Macau is a beautiful region with bright neon lights, concrete towering buildings, and savory Asian dishes. All these collectively describe the place, but there is more to this bustling Chinese destination. The mixture of European and Asian cultures brings out the best of both worlds and touches most of the popular attractions in Macau. Several famous people who are known for their craft worldwide came from this city. Thrilling activities, like bungee jumping, are also a hit for tourists and citizens alike. There are many other exciting things you can do in the lovely city. Read on to learn more about the top things Macau is famous for.
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1. Casino hopping
Macau is hailed as the “Gambling Capital of the World.” It is often compared with Las Vegas, but for others, the casinos in Macau are bigger. It is home to 38 casino hotels that offer a variety of Western and Chinese games. The biggest among these casinos is The Venetian Macau. Facing this massive casino is City of Dreams, which features live performances.
Other notable casinos include Hard Rock Casino, Lisboa Casinos, the casino at MGM Grand Macau, and Pharaoh’s Palace Casino.
2. Senado Square
Fronting Leal Senado Building, where it got its name, Senado Square is one of Macau’s public squares. Western architecture is featured in the buildings that surround the square. In fact, the square is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. People regularly come here to check out different shopping destinations, restaurants, and live performances. Because the place is centrally located, other attractions can easily be reached.
Senado Square
Address: Town square in Sé, Macau, China
Website: Senado Square
Opening hours: Open 24 hours (daily)
3. Favorable weather
As Macau is a city with a subtropical climate, the winter season is not harsh here. The temperature may drop significantly during winter, but most cold days are still sunny. The rest of the year is either sunny or rainy. When it is sunny, especially during summer and spring, the humidity levels may spike. Rainy days regularly happen, and typhoons come and go during summer and spring as well.
The best time to visit Macau is during autumn because this is when the heat and humidity begin to fade, welcoming the cold months.
4. Ruins of St. Paul’s
Ruins of St. Paul’s is Macau’s most famous tourist attraction. Once hailed as “The Vatican of the Far East,” church of St. Paul had once been made of wood. After it was burned in 1835, all that was left of the building was the granite facade, which has intricate carvings of different elements that symbolize Catholicism. Tourists have to go up a flight of 68 steps before they can reach the structure.
Ruins of St. Paul’s
Address: Two-minute walk from Fortaleza do Monte, Macau
Website: Ruins of St. Paul’s
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 9am - 6pm; Tue: 9am - 2pm
5. Macau Grand Prix
Macau Grand Prix is dubbed as the world’s finest street circuit race meeting. Over the years, it has been developed, and several improvements were added such as grandstands made out of concrete. Moreover, the circuits were transformed into asphalt and rubber.
The racing events that are held here attract fans of motor sports from all over the world. More and more racers accept the challenge of Guia Circuit, as this is among the most difficult race tracks in the world of motor sports.
6. Portuguese influence/architecture
Most prominent structures in Macau have Portuguese architecture reflected in them. Among these buildings are Senado Square and St. Lazarus Quarter. If you want to see reminders of Portuguese influence in Macao through architecture, you can head to the historic center of Macau. Bring your camera with you and take lovely shots of the beautiful structures.
7. AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump
Macau Tower is the tallest infrastructure in the city, and it ranks 10th among the highest towers in the world. It offers panoramic views of the city. Inside the structure are shopping centers, restaurants, and theaters. Fun and thrilling activities are also offered at the peak. Aside from Skywalk X, AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump is also popular among the daredevils. This bungee jump is the highest one in the world.
Book Tours : Macau Tower AJ Hackett Bungy Jump Tickets
8. The Venetian Macao
A lot of hotels offer excellent amenities and great service to tourists in Macau, but The Venetian Macau is said to be among the top luxury hotels, not only in Macau but also in Asia. It houses the largest casino in the city and holds live entertainment shows at night. The exteriors of the hotel are an exact replica of Venetian Las Vegas. Another popular thing to do at the hotel is to try the “Gondola Ride” on the canals.
Book Tours : Ventian Macau Gondola Ride Tickets
9. Discover Macau
Macau is well-known because almost everything that is in it is recognized worldwide. With its delectable cuisines, top attractions, and exciting activities, it stands out globally.
Portuguese egg tart
The colonization of Macau by the Portuguese resulted in a fusion of two highly distinguished cooking styles. One of the recipes the Chinese people got from the Portuguese is the Portuguese egg tart or pastel de nata.
Workshops on how to prepare and cook Portuguese egg tarts can be availed of by tourists. Even those who do not have any cooking skills can prepare this easy dish. After the workshop, participants will get to taste the fruit of their hard work, which will be their own version of the famous egg tart.
Book Tours : Portuguese Egg Tart Workshop
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