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Manchester, England sits in the northwest region of England and just 43 km from the port city of Liverpool. It is the perfect city to holiday in with many hotels in Manchester catering to visitors with great deals. Visitors Marvel at the cultural diversity, and many attractions to see within the city of Manchester. The grand city has a population of 500,000 people within the city which makes it the seventh largest in the UK. In the greater area of Manchester County the population has swelled to 2.5 million people. Historically the city of Manchester was built on industry. In the 19th century Manchester was known for its industrial might. The explosion and growth of the textile industry in Manchester during the 19th century put this city on the map as an industrial leader in England. During the 20th century Manchester slowly declined as an industrial leader and has had to reinvent itself. Manchester has been reborn as a cultural Mecca of art, technology and education. The city has a large population of students that attend nearly 20 institutions around Manchester. In the 21st century Manchester leads England in education, music art and sports. Many consider the city to be England’s second capital. Manchester Chinatown is the 3rd largest in Europe. Manchester has such a diverse population that it has led to Manchester having the second largest Chinatown in the entire United Kingdom. People come from all over England to sample the many delights of China. In 1948 after World War II the Chinese began to immigrate to England because of a labour shortage. Chinese restaurants began to appear in the 1950s and 60s with other shops like Chinese medicine shops coming to Manchester in the 1970s. Everything Chinese occupies at least three full streets in Manchester. Visit the Manchester Wheel for an extraordinary view of the city. The Manchester Wheel towers 60 metres above Manchester at Exchange square. Here people experience breathtaking views of the city and various landmarks. Passengers travel in 42 capsules and listen to commentary as the wheel travels. Each capsule holds 8 people. The capsules are heated and it also has air conditioning for the hot summer months. City Centre in Manchester boasts many restaurants, historic local pubs, and shops. The centre was built along the banks of the Irwell River. The centre is defined as the part of the city that lies in the Manchester Inner Ring Road. The cultural centre lies in this part of the city. The City Centre was redeveloped after the 1996 bombing. It now attracts a many shoppers who take delight in the wide variety of shopping to be found. St. Anne’s Square has the reputation of having specialty fashion shops. In addition, there are large stores operated by Marks and Spencer, Selfridges, and Harvey Nichols. Large shopping malls catering to all types of shoppers also are available. For the Bohemian atmosphere visit the Northern Quarter and you will experience smaller shops and cafes. The Night life of Manchester comes alive in the Northern Quarter. City Centre is where the young and old come for nightclubs. The majority of them are centred in the Northern Quarter where you find bars and clubs with music venues. In addition, those who cater to the gay entertainment can visit the gay village for bars of this nature.
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