In the late 19th century a leading Chinese citizen, Lou Kau, built this garden in the classic Suzhou style, with miniaturized landscape of bamboo forests, pond-size lakes, moulded concrete mountains, viewing pavilions and moongates to frame the scence. He also constructed a Victorian-style house, where he entertained friends such as Dr Sun Yat-sen. When the family had to give up the garden it was taken over by the government and beautifully restored. Today it is immensely popular, with traditional martial arts and modern ballroom dance enthusiasts well as families who come to relax
Penha Church
Located at the southern end of the Macau Peninsula is Penha Hill, on which stands the imposing Bishop's Palace. It contains a small chapel, which is the final stop for the Procession of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13 th. The building replaces an original church which was a place of pilgrimage for sailors and travellers embarking on hazardous voyages in the palace is a spacious courtyard which offers excellent view of Macau, Praia Bay and Taipa Island.
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