What to see in Macau

Church, Ruins

Only the facade of Macau's most famous historical monument remains, but perhaps that is why the ruins of St. Paul's Church are so famous. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-ruiny] The site, also known as the "Mater Dei", is located in the middle of historic Macau, and apart from the monument itself, it offers extremely interesting views of Macau full of contrasts. In one…

Fortress, Lookout

The fortress on the 60-metre-high Monte Hill is one of Macau's main sights and one of the city's best views. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-fortaleza] Fortaleza do Monte is often referred to as "Monte Forte" and you should definitely not miss this landmark when visiting Macau. The fortress is also part of the modern Macau Museum. Along with other monuments in the…

Hotel, Skyscraper

Built in a kitsch palace style, the Grand Lisboa skyscraper is one of Macau's landmarks and East Asia's most famous buildings. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-grand-lisboa] Virtually the entire building is occupied by hotel rooms, with the ground and first floors also set aside for shops and casinos. What does the Grand Lisboa skyscraper look like? The building was…

Square

Senado Square is the main centre of historic Macau, and it is here that you will get a real feel for the distant Portugal that colonised Macau in the past. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-largo-senado] You'll most certainly pass through Largo do Senado on your way to the ruins of St. Paul's, which stand about 400 meters away. What to experience at Largo do Senado The…

Shopping class, Hotel

The area in the middle of Taipa Island, created by an artificial connection with the neighbouring island of Coloane at the turn of the millennium, is now the world's number one destination for casino and gambling enthusiasts. The name "Cotai" is a combination of the names of the former Coloane and Taipa islands, which were brought together by the casino area. [btn "Show rates for hotels with casinos in Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo…

Lookout, Tower

The Macau Tower is a 338-metre high tower where, in addition to a multiplex cinema and conference centre, you can try various adrenaline activities such as city views, bungee jumping, skyjump , skywalk, tower climbing or climbing wall. [btn "Book a hotel with a view of Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-tower] The tower is the tallest structure in all of Macau and therefore also provides the best…

Sandy beach

The only major beach in Macau suitable for swimming is located in the southern part of Coloane Island. It lies in Macau's only natural area with forested slopes. [btn "Book a hotel with a view of Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-tower] Nevertheless, there is a road with a promenade running along the beach and there are several restaurants and full sanitary facilities such as toilets and showers. …

City Quarter

Head to the south of Macau and enjoy the sleepy atmosphere of Coloane village with its canal-side promenade, original Portuguese colonial architecture and local eateries. [btn "Book a hotel overlooking Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-coloane] Coloane is the perfect place for a trip from the bustling and modern centre of Macau and will take you around 2-3 hours. What to see in Coloane? The low…

Temple, Statue

The A-Ma temple complex contains the oldest temple in Macau, dating from 1488, as well as the tallest statue of the Chinese sailor goddess Mazu (sometimes known as Tin-Hau). [btn "Book a hotel with a view of Macau" https://www.booking.com/country/mo.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-macao-a-ma] The A-Ma complex is also open to tourists and is located in the only forested area of Macau in a section called Coloane. What will you see here? The A…

Historic building, City Quarter

The centre of Taipa, on the island of the same name, boasts a small quarter with traditional streets where the Portuguese and Chinese have lived for centuries. Taipa Village includes just a few streets that you can walk through in 30 minutes, but feel free to stop here for hours. Chinese and Portuguese culture mix here in the form of traditional restaurants of both nations, colonial colourful houses and many shops where you can buy traditional…

Square

The statue was donated to Macau by the Chinese government in 1999 to mark the departure of Portuguese rule. The statue weighs 6.5 tonnes and is 6 metres high.