Top Ten Most Interesting Places in Macau

The top ten most interesting places in Macau are Fisherman's Wharf, Sao Paulo Archway, Heisha Beach, in front of the Pavilion, Macau Sightseeing Tower, Dongwangyangshan Lighthouse, Mage Temple, Big Battery, Macau Historic District and Dragon Ring Portuguese Rhyme.

Fisherman's Wharf in Macau 1

Fisherman's Wharf in Macao is built on the coast of the new reclamation area in the outer harbor, adjacent to Macau Wharf, facing the blue sea in the east and facing the Friendship Bridge with post-modern design concept. The other three sides are the busy Macau Pier, the real new 800-companion department store, the palace-style gambling boat "Macau Palace", the five-star hotel Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the magnificent Macau Cultural Center and Lotus Square.

2. St. Paul's archway

St. Paul's Cathedral is located at the foot of Ford Mountain, and its official name is St. Paul's Cathedral Site. "St. Paul's Cathedral" is a transliteration of "St. Paul's Cathedral", and because the ruins on the front wall of the church look like the traditional archway in China, it is called St. Paul's Archway, which is generally called St. Paul's Cathedral or Archway. It is one of the landmark buildings in Macao and one of the "eight scenic spots in Macao". The archway architecture of Dasanba combines the styles of European Renaissance and Oriental architecture, and embodies the blending of eastern and western arts, with fine carving and great momentum.

3. Black Beach

Located around the island, the Black Beach is the largest natural beach in Macao, one of the eight scenic spots in Macao and a famous natural bathing beach in Macao. The bay is half-moon-shaped, with gentle slope, wide beach surface and clear water quality. The beach is about 1 km wide. Sand is characterized by dark, uniform sea sand and smooth fine sand, so it is called black beach.

4. Before the discussion booth

In front of the Chamber is the square in front of the Macao Civil Affairs Department building, which is one of the four major squares in Macao. There are many centuries-old Portuguese-style buildings around the square. The black-and-white wavy ground and the fountain in the center of the square add to the southern European style and are a must-see for tourists. There are many shops here, which are bustling commercial areas from the past to the present. Tourists are attracted to shop here because there are many handwritten shops.

5. Macau Sightseeing Tower

Located in the new reclamation area of Nanwan, Macau Sightseeing Tower is a famous large-scale tourist facility and a new landmark building in Macau. Macau Sightseeing Tower is one of the top ten sightseeing towers in the world, integrating sightseeing, meeting and entertainment. As a sightseeing tower, it is the eighth tallest tower in the world and the tallest sightseeing steel tower in Southeast Asia except the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

6. Dongwangyangshan Lighthouse

Dongwangyang Mountain is the highest mountain in Macao Peninsula, with an altitude of 93 meters, and Ruoxian Mountain is in the south. The track of the Macau Annual Grand Prix passes through the seaside highway of Dongwangyang Mountain, which is called Dongwangyang Track. In the mountainous area, there is a Songshan tunnel connecting storni Bouisse Avenue and Xingang.

7. Mage Temple

Ma Ge Temple, formerly known as Mazu Pavilion, is located in the southwest of Macao. The Mage Temple, which was built in the Ming Dynasty, is a famous ancient temple with a history of 500 years. Its main buildings include the Great Hall, Hong Ren Hall and Guanyin Pavilion. The temple is mainly dedicated to the Taoist fairy Mazu, also known as "Tianhou Niangniang" and "Tianfei Niangniang". It is said that it can predict good and bad luck, and often helps businessmen and fishermen to save the day and solve problems at sea, which is regarded as the embodiment of good luck.

8. Big battery

Located on the side of St. Paul's archway, the Great Fort, also known as St. Paul's Fort, Central Fort and St. Paul's Artillery Building, is a part of St. Paul's College and St. Paul's Church. It is one of the oldest western-style fortresses in China and one of the major scenic spots in Macau. The fortress was built in Ming Shenzong in A.D. 16 16. It belongs to the church and was built to protect the priests of St. Paul's church from pirates. Later, it became a military facility area.

9. Macao Historic District

Macao Historic District is a historic district with the old city as the core, which consists of 22 buildings and 8 adjacent street buildings located in Macao Peninsula. Macau Historic District is the oldest, largest, most complete and concentrated building complex in China, including the oldest church ruins and monasteries, the oldest Christian cemetery, the first western-style theater, the first modern lighthouse and the first western-style university in China.

10, Dragon Ring Universiade

Located in Taizai Island, Dragon Ring Portuguese Rhyme is a museum featuring five Portuguese-style houses on the seaside road. It is the most representative Portuguese colonial complex in Macao and one of the eight scenic spots in Macao. It has a fresh color appearance and was used as an official residence at that time. Now the scenic spots include: Residential Museum, Jiamo Church, Taipa Library, Taipa Municipal Garden and Cross Garden.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Macao Historical District