The intricate carvings on the stone wall create an impressive attraction. You can view a detailed relief of The Virgin Mary stepping on a hydra next to carvings of other religious figures. Jesuits built this fort to defend the area against pirates, constructing barracks, storehouses, and tall fortifications lined with cannons. At one point, the fort connected to the old city wall of Macau.
All that remains of that connection is the door that soldiers entered through. Luckily, most of Monte Fort remains intact, including the cannons. You can walk parts of the walls and look out over the city. The fort also houses the Museum of Macau. Learn about the history of the area, including how the territory went from a Portuguese colony to a Special Administrative Region of China.
From the fort, you may see the buildings surrounding Senado Square. Senado Square remains the most visited public square in Macau. Crowds of pedestrians naturally bring the need for commerce. The area around the square is lined with shops and restaurants.
Take a degree tour around the square and check out your options. You can find Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, and Western cuisine, along with cafes serving a wide range of flavoured coffees and iced drinks.
Located on the southern end of the peninsula, the tower stands metres tall, providing the most impressive views of the region. The panoramic views go on for miles, covering the peninsula to your north and the islands to your south. The tower has all the amenities you need. View the rest of Macau from the observation decks or grab a bite from the restaurants. You can also fill your bags with more shopping at the tower stores. The tower is the last stop on the crowded peninsula.
So, how much money will you need in Macau? UNESCO World Heritage attractions in Macau are for the most part free to visit, while museums have small entrance fees depending on which one you go to. Entrance fees are usually around MOP per person. Do keep in mind that if you are joining a tour like this Macau World Heritage Excursion , your ferry cost, transport around Macau, Macau museum admission ticket and a buffet lunch will be covered in the price of the tour. Well worth it when you only have one day in Macau!
Extra cost to keep in mind: Ferry prices are more expensive in the evenings and highest at night, over weekends and holidays. Some people even fly from Hong Kong to Macau via helicopter too, which is rather costly — but only takes 15 min!
At 55 kilometers 34 mi , this mega-bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai is the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built. While not just anyone can use the bridge you have to have a special permit to do so , there are buses that operate on this route.
The bridge shuttle bus service , operating between the Hong Kong and Macau border control points, operates 24 hours a day at intervals of between and 5 and 30 minutes.
Tip: The queues for these bridge shuttles can be extremely long. Try to get there really early. You can either walk there by walking through the Harbour City Mall, or you could catch take a taxi to 33 Canton Road. Locals and people officially considered to have entered Hong Kong for immigration purposes may not make use of the Sky Pier.
Traveling around in Macau is relatively easy and fairly inexpensive. However, when using public buses, you need to know the routes so plan these out ahead of time and they can be very busy. Now for taxis, there does seem to be a problem during peak tourist season. Too few taxis means that you could end up spending long waits to find an available taxi. This is not ideal if you are in Macau for a day trip.
From the ferry terminals, getting into town is really easy with public buses, which will take you to the main square in the center of Macau. From there, the Ruins of St. Paul are within walking distance. Keep reading for more on getting around in Macau! Tip: If your time is limited and you want a quickie tour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus in Macau.
The entire loop takes 70 minutes, has a guided tour commentary, and you can remain on the bus and see the sights from there. This guide has all the best of Macau squeezed into one day — so remember that time is of the essence! Remember that this is a day trip. Starting from Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, catch one of the free shuttle buses transporting guests to the big hotels on the Cotai Strip a strip of hotel-casinos. Here you will find Eduardo Marques Square, a rectangle paved in black, white and yellow cobblestones, laid out in a wave-like pattern reminiscent of the sea.
Francis Xavier, built in This is definitely not something to be missed. Standing at the pillar with the chapel behind you will make for a stunning picture.
This is the historic highlight of Coloane Village! Our suggestion? Some egg tarts and a coffee — to go! From Coloane Village, either take a taxi this would be the fastest option, as the bus takes more than double as long or the bus to Taipa Village.
Bus number 25 or 50 will get you there. This is a really nice place to take your time to stroll, let your eyes wander and take in all the unique smells. There are also various little shops selling Macanese souvenirs. They were absolutely delicious! Almond cookies are a Macau specialty actually, so a must-try for sure! Today, it still functions as a spiritual beacon in Macau and has centuries of history behind it.
It was built around the late 14th century by the fishermen of the area. The temple is not very big, making it possible to walk around in less than an hour and see everything. They burn a lot of incenses here and there are some beautiful details to observe inside.
The main building of the Macau Maritime Museum is a three-story white building, designed in the shape of a boat in full sail. This museum is divided into 5 sections, ranging from an exhibition dedicated to fishermen to an aquarium gallery. However, we go in the opposite direction on our itinerary, so it is a slightly longer and slightly more intense uphill walk. Doing it this way allows for more time at Senado Square shopping and sightseeing.
The walk follows narrow quirky alleys lined with flowers and takes you past various sights, each one worth pausing for. Fashion clothes, famous snacks and a wonderfully scenic environment make Senado Square a famous attraction in Macau. Firework displays, as well as lion and dragon dances, are usually held on special days such as Chinese New Year in February. There is no requirement to actually gamble or spend any money inside them, meaning you can wander through and check out mainland Chinese tourists throwing down thousands and thousands of dollars in single bets, or admire the extravagant decorations.
Even the roof is painted like a perfect blue sky, giving the illusion of daylight at all hours. A surreal scene. Hot tip — Most of the casinos have free buses that run between the ferry terminal, the airport and the other casinos. You do not need to be staying or gambling at any of them to use their service. Hooray for free transport!
Despite the name, the government has filled the beach with yellow sand to prevent erosion, and as a result it is much more picturesque than it once was. There are cafes and bathroom facilities close by, meaning the only thing you need to bring with you is a tent! A perfect alternative to the expensive accommodation options in the city. Sun Yat Sen Park in Macau is a massive urban park spread out over 17 acres in the northern part of the island.
Definitely check out the Feng Shui Forest, the open-air theatre and the old gate that used to mark the official entrance to Macau. We are Alesha and Jarryd, the award-winning writers and professional photographers behind this blog.
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