Macao is adjacent to Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, with an area of about 3 square kilometers. It consists of Macao Peninsula and two outlying islands, namely _ Tsai and Luhuan. The island and the outlying islands are connected by sea-crossing bridges or reclamation roads.

A large number of Chinese settled in Macao, which was in the late Southern Song Dynasty. Portuguese people lived in Macao during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It was not until 1887 that Portugal and the Qing government signed the Treaty of Reconciliation and Trade between China and Portugal that Macao became a Portuguese colony.

After more than 4 years of collision and blending between eastern and western cultures, Macao has become a unique city. There are Chinese-style mansions and ancient temples, as well as western-style mansions and churches, which reveal exotic customs and have Chinese fireworks everywhere.

What is particularly surprising is that on this small island, there are more than 2 historical buildings listed in the world cultural heritage, which record the past of Macao and witness its development.

Before the return to the motherland, gambling has always been the most famous form of entertainment in Macao. But today, besides being a casino and an international free port, Macao has also been positioned as a world tourism and leisure center, and the annual International Fireworks Festival held by Macau Tourism Bureau has also gained a worldwide reputation.

In this tiny place, there are many modern buildings such as luxury hotels, performing arts centers and shopping malls with their own characteristics. Behind the prosperity, there are still many distinctive old shops. The taste in those memories can still be found, and the original flavor has been preserved to this day.

The blending of Chinese and Western cultures for more than 4 years has also made many special cuisines in Macao. As the food capital of the world, Macao, from time-honored street snacks to Michelin-starred restaurants, has a dazzling array of foods that make tourists revel and taste buds bloom!

A visit to Macau can be divided into three tourist areas: Macau Peninsula, _ Tsai and Luhuan. Macau is not big, so many scenic spots can be reached on foot, and there is no need to make a trip guide. Just plan the tour route and don't go back.

Macao Peninsula is the main settlement and administrative center of Macao residents. It is also the place with the earliest development, the strongest historical flavor and the most concentrated cultural attractions in Macao. More than 2 historical buildings listed as world cultural heritage are scattered like pearls.

The coexistence of luxury and human fireworks is a major feature of Macao, and the place where this feature is vividly reflected is the Macao Peninsula.

There are palaces-like luxury hotels such as Novo Lisboa, Wynn and MGM, as well as old and messy residential buildings and narrow and dark streets, which are interdependent and form a unique visual scene of Macao.

1. Xinma Road

Almost everyone who has been to Macao will leave their footprints on Xinma Road. Many people also know Macao from the new road.

Xinma Road is the traditional commercial center of Macao. On the 62-meter-long street, traces of the life of Portuguese natives can be seen everywhere. The General Post Office, the Civil Affairs Department Building and the front of the Chamber are places where tourists must punch in.

The front of the Chamber is the square in front of the building of Macao Civil Affairs Department, with brightly colored Portuguese-style old buildings, fountains in the center of the square, classical street lamps and black-and-white wavy streets. It can be said that this is a microcosm of Macao's historical architecture and culture.

2. Rose Hall

The Rose Hall is named after the church dedicated to the Virgin Rose, with a history of more than 4 years. With beige walls, green doors and windows and exquisite white patterns, it is called the most beautiful church in Macao.

In the sacred treasure house of Rose Hall, there are more than 3 precious cultural relics of Macao Catholicism, including icons, robes, sacred vessels and religious artworks of various styles.

3. St. Paul's Cathedral

The official name of St. Paul's Cathedral is the ruins of the front wall, which is one of the symbols of Macao and a must-see for tourists. St. Paul's church was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, but it was destroyed by fire, leaving only the front wall of the church.

The archway is made of granite, and the baroque wall blends with the oriental architectural style. The exquisite artistic sculpture decorates the archway of Dasanba in a quaint and elegant way, and the 68-step stone steps below make it even more majestic.

Travel Tips: There are many shops such as ice cream shops, pig bag shops, beauty shops and pharmacies in the Shouxin Street Market under the St. Paul's archway. Of course, most of them are Shouxin shops, many of which are time-honored shops. You can take a few boxes of Macao specialty cakes home by the way.

4. Love Lane

There is a special street love lane hidden between Dasanba Street and Dasanba Right Street, which has changed from an alley to a popular place for punching cards by virtue of European-style buildings and beautiful colors.

Many wedding photos of new couples were taken here. Walking here hand in hand with couples will be a very romantic memory.

5. Big battery

The big battery near the Sanba archway was built in the Ming Shenzong period, which was owned by the church. It was built to protect the priests in St. Paul's church and prevent pirates, and then it was turned into a military facility area.

The big battery is the largest and oldest battery among many batteries in Macao, and it is also one of the main places of interest in Macao. On the open space of the battery, there are green grass and towering old trees, and several giant steel cannons stand on it.

If you want to know about the historical changes, folk culture and folk art of Macao in the past hundreds of years, you can visit the Macao Museum built on the cannon platform.

6. Oblique Lane of Crazy Hall

The Oblique Lane of Crazy Hall, which is adjacent to the St. Paul's archway, is quite exotic. The brightly colored Portuguese architecture, the mosaic floor paved with gravel, the exquisite carved flowers and the European-style street lights make it another popular punching place in Macao.

Every holiday, there will be some small stalls on this sloping road, including artists singing, painters setting up stalls to paint, selling handmade ornaments and so on.

7. Dongwangyang Street

Old residential buildings and narrow and old streets constitute a unique retro visual scene in Macao, where you walked across the streets of Macao in a trance.

There is a classic seat in National Geographic magazine: the splendid New Portugal is in the distance, and the streets and lanes are full of fireworks in the vicinity. Luxury and antiquity meet across time and space, and the visual impact produced by sharp contrast will shock you instantly!

8. Looking East at the Ocean Lighthouse

When you come to Dongwangyang Street, you must climb the highest hill on the Macao Peninsula and look at the Dongwangyang Lighthouse printed on Macao banknotes!

The bright yellow and white lighthouse was built in 1865, with a height of 13 meters. It is the oldest lighthouse in the coastal areas of China. It is also the hottest high-altitude punch-in point. Standing under the lighthouse, you can have a panoramic view of the Macao Peninsula.

9. Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf has many theme blocks, which is a good place to take photos with concave shapes and see the sea view. Punching in Macao Fisherman's Wharf can satisfy your European retro feelings.

There are not only the regional palace pier that shows the ancient culture of China, but also the Lijun pier, a European-style building area with the theme of the coast, which is very distinctive because of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures.

Many people come to Fisherman's Wharf for the performance of ancient Rome, which is a stage that can accommodate 2, people and imitates the Colosseum of ancient Rome. They come here to take photos and make a blockbuster every minute.

1. macau tower

macau tower, also known as Macau Sightseeing Tower, is a new landmark in Macau that integrates sightseeing, food and adventure sports. The tower is 338 meters high, which is the tallest building in Macao. The tower can overlook the whole landscape of Macao.

In addition to sightseeing, the Macau Tower also has many food and entertainment projects, such as a revolving restaurant on the tower, an outdoor sightseeing corridor for air walking, and bungee jumping at 233 meters.

If Macau Peninsula is the center of culture, history and administration, then _ Tsai is the center of leisure and fashion culture. Colorful flashing lights, resplendent buildings, noble and luxurious scenes gather together to interpret a new chapter in Macao's history for you.

Venetians, Parisians, Londoners, Wynn Palace, Melville Cinema, internationally renowned hotels, casinos and duty-free shops have all settled in _ Zi. The Macau International Airport, the old campus of the University of Macau, the Macau University of Science and Technology and the racetrack are also built on this small island.

1. Rua do Cunha

Rua do Cunha is the first pedestrian street in Macau. There are many restaurants in the small street just 115 meters long and 5 meters wide, and there are also several handwritten letter shops selling local specialties. If you want to eat Macao's special food, buy Macao's local products and special souvenirs, just go to Rua do Cunha.

snacks such as almond cake, ginger candy, durian crisp, phoenix roll, peanut candy, and pork breast are the most popular special gifts in Macao.

In addition to choosing handwritten letters, enjoying delicious food is also the focus of shopping. The durian ice cream and chaff pudding from pig bag and Mo Yiji in Italy, and the water crab porridge in Chengchang Hotel are not to be missed.

2. Dragon Ring and Portuguese Rhyme

Dragon Ring is the old name of _ Zi, and Portuguese Rhyme is the Portuguese architectural style. Longhuan Portuguese Rhyme Residential Museum is composed of five Portuguese-style houses built in the early 2th century.

Every part of the building reveals elegance, and the appearance of mint green and white is particularly fresh and pure. The exhibition also focuses on Portuguese daily life and folk customs, from which we can get a glimpse of Portuguese family style.

3. The Church of Our Lady of Jammu

The Church of Our Lady of Jammu is the only Catholic church in Jammu, and many movies have been filmed here. The church was built in 1885, and the beige exterior wall makes people feel lovely and warm. There is a cross garden in front of Jiamo in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, which is a holy place for local couples in Macao to take wedding photos.

The Coloane Island has maintained its original natural scenery and is known as the back garden of Macao. There are no grand hotels and splendid entertainment places here, but what is presented is the unpretentious life atmosphere of local residents in Macao, which is the freshness of Macao.

Although the roundabout is small, there are many places worth visiting. There are forests, beaches, fishing villages, ancient temples, barbecues, egg tarts, graffiti and trails. The Black Sand Beach, the Fifth Avenue in October, St Francis Church and Andrew's Bakery are all must-see places for a trip to Macau.

1. St. Francis Church

St. Francis Church was built in 1928. It is a small church with baroque architectural style. Its milky exterior wall, unique windows and bell tower give people a fresh and lively feeling. Many film and television dramas such as prince and the showgirl and Korean drama Palace have been filmed here.

The square in front of the church is a wavy pattern paved with stones, with the simplicity and elegance of the Middle Ages. There is a monument in the square to commemorate the victory over pirates in 191, and there are restaurants in the colonnades on both sides of the square for tourists to eat.

The Road Ring Library, adjacent to St. Francis' Church, is a quaint and elegant single-story Portuguese-style building with a cloister with six pillars on the front. The yellow-green color scheme is very small and fresh, which is very characteristic of Macao.

2. The Fifth Avenue in October

The Fifth Avenue in October is well known for the Hong Kong drama Moonlight on the Fifth Day in October. This century-old street was once the starting point of Macao's business, which witnessed the best scene in the inner port and carried the memories of generations of Macao people.

Today, the Fifth Avenue in October is the place where wenqing people are keen to punch in. The Portuguese-style old buildings, rainbow houses and painted walls along the street are old and modern, so that everyone who comes will love the literary atmosphere here.

3. Heisha Beach

Heisha Beach, named for its dark and smooth fine sand, is a famous natural bathing beach in Macao. The black fine sand is caused by the black secondary mineral glauconite formed in the specific marine environment.

It's quiet and deep, with the purest rural environment in Macau. The half-moon beach has a gentle slope and a wide beach surface, with a total length of more than 1, meters. There is a Casuarina plantation belt near the beach, which is lush and lush.

4. Andrew's Bakery

Andrew's Bakery in Luhuan is the most famous bakery in Macau. As the first store opened by Mr. Andrew, the founder of Portuguese Tart, in 1989, there are always long queues at the door, and even many local people often patronize it.

There are many luxury hotels with unique styles in Macau, and it is also a popular punching place for Macau tourism. Most of these hotels integrate accommodation, food, shopping, entertainment and gambling.

New Lisboa Hotel

New Lisboa Hotel is a five-star casino hotel, which represents the face value of Macao Peninsula. It stands in the middle of the city like a lotus in full bloom, especially at night! It is also the only Michelin-starred hotel in the world and the only hotel in Australia with two Michelin-starred restaurants.

Venetian Resort

The theme of the hotel is Venice Water Town, and the hotel is full of Venice-featured arch bridges, small canals and stone roads. Taking a boat in gondola and listening to the boatman's singing, and looking around the Grand Canal Shopping Center along the river are absolutely not to be missed.

There is also a teamLab supernatural space in Hall F of Venetian Golden Light Exhibition. This super cool visual feast uses digital media technology to create a supernatural space with blurred light and shadow, dreams and illusions, and allows visitors to immerse themselves in it and integrate with the works.

Parisian Hotel

Parisian Comprehensive Resort focuses on Paris customs and features, and imitates more than 2 famous Paris landmarks and French buildings inside and outside the hotel, such as the Arc de Triomphe, gardens, fountains, mazes, pools, lawns, etc. In particular, it also imitates a Paris Tower at a scale of 1:2.

Londoner Hotel

A 1:1 replica of Big Ben, a red double-decker bus, a telephone booth and a mailbox, a Victorian porch and atrium, and a high-hat red guard at Buckingham Palace walk into a Londoner in Macau, and you will meet these classic British elements from time to time.

Wynn Palace

It must be said that this is an extremely luxurious hotel. From the outside to the inside, from smallpox to carpets, from restaurants to toilets, it embodies the royal style everywhere. The most well-known thing about Wynn Palace is undoubtedly the cable car outside the hotel. Guests can take the cable car to enter the hotel and have a panoramic view of the hotel and perform fountains.

Melville Film Club

Melville Film Club is a movie-themed hotel, which provides accommodation, catering, entertainment, shopping, gambling and other full-set leisure and entertainment projects. The most attractive thing is the figure-eight Ferris wheel at the top of the hotel building, which allows people to overlook the beautiful scenery of Macao at an altitude of 13 meters.

Moppers Hotel

Moppers has become a online celebrity hotel because of its unique architectural appearance. The mesh structure on the wall can be said to be very sci-fi, and entering the hotel is like being in a scene in a sci-fi movie. The 35-meter-high atrium is magnificent, and taking the high-speed panoramic sightseeing elevator in the lobby seems to really cross into the future.

Because of the low tax rate policy, Macao has become a shopping paradise full of good quality and low price, with internationally renowned brands of jewelry, high-end fashion, luggage and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and electronic products.

There are many boutiques and shops in Macau.