chinatown has also become a witness to the development and growth of overseas Chinese.
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MoMA is one of the most important modern art museums in the world, located in New York City. The museum's collection covers a large number of modern art works and is the first museum established specifically for collecting modern art. The collection also includes works of film, photography, and industrial design, with a total of approximately 150,000 works, 20,000 films, and 4 million film stills.
Day5: New York
3 attraction(s) ·
3 km
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The Rockefeller Center is a complex of buildings located across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, funded and built by the Rockefeller family. Today, it consists of 19 large buildings with interconnected lower levels. The Top of the Rock is an observation deck located on the top floor of the main building, offering visitors a stunning view of Manhattan's beautiful scenery.
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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
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New York Central Station is located in the center of Manhattan and was completed in 1903. It officially opened to the public on February 2, 1913. This building is an iconic landmark and transportation hub in New York, as well as a public art gallery. Its high-ceilinged waiting hall and separate areas for people and cars make a deep impression. In the waiting hall, the main staircase is designed in the style of the Paris Opera House, and the arched ceiling is painted by French artist Paul Helleu, depicting the 12 zodiac signs with over 2,500 stars whose positions are marked by lights. With just one power source, the entire waiting hall can light up in a dazzling manner.
Day6: Los Angeles
3 attraction(s) ·
1 km
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is actually located on the pedestrian walkways on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard, stretching about 1.3 miles from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue. The avenue was first built in 1958, with 1500 stars representing celebrities from various fields such as film, TV, radio, theater, and music. Since 1968, new stars have been continuously added and there are now over 2500 stars.
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The Chinese Theatre, formerly known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, was renamed after TCL purchased the naming rights in 2013. It is a popular venue for Hollywood movie premieres, with a unique exterior and approximately 200 celebrity handprints that draw attention. In 1997, Jackie Chan became the first Chinese actor to leave his handprints at the theater.
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The Kodak Theater is the venue for the Oscars, offering a 30-minute guided tour where visitors can explore the theater, VIP lounges, and the history of the Oscars. The tour guides introduce the history and culture of the theater, including its construction and design, as well as the major events held there. Visitors also go to the VIP lounge, which is where movie stars rest during the award ceremony. The whole tour is full of the history and honor of the movies, allowing visitors to experience unforgettable moments in Oscar history. Although the tour is only open for 30 minutes, the journey is full of unique feelings and wonderful experiences. If you are interested in movies, history, and culture, the Kodak Theater is not to be missed.
Day7: Los Angeles
3 attraction(s) ·
6 km
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Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park located in the downtown area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the shopping pedestrian street of Universal CityWalk. It is an entertainment city where amusement facilities and movie/TV shooting studios are integrated. You can step into the movies here, experience the excitement and excitement with famous animated characters and action heroes. The most popular special projects include adventuring with Harry Potter, riding the Transformers 3D roller coaster, exploring the secrets of Hollywood movie production, experiencing the Kong 360 degree 3D adventure, and riding virtual roller coasters with Minions and The Simpsons for thrills and laughter. In addition, you can visit the "Special Effects Stage" to learn the secrets behind the scenes of making movies, or explore with Shrek and Donkey. Hollywood Universal Studios, here, the charm of the movie is everywhere, waiting for you to explore.
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The Hollywood Sign is located on the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California, and is a famous landmark and cultural symbol. It consists of eight white capital letters, with a total length of 45 feet (14 meters), originally displayed on a local real estate project billboard in 1923. Although it has undergone many pranks and damages in the past, it is now protected and maintained with a security system installed. The Hollywood Sign is maintained by a revered non-profit organization, the Hollywood Sign Trust. While the mountainous terrain makes the sign appear wave-like from ground level, the letters are parallel when viewed from a certain height. It is a frequent scene in films and television productions, and similar signs exist in many countries.
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Located at the top of Hollywood Hills, the observatory has a panoramic view where visitors can view the Los Angeles cityscape and the brilliant stars in the sky at night. The observatory's science exhibit displays many photographs of astrophysics, giving visitors a glimpse into the mysteries of the universe. In addition, at the top of the observatory, there is a giant 12-inch telescope that provides the public and travelers with an infinite charm to observe the stars.
Day8: Los Angeles
3 attraction(s) ·
16 km
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Santa Monica Bay, located on the outskirts of Los Angeles, is a beautiful beach that is popular for its abundant entertainment facilities.
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Beverly Hills is the most famous city within the city of Los Angeles, renowned for its Rodeo Drive, surrounded by luxury brand boutiques from around the world. Because of its reputation as the "most prestigious residential area in the world," it attracts a large number of tourists from around the world every year. Famous stars, artists, and tycoons have also been buying properties here. Recently, a young Chinese couple purchased a mansion worth $34 million, becoming the most talked-about news in Beverly Hills.
Despite its small size of approximately 6 square miles, the community of 35,000 people exudes a peaceful and elegant atmosphere. Tourists can slowly enjoy the beautiful scenery here. Rodeo Drive is a shopping street focused on luxury brand stores, including all the most expensive storefronts in Southern California. Each shop has a unique architectural style, to the extent that the saying here is, "Don't ask for prices when buying things, asking means you can't afford it." All brand-name jewelry and clothing find their most magnificent display here, and each shop is decorated like a museum.
In recent years, the "Rodeo Dr II" shopping mall that opened has added 60% of the retail space to this shopping street. Its interior design is full of dazzling features, with hand-carved marble complementing brass doors, and spectacular arches making the fountain even more imposing. It is recognized as one of the world's most expensive shopping malls.
Day9: Los Angeles
2 attraction(s) ·
11 km
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Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a rich and diverse collection, attracting millions of visitors each year. The museum houses up to 100,000 artworks, spanning various forms of art from ancient to contemporary. In addition to regularly exhibiting artworks, the museum also hosts events such as films and concerts. The Tutankhamun exhibit is one of the most popular exhibits in the museum. In 1978, the exhibition attracted 1.2 million visitors, while the 2005 exhibition only lasted 137 days and still drew nearly one million visitors.
Day10: Los Angeles
3 attraction(s) ·
15 km
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The California Science Center is the largest science center on the west coast of the United States, located in the Exposition Park and closely affiliated with the California Science Center Foundation and the state government. The center's history dates back to the California Museum of Science and Industry and was transformed into its current form in 1998. It features an IMAX theater, Sketch Foundation Gallery, aerospace exhibits (formerly the Aerospace Museum), and a science center, offering visitors rich knowledge and technological experiences. Additionally, the California Science Exhibit is held annually, providing guests with a deeper understanding of the application and development of science and technology.
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The University of Southern California, or USC for short, is one of the oldest private research universities in California, located in downtown Los Angeles. The campus boasts the world-renowned USC School of Cinematic Arts, which has made USC highly sought after in media such as film, television, and advertising, with many productions filmed on campus. USC's campus buildings have historical significance and are frequently beautified, often used as a substitute for other university scenes in film, such as Harvard and Oxford. USC's film school and engineering school both rank among the top universities in the United States, with the film school ranking first and the engineering school ranking eighth.
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Airport hub known for the colorful glass pylons & 32-foot-high "LAX" letters outside its entrance.
