Best of Macau

Macau is a fusion of old and new, a melding of World Heritage attractions and sleek casino resorts. Macau’s rich Portuguese history sets in apart of the rest of China.

From where to find the best coffee and cheap eats to top restaurants run by Michelin-starred chefs, in recent years Macau has become a top destination for foodies.

Another good reason to visit Macau is it is fast becoming an entertainment hub in Asia, with a slew of events, concerts and bands.

Our Best of Macau section brings you a raft of things to do in Macau. So settle in and search for your favourite topics in our Macau sections:

Casinos and Hotels|Entertainment|Food|Heritage and Culture

macau racing
Say ‘Macau Racing’, and thoughts automatically turn to the annual Grand Prix which transforms the city into the most spectacular Formula Three track in the world. But there’s another sort of racing that takes place in the former Portuguese enclave. Twice a week, every week, Macau goes gee-gee ga-ga, as...
regina dance studios
When it comes to outdoor events, few cities do it better than Macao. Witness the Macao Grand Prix that thunders through the streets and the phantasmagorical fireworks festival that illuminates the night sky with a million Technicolor asterisks. Just as thrilling, just as spectacular, and just as noisy, the...
Chinese New Year macau festival
A city of festivals, with an exciting calendar throughout the year, there's no doubt that Macao knows how to throw a party. What's more, Macao's rich heritage inherited from the Portuguese and Chinese gives it the edge in the festival department.   From Chinese lion dances to burning incense for hungry...
xamen attractions
It may be just one square kilometre in size, but Xiamen's Gulang Island knows how to drum up interest beyond its sleek measurements making a visit to the island one of the top things to do in Xiamen.  The local guide will tell you the local population is somewhere between...
Macau Wushu Masters
The figures are a blur of blinding speed. Their bodies jerk from left to right, flowing with the rhythm of the fight. Watching the wushu masters live in action is captivating. You only have to look at the expressions on the faces of the onlookers to see how easy...
Walking through Macao’s European-style squares and passing the beautiful churches and intriguing Macau museums, you can almost believe you’re exploring a city in Europe. It's not surprising, as many of the heritage attractions in Macau were built by the Portuguese. Here are eight ways to soak up Macao's European...

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