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"20 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MACAU

• MACAU , KNOWN AS A PORTUGUESE OUTPOST TILL DECEMBER, 1999 AND HENCE IT HAS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE HERITAGE BECAUSE IT HAS AN ESSENCE OF PORTUGUESE CULTURE , IN ARCHITECTURE , FOOD AND EVEN LANGUAGE .

• IN INDIA WE CAN RELATE THIS PLACE TO GOA (WHICH IS QUITE A HAPPENING PLACE FOR TOURISM AND FUN ) SO IT WOULD BE AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE TO VISIT MACAU .

• ONE OF THE MOST EYE -CATCHING PLACES IN MACAU IS THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTS HAVING THE UNIQUE CO – EXISTENCE OF CHINESE AND PORTUGUESE CULTURE , NOTABLY RERECOGNIZEDAS THE GUIA FORTRESS AND LIGHTHOUSE .

• FROM BEAUTIFULLY ORNATE WESTERN CATHOLIC CHURCHES TO ENCHANTING CHINESE TEMPLES , MACAU FUSES ITS EAST AND WEST INFLUENCES SEAMLESSLY .VISITING SUCH BEAUTIFUL PLACES WILL GIVE AN ETERNAL RELIEF TO THE EYES AND A NICE BREAK TO MY MIND TO REJUVENATE NEW IDEAS .

• BEING A FOODIE MYSELF AND FOR ME VISITING NEW PLACES , FOR ME HAVING CRAVINGS FOR LOCAL CUISINE IS OBVIOUS .THINKING ABOUT CHINESE CUISINE I JUST FEEL THAT IT HAS JUST RELATION TO TRADITIONAL CHINESE SPICES AND CULTURAL MAINLAND CHINESE FOOD .BUT NOBODY INCLUDING ME CAN EXPECT THAT A DISH KNOWN AS EGG TART WILL BE SO POPULAR IN THIS PART OF ASIA. BUT TEVERYONE’S ASTONISHMENT THE MACAU PORTUGUESE EGG TART

HAS BECOME ONE OF THE CITY’S OWN EDIBLE ICON . IT WILL BE JUST A MESMERIZING EXPERIENCE TO TASTE THIS TART AND OTHER DELICACIES WITHIN THE CITY .

• ‘ VENETIAN MACAU ‘ THE WORLD’S LARGEST CASINO RESORT HAS BECOME THE SYNONYM OF THE CITY'S IDENTITY .

• AFTER KNOWING THAT MACAU IS THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GAMBLING CITY SINCE 2006, I SURELY WOULD LIKE TO TRUST MY LUCK HERE .

• ONE OF THE THRILLING ADVENTURES , I WOULD LIKE TO LIKE TO EXPERIENCE IS THE BUNJY JUMP FROM THE MACAU TOWER .THIS ULTIMATE VIEW WILL BE JUST AMAZING AS JUMPING FROM A 233 M HIGH TOWER WILL SURELY BOOST THE ADRENALINE RUSH I OUR BODIES.

• IF I AM ABLE TO SURVIVE THIS I WOULD ALSO TRY SKYWALK AND SKY JUMP TOO..

• IN SHORT THIS PLACE IS JUST AS THE ONE OF DREAM DESTINATIONS AND IN TOP OF MY WISHLIST AND ANYONE WHO VISITS HERE WILL BE FLABBERGASTED BY IT’S BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE CULTURE , DIFFERENT CUISINE AND BEAUTIFUL SCENES.

The House of Dancing Water. The production, the world’s largest water extravaganza, has been quite literally making a splash in Macau for over six years and is so good that even locals return to watch it time and time again. Created by renowned theatre producer Franco Dragone, the show is 90 minutes full of high-energy, mind-blowing stunts, stunning scenery and features some of the world’s greatest acrobats, dancers, divers, actors, and motorcyclists. With a stage that frequently converts from a solid floor to a giant

Although there are a number of traditional Chinese temples to visit in Macau, perhaps the most famous is the A-Ma Temple, believed to be the temple where Macau’s name is derived from. It’s the oldest temple in the city and is dedicated to the goddess Mazu, protector of seafarers and fishermen. The temple consists of the Gate Pavilion, the Memorial Arch, the Prayer Hall, the Hall of Benevolence, the Hall of Guanyin, and Zhengjiao Chanlin (a Buddhist pavilion).

Macau is truly a casino city and is often dubbed “the Las Vegas of the East”. The most popular game of choice here is Baccarat and it dominates every single casino, taking up half or more of all the tables.

There’s one BIG reason why adrenaline junkies often flock to Macau and that’s because it’s home to the Guinness World Record holder for the Highest Commercial Bungy Jump in the world.

Macanese cuisine has a history of over 400 years and dates back to when Macau was first colonised by Portuguese invaders. Blending southern Chinese cuisine and Portuguese ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from Macau’s colonial days,

Macau’s famous town square is best visited during the daytime when you can truly appreciate the beauty of the place. A stunning symbol of Macau’s East meets West heritage, the square is surrounded by pastel coloured neo-classical buildings and has Portuguese-style wavy mosaic tiled floors. It’s the perfect spot to sit, rest, relax and take photographs as you watch the world go by.

Arguably Macau’s most famous landmark, the Ruins of St. Paul’s is an iconic stone façade, the remains of what used to be the greatest of Macau’s churches, the complex of St. Paul’s College and the Cathedral of St. Paul, built in the 16th century,

Just a stone’s throw away from Macau’s main casino strip (called The Cotai Strip) lies this quaint, historic village. You will find museums and colonial churches juxtaposed against Chinese temples.

Just a stone’s throw away from Macau’s main casino strip (called The Cotai Strip) lies this quaint, historic village. You will find museums and colonial churches juxtaposed against Chinese temples.

No trip to Macau is complete without a little indulgence. The city is home to numerous acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Among the best is Robuchon au Dôme

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