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Macau, the wonderful place boasts of history and fashion, western and oriental cultures and peace and prosperity. It is a beautiful place to visit and the exquisite beauty of the place rejuvenates the tired traveler in every way.

The Attraction

Blessed with hilly picturesque landscapes, gardens and clean wide streets, Macau’s location is best suited for living as well as travelling. Clean air, green pastures and sunshine with all the delicious gourmet foods are reasons for its attractions.

Great Tourist Destinations

Largo Do Senado

Largo Do Senado, is in elegant and simple Boroque and Portuguese style building situated in the wonderful main square area in the downtown city area which is the busiest. Snack stalls, curio markets, clothes shops, pharmacies, jewelry shops can be located in the narrow roadways.

Ruins of Saint Paul’s Cathedral

One of the most important attractions of the city, Ruins of St. Paul’s is to be found if tourists walk down to the north of the city. There is an older screen wall of the Monte Fort and the St Paul’s Church. The fort is one of the best maintained forts in Macau.

The Museum of Macau

Situated at the right where the Ruins of St Paul’s is present, the Museum of Macau with its exquisite collection narrates all stories concerning the past of the city. This place is located at the bottom of the Penha Peninsula.

A-Ma Temple

A-Ma Temple is located in the southwest part of the city. This temple was built in the Ming Dynasty. This temple was built in praise of the goddess A-Ma. There are thousands of devotees visiting this temple during the festival.

Outer Harbour

The peninsula in its southern part is the modern and newly developed area. This area is called the Outer Harbour and the New Area that is reclaimed. Here they are many gambling casinos and also hotels that are most exquisite. These areas are full of people from all parts of the world as the night life is very happening here.

Coloane and Taipa

The two islands of Coloane and Taipa are connected by bridges and there is a picturesque beaches and tranquil nature around. Besides there are seaside places, where people bathe, in Macau.

Macau Jockey Club

The Horse racing at Macau Jockey Club is the place of attractions for gamblers from adjoining areas like Bamboo Bay and Hac Sa Bay

Mouth Watering Cuisines

Macau is the land of beautiful cuisines with moth-watering delicacies. There is the Portuguese cuisine Macau style. The Cantonese cuisine and delicious cuisine from Italy, India, Korea, Japan, Brazil and France are every ones favourite. There are also dim sum food styles typical of Macau that is a major attraction for tourists. Also the Pastries de Nata which is a Portuguese cuisine, an egg tart, and also a featured snack found at the Café and Nata along with cashew cookies, cheese rolls, egg rolls, and chicken cakes are also served in many café which are good-to-eat treat for all friends and family.

How to Get There

Macau can be reached by travelers via the Airport – The Macau International Airport, MEM. This airport is connected with other major airports and the travelers from all over the world. On arrival at the airport, they can hire a car from the rental companies. There are some well known rental companies here. Other not going for car rentals can take a bus from the airport or hire a taxi. Macau can also be reached by the sea as there is a ferry connection where many of the travelers are from Hong Kong.

Traveling Around

Public transportation is limited in Macau and driving is much of a hassle through the crowded streets. Therefore though cars and taxis are available on hire, yet the travelers do much of the traveling on foot. Some people move on pedicabs and also others move on tricycles which are driven by a driver and can be hired for moving around. The places which are a difficult to reach should be accessed by cabs.