The capital of the world - a dream city home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. Midtown and Downtown Manhattan buzz with skyscrapers and finance, while Brooklyn and Queens overflow with immigrant cultures and trendy cafes and galleries. The more you walk, the more you discover in this high-energy metropolis - ideal for lovers of art, fashion, and food. It never sleeps, living up to its famous nickname.
Best Season
April-June and September-November are best. Summers are hot and humid, while winters can be brutally cold.
Budget
Daily budget approx. KRW 250,000-400,000 (lodging 150,000-250,000, food 50,000-100,000, transport and admissions 50,000)
Transport
About 1 hour from JFK or Newark to Manhattan via AirTrain plus subway. Subways and buses accept the MetroCard or OMNY tap-to-pay. Prepaid SIMs available at T-Mobile/AT&T stores in airports ($30-50/month). Cards accepted nearly everywhere; cash is rarely needed. Tipping 15-20% at restaurants is mandatory, and tips are also expected for taxis and bars.
Visa
Korean passport holders must obtain prior ESTA approval (stays up to 90 days).
Safety
Take a taxi or Uber for nighttime travel. Be cautious on late-night subways and keep valuables secure.
Popular attractions in New York
Statue of Liberty
America's symbol of freedom, gifted by France. The historic statue that welcomed countless immigrants to New York Harbor.
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Times Square
The 'Crossroads of the World', alive with dazzling LED billboards and Broadway theaters.
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Central Park
Manhattan's huge central park and an everyday retreat for New Yorkers.
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Signature food of New York
New York Pizza
🍢 Street FoodNew York-style pizza with thin, oversized slices that you fold in half to eat. About $3-5 per slice. Try Joe's Pizza or Prince Street Pizza in Manhattan.
New York Cheesecake
🍰 DessertA rich, ultra-creamy New York-style cheesecake loaded with cream cheese. About $8-12 per slice. Junior's in Brooklyn and Eileen's Special Cheesecake in SoHo are top picks.
Bagel with Lox
🍱 TraditionalA classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon (lox). About $8-15 each. Russ & Daughters on the Lower East Side has been the benchmark since 1914.