Macao is a small location in the Southern part of China. It is on the coasts of the South China Sea. The 20 tremendous things about Macao are as under:
1.Culture
The culture of Macao is a mixture of Chinese and Portuguese. Macao was the trading center of Portuguese during the 1500s. Macao was a trading center between Europe and Asia.
2.Architecture
The Chinese and Portuguese cultures are found in the architecture of Macao. The streets have colorful buildings like Portugal. There are Chinese shrines and temples. The best place to view the architecture is at ‘The Historic Centre of Macao’.
3.Cuisines
Macao cuisines have unique flavours. They also possess Indian, South American and African flavours. The mouth-watering palates of Macao are African chicken with coconut and spices, Macanese chilli shrimps, pork chop buns, and Portuguese egg tarts.
4.Topography
Macao is located on the south coast of China and has a beach. It consists of Macao peninsula and two islands- Taipa and Coloane. It is on the west side of the delta of Pearl River which adds to its beauty.
5.Attractions
The tourist attractions of Macao include Ruins of St. Paul’s, A-Ma Temple, Senado Square, Macao Tower, Macao Giant Panda Pavillion, Estrada do Istmo, etc.
6.Events
The great events of Macao are the Dragon Boat Festival and the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest. The majestic boat races are conducted in Nam Van Lake.
7.Entertainment
The entertaining programmes of Macao are the Bright Lights of Cotai, House of Dancing Water (world’s largest water show). The artists perform theatre arts, music performances and more.
8.Races
The thrilling car race contest, the Macao Grand Prix attracts the enthusiasts. The race takes place in the streets and experiences a huge crowd cheering up.
9.Casinos
The casinos at Macao are lit up with glary lights, champagne, cocktails and music. Some of the known casinos at Macao are Sky-2, Club-cubic, Old Taipa Tavern and Bar Azul.
10.Uniqueness
What is unique about Macao is the very combination of two cultures of the East and West. The blend of the cultures makes one fall in love with the place.
11.Festivity
There is always a celebrating mood in Macao. In the day, the landscape is bright with hustle-bustle due to limited area. And in the night, the city is glowing with stars of lights.
12.History
The territory was ruled by Portuguese for over 400 years. Knowing this fact and then visiting the tourist spots seems to make history come alive.
13.Beach
Another interesting spot, that one cannot avoid is the beach. The best free-time activity to do is to have a walk along the beach.
14.Photogenic
With alluring scenes all over the place, Macao is ready for the shots of the cameras. The spots are authentic. Thus, it attracts photographers.
15.Street set up
Macao is a small territory but is densely populated. The buildings in the streets are assembled beautifully and are closely erected like books arranged in a book-shelf.
16.Nature and environment
Macao possesses green spots, hiking trails, forests, rocks and hills. These are found in Coloane Island. A natural green area is at Seac Pai Van Park and has flower beds.
17.Flora and fauna
The flora and fauna of Macao are peacocks, pheasants, monkeys, two giant Pandas Kai Kai and Xin Xin, crocodiles, wild cats, medicinal herbs, crabs, dolphins, Chinese pond heron, etc.
18.Recreational activities
One can take up the activities of hiking, bungee jumping, sky walking, sky jump, picnic, etc. at Macao. The Bungee Jump at Macao is the highest located on Macao Tower.
19.Dining Restaurants
Besides cuisines, there is better treatment at the restaurants in Macao. One of the good restaurants is Robuchon au Dome. There is a spa treatment for visitors at Grand Lapa’s Spa.
20.Skycable Car
Macao has the Skycable Car travel at Wynn Place. It is an adventurous thing with a cable car gradually gliding towards the sky and then down to the garden. The view from above is the scenic landscape all around over the Performance Lake.
