Articles tagged: "Manhattan"

1: Real Estate Bubbles That Keep Floating High

High oil prices and weaker share markets have led to a lack of confidence in the property markets, leading to prices dropping. But there are some areas where the bubble has yet to burst.

2: A New York City Walking Tour Of The Neighborhood Around Grand Central Terminal

Visitors to New York check out the main attractions, like Times Square, the Statute of Liberty, Rockefeller Plaza and Broadway, but there so much more to experience in Manhattan Manhattan is made up of neighborhoods, each with its own identity and culture and excitement

3: The Empire State Building: Art Deco At It 's Height

Construction on the art-deco inspired Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930, St Patrick’s Day

4: The Guqin – a Chinese Musical Instrument that Helped Defeat an Army

The guqin, or seven-stringed zither, is China 's oldest stringed instrument, and as legend has it, its sweet sounds once helped defeat an army. Now this ancient instrument experiences a modern-day renaissance. This holiday season, NTDTV’s Holiday Wonders (live at the Beacon Theater on Broadway, NYC, Dec. 19-24, 2006) brings a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture, using traditional and ancient instruments.