The View from Observation Decks
Panoramic Views of NYC
Lavishly Decorated Elevator Interiors
Trump Tower
Trump Building
據說每到一個城市觀光，觀景台是永恆的景點之一，可是我完全沒有在紐約時曾經拜訪觀景台的記憶，直到最近和當時一同前往的朋友聊起，我們原來也去了帝國大廈 (Empire State Building) 俯瞰紐約市全景，於是死去的記憶開始回復，覺得應該為它寫篇遊記記錄一下。
帝國大廈位於紐約第五大道上，有多條地鐵線可輕鬆到達，交通非常方便，我們當時搭乘地鐵到「Grand Central Terminal站」，之後步行約10分鐘即可抵達入口。
不過帝國大廈的票價不便宜，但是如果配合其他景點購買紐約pass門票，應該可以省下一些費用，帝國大廈高度為1,250英尺 (380公尺)，搭上高速上升的電梯後，登上高樓就可以觀賞紐約全市景色了，不得不說這電梯外部也太華麗了吧。
據說從帝國大廈觀看夜景也十分美麗，不過我們這天到訪是白天，感覺天氣沒有很好，加上我當時酷愛在手機加上廣角鏡頭，以容納更多景色，導致拍出來的照片有點變形，不過除了照片有點糊，感覺白天的紐約全景還是很美的。
當時我們也路過了第五大道上的川普大廈 (Trump Tower)，但不知道為什麼照片拍出來Trump Tower是黑的?。後來我也在華爾街40號的川普大樓 (Trump Building) 附近找過工作，現在也買了TRUMP 而被套牢，這樣看來，我和川普也算是有點緣分，哈哈。
除了可以買精品外，紐約第五大道上的景點真的很多，包括紐約公共圖書館、洛克菲勒中心、川普大廈、聖派翠克大教堂和中央公園等，當然也不能錯過可以看到紐約全景的帝國大廈。
Every time I visit a city, observation decks seem to be a must-see attraction. However, I had no memory of visiting one during my trip to New York—until recently, when chatting with a friend who was with me at the time, I realized we had actually gone to the Empire State Building to take in the panoramic views of the city. It was like my lost memories were suddenly revived, and I felt it deserved to be documented in a blog.
The Empire State Building is located on Fifth Avenue in New York and is easily accessible by multiple subway lines. We took the subway to Grand Central Terminal and then walked about 10 minutes to reach the entrance.
The tickets to the Empire State Building aren’t cheap, but you can save some money by purchasing a New York Pass, which bundles admission to multiple attractions. Standing at 1,250 feet (380 meters), the Empire State Building offers stunning views of New York City. The high-speed elevator ride to the top was an experience in itself—those lavishly decorated elevator interiors were truly something else!
I’ve heard the night views from the Empire State Building are breathtaking, but we visited during the day. The weather wasn’t great that day, and since I was obsessed with using a wide-angle lens attachment on my phone back then, my photos ended up slightly distorted. Despite the slightly blurry pictures, the daytime views of New York’s skyline were still magnificent.
We also passed by Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue during our walk. Strangely enough, the "Trump Tower" sign in the photo I took turned out completely black—no idea why! Later on, I even found myself near 40 Wall Street, where the Trump Building is located, while job hunting. And now, I’ve bought TRUMP memecoin and ended up stuck with it. Seems like Trump and I have some sort of odd connection.
Fifth Avenue is more than just luxury shopping—it’s home to many iconic landmarks, including the New York Public Library, Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Central Park. And of course, you can’t miss the Empire State Building for its incredible views of the entire city.