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City of Macau | 澳門.

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Macao or officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China,  it is the most densely populated region in the world. Formerly a colony of the Portuguese Empire. The colony remained under Portuguese rule until 1999, when it was transferred to China.

The unique blend of Portuguese and Cantonese architecture in the city’s historic center led to its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. Macau is located on China’s southern coast, 60 km (37 mi) west of Hong Kong, on the western side of the Pearl River estuary.

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As the first and last European colony in East Asia, Macau has more visible colonial history than Hong Kong. The buildings and cobblestone or patterned brick streets in many parts of the city, particularly the center of the old city and *Coloane (map), look much like somewhere in Mediterranean Europe.

Besides buildings, there are also hundreds of narrow alleyways forming a maze in the old part of Macau where the people of Macau carry out businesses and work. If the sheer density of humans gets to you, take a break and enjoy several pretty gardens or head to the islands.

Macau’s two beaches, Hac Sa (黑沙, map) and Cheoc Van (竹灣, map), are on the southern side of Coloane island.

A list of the hiking and cycling paths is available at the IAM website.

As Macau was spared from the excesses of the Cultural Revolution, locals in Macau have retained many aspects of traditional Chinese culture that have been lost on the mainland.

Macau’s gaming industry is the largest in the world, generating over MOP195 billion (US$24 billion) in revenue and about seven times larger than that of Las Vegas.

The mixing of Cantonese culture and Portuguese culture and religious traditions for more than four centuries has left Macau with an inimitable collection of holidays, festivals and events. The biggest event of the year is the Macau Grand Prix each November, when the main streets of the Macau Peninsula are converted to a racetrack bearing similarities with the Monaco Grand Prix.

Food in Macau is mainly based on both Cantonese cuisine and Portuguese cuisine, drawing influences from Indian and Malay dishes as well, reflecting a unique cultural and culinary blend after centuries of colonial rule.

*Macau Peninsula (map) – is packed with old buildings left over from the colonial period. A large section has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site contains 25 locations or buildings of cultural and historic significance, and the best way to cover them is to do the Macau Heritage Walk circuit. You’ll also most likely land in this district first if you enter the territory by sea or land as the main ferry terminal and the main land border crossing are located here.

*Taipa (map) – The island south of the peninsula, accessible via three bridges. It is a major residential center and is the location of Macau’s International Airport.

*Cotai (map) – it houses huge hotels and casinos, upscale shopping, sports facilities, golf courses and more. If you’ve been to Las Vegas it will seem very familiar, a playground for visitors from China and all over the world.

The greatest concentration of restaurants is in the Peninsula, where they are scattered throughout the district. Taipa is now a major destination for those going for Portuguese and Macanese food and there are many famous restaurants on the island.

There are a variety of bars and clubs along the Avenida Sun Yat Sen (map) close to the Kum Iam Statue (map) and the Cultural Centre (map) where you can have a good night out.

 

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#2 Visit Hong Kong

Our article about the city of Hong Kong. Information about the city’s attractions, culture, events, and activities. Public transport.

#3 Visit Wulingyuan

Wulingyuan is the name of one of the parks that make up the “Zhangjiajie Scenic Area”. Useful travel information. Transport.

Public transport.

Information about all types of public transport.

Light Rapid TransitMTR – electric trains and suburban trains.

BAOLAU.com – transportation network in Asia includes flights, trains, buses and ferries.

The most common direction-finding app used by the Chinese themselves is Baidu Maps, though it is only available in Chinese. Amap is effectively the Citymapper for the whole of China.

Also сheck оut мore info: Local Transportation (macaotourism.gov.mo) • TransportationTips for Your China Train Trip (chinahighlights.com)

BUS: Macau and its districts are served by two bus companies – TRANSMACTCM. More information >> dsat.gov.mo. A coach or bus in rural China is a different experience. City buses vary from city to city. However, if you can understand the bus routes then they are cheap and go almost everywhere.

TRAIN: Train travel is the main method of long-distance transportation for the Chinese, with an extensive network of routes covering most of the country. >> seat61.com  (*Rail travel in China)

AIRPORT: The main international gateways to mainland China are Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport), Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).

New MGTO × Beautiful Destinations Macao Image Campaign.

To experience Macao is to experience a whole gamut of wonderful new sensations. Macao will treat your eyes to amazing sceneries, and your taste buds with new culinary delights; it will stimulate your mind with exciting thoughts and open your heart to fun and joy.

The Macao Government Tourism Office has captured and distilled the essence of this inimitable city, guiding you through this voyage of exploration.

video source: Macao Government Tourism Office / youtube.com /

Useful websites.

Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION.

The documents you are to prepare before submission of visa application. Guidelines for Visa Applications. Visa Service Center.

chinahighlights.com

China Highlights is one of the best China tour companies. The website has a lot of useful information about China.

Baidu Maps.

It is one of the most popular digital mapping services in China. Public transportation directions for major cities in China.

China Culture is an official website of the Chinese government that provides information on Chinese culture and arts. It offers articles, videos, and images on topics such as history, literature, calligraphy, painting, and folk customs.

chinahighlights.com – is one of the best China tour companies that specializes in customized and creative China tours.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that provides news and information about China, including cultural events, tourism, and travel advice.

Food

China Sichuan Food: This website is dedicated to Sichuan cuisine.

The Woks of Life is a food blog run by a family of Chinese-American foodies. They share recipes and stories about Chinese cuisine, as well as tips on cooking and entertaining.

Omnivore’s Cookbook is a food blog that offers a mix of Chinese and other Asian recipes.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that offers coverage of Chinese food culture. Its food section features articles on regional cuisine, restaurant reviews, and culinary events.

Migrationology is a travel and food blog run by food blogger and YouTuber, Mark Wiens. He has a section on his website dedicated to Chinese food and street food, where he shares his experiences and recommendations.

Eating Asia is a blog run by food and travel writers, Robyn Eckhardt and David Hagerman. They specialize in documenting food and culture throughout Asia, including China.