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City of Dreams Macau

The City of Dreams, also known as CoD Macau, located in Cotai in Macau, is a casino resort offering electrifying entertainment, designer shopping, Michelin starred restaurants, iconic architecture and luxurious accommodation. Located right across the Venetian (which is the world's biggest casino), City of Dreams is mostly visited by couples, groups of friends, and families. Apart from the gamut of entertainment options available, the blockbuster highlight at City of Dreams is the House of Dancing Water - a one-of-its-kind water based show held in the casino. There is also the Dragon's Treasure which is a 10-minute, popular, light and sound show, especially among the kids. There are also some adult-themed lounge shows held regularly at the City of Dreams. Read More

The company of Jesus Square is located 10 minutes northwest from The Senado square. Apart from all the historical spots, this square also encompasses a food street named Rua de S. Paulo. Many eateries and restaurants serving food exclusive to Macau can be enjoyed while walking on this street. Other famous monuments include The Ruins of St.Pauls, Na- Tcha Temple, The Mount Fortress and the Section of the Old city wall. Another unique feature in this spot is the friendship statue. It depicts a young Chinese girl handing over a rose to a Portuguese boy and stands as a symbol of cordial friendship between Portugal and China. Read More

Dom Pedro V Theatre is a historical theatre located at Largo de Santo Agostinho in São Lourenço. The first western-style theatre in East-Asia, it serves as a venue for music, dance and other kinds of performances and celebrations. A visit to the theatre is a mus to understand the history of Macau’s performing arts. The building of Dom Pedro V Theatre exhibits of plain neo-classical design. Apart from the theatre, it also features a ballroom, a study room and a billiard room. The interior is crafted with elegance and sophistication. The theatre which exudes a romantic style is also known as ‘Macau Theatre’ in everyday Chinese. Built by the Portuguese in commemoration of King Pedra V in 1860, the theatre also served as the refugee shelter in World War 2 period. Read More

Feira do Carmo is an open sheltered public square situated right near Rua do Cunha. The architecture exhibits the neoclassical style that was popular in Macau in the 19th century. One can witness the splendor of its architecture in the exquisite Greco-Roman pillars, the traditional Chinese roofing, and the Portuguese style cobblestones. The flower and wine covered seating area is a pleasure for sore legs after the hectic exploration of all the attractions that Taipa has to offer. Visitors can sit and relax in the square whilst admiring its grandeur and magnificence. Feira do Carmo was built in 1886 as a simple market place, and hence, it is also known as Old Taipa Market. Read More

The Flora Garden situated at the base of the Guia Hill is a European style flower garden and Macau's largest public park. The main attractions here include a mini zoo, an aviary and a pedestrian avenue dotted with tiny waterfalls and belvedere. Another attraction at the flora garden is the Guia Cable Car connected to the top of the Guia Hill. The short 2-3 minute ride affords sweeping panoramic views of Macau peninsula. The Macau Flora Garden originally served as the grounds of the Flora Palace, a Portuguese mansion. The old palace guardhouse has now been converted into the magnificent stone gateway of the garden. Read More

The Grand Lisboa is a massive 47 storeyed tower resort located in the Sé district of Macau, China. This multifaceted resort houses one of the prime attractions of Macau - the Grand Lisboa Casino. With over 800 gaming tables and electronic boards and 1000 slot machines, it proudly stands as one of the largest of its type in Asia. The first casino in Macau to offer Texas hold 'em poker rings, the Grand Lisboa Casino was also the first to offer craps (a dice betting game). Featuring around 240 board, as well as electronic games, combined with a minimal betting fee, the Lisboa Casino also houses a spectacular vintage bar. The unique interior of the Grand Lisboa along with spectacular organic features and geometric designs make it an architectural masterpiece in Macau. Read More

The Grand Prix Museum in Macau, also referred to as Museu do Grande Premio, is a motor racing museum is Se, Macau. The museum showcases more than twenty formula motorcycles and cars which were once driven by renowned drivers. This place is a must visit for the race enthusiasts, especially the people who are interested in F1 and F3 race. The Macau Grand Prix Museum houses photographic highlights of the Grand Prix race, videos, record of champions, illustrated articles, motorcycles, cars and cups. There are two Grand Prix racing car simulators and a Formula 3 car at the museum which allow the visitors to experience racing at a high speed on the challenging tracks. Note: The Grand Prix Museum Macau is currently closed for renovation and is expected to open some time in 2020. Read More

The world-class waterpark with a number of breathtaking water adventures, Grand Resort Deck is situated in Cotai, Macau. The 150 metres of white sand beach stretch with Asian themed huge tropical gardens and water retreats spreads over an area of 75,000 square metres. The huge water park consists of the world’s longest Sky top and Sky top Wave Pool. Along with Aquatic Adventure, River Ride and a high range of interesting waterslides, Grand Resort Deck houses white water rapids, geysers, waterfalls and beach lagoons to the wild slide mountain waterslides and alfresco dining spots. Read More

Located on the highest hill of Macau Peninsular, Guia Fortress is a 17th-century colonial military fort. Also referred to as Fortaleza da Guia, the fort complex houses Guia Chapel and Guia Lighthouse. the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast. It is worth visiting for the sweeping panoramic view of the Macau Peninsula. Guia Fortress has been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a part of the Historic Centre of Macau. One among the eight famous attractions of Macau, Guia Fort consists of barracks, an ammunition cache, a water cistern, commander’s house, a small art gallery and a storage area. Inside the fortress is an information gallery on the complex and the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia.Being centrally located, a visit to Guia Fortress can be combined with Senado Square and St Paul's Ruins. Read More

Hac Sa Beach in Coloane is the largest beach in Macau, known for its striking black sand. It gets its unique colour from minerals in the seabed that are washed ashore. The relatively clean beach is ideal for swimming. The name "Hac Sa" is a translation from the Cantonese word which literally means black sand. The charm of the beach lies in its secludedness, promising a day of unbridled fun and relaxation. The main attractions of Hac Sa Beach are the swimming pool (open from May to October), barbecue pits and a campsite, along with some food stalls and restaurants.To prevent the loss of beach due to erosion, the government has recently filled with Hac Sa Beach with yellow sand making it appear less black than before. The beach is located near the Hac Sa Reservoir Country Park which is another famous attraction amongst tourists. Read More