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About Macau

about Macau

Macau also called Macao is an extraordinary administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. One of the wealthiest cities in the world, Macau is herded by tourists from all over the world. Once lined by the Portuguese, Macau even today encompasses a fascinating regal Portuguese heritage. Macau holidays coat cathedrals, citadels, temples and copious other old buildings. Adventure enthusiasts’ tour to Macau in large number to enjoy thrilling adventure activities Macau is a metropolis with two faces. On the one hand, the fortifications, minster and chow of its earlier regal master Portugal speak to an exclusively Mediterranean style on the China coast. On the other, Macau is the so-called Las Vegas of the East. And while that appraisal might sound exaggerated, it’s not. During the past few years fascinating-yet-sleepy little Macau has experienced the genus of roar frequently allied with cities like Shanghais. But before skyscrapers and bureau towers, the edifice here is all about Vegas-style mega-casinos and hotels. The motive, of course, is that casinos are legally permitted in Macau, while in China and nearby Hong Kong they’re not.

There is, nevertheless, much more to Macau than gaming. The isthmus and the islands of Coloane and Taipa comprise a multihued palette of muted and prepared greenery. The Portuguese influence is ubiquitously evident: paved back streets, baroque churches, stone castles, Art Deco buildings and restful parks and gardens. It’s an exclusive blend of East and West that has been recognized by Unesco, which in 2005 named 30 buildings and squares collectively as the Historic Centre of Macau World Heritage Site. There are also numerous top-notch museums. Macau has a wealthy legacy from both its Chinese and Portuguese past that includes many exceptional exemplars of western and oriental art and mores. The Chinese temples, catholic minster; primordial strongholds and other historical remnants inside a contemporary milieu that bear testimony to a enriching blend of east and west that are copiously found.
 

Macau Fast Facts

City: Macau

State: World

Country: Macau

Famous for/as: Amusement Park, Church, Garden, Monuments, Mountaineering, Museum

Best Season: Oct to Dec

Summer: 26 to 32°C

Winter: 15 to 27°C

Rain: Jul to Sept

Area: 29.5 km2

Altitude: 170 m

STD Code: 853

Languages: Chinese, Portuguese, Cantonese

How to travel
how to travel within Macau

Food
food of Macau

Shopping
shopping in Macau