What are the places of interest in Macau?

Macau’s places of interest

Most of Macau’s places of interest are related to religion. Puji Temple, Mazu Pavilion, and Pengfeng Temple are known as the three ancient temples in Macau. The Treaty of Wangxia between China and the United States, which humiliated the country, was signed in Puji Temple in 1844. The Catholic Rose Church, Wangde Church, Main Hall, Banzhang Church, etc. are also famous. The famous Ruins of St. Paul's is the front wall left after the fire of St. Paul's Church. In the busy city of Macau, there are many quiet parks for citizens to relax, such as Erlong Hou Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Municipal Park, White Pigeon Nest Park, Seac Pai Van Country Park, etc., all with their own characteristics, and Lu Liem Juo Park is even more famous. Its characteristics of Suzhou gardens attract countless tourists. Songshan Lighthouse, Fort, and Bamboo Bay and Black Sand Bay beaches in Coloane are also good places for tourists.

Ruins of St. Paul's

The Arch of St. Paul's is the remains of the Ruins of St. Paul's and is one of the famous landmarks in Macau. The church, formerly known as St. Paul's Church, has a history of more than 350 years. It was designed by a Jesuit priest and has a unique shape that combines the artistic features of Chinese and Western architecture. It was the largest and oldest Catholic stone building in the Far East at that time. The church experienced fire three times, one of which occurred at dusk on January 26, 1835. The entire church was almost burned down, leaving only the granite front wall and 70 stone steps in front of the church. The remaining granite front wall is majestic and looks like a Chinese-style archway. "Samba" is the transliteration of St. Paul, so it is commonly known as the Ruins of St. Paul's.

The Fortress

The Fortress was originally the rooftop of the Ruins of St. Paul's, with a history of more than 300 years. It was originally a military restricted area of ??the Central Fort. After the ban was lifted in 1966, it was turned into a tourist area. The two scenic spots, Ruins of St. Paul's and Fortress, have both Sino-Portuguese cultural characteristics and have become Macau's unique historical landscapes, which are must-visit places for tourists. The two scenic spots, Ruins of St. Paul's and Fortress, are collectively known as the "Holy Ruins of St. Paul's" and are one of the eight scenic spots in Macau.

Senado Square

Senado Square is a must-visit place for tourists. It is located in the shopping area and scenic area. Near the Senado Square there is a post office with a history of more than 100 years, and There is a building with a strong Portuguese flavor, the Macau Civil Affairs Bureau (formerly known as the City Hall), which was built in 1784.

IACM Building

IACM Building is the most prominent Portuguese-style building in Macau. The underground lobby of the Macau Civil Affairs Bureau and the stone walls leading to the second floor are embedded with blue and white Portuguese porcelain tiles, as well as stone carvings recording history.

Guia Hill Fortress

Located on the top of Songshan Mountain, the construction of the fortress began in 1622 and was completed in 1638. It is located at an altitude of 93 meters, the highest hill on the Macau Peninsula. It was built during the tenure of the then Governor of Macau, Rolanda. There is a small church built in the fortress, which looks similar to the small church dedicated to the Virgin in the Portuguese countryside in the 17th century. There is an ancient bell on the right side of the church, which was used to tell the time and notify all nearby people. For approaching ships. The ancient bell was cast in 1707 and recast in June 1824.

Guia Mountain Lighthouse

On the left side of the church is the famous Guia Mountain Lighthouse, also known as Songshan Lighthouse. It was built on September 24, 1865. The mechanical structure was built by a Macanese inlay. The lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Chinese waters. The lighthouse is 13 meters high, and its light shines into the sea around Macau. On clear days, it can be seen 20 overseas. Songshan Lighthouse stands on the top of Songshan Mountain, surrounded by green trees, hence the name "Lighthouse Songtao". It is one of the eight scenic spots in Macau.

Seaguyang Hill Church

Seaguia Hill is also known as Bishop’s Hill. Bishop’s Hill Chapel is located on the top of the mountain and is also known as Our Lady of the Sea Cliff Chapel. It was first built in 1622; after the nearby castle was demolished in 1892, the Notre-Dame Church was gradually expanded and rebuilt in 1835 to become the grand scale it is today. In the Notre Dame Church, there is a marble statue of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin has her hands clasped together and looks very kind, facing the sea. Under it is a cave of Our Lady of Luther. The rock inside the cave is rugged, with an arch in the middle and a statue of the Virgin inside, symbolizing the scene in which the Virgin appeared to the public in the city of Luther in France in ancient times. In front of the Grotto of Our Lady of Luther, there is a bronze tombstone engraved in Portuguese on the empty steps. It is the burial place of the Catholic Bishop of Macau in the early 20th century.

At dusk, from the church, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the Inner Harbor and Macau Bridge. It is the best viewing point for overlooking Macau and the outlying islands.

A-Ma Temple

A-Ma Temple was built during the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It is the oldest existing temple in Macau. A-Ma Temple includes four main buildings: the main hall, the stone hall, the Hongren Hall and the Guanyin Pavilion. In addition, there are stone lion gates and many poems and stone carvings on the cliffs, so it has Chinese characteristics. According to legend, the mother enshrined in the temple is from Fujian. After death, she often appears in the sea to help merchants and fishermen solve their problems. A-Ma Temple has always been a must-see for tourists. It has always been prosperous and the temple is filled with purple and peaceful. "Mama" "Pavilion Purple" was named one of the eight scenic spots in Macau.

Ronghe Gate

Located in the reclamation area of ??Sai Wan, it was completed in 1993. It is 40 meters high and made of black granite, symbolizing the centuries-old friendly relations between China and Portugal.

Macau Tower

The Macau Tower is 338 meters tall, ranking eighth in Asia and tenth tallest in the world. It is taller than Auckland Sky Tower, Paris Eiffel Tower and Sydney AMP Tower is even higher. The tower is 223 meters above the ground and has four floors, including a two-story main sightseeing floor, a coffee shop, a revolving restaurant that can accommodate 250 people, and an outdoor viewing gallery with a panoramic view of the outdoor scenery.

Nam Van Lakeside

"Nam Van Lakeside" is one of the newly built attractions. Nam Van Lake is a semi-artificial and semi-natural lake with musical and colorful spotlights. Fountains, citizens can watch the waterfall fountain show with lights at Nam Van Lake opposite the SAR Government Headquarters. This fountain has 86 water columns and 288 colored spotlights. It is composed of two fountain systems, namely an ordinary fountain and a column fountain. Ordinary fountains have multiple nozzles that can spray water in different shapes; column fountains spray water columns up to 80 meters high, and with the effect of lighting, the scenery is quite spectacular. There are many European-style open-air teahouses on the lakeside, but most of them are only open at dusk. Find a vantage point to enjoy the charming sunset while tasting special delicacies, and enjoy your vacation to the fullest. You can also take a look at the two major attractions in Macau - "Arena of Harmony" and "Observation Tower".

Guanyin Statue

Located on the artificial island opposite the end of Song Yusheng Park and He Xian Park, there is a 20-meter-high Guanyin statue, made of bronze. The Guanyin lotus throne is A Buddhist cultural center. The exhibits in the center are information on thoughts and religions such as Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. In addition to selling souvenirs related to the Lotus Garden and the Macao Museum, you can also purchase books and publications from the Cultural Affairs Bureau, such as works on Macao history, literary works and cultural magazines, etc.

The Statue of Mother

Designed by Mr. Liang Wanping, the director of the Macau Chinese Painting Academy, it was completed on October 28, 1998. This is the tallest statue of Mother in the world. 19.99 meters, symbolizing Macao's return to the embrace of the motherland on December 20, 1999, the statue is made of 120 pieces of white marble and weighs more than 500 tons. The face is carved from a complete piece of white marble. It is crystal white and has a kind face. Looking out over the sea of ??Macau, it seems as if it is always paying close attention to the fate of Macau. The statue of Ma □ has become the latest Macau landscape and Macau symbol. There is a Tianhou Palace near the Mazu statue. In addition to viewing the Mazu statue, believers can also offer incense to worship Mazu.

Sino-Portuguese Cultural Monument

Located on A-Ma Street, opposite the Castello de Santiago Hotel, to commemorate the Millennium 2001 Macau Macanese Community Gathering; in Macau The Sino-Portuguese Cultural Monument held here is an artistic construction that expresses the characteristics of Macao and contains the social culture of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. This Sino-Portuguese monument was unveiled on December 4, 2001. It is composed of iconic objects such as the A-Ma Temple that symbolizes traditional Chinese culture, a globe that represents Portuguese maritime culture, and a lotus that represents Macau. It overall reflects the integration of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. significance. In addition, there is a green marble wall at the rear with a shaped gap on it, which represents the position of the muzzle on the fort, a tourist attraction in Macau, in a more abstract form. In front of the monument, there is also a A pool and a series of stone steps.