Macau Tourism - Travel to Macau, Macau Tourism Tips

The People’s Republic of China includes two special administrative regions, Macau is one of them. This East Asian country lies along the lines of Hong Kong, on the west of the Pearl River Delta.

It shares a border with the Guangdong province on the north and toward the east and south it faces the South China Sea. The main source of foreign interest in Macau are gambling and tourism, however it also has manufacturing industries.

In Macau you will find various gambling casinos and amazing buildings which depict the life and history of the Macau people. The “Cotai Strip” is a major tourism project and is the main casino area in Macau. This is where you want to be! It was inspired by the "Las Vegas Strip", which is in Nevada, U.S.A. This project was sponsored by the “Las Vegas Sands”. Nowadays, casinos are an integral part of life for any average Macau person.


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Macau History

The history of Macau is as interesting as the country itself. Back in the 16th century the first settlers on these lands were Portuguese traders. Macau was initially a Portuguese colony. This is why Macau is the one place where you will find remains of colonial Portuguese architecture.

Most are well preserved and still hold the splendor of the ancient times. Later it became the first European colony in China and also the last. Therefore, Macau has a very colorful history, and this makes it compulsory for anyone to travel to Macau.

Owing to the rich history of Macau it has a Portuguese and Chinese cultural heritage. This makes Macau travel a special and completely unique experience in its own. Among the Macau attractions and must see possessions of Macau are places like temples, churches, mosques, fortresses, museums and exhibition galleries. Here tourists get to see the rich cultural heritage and traditional artifacts Macau. You get to appreciate the Macau people for their talents, and religious and historic origins when you visit the museum.

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Some of the most famous attractions to see in Macau are; Macau Gate, Lotus Flower in Full Bloom Square, Ruins of St. Paul’s, Na Tcha Temple, Section of the Old City Walls, Mount Fortress, Senado Square, Leal Senado Building, Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple (Kuan Tai Temple), Holy House of Mercy Cathedral, Lou Kau Mansion, St. Dominic’s Church, Along Kum Iam Statue, Nam Van Lake, A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, and Taipa House-Museum.

There are other sightseeing places in Macau. There are amazing monuments which express their Buddhist, Roman Catholic and few Islamic religious beliefs. However Macau is a free country where people follow many faiths and this is why you get to see different kinds of architecture.

A good guide for Macau tourism is the Macau Travel guide of the Macau Government Tourist Office.

While you are on your Macau tourism trip, you can shop and go on a walking trip as well. There is a lot to shop for in Macau. You can get almost everything at the cheapest rates. There are amazing clothes, furniture and antiques to be bought. Additionally, there are duty free items as well. For your relaxation Macau travel also has entertainment from their popular celebrities.

Macau tourism is a remarkable experience and a must do for anyone travelling to East Asia. It is simply an adventure to embark on for those looking for a real historic experience to last a lifetime.

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