Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China and is located on the Western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. It is officially known as the " Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China". Until December 20, 1999 it was a Portuguese Territory, hence there are so many Portuguese architectures found in Macau. With only 32.9 sq. km area and with 6,96,100 population, Macau is one of smallest city states of the world both in terms of area and population. It's a high developed state of China. The whole city of Macau is a modern metropolis where there is abundance of world class infrastructure, amenities and transportation. Around two thirds of modern Macau is reclaimed from the Sea where lies the modern architectural buildings. There are tons of Luxury Five Star Hotels and World Class Casino's and other exotic tourist attractions in Macau. There are seven times more Casinos Macau than in Las Vegas in the United States and that earns it the name ' Vegas of the East'. It is now the gambling capital of the world and it attracts millions of tourists each year from across the world and is also ranked as one of the most visited cities in the world. Here I have listed the top 10 tourist attractions in Macau except the Casino's; & the list of the biggest Casino's in Macau are listed at the end-
Ruins of St. Paul's is especially the remaining of the Renaissance St. Paul's Cathedral which was devastated by several natural calamities over the years. It is a 26 meter high structure built by granite and bronze masonry and was built by Jesuit which was used earlier as a Catholic Church. It was one of the most important architecture for the Portuguese Peoples living around the world. And also, it is considered as one of the seven wonders of the Portuguese communities living across the world. It is located at Santo Antonio on the mainland of Macau and is now a well known landmark in Macau. Back in 2005, the Ruins of St Paul's was officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. A-Ma Temple
The A-Ma Temple is a Buddhist temple devoted to the Chinese Sea Goddess Mazu which is worshipped by the Seafarers and the Fisherman's. It was built in 1488 and is located in Sao Lourenco, Macau. It is one of the few oldest stone structures present in Macau. Recently, the temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. And most importantly, it is widely believed in Macau that the name of Macau is derived from the name of the A-Ma Temple.
The A-Ma Temple, despite being a religious spot it is widely visited by thousands of tourists each year because of the aesthetics of its stone statues and and the rock-stone architecture of the temple. The whole temple complex is divided into six different sections for easy accessibility. The sections are- Gate Pavilion, the Prayer Hall, the Memorial Arch, the hall of benevolence, the Hall of Guanyin and Zhengjiao Chanlin. You can experience the striking view of the rock-stone statues & architecture of the temple and can have a spectacular view of the bay area from the temple.
3. Senado Square
Senado Square is a paved public square located in the central area of the Macau Peninsula. It's also known as ' Largo do Senado' in Portuguese. The Senado Square is spreaded across 3,700 square meters of land. It's a historical site where there is numerous old European style buildings which were built during the Portuguese reign in the state of Macau. These buildings are now been protected and recently in 2005, the Senado Square was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site which protects these buildings to be demolished or renovated. There are several popular restaurants, shopping centers & fashion boutiques surrounding the Senado Square. Because of this the Senado Square has become popular. And most importantly, the colourful paved ways of the Senado Square is a key attractor of tourists to this place.
4. Macau Giant Panda Pavilion
The Macau Giant Panda Pavilion is a Zoo located inside the Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, Macau. The pavilion, besides housing the Giant Pandas, it is also home to some exhibition areas, play area and gift shops & is spreaded across 3000 square meters of land. This is a very popular destination for tourists in Macau because of the huge presence of the Giant Pandas. Inside the Giant Panda Pavilion you can have a memorable interactions with the Pandas & is a highly recommended place for the animal lovers or the animal enthusiasts.
5. The Macau Tower
The Macau Tower is originally known as the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center. It is a 338 meter tall structure and is located in Se, Macau. It was made with a budget of 100 million US dollars and was completed in 2001. The Tower was built by the Craig Moller architects and is now one of most famous landmarks in the whole state of Macau. It's a mixed use skyscraper and there are restaurants, shopping malls, theaters, skywalk facility etc inside the tower. Besides this, the tower is used as an observation deck and as a tele-communication & broadcasting tower. From the past few years the tower is also being used for adventurous activities like skyjump. From the observation deck of the tower you can have a spectacular view of the city of Macau.
6. Coloane Island
Coloane Island is a scenically very beautiful Island which is located on the southern part of the Macau Peninsula. The most beautiful and the most popular attraction in the Coloane Island is the Hac Sa Beach which is frequently visited by the tourists whoever visits Macau. There are enough leisure and recreational facilities available for the tourists whoever visits the beautiful Island. The Island is also home to some important natural treasures like Eucalyptus Grooves, huge farmland, Pine forests and several white sandy beach. Moreover, the Island of Coloane is home to some important temples or churches which are also a key attraction to the tourists visiting the Island.
7. City of Dreams
The City of Dreams is a Complex of hotels, shopping centers, resorts and a Casino and is located in Cotai, Macau. It has a total of 1,400 rooms and has 420,000 square feet of area totally devoted to gaming inside the City of Dreams. It was built back in 2009 by Melco Crown entertainment which also owns the property. It's a most sought after destination for the tourists visiting the city of Macau for gambling, shopping, entertainment and for relaxation. The other famous & popular attractions inside the City of Dreams are, The Dancing Water Theater, The Bubble Fountain and a themed Acquarium.
8. Nam Van Lake
The Nam Van Lake is a man-made lake located on the southernmost part of the Macau Peninsula. In Chinese Nam Van means South Bay. The Nam Vam lake was once a part of the Praira Grande Bay which was later on cut off due to making Dr Sun Yat Sen Causeway over the Bay by land-filling. The Nam Van Lake is a quite relaxing spot from the bustling city of Macau. Albeit, there are some water sports like rowing, dragon boat racing and sprint kayaking are done here. So, it has now become an entertainment center also.
9. Fisherman's Wharf
The Fisherman's Wharf is a Theme Park located in Se, Macau. It was opened in 2006 and is a complex of hotels, retail floors, restaurants, convention centers, theaters and resorts. It's an ultimate destination for shopping, dining and relaxing. As you know it is Macau, you will see Casino's in almost everywhere. In this Fisherman's Wharf theme park also there's a Casino which is a most sought after destination for gamblers worldwide.
10. Macau Science Center
Macau Science Center is a very beautifully designed science center in Macau. There's a Planetarium in the Science Center which plays the 3D videos of the stars, galaxy or the space inside the spherical dome. These provides knowledge about the stars or the galaxies and their movements that empowers and attracts child's towards science and is a most sought after destination for children's and parents. Along with the Planetarium, there's a exhibition and a convention center inside the Macau Science Center that exhibits different scientific shows from time to time to make awareness among people, to educate them and to entertain them. Basically, the Macau Science is a most sought after destination for the Science & Tech enthusiasts.
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