Tours and Sightseeing
| Macau is the product of cultural exchange between East and West spanning over 400 years, and is currently the oldest, the most complete and consolidated array of European architectural legacy standing intact on Chinese territory today. The Historic Centre of Macau was successfully inscribed as a World Heritage Site. |  |
Landmark of Macau
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A-Ma Temple is reputedly the place in Macau where the Portuguese first landed, and is the starting point of this historical exploration. |
| Lou Kau Mansion Lou Kau Mansion – listed in the Historic Centre of Macau – is located at 7, Travessa da Sé in the centre of the old Christian City and combines the characteristics of Eastern and Western architectural design like gray-brick walls, windows and fences of Chinese design and Western ceiling. Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays) |
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“Leal Senado” Building The “Leal Senado” Building – regarded as the most outstanding example of Portuguese architecture in the territory – is located in the heart of Macau, just opposite the UNESCO World Heritage – listed Senado Square, and serves as a municipal chamber today. |
| Senado Square
The “Maritime” Squares of Macau One of the most famous venues in Macau, the classically constructed Senado Square should not be missed. Its famous fountain has been renovated several times, and currently a celestial globe as used by pioneering Portuguese seamen can be seen in the middle of the fountain, a captivating sight under lighting at night. |
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Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple
Sam Kai Vui Kun is also known as Kuan Tai Temple and has been located on the site of the old bazaar near Senado Square for over two centuries. Originally, it was a meeting place for merchants, and the surrounding area. In later years, a statue commemorating Kuan Tai was placed at Sam Kai Vui Kun, attracting many devotees. Commercial activities no longer converge in the area, and the serenity of the temple has gradually returned. |
| The Holy House of Mercy
The Holy House of Mercy exhibits historical pieces and objects of religious art that pinpoint the meeting of different cultures. Located in a quiet lane just off Senado Square in the centre of the city. The neo-classical Holy House of Mercy was the first charity association to be established in Macau. On the second floor of the Holy House of Mercy, you can find various artifacts are on display in the small museum. Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Closed on Sundays & public holidays) |
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St. Dominic’s Church St. Dominic’s Church is one of the intriguing performance venues for the yearly held Macau International Music Festival (MIMF) . Despite its dramatic past, St. Dominic’s Church now serves as a serene, inviting setting for performances attended over the years by almost half a million music lovers. |
| Ruins of St. Paul’s One of the landmarks of Macau, only a magnificent stone façade and grand staircase remain of the iconic Church of St. Paul’s. The church was built in 1602. In 1835, a fire razed both the college and the church, leaving only the dramatic façade standing in four colonnaded tiers, complete with carvings and statues. The unique architecture of St Paul’s Church recalls the style of the European Renaissance and Asian architecture in an intoxicating mix of Chinese and Western elements. |
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Mount Fortress The 17th Century Mount Fortress occupies a hilltop on the peninsula of Macau and is one of the most ancient Western fortresses in China. In the foothills east of Monte Fort you will find the Fortress Corridor, occupying the middle ground between Macau Museum and St. Lazarus’ pedestrian zone. Macau Museum Fortress Corridor |
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Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is a 120,000-sqm² park and the first themed entertainment attraction in Macau. It combines top-flight entertainment, accommodation, fine dining, retail, convention and exhibition facilities in one single location which takes just a 5-minute walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal and Heliport. Website: www.fishermanswharf.com.mo |
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Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre Soaring 338 metres above the city, the Macau Tower is the 10th highest freestanding tower in the world and the 8th tallest in Asia. It stands taller than Auckland’s Sky Tower, Paris’ Eiffel and Sydney’s AMP Tower. The Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre (MTCEC) fronts onto the Pearl River and the Nam Van Lake development. MTCEC is just 5 minutes from the Macau Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes away from the border crossing to Zhuhai, China and the Macau International Airport. |
