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Macau is rich in heritage and culture. A blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures, there are surprises around every corner in delightful Macau.

gardens in macau
Shaped like a lotus flower, Macau which has historically been described as, “The Land of the Lotus Flower,” draws huge symbols of this elusive flower. For starters, the centre symbol of the Macau SAR (special administration region) flag is of the lotus. And come each June, the Macanese rejoice...
st lazarus
When it comes to beautiful and memorable places in Macau, images of Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul and Taipa Village quickly come to mind. However, it is the St Lazarus district that I find to best exemplify Macau’s charm and beauty. St Lazarus is the smallest of the...
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Taipa Village Macao

Like many languages around the world, Portuguese has a proverb advising against putting new wine in old bottles – yet that’s exactly what’s happening in Taipa, the historic fishing village that’s reinventing itself for the 21st century. And the renewal of Taipa Village is proving to be a roaring...
step out macao app our lady of fatima
If you've been to Macau before then you might have already ticked these places to visit in Macau off your list. Uncover the enchanting tales of Macao's past in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, which is one of eight intriguing self-guided walking trails of Macao's tourist spots. Download the...
tak seng on pawnshop
With so many places to visit in Macau, it's sometimes difficult to decide what to put on your Macau itinerary. Where there’s gambling, you’ll usually find pawn shops. And Macau is no exception. However, this special administrative region of China is also full of museums. One Macau museum worth...
macau city
There are so many vibrant and interesting places to visit in Macau but the only part of the former Portuguese colony that remains undeveloped, Coloane Macau is a haven from the bright lights of the Cotai Strip and the crowds of the Macau Peninsula. For an escape away from...

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