#20Things|LoveAboutMacau

Unique heritage Macau was Europe’s last colony in Asia. You can see architecture to food and language, the unique assimilation of Chinese and Portuguese cultures in Macau has made it one of a kind.

Cheaper hotel stays Living the five-star luxury lifestyle generally costs less in Macau than neighbouring Hong Kong. On Weekdays, especially, room rates can be a real steal and you can get more room for your buck.

Taste the world’s first fusion food Macau was recently designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in recognition of its 400-plus-year-old culinary legacy. Many believe that the city’s own Macanese cuisine was the original fusion cuisine.

Visit the A-Ma Temple Buddhist Temple Although there are a number of traditional Chinese temples to visit in Macau, perhaps the most famous is the A-Ma Temple, believed to be the temple where Macau’s name is derived from.

Visit Senado Square Macau’s famous town square is best visited during the daytime when you can truly appreciate the beauty of the place. A stunning symbol of Macau’s East meets West heritage.

The House of Dancing Water Entertainment doesn’t come much better than The House of Dancing Water. It’s the world’s largest water show and is housed in its own 2,000-seat, custom-built theatre and the attraction itself cost US$250 million to creat

Studio City This US$3.2 billion cinematically-themed leisure resort offers several entertainment options like Golden Reel, the world’s first and highest figure-eight ferris wheel, and The House of Magic.

Macau Maritime museum Macau’s harbour was one of the main trading posts in the region and forms an integral part of the city’s history. This museum, shaped like a ship, is located at Barra Pagoda, the place where the Portuguese first landed.

Grand Resort Deck This water wonderland located inside Galaxy Macau is the go-to place to cool down during the long hot summer months. It’s a whopping 75,000m² (807,293 ft.²) and features multiple swimming pools, an expansive white sand beach .

Broadway Macau The Broadway Food Street is a collection of over 40 local or ‘first-to-Macau’ popular Asian food brand stalls and Michelin-rated restaurants.

Visit Macau’s largest “black sand” beach The largest and best-known beach in Macau is Hac Sa Beach. The name “Hac Sa” is a translation from the Chinese words, 黑沙, which literally means black sand.

Stay at the Michael Jackson mansion Fans of the late king of pop will no doubt feel right at home here. The MJ Mansion is located in the Sofitel Macau At Pointe 16 Hotel.

BOSS night life i Nightlife in Macau is the best thing to experience after all the gambling and glitz. Fondly popular as the "Vegas of China", Macau boasts some electrifying night culture with flourishing clubs and discs.

CHIMELONH Ocean Kingdom Macau Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Park is a huge aquarium which is situated inside Chimelong International Ocean Resort in Hengqin. The place allows visitors to see the rare whale shark, beguiling beluga whales.

GONDOLA Ride At Venetian Macau Owned by Las Vegas Sands company this luxury hotel and casino resort region reflects the Italian architecture. Offering Gondola Ride at Venetian Macau which is a romantic serenade of the canals of ‘Venice’.

Macau Sightseeing Cruise Tour Famed as the autonomous region on the southern coast of China, this city showcases a mix of cultures. With a great influence of the Portuguese, it is one of the most revered places in this region.

Monte Fort The 400-year old Monte Fort is 100 by 100 meter in size and made of stone. It offers a gorgeous view of the golden sunset from the top. The Fort has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Take a cable car to see panoramic views of the city Flora Garden is Macau’s largest public park. This European-style garden features a stone pathway that winds upward, past small waterfalls and belvederes, to the top of Guia Hill –the highest point.

Macao Museum Macao Museum is a cultural museum hosting a large array of artefacts of historical and cultural importance to the communities that lived here.

Relax and indulge Restaurant, French No trip to Macau is complete without a little indulgence. The city is home to numerous acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Among the best is Robuchon au Dôme.