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...
Of all the things to do in Macau, Macau Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a unique opportunity to see the city during the most festive time of the year. During Chinese New Year in Macau, the city morphs into a continuous multiple-day celebration that...
I'm standing in Macau's Senado Square, when an American couple asked, “What is there to see besides casinos?” “Pretty much anything you’d want!” I could have shouted, but probably the best thing I could have done is handed them this walking tour around St Paul's ruins.
My love affair with Macau...
Macau’s Portuguese roots are deep and strong. It survives in Macau’s colonial buildings, historic streets and other places to visit in Macau. The streets are lined with flower pots and have lovely squares paved with cobblestones in the traditional Portuguese-style, known as calçada Portuguesa or Macau Portuguese pavements.
In Macau,...
So you’re an art fan visiting Macau? Well, you’ll be happy to know there is a good mix of art-based attractions that can be enjoyed during your visit. Your Macau itinerary should include Macau museums such as the Macau Art Museum, Macau art galleries with permanent collections along with...
Travellers to Asia are often drawn into comparing Macau with neighbouring Hong Kong. Both are Special Administrative Regions of China - with their own currencies, police forces, education systems and governments - but that's where the similarities end. The differences between Macau and Hong Kong are quite obvious and a Hong Kong to...
