15 must visit macau attractions

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15 Must Visit Macau Attractions

Posted by Tommyon 2/27/10 Categorized asMacau

1. Ruins of St Paul

Traveling Macau without visiting the Ruins of St Paul literally means not visiting Macau atall. Originally built in 17th century, it was destroyed by fire in 1835 & what remains tilltoday is the facade of the Church & St Pauls college.

Getting There

Bus 2, 5, 10, 18, 19, 26A

2. Senado Square

Senado Square has been Macaus urban centre for centuries & still a popular venue forcelebrations. It is paved with a wave-patterned mosaic colored stones created by thePortuguese.

Getting There

Bus 2, 5, 10, 18, 19, 26A
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3. Venetian Macau

Venetian Macau the world largest casino, is one of Asias most exciting entertainmentdestination, and nowhere else in Asia will you find such a rare combination of facilities,

attractions and amenities.

All 3,000 of its room are suites, each with more than 70 sqm of space and lavish Italianmarble bathrooms take luxury to a new level.

Experience shopping with over 350 international shops, be dazzled by the streetperformers, or take a ride on an authentic Venetian gondola, all at the resort.

Getting There

Complimetary Venetian Shuttle Bus to Venetian Macau from :

1. Macau International Airport

2. Gongbei border gate3. Ferry terminal

For More Info : Venetian Macau

4. A Ma Temple
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Macaus name is derived from A-Ma-Gau or Place of A-Ma and this temple dedicated tothe seafarers goddess dates from the early 16th century.

According to legend, A-Ma, a poor girl looking for passage to Canton, was refused by thewealthy junk owners but a lowly fisherman took her on board. A storm blew up andwrecked all but the boat carrying the girl.

On arrival in Macau she vanished, to reappear as a goddess, on the spot where thefishermen built her temple.

Getting There

Bus 2, 5, 7, 10, 18, 21

5. Macau Fishermans Wharf

Macau Fishermans Wharf is a 111,500m park and the first-ever cultural, themed andcreative attraction in the tourism industry of Macau.

Centrally located in the outer harbour and it is not purely a theme park, but also combinesdining, shopping, entertainment, accommodation, convention and exhibition facilities inone single location which takes just a 5-minute walk from the Macau-HK Ferry Terminaland Heliport.
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Getting There

Bus 3, 3A, 10, 12, 32

Shuttle Bus Complimentary from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal

List of Shuttle Bus to Fishermans Wharf

For More Info : Macau Fishermans Wharf Website

6. Macau Tower

Soaring 338 meters above the city, theMacau Tower is the 10th highest freestanding tower in the world and the 8th tallest in Asia.

At the Outdoor Observation Deck the Tower dominates the skyline and offers breathtakingpanoramic views of the Macau cityscape, China, the Pearl River and even some islands of

Hong Kong on a clear day.

There is also a Revolving Tower Restaurant seating 250 persons which takes 60 minutes tomake one revolution.

Getting There

Bus 9A, 18, 21, 23, 32

7. Kun Iam Statue
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This statue is dedicated to Goddess of Mercy. It

is 20 meters tall and made of special bronze. The dome shape base like a lotus flower, is anecumenical centre where information is available on Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

Getting There

Bus 8, 12, 17

8. Wine & Grand Prix Museum
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Situated just side by side, Macau Wine & Grand Prix Museum is one of the interestingplaces to visit in Macau.

The Wine Museum is the only one of its kind in Asia. One of the main targets of WineMuseum is to bring the visitor into contact with the social, economical and culturalimportance of the wine in the Portuguese tradition, daily life and celebration rituals.

The visitor can even taste different types of wine (wine tasting Prova de vinhos), aunique experience for only a small price.

The Grand Prix Museum in Macau contains exhibits that are related to Grand Prixworldwide including photos, videos, illustrated articles, cups, records of champions andsome commemorative items.

It was built in 1933 in memory of the 40th anniversary of Grand Prix Racing in Macau andis located in the Tourism Activities Center on Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes.

Special Note : Wine Museum is closed on Tuesday.

Getting There
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Bus 3, 10,12, 17, 23, 32.

9. St Lawrence Church

This is probably the richest & most

beautiful church in Macau, not only of its decorations but also because of the objectsdisplayed in the church.

Originally it was built by wood in 16th century, renovated to the existing one from the 19thcentury.

Getting There

Bus 9, 16, 18, 28B

10.Greyhound Racing

Macau Greyhound Racing takes place at

the Canidrome on Avenida General Castelo Branco. These races are held on Mondays,Thursdays, Fridays and weekends starting from 7:45 p.m. and there are 16 games on everyracing evenings.

Admission is MOP$10 (usable for betting) for the public stand. Boxes are MOP$80(Monday to Thursday) and MOP$120 (Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays) with aminimum charge of MOP$30 per person.
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Bar, snack-bars and restaurant facilities are available.

Getting There

Bus 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 23, 25, 26, 32

11. Guia Fortress

Guia Fortress was initially designed to defend Macau from attacks from the sea, butbecause of its position overlooking the entire city, its chief value has been as anobservation post.

The lighthouse stands at 91 meters tall, and has a light visible for some 20 miles in clearweather conditions. The Guia Fortress was a restricted military area until 1976 when itopened as a major tourist attraction.

Getting There

Bus 2, 6, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 32

12. City of Dreams
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City of Dreams is a unique integrated resort combining electrifying entertainment, anamazing array of accommodation, regional and international dining, as well as designerbrand shopping.

With The Bubble, a spectacular multi-media attraction and The Boulevard, a chic lifestyle

precinct encompassing entertainment, restaurants and shopping boutiques, City of Dreamsis the must-experience destination in Macau.

Getting There

Complimentary City of Dreams Shuttle Bus to City of Dreams from :

1. Macau International Airport2. Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal3. Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal4. Macau Lotus Bridge Check Point5. Macau Barrier Gate Check Point

For More Info :City of Dreams

13. Dom Pedro V Theatre

Dom Pedro V Theatre is situated at Largode Santo Agostinho, is one of the first western-style theatres in China. The theatre is animportant landmark in the region and remains a venue for important public events andcelebrations today.
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The theatre is neo-classical in design, incorporating a portico front on a rectilinear plan.

Getting There

Bus 18

14. Macau Museum

Macau Museum was inaugurated in 1998. Its aim is to preserve the cultural traditions,usages and habits, which specifically belong to Macau, in a place where East, and Westhave so peculiarly learned how to meet and to live side by side along the centuries.

Getting There

Bus 8A, 17, 18, 19, 26

For More Info :Macau Museum

15. Camoes Garden
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Camoes Garden and Grotto, is Macaus largest park & one of the oldest parks. After theBritish moved out in 1835, it was bought over by a Portuguese merchant, who later builthis resident house there.

The merchant adored raising doves and his hundreds of doves always hovered near the

garden, forming a marvelous scene famous near and far.

After the death of the merchant, the garden was donated to the government and lateropened to public as a memorial garden dedicated to Louis de Camoes, a famous Portuguesepoet who lived four hundred years ago. Hence the name Luis de Camoes Garden.

It is a popular spot for locals to do their morning exercises, to play chess, to walk theircaged birds or to meet with friends.c

Getting There

Bus 8A, 17, 18, 19, 26

Tommy Oois Traveling Tips

To further simplify your travel experience in Macau, i have compiled a bus route that dropsyou to more attraction places.

Bus 18 Attractions

Macau Tower, A Ma Temple, Moorish Barracks, Lilau Square, Mandarin House, StLawrence Church, St. Augustines Square, Dom Pedro V Theater, Leal Senado Building,

Senado Square, Ruins of St. Pauls, Macau Museum, Camoes Garden, Guia Fortress.

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