#20ThingsILoveAboutMacao

1

Adventure Sports At Macau Tower

This convention and entertainment centre is an important part of the Macau city tour. The towering skyscraper offers a hypnotic view of the Macau skyline and is a must visit for all tourists. One of the best experiences in Macau includes bungee jumping, skywalk, tower climb, and ski jump from Macau Tower.

2

Spending An Evening At Casa Do Mandarim

Mandarins House is a must-visit place for those who love cultural heritage and rediscover the historical origin of a place. What makes Casa Do Mandarim special is that it is a direct link between modern-day Macau and its historical beginnings.

3

Dine like a local

For a taste of "real" Macau, venture around the corner from Lord Stow's Bakery to Coloane Town Square, overlooking the waterway separating Macau from the Chinese mainland.

4

Be Serenaded by Real Gondoliers

The casinos blockbuster attraction is its network of canals. Just like the canals at the original property in Las Vegas or indeed in Venice itself, they are patrolled by gondalas manned by gondoliers warbling out tunes from the old country.

5

Get Lost in the Biggest Casino in the World

The Venetian Macao is the biggest casino in the world. Fact. Forget those pretenders in Vegas and Atlantic City, the Venetian Macao has 550,000 square metres of dedicated gaming space, that’s more than 800 gaming tables featuring everything from poker to fan tan and more than 3,400 slot machines – known locally as hungry tigers.

6

Hunt for bargains on rare and antique items in the famous pawn shops and curio dealers throughout Macau

7

Minchi

The main dish of Macau is minchi, which is minced meat with potato cubes and rice. It is simple and sublime, and exhibits the marriage of Portuguese and Chinese cuisine and culture.

8

Museum of Taipa and Coloane

Details the earliest human settlements on the islands, the fishing industry prevalent on the islands, and the colonization and eventual independence of Macau.

9

Jardim Municipal da Montanha Russa

Relax in the Jardim Municipal da Montanha Russa, a park located on a hill that offers a terrific view of the city. The park has a diverse botanical collection, interesting statues, and a go-kart track for children.

10

Wait for and watch the lotus flower lights of the Casino Lisboa to bloom as the sun sets every day

11

The Parisian Macao: Eiffel Tower

If you feel like you won’t be seeing the real Eiffel Tower in Paris anytime soon, visit this replica at the Parisian Macao. Don’t miss the fantastic lights show that mesmerizes viewers every 15 minutes starting 6:15pm to midnight.

12

Visit the Playboy Bunnies

After escaping their hutch at Hugh Heffner’s mansion, the Playboy Bunnies have made it to Asia and the Venetian Macao. The Bellini Lounge doubles as the Playboy club and offers rocket fuelled cocktails, a live house band and a string of live events.

13

Lord Stow’s Café

Every bit as cool as it sounds, Lord Stow’s Café preserves the memory of a famous English baker in an apt way – dishing the delicacies he relished.

14

Soak Up Local Culture in Coloane

Looking for some peace and quiet, and a bite of culture to boot? Skip all the bustle of downtown Macau and the Cotai Strip, and head instead down to Coloane.

15

Hong Kong in a Day

It’s only a 40-minute ferry ride away, so you can tick off several sights in a few hours.

16

A place like nowhere else

Macau is far smaller and less populated than its neighbour, with a different history and heritage from any other country.

17

Hac Sa Beach

Hac Sa Beach - which translates as "Black Sand Bay" is Macau's largest natural beach. It's on the southeast side of Coloane Island. The beach is a kilometer long and famous for its black sand. It gets its unique color from minerals in the seabed that are washed ashore.

18

Go fishing along the pristine Pacific coast. You can cast your lines on the beach or join a fishing tour that will take you far on the ocean for deep sea fishing.

19

Walk along the Old City Walls of Macau, which were built during the 16th and 17th centuries to protect Macau.

20

Barra Square

Usually it is just a spot for tourists to relax. However, there are occasionally performances, such as lion dances, during special occasions and holidays at the square. The square is where you can have a view of the sea, a picnic or just relax.

#20ThingsILoveAboutMacao

#TripotoCommunity

#rcpy3131