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About Macau…
From the bygone days when Portuguese traders
established Macau as a gateway to the Orient, this
famous centre has charmed the world with its east-meets-west
attractions and cultural values. Today, Macau thrives on old-meets-new characteristics, its
recent contemporary additions complementing the peninsula’s historic legacies, many of which
are protected by UNESCO World Heritage status.
Take a stroll along the narrow
Galaxy Macau and the City of Dreams offering a large array of
squares of old Macau and you
The now-connected island of Coloane, is known as the lungs of
streets and through the colourful
will see beautiful Portuguese
architecture alongside centuries-old
Chinese temples and gardens. And
entertainment options.
Macau, it’s the place for golf and walking trails and is the home of a
tiny fishing village worth exploring on foot.
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Barra Square, Lilau Square and the
world famous Senado Square are among a host of districts which
are as fascinating as the iconic Ruins of St Paul’s, once the largest
Catholic Church in Asia. Also arousing interest are the Chinese
treasures of Na Tcha Temple, Lou Kau Mansion and the much
photographed A-Ma Temple on the peninsula’s waterfront.
The fact that Macau boast 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites make
it’s a fascinating living museum, the A-Ma Temple a hive of activity
for being the old gateway to China and virtual birth of Macau.
Once you have conquered the historic hub on Macau peninsula,
venture across one of the serpent-like bridges to Taipa and visit the
village before heading to the Cotai Strip where large precincts like
the Venetian Hotel and Resort
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Getting around Macau…
Getting around Macau has never been easier. There are many FREE shuttle buses
that connect you from the Macau International Airport, ferry terminals and the
Border Gate to many of the hotels across Macau.
As a traveller, you will find it convenient and inexpensive to take the public buses
which are both modern and air-conditioned. Taxis are also regarded a convenient
option in this relatively small city.
If you want to try something a little different, hire a the pedicab - or tricycle rickshaw it’s a unique, romantic and airy form of transport which visitors can hire is wanting to
explore the captivating waterfront of the Nam Van and Sai Van Lakes as well as the
older historic streets of downtown Macau.
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For many, Macau is a city worth exploring by foot which is why
the Macau Government Tourist Office has created a series of
self-guided walking tours. These cover not only the major historic sites
but narrow lanes which lead to a few eye-catching surprises. These routes
will direct visitors to a number of fascinating churches, parks, fortresses,
museums and galleries as well as the many eateries to dot the historic
corner of the former Portuguese enclave.
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and Grotto are worth strolling through along with the loop around Guia Hill
for its spectacular views of Macau and neighbouring Zhuhai on mainland
China. You are also free to visit the 17th century Guia Fortress with its
1865-built lighthouse and tiny chapel – FREE of charge.
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Cuisine and eating out…
Macanese food, which is a fusion of Portuguese, African, Southeast Asian and Chinese
cooking, has gained international recognition after being enjoyed by travellers for
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Macau is definitely a city on the move, but it never loses its unique
Both on the peninsula and along the neon-lit Cotai Strip there are a
In recent years, Macau has become firmly planted on the map
Among them the three Michelin-starred Robuchon au Dome
internationally renowned restaurant brands from around the world
(Chinese style), both within the Grand Lisboa. Across at Cotai are
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blend of Chinese and European cultures.
number of quality fine dining restaurants within the giant precincts.
as one of the world’s culinary destinations - following an influx of
(French style) and the two Michelin-starred The Eight
and celebrity chefs that take Macau’s gastronomic scene to new
such fashionable restaurants as Messa9 and Beijing Kitchen,
Among the popular Macanese and Portuguese restaurants are
Litoral, Oporto and A Lorcha, all within a close walk of A-Ma Temple.
Make sure to order the spicy African Chicken and perhaps the local
dessert Serradura or Macau Egg Tarts from the original Lord Stow’s
Bakery in Coloane. Within a close distance of Senado Square are
the popular Escada and Platao while in the old Taipa village there’s
O Manel and the more upmarket Antonio’s, on Coloane Miramar.
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Attractions and Family Fun…
Macau has diversified and improved its offerings in recent years to provide
world-class but affordable luxury hotels and resorts, designer shopping as well as
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many more dining and entertainment options.
There are varied shopping districts in Macau ranging from
Romantic and historic Taipa Village and equally fascinating Coloane
antique shops to popular daily flea markets which will surely fulfil the
championship golf course at the Westin Hotel “The Macau Golf &
multi-brand shopping centres to fashion boutiques, from Chinese
shoppers ‘desire.
Dwarfing many of the historic sites are the shapes and figures of a new
Macau with its soaring 338-metre Macau Tower, home to the highest
Bungy Jump in the world and AJ Hackett recreation facilities.
Scattered throughout Macau are a growing number of sophisticated
shopping centres, gigantic international hotels, ritzy restaurants and
entertainment venues with colourful spectacular shows such as
“Taboo”, “The House of the Dancing Water” and the
“Dragon’s Treasure” at the City of Dreams.
At night many integrated resorts and hotels light up the night sky with
neon lights and array of entertainment. Just outside the Wynn Hotel
there is a water, fire and sound show called “Performance Lake”, whilst
just inside you have many different entertainment choices to choose
from. Or visit the MGM Macau for the popular “Light and Sounds
Show” and be entertained with live band performances and DJ’s at the
property’s leading Night Club “Lions Bar”.
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and the Science Centre are also among
new additions along the peninsula. Large and small, Macau’s
museums are many, including the Wine Museum and adjacent Grand
Prix Museum, the MJ Gallery (dedicated to original possessions of
the late Michael Jackson) at Sofitel Macau Ponte 16, and the Macau
Museum, interactive and adventurous for travellers of all ages.
with its fishing village, offers green hills and valleys for trekking, a
Country Club”, an internationally recognised go-kart circuit and A-Ma
Cultural Village are also popular. So too the Giant Panda Pavilion with
its two playful residents ­Kai Kai and Xin Xin and the zoo itself.
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Somewhere to Stay ...
Whether it’s a four-star quality or super deluxe, Macau has the hotel to suit all budgets
and taste. Palatial, luxurious, multi-purpose, contemporary, innovative, iconic, heritage
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Keep an eye out for what’s to come in Macau with
Macau’s ever-expanding
Parisian, MGM Cotai, The Wynn Palace, Palazzo Versace
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the additions of the St Regis, W Hotels, JW Marriott, Ritz Carlton,
landscape of hotels that cater
to the Asian centres demands of
today’s guests.
Not all is new, large and ritzy,
as Macau has its share
of boutique style budget
significance, some establishments
taking guests back to the colourful
bygone days through their
charming colonial features.
Whilst on the Cotai Strip, you will
find giant precincts like the City of
Dreams, home of Crown, Grand
Hyatt and Hard Rock Macau, the Venetian Hotel and Resort, Four
Seasons Macao, Galaxy Mega Resort which includes leading
Asian hotel brands Okura and Banyan Tree and home to the world’s
largest wave pool. If a bit of pampering is your holiday style, Macau
is home to many local and internationally recognised day spas, at all
major resorts.
Yet these ingredients make for a good mix and ensure a stay is a
warm friendly experience.
You are truly spoilt for choices in Macau.
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