essay #7

 Last year, I visited both western and eastern cities at intervals of about 6 months. It was perfect opportunity for me to learn about differences between those two cultures. Those were Macau and New York. Macao is located on the south of china. It is well known for a lot of casinos. This small city was colonized by the Portuguese and it was used as a successful sea trade center among Southeastern Asia. Needless to say, NY is the most famous city in the world. I think those are both attractive in many different charms. I would like to compare these two cities by giving some keywords.

 

 The most notable thing is their pace of life. New York City is one of the busiest cities in the world. People always walk in haste like a herd of horses. However, I feel so relaxed during my whole trip in Macau. The citizens and tourists leisurely stroll between tidy parks enjoying sunshine. As it was not too much crowded, I could fully enjoy my trip peacefully.

 

Another different thing is the Self-Reliance Ratio. Actually, Most of the inhabitants are occupied with tourism. What is more, 40% of Macanese GDP originates from gambling. Despite the government’s effort, the ratio has not decreased. As we all know, New York is the center for world economy. They don’t care much about foreign tourist.

 Lastly, I think both cities are having attractive characteristics which can satisfy people having different personal taste. Hence, I think both are great!