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Macau East Asian Games Dome

The Macau East Asian Games Dome is an indoor sporting arena located in Cotai, Macau. It was the venue for the 2005 East Asian games and 2007 Indoor Asian games. With its large and magnificent dome, it is the largest indoor sporting arena in the city. The triple storeyed building has a theatre, a large exhibition centre, an arena and the Macau International convention centre. It is also separated into two pavilions, wherein the first is used for track events and second mostly for dance events. The dome also has a lush green outdoor area. Read More

Macau Fisherman's Wharf

Macau Fisherman's Wharf is Macau's first theme park located on the waterfront near the Hong Kong Macau Ferry. Spanning over an area of more than 111,500 square meters, this landmark attraction is an area wise concentration of entertainment, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, marinas, convention and exhibition facilities. The Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is simply an imitation of structural and architectural sensibilities of the West that are blended into Chinese Culture. In the entire facade, one can find fancy rides like Magic Carpet and Bumper Cars that are loved by children. Impeccably planned and well-executed, the Wharf has amazing shopping options which are usually heavy on the pocket. However, there are speciality shops too from where you can buy souvenirs and take them back home as a memoir of that place. Even though Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is a landmark attraction that offers the best of both East and West, it is not preferred by people as they don’t want to see replicas of the original places that they have already visited. Read More

Settled against a hillside in Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, Macao Giant Panda Pavilion is a zoo and nature park. The star attraction here are the 4 pandas - Kai Kai and Xin Xin are the parents from Chengdu while the male twins Jian Jian and Kang Kang were born here. The zoo enclosure at Macao Giant Panda Pavilion is home to some gorillas, flamingos and monkeys. It is a giant fan-shaped nature park of 3,000 m2 constituting two indoor activity quarters, an outdoor yard for the inhabitation of the giant panda and an indoor exhibit area. There is also a Giant Panda gift shop selling gifts and souvenirs related to giant panda including soft toys, bags, clothes, stationery, household items, etc. The temperature inside is regulated to remain within 25 degrees Celcius to provide a comfortable temperature to the pandas. Read More

Located in Se, Macau, the Macau Tower is the epicentre of shopping, entertainment and adventure. With a height of 338 metres, the tower dominates the skyline and is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. The prime attraction is the AJ Hackett Bungee Jumping, the highest commercial bungee jump in the Guinness Book of World Records. The giant Macau Tower, also known as Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, boasts grand observation decks, fine dining restaurants, exclusive theatres, plush shopping malls and a thrilling skywalk. It is has been a major photoshoot venue for America's Next Top Model. It was also featured on ‘An Idiot Abroad 3’, a British comedy television series and Running Man, a South Korean show. Climb the top at sundown and give in to the magnificent views of Macau night sky. Read More

Mandarin's House

Tucked in the parish of Sao Lourenco, Mandarin’s House in Macau is the former residence of Zheng Guanying, the legendary Chinese reformist and Qing theoretician, now converted into a museum. Also known as Casa da Cheang, the house covers 4000 square metres, making it one of the biggest family houses in Macau. Housing 60 rooms in total, this architectural marvel is worth a visit. The construction of the palatial Mandarin’s House was initiated in 1869 by Zheng Wenrui, Guanying’s father. At the time it was built, it overlooked the Inner Harbour, with views of the various ships coming in and out of Macau. It was at this courtyard-style mansion that Zheng Guanying was inspired to write his masterpiece Words of Warning in Times of Prosperity.The grand structure of Mandarin's House is an epitome of architectural grandeur and beautifully combines eastern and western architectural styles. The Mandarin’s House is also a part of the ‘Historic Centre of Macau’ and a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site. Read More

The Macau Maritime Museum, located at Sao Laurenco, displays real exhibits, trading items, gallery of aquariums, sea relations of Macau along with tools of fishing and history of Macau. Best suited for the lovers of history and traditions, it provides an all-over display and information regarding tools, instruments, ships, discoveries, technology and other related items. Spreading over an area of 800 metre, the museum is housed over three floors, each with a different theme. Starting from the ground floor which showcases the life and culture of fishermen of Macau and South China with ships, instruments and different methods of fishing and varieties of fish and shellfish, it is a perfect place to watch and learn. The next floor is the display of the Great Discovery with Maritime historical studies and stories of China and Portugal. The second floor of Macau Maritime Museum is an amalgamation of Technology and Transport used in the sea with the collection of the latest ships and traditional tools used while shipping. There is also a weather monitor and a real Dragon Boat which is used during the Dragon Festival. Read More

The MGM Grand Macau located in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Avenue is a 35-storey tall casino resort, one of the most popular in Macau. The main attraction is the contemporary styled MGM Casino housing thousand slot machines and gaming platforms on the mass gaming floor, while the second floor houses baccarat venues. The casinos and gaming booths are scattered across various floors of MGM Casino. The magnificent European inspired ceiling glass sculptures in the lobby, leading to the grand casinos on either side, is astounding. These casino gaming halls have more than 400 varieties of board games as well as electronic table games. Read More

Monte Fort, also known as the Fortaleza do Monte or the Mount Fortress, is a 400-year-old fort located next to St Paul's Ruins in Macau, China. It is one of the most iconic tourist destinations and a historical military centre in Macau. The highlight of Monte Fort is the dazzling sunset and casino view. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also house the Macau Museum in its premise, which is considered as one of the best museums in Macau. Spread over an area of 8,000 square meters, the former fortress was burned down in a large fire, leaving only the main facade and the platform. Monte Fort forms part of the Historic Centre of Macau and is lauded as the best-preserved and large European construction of its age in East Asia. Filled with lush greenery, Fortaleza De Monte attracts tourists who are interested in history, defence, and photography. Read More

The historical Moorish Barracks of Macau is located in São Lourenço, around the corner of A-ma Temple. Constructed by an Italian architect, this structure was used to accommodate a regiment from Goa, India, but now has been converted to the Headquarters of the Marine and Water Bureau of Macau. The uniqueness of the barracks is in its architecture. With its pointed arches and lattice windows, the Moorish barracks showcase a blend of the Mughal and the Gothic. The exterior of the building is a pleasant sight painted in vibrant yellow intermingled with white floral patterns. There is a long veranda where visitors can walk around whilst enjoying the scenery. Since it is a government institution, visitors are not allowed inside. It was included in the UNESCO’S World Heritage List in 2005. Read More

The iconic green Portuguese building of Museum of Taipa and Coloane History stands tall in the Taipa Village of Macau. The two-storey museum is spread across nine galleries, showcasing excavated relics and artefacts on the first floor. The second floor houses handicrafts and religious objects. Formerly known as Municipal Council of the Islands, the museum building used to be a public administration building of the government of Portuguese Macau. Read More