Top Places for Sightseeing in Macau

Here's a list of Top Places for Sightseeing in Macau recommended by our experts:

Macau is one of the most fascinating destinations in Asia. In 2005, the historic centre of Macao was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a place of tremendous historical value as it has long been the city where East meets West. It was the first and last European colony in China and represents over 400 years of Chinese and Western cultural exchange. Macau’s rich and diverse history has left it with a wealth of historic sites and buildings to explore. Its old-world Sino-European architecture and culture exist alongside a modern and lavish lifestyle - the result of being a gambling and tourist hub. High-end shopping options naturally follow suit. Nearly all of the recently opened casinos include shopping areas where the world's leading brands can be bought at duty-free prices. The location and function of the island has definitely facilitated many important cultural exchanges between the east and west in the field of the arts, science and trade. The city’s heritage is extremely well preserved and offers many opportunities to visit the monuments and landmarks that characterize its unique history. Among the most noticeable attractions are the ruins of St. Paul's Church and Largo do Senado (Senate Square) which are known as the heart of old Macau. Here is a definitive list of the top 10 places for sightseeing to visit in Macau:

Macau Tower

Macau Tower

Place to Visit in Macau
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Macau Tower, the tenth tallest sightseeing tower in the world, is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers . It combines sightseeing, a movie theater...

Taipa Village

Taipa Village

Shopping Place in Macau
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The historical part of Taipa is best preserved in this village in the south of the island. With a tidy sprawl of traditional Chinese shops and some excellent ...

Coloane Island

Coloane Island

Place to Visit in Macau
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The stunningly beautiful Coloane Islands offer visitors with numerous historical sites and natural attractions such as lush forested hills, great sea caves and ...

The Venetian Carnevale

The Venetian Carnevale

Casino in Macau
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The Venetian Carnevale, The Venetian Macao will mark the fourth comeback of its annual carnival extravaganza with an exciting program of performances and ...

Guia Fortress

Guia Fortress

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Guia Fortress - Built in the 1600s on top of Guia Hill on the eastern part of the peninsula, the fortress's main function was to ward off any attack by China. ...

Monte Forte

Monte Forte

Monument in Macau
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Monte Fort (Fortaleza do Monte), Monte Hill (located east or St Paul's ruins) - Built between 1617 and 1626 by the Jesuits, the fortress one of the main defence...

A-ma Temple

A-ma Temple

Temple in Macau
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A-Ma Temple, which is situated on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula, is one of the oldest and most famous Taoist temples in Macau (Macao). Built in 1488...

Na-tcha Temple

Na-tcha Temple

Temple in Macau

Na-Tcha Temple - Tucked in the corner of a cobblestone square to the left of (as you face) the ruins of St. Paul's is this tiny temple dedicated to the Chinese ...

Ruins Of St. Paul's Cathedral

Ruins Of St. Paul's Cathedral

Monument in Macau
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Ruins of St. Pau'€™s refers to the ruins of a 16th century complex in Macau including of what was originally St. Paul'€™s College and the Cathedral of St. Paul ...

Senado Square

Senado Square

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The Senado Square, or Senate Square, is a paved town square in Macau, China and part of the UNESCO Historic Centre of Macau World Heritage Site. Take a stroll ...

Macau Fisherman's Wharf

Macau Fisherman's Wharf

Amusement Park in Macau
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Located approximately five-minute's walk away from the Macau Ferry Terminal along the outer harbour of the Macau Peninsula, the 109,495 square meter Macau ...

Taipa Houses Museum

Taipa Houses Museum

Museum in Macau

Taipa Houses Museum - Made up of a row of colonial houses from the early 20th century. They have been restored and preserved inside showing the style of living ...

Macau Museum

Macau Museum

Museum in Macau
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The Macau Museum is on the hill of the Fortaleza do Monte , a 16th-century fort in Macau . The museum presents the history of the city and territory of the ...