Travel guide for Hong Kong and Macao

Macau (Portuguese: Macau, English: Macau/Macao), referred to as Macau for short, is one of the two special administrative regions of People's Republic of China (PRC), and it is the number one casino in the world. It is located along the coast of the South China Sea, west of the Pearl River Estuary and 63 kilometers east of Hong Kong. The whole territory of Macao consists of four parts (regions): Macau Peninsula, Taipa, Sixth Ring Road and Luchao. Macau Peninsula is the core of Macao's development, and its north is connected with Chinese mainland. Taizi and Luhuan were originally two independent islands, but they have been connected by reclamation, and the reclaimed new land has been built into Luchuan City. Macao is also the region with the highest population density in the world, with a population of 20,000 per square kilometer.

Macau has been the territory of China since the Qin Dynasty, and was leased by the Portuguese since the Ming Dynasty 1557. It was not until 1887 that the Portuguese government and the Qing government signed the Sino-Portuguese Reconciliation and Trade Treaty (which expired in 1928) that Macao became Portugal's "permanent residence management place" and became the first territory of European countries in East Asia. 1In the 1980s, China and Portugal jointly discussed the future of Macao, and formally signed the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration in 1987. According to the Declaration, Portuguese rule over Macao ended on February 20th, 1999, and Macao's sovereignty was transferred to China. Macao implements one country, two systems, and the people of Macao can enjoy the right of "a high degree of autonomy and Macao people ruling Macao". & lt 1 & gt； Sao Paulo memorial archway in Macao

The ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral (Portuguese: atilde St. Paul), commonly known as St. Paul's Cathedral or Archway, are the ruins of the front wall of the Church of Our Lady of Macau (St. Paul's Cathedral). Sao Paulo archway is one of the landmark buildings in Macao and one of the "eight scenic spots in Macao". In 2005, it became a United Nations World Cultural Heritage along with other cultural relics in the historic district of Macao.

St Paul's Hill is the front wall of Dehousse Church. It is integrated with the big battery and the former St. Paul's College between them. S & March 8th comes from Portuguese (S & ampatilde S? o Paulo), and "big" refers to the largest church, so "junior bus" refers to the "largest church". The temple was built in 1580, and burned down twice in 1595 and 160 1 year. The third construction of the church was designed by Italian Jesuit priest Spinola. The foundation stone was laid in 1602 and completed in 1635, which lasted for 33 years. It was the largest Catholic stone church in the Far East at that time. 1762, the Portuguese government ordered the confiscation of Jesuit property, and the Church of Notre Dame was converted into an officer's dormitory and barracks. 1June, 835, the church caught fire, leaving only the front wall of the church. Because the front wall of the church looks like a traditional archway in China, the locals call it "Sao Paulo Archway".

St Paul's archway is 27 meters high, 23.5 meters wide and 2.7 meters thick. The building belongs to the pretentious style, which combines the European Renaissance and the Oriental architectural style. The front wall is made of granite. Up and down 5 floors, left and right * * * can be divided into 9 grids from the third floor. There is a stone flagpole clip on the right side of the front wall (the pair on the left no longer exists), and there are 68 classes below, which does not match the position of the church. Because St. Paul's Cathedral was built on the right side of the front wall of the church, it must be distorted.

Bus:

1. Take buses 10, 10A,1,2 1A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 26A and 33.

2. Take buses 17, 18, 8A and 26, get off at Baigechao main station and walk along Shizai Road.

& lt2> The fortress of Macau-Fort Hill.

Fortaleza do Monte in Macau (also known as Fort Sao Paulo, Fort Central or Fort Sao Paulo) is an ancient fortress in Macau, and it is one of the oldest existing western-style battery buildings in China. Once the center of military defense facilities, it is now a part of Macao's historical city and a tourist attraction in Macao.

Located in Yamanouchi, the center of Macau Peninsula, the battery was originally used for military purposes. At present, the center of the big battery is the Macao Museum built by 1998, and the top floor of the big battery castle is the big battery garden. Sao Paulo archway and battery, two scenic spots with both Chinese and Portuguese cultural characteristics, have become one of the eight unique scenic spots in Macao.

Opening hours:

06: 00 to 19: 00 (May to September)

07: 00 to 18: 00 (October to April)

Tickets:

MOP 15 (admission is free on the 6th of each month).

The buses are as follows:

1. Take buses 10, 10A,1,2 1A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 26A and 33.

2. Take buses 17, 18, 8A and 26, get off at Baigechao main station and walk along Shizai Road.

& lt3> Mazu Pavilion

Mage Temple (Cantonese: ma5 gok3 miu6, "Ma" changed to "Ma"; Portuguese: Templo Ade -Má or Templo Chinês da Barra), formerly known as Mazu Pavilion, dedicated to the sea god Mazu, is one of the landmark buildings located in the southwest of Macao Peninsula, and is now the oldest of the three ancient temples in Macao. In 2005, as a part of the historic city of Macau, it was included in the World Cultural Heritage List.

Further reading: Tianhou Palace, also known as Tianfei Palace, Tianhou Palace, Tianhou Palace, Mazu Tempel, Notre Dame, etc., is also known as Tian Fei Shrine in Japan. It is common in coastal areas such as Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, Japan, Ryukyu, Vietnam and other East Asian regions and overseas settlements of East Asians (mainly China people). Taiwan Province Province is the most prosperous place for Mazu belief except China.

Tianhou Palace in Sichuan Basin, also known as Fujian Guild Hall, was built by Hakka ancestors from Fujian when Huguang was filling Sichuan. From South China to the whole coast of China, there is a belief in worshipping Mazu, believing that sailing can be smooth, so the main entrance of each Tianhou Palace faces the sea.

Transportation bus:

You can take 10, 10A, 1 1 8, 2 1, 2 1A, 1,/kloc-0.

1. Friends who follow the travel team don't have to worry about the traffic route, there will be a special car to show you around;

2. For young friends who are free to travel, I suggest that you arrange your travel plans in advance and use Baidu and other map tools to check the bus routes in advance.