Ground Zero (9/11 World Trade Center site)

After 9/11, Ground Zero became a must-see for every tourist on their trip to New York. In stark contrast to the scenes before the attacks when people climbed up buildings and looked down at the cityscape, everyone who visited Ground Zero felt heavy-hearted, so I observed a three-minute silence.

It can be regarded as a way to show respect and remembrance to the deceased martyrs.

It feels like a mirage

A whole row of tombstones, with the names of the victims on them, instantly became solemn.

A very sad place. May the world be peaceful🙏🙏🙏

Right next to it is the 9/11 Memorial. I can’t go to see such a sad thing. Just check in at Ground Zero.

It's a scenic spot that you can only see briefly, but it's quite shocking.

The former World Trade Center Building 2: Freedom Hard Won

Sitting near Ground Zero, I watched the people coming and going. Some slowly circled the square pool of water engraved with names, looking at them one by one; others paused for a long time at a single spot. Regardless of where they came from, the visitors were solemn and reverent. Approaching the pool, I noticed a small American flag and a photo hanging over a name—presumably a victim. Seeing this, I felt a heavy heart. Not far away stood the rebuilt World Trade Center. Time keeps moving forward, yet so many lives were forever frozen on that nightmarish day.

Two massive pools stand at the site of the World Trade Center. The names of the victims are engraved around them as a memorial. Water flows slowly toward a dark, hollow hole in their center, seemingly leading nowhere. The dead are fleeting, and the atmosphere throughout the plaza is solemn, with visitors remaining silent. Beside the pools stands a tree, the only survivor from that era. It has grown strong and thriving, but lost lives have no second chance.

The original foundation of the building has been transformed into a huge plunge pool. The copper plates around the pool are engraved with the names of the victims. May the deceased rest in peace and may the world be peaceful.

The Peace Dove Building next to Ground Zero and the newly built World Trade Center building commemorate those who died in the terrorist attacks and wish for world peace.

The deep pit on the site seems to be a huge scar on this city that will never heal, constantly reminding people passing by of what happened. This is an eternal pain deep in the hearts of Americans, an eternal pain...!

The waterfall pit at Ground Zero is well designed, reflecting the soul's return to zero and rebirth. It is truly much higher than a single monument.

After seeing Ground Zero, I personally feel that there is no need to go to the memorial. No matter what it is, it is enough to reflect mourning and strength.

What moved me the most was the site of the former World Trade Center (Ground Zero). The once towering buildings are now only two dark holes. The surroundings are solemn and dignified, and the only sound you can hear is the sound of water flowing into the black holes.

The newly built building is so beautiful inside and out! It looks like an eagle with a broken arm, symbolizing the impact of 9/11 on the United States.

May the deceased rest in peace

The translation and original name of Ground Zero are the best I have ever seen, ground zero.

At Ground Zero, 9/11, a large square was formed with the names of the deceased, and a waterfall flowed inside. Some names were marked with white roses by mourners, while others observed a moment of silence before them.

Came here on September 18, 2017.



When I came here, I felt the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.



Seeing two huge, deep pits on the ground was a profound shock, as if I'd been stabbed twice in the heart. My emotions were incredibly heavy. The water that continuously poured into the pits flowed silently like the world's tears.



The names of all the victims are engraved around the deep pit. Some of the female victims have "AND HER UNBORNED CHILD" after their names, which is even more heartbreaking.



A visit here will make you realize firsthand that even though this is a disaster happening in the United States, it is also a tragedy for people all over the world. We should firmly oppose terrorist acts, regardless of who they are targeting.

After seeing this scene, I had only two reactions: the 9/11 incident was a truly devastating event; and the New York government is truly rich.

A memorial wall at Ground Zero with the names of the 9/11 victims.

At the site where the Twin Towers were destroyed by the bombing on 9/11, two large pools have now been built to commemorate the dead, with the names of the dead engraved on the sides of the pools.

This is probably the place I am most familiar with during my trip to the United States. It takes less than five minutes to walk from the hotel.

I didn't go up to the top of the World Trade Center to check out the view, nor did I visit the 9/11 Memorial... (This was mainly because Mr. Hu taught every day, and with my poor English, I couldn't understand anything. Plus, Mr. Hu always fantasized about leaving get out of class early to take me on tours, which kept me waiting endlessly! I'm really criticizing him here! Haha, a trip with regrets is a good reason to come back next time!)



During the ten days in New York, I saw these two huge foundations countless times from day to night.

Photos can never convey the true shock. Perhaps because I came alone, even though there were many bustling tourists around, I could still feel the deep solemnity and heaviness.

The white roses of the memorial and the names that were rubbed to a glowing color tell both the living and the dead that neither they have forgotten nor been forgotten.

The disaster that happened sixteen years ago was shocking and distant to me at that time. I never imagined that I would come to this place and feel what it would be like one day. But when I stood here sixteen years later, in addition to being shocked, I also seemed to sense a kind of magic. Everything that happens in this world seems to be inextricably linked to everyone. Maybe it doesn't seem so important, but there must be a trace of connection, reminding us that everything is not far away from us.

The site where 911 occurred, the former New York landmark is now only a memorial site left, alas!

Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers were destroyed on 9/11, was named to commemorate this unprecedented disaster. It's a must-see for every visitor to New York City. The name is quite meaningful: world peace!

I was doing an undergraduate internship when the 9/11 attacks occurred in 2001. Watching the Twin Towers collapse on television, the shock was truly unforgettable and vivid. The site now stands as two massive waterfall pools, surrounded by inscriptions marking the names of nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks, and flowers and national flags offer tributes. After 9/11, the term "Ground Zero," originally meaning the point where a missile target or nuclear device exploded, became synonymous with the ruins of the World Trade Center. The evening sky was overcast, fitting the solemn atmosphere.

In addition to visiting the two pools and quietly touching the carved names, you can also overlook the two large holes from a nearby high-rise building and feel its sad past more vividly.

A place with a solemn atmosphere. The South and North Pools at Ground Zero represent the former South and North Towers of the World Trade Center, respectively. When mourners come to pay their respects, they place white flowers over the names of the deceased.

When 9/11 struck, I was still in school, and initially had no idea what this horrific event was. I've now been to Ground Zero twice. The site where the Twin Towers once stood is now two massive puddles. The plunging water and the names of nearly 3,000 victims, even now a tourist attraction, can't mask the tragic atmosphere. The 9/11 Memorial and the One World Trade Center are right next to it. There was a long line outside the 9/11 Memorial, but I ultimately didn't go in.



Amid the dazzling lights and extravagant life of New York City, this place harbors a solemn atmosphere. The former bases of the North and South Twin Towers are now two vast pools, cascading down waterfalls. The names of nearly 3,000 victims are engraved around the pools, marking the beginnings of 3,000 lives lost. Nearby stands the newly constructed World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

There are a lot of people across from the World Trade Center, like a small park

It's a very historical place, just go and see it on the way

We visited on September 10th, the day before the anniversary, when many locals came to mourn the victims of the attack. The dark entrance to the cave evokes a sense of yin and yang, as if the other side lies in paradise. At night, light pillars shoot into the sky, representing the two original buildings.

It's still worth going. Looking at the photos and images in the museum, I couldn't help but shed a few tears. I just felt that no matter who you are or where you are, it's great to be alive. And the prerequisite is world peace.

Built at the old World Trade Center site, the square is not very large and you can stop there for 15 minutes.

911 is indeed too...

Ground Zero is now well-preserved. Look at the names and titles engraved on it. Many of them are high-ranking officials.

At this time, the superiors took the lead and rushed forward, which really shocked me. In the United States, character education is indeed worthy of praise.

Although I think this country is just like that, the good things do need to be promoted.

Traffic conditions aren't great, with road construction everywhere and traffic jams aplenty. This is one of the more open areas in downtown, and the 9/11 site is clearly visible. Two large square pools are engraved with the names of the victims, some with white roses above them, perhaps a tribute from loved ones.

The place is filled with people walking their dogs, dating, and sightseeing, hoping that the current comfort can wash away the smoke of war in the past.

When I first visited Ground Zero in 2007, it was still a mess of ruins, and I couldn't help but cry. After it was restored, I've visited Ground Zero a few times with friends, and I no longer feel the same devastation I once did.

The new World Trade Center next to it is great, and the design concept of Ground Zero is also excellent.

It's very close to Wall Street, especially the 21st Century Shopping Mall, a great place for shopping. If you're interested, you can stop by to visit. The exhibits are detailed and heavy, and the atmosphere is heavy once you enter, making you feel depressed.

Seeing it with my own eyes still makes me feel shocked. The Twin Towers that once soared into the sky have now become a bottomless pool. Next to it is the new World Trade Center. Tourists here have also become quiet.

The former Gemini Tower has been transformed into two massive square pools resembling waterfalls. The names of the 9/11 victims are engraved on steel plates surrounding the pools. People are remembering here. I watched a foreign tour guide explain the events. Although I only understood a little, I felt deeply the trauma the disaster inflicted on New Yorkers. At the same time, I felt that the disaster brought New Yorkers and Americans together and made them stronger.

Built on the site of the collapsed World Trade Center Twin Towers, with the names of the victims engraved on the sides of the two pools, it is worth visiting to recharge your belief in peace!

The two large pits left by 911 are simply treated with black marble and flowing water, giving people a sense of calmness while maintaining the shock and solemnity.

It was quite shocking. Someone presented white roses. The scene was quite touching. There was something like a waterfall in the middle, like a bottomless pit...

The site of the 9/11 Twin Towers ruins is home to a never-ending waterfall that shocks everyone who approaches. There are a few small flowers on the nameplates of the victims, and I originally thought they were placed there accidentally by tourists. However, I later discovered that the flowers are in the same position in many photos. I guess they were either placed there by someone on a tour, or the relatives of the deceased have been guarding them for more than 10 years!

If you are a sentimental person like me, you will definitely be moved.

It is recommended to go at night

The lights and the sound of running water are very emotional

If you visit the 9/11 Tribute Center, you can also visit this area. This area is the explosion site of 9/11 and everything has become a ruin.

The two large pits left by the collapse of the World Trade Center, one in the south and one in the north, have now been transformed into two large pools, with waterfalls cascading down from the edges. The names of those who died in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the September 11, 2001, attacks are engraved along the outer edges of the pools.

In the heart of the world—Manhattan—there lies a tranquil and solemn place. Upon entering, a sense of awe and nostalgia arises. Where the two World Trade Center towers once stood, two bottomless, square black holes, layer upon layer, flow incessantly, carrying the memories of both the dead and the living. The surroundings are so quiet that only the gentle thudding of water remains. This unique feeling makes it hard to imagine you're in the heart of bustling Manhattan. Nearby, the incomplete building, resembling a giant animal skeleton, is the 9/11 Memorial. It also inspires awe. A highly recommended place.

A museum was built on the ruins of 9/11

Ground Zero is located on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the site of the World Trade Center towers destroyed during the 9/11 attacks. It consists of two pools, the North Pool and the South Pool. It attracts a constant flow of tourists. Surrounding the area are the new World Trade Center towers, the 9/11 Memorial, and Brookfield Place. It also lies close to the east side of the Hudson River, offering views of the Statue of Liberty.

I feel deeply depressed, but I still hope for world peace, promise

A place full of emotion, very design-conscious, solemn and warm.

Sincerely hope for world peace

The 911 Memorial has been built and has two large pools.

A sense of solemnity and tragedy came over me unexpectedly. May the heroic souls rest in peace!!

Ground Zero is the site of the original World Trade Center. The name was chosen with a hint of the traditional Chinese Taoist idea that "nine returns to zero, and zero becomes one."

Most of the people who died in the 9/11 incident were firefighters, police officers, and medical staff. This inevitably reminds us of the previous Tianjin explosion. These heroes fighting on the front line are the most respectable.

However, I still feel a little scared when I see the water flowing into the deep pit.

It is the original World Trade Center site, now a memorial site, very solemn...

Whenever I visit the former site of the World Trade Center, I always feel shocked and sad.

It's not far from Wall Street, so we went there directly after visiting Wall Street.

The 9/11 site, a large puddle, is the site where the Pentagon collapsed. A great nation, perhaps, will forever etch its past experiences, leaving a place for history even in the bustling heart of a city. Because it had recently rained, the marble was still stained with water droplets. The black marble was inscribed with the names of those who died in the 9/11 attacks, and every few steps, white roses could be seen planted in their memory. It was quite touching.

Not far from Wall Street is the former site of the World Trade Center.

The memorial relief next to the original World Trade Center commemorates the 343 firefighters who heroically sacrificed their lives to save the world from the 9/11 disaster.

On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center in New York City was attacked, shocking the world. The sight of the two towers, originally about 415 meters tall, collapsing into ruins, killing over 3,000 people, became an unforgettable moment in the early 21st century. After the 9/11 attacks, the term "Ground Zero," originally referring to the point where a missile target or nuclear device was detonated, became synonymous with the ruins of the World Trade Center.

Seeing Ground Zero in person was quite spectacular. This way of commemoration is really great. You can go up to visit the new World Trade Center. There were so many people lining up that I didn't join in the fun.

On the south side of Manhattan, near Wall Street, not far from a subway station, two pools were built on the site of the original collapse, reminding Americans of the events of that day. Rather than a tourist attraction, it serves as a place to remember lost friends and loved ones. Every year on September 11th, crowds gather to lay flowers and participate in various commemorative activities. The pools themselves are open to the public, and there's also a nearby 9/11 Memorial, which charges an admission fee of around $20. It tells the story of 9/11 and the reconstruction of the site, serving as an educational center for the fight against international terrorism.

Commemorate 911 and let history remember this moment.

The former Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, now the 9/11 Memorial "Ground Zero", has been transformed into a waterfall landscape;

When we reached this spot, we felt a little sad;

Seeing the American flags planted all around the waterfall and thinking about the disaster scene, I felt really heavy-hearted.

The names of all the victims will be engraved on the handrails; many people come to pay their respects;

May the deceased rest in peace and the living be strong.

The area is still under construction, making some roads difficult to navigate. Walking from Wall Street, you can easily end up in a long detour. Seeing this area, once a collection of towering buildings, transformed into two large pools, is a bit disheartening. The plan suggests more high-rise buildings will be built here, and according to the instructions, there will be seven in total. On the way back to Wall Street, there's a small 9/11 museum displaying precious historical photos and clothing from the rescue efforts. Many people were moved to tears by the sight.

911 is a nightmare for almost every American, especially New Yorkers. Friends in New York said that not only did the collapse of the two buildings claim many lives, but the dust caused by the building collapse also caused many people in the New York metropolitan area to contract respiratory diseases, leaving them with lifelong sequelae.

The two buildings of the World Trade Center have now become two pools, and the names of the victims are written on the edges of the pools.

There are two large pools, which are very wide and deep. The names of the victims are written on the sides of the pools, which makes people feel creepy.

After 9/11, Ground Zero became a nickname for the ruins of the World Trade Center. I initially thought it was a construction site, but later discovered it was the exact spot where the 9/11 attacks took place. I was shocked.

It is the 911 site. The huge hole in the middle symbolizes the dead. There is a 911 memorial hall next to it. The ticket price is $15 or $20. I thought it was a rip-off and didn't go in.

The World Trade Center site, two large pools, are engraved with lists of deaths, but now the main building of the new World Trade Center has been completed.

There's no admission fee to the Ground Zero site, but you have to walk a few blocks to get your ticket. Security is strict, and the lines are the longest anywhere. The site consists of a pool formed by two buildings and a lawn adjacent to it.

The names of all the victims are engraved on the edge of the pool, and some of the names are accompanied by roses sent by their relatives and friends.

The ruins have been turned into a memorial hall and a huge pool, the water flowing into the deep pit in the middle, making people feel even more depressed. There was a long line outside the memorial hall, but we did not go in.

Of the former World Trade Center, only the ruins of its foundation remain. Even at the scene, I was still shocked by the sight. . .

This place is still very shocking, I won't say much, the memorial hall next to it is charged. There is construction on the site, and it is quite messy.

I didn't visit Ground Zero. In August 2000, a friend came to visit us, and we had a wonderful few days in New York. We also took this photo at Ground Zero. The following year, the Ground Zero had become a historical landmark.

The Ground Zero site is now a construction site and not very popular. I was touched to see an old man giving a free tour and cleaning the memorial wall.

Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center, the foundations of the twin towers were converted into two large pools. The names of the deceased were carved into copper plates around the pools, and a white rose revealed the sadness of the scene.

We passed by and took a look from the car. Otherwise, we wouldn't have known it was the World Trade Center site. It's not very interesting, but it's famous.

It's the 9/11 memorial. A new World Trade Center has been rebuilt. The day after I visited, the new World Trade Center officially opened. It's taller than the original Twin Towers.

I was here in August before 9/11 and climbed the World Trade Center. It felt great to be at the top! Revisiting in 2012 only added to the sadness!