Macau Guide

NORTH : Canidrome & Lin Fong Temple

2008-05-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

Canidrome

Located close to the border, this is one of the best greyhound racing track in Asia. It has two grandstands and private boxes, as well as all the latest betting facilities. Races are held on Mondays, Thursdays and weekends.

Lin Fong Temple & Lin Ze Xu Museum

This Buddhist temple, which was built in 1592, is famous not only for its fine architecture but its history as a stopping place for mandarins visiting Macau and the surrounding area. The best known was Commissioner Lin Ze Xu, who was appointed by the Emperor to get rid China of the opium trade in the mid-19th century. His visit to Macau in 1839 is commemorated in a museum beside the temple. There are picture, pamphlets and a diorama of the man and his mission.

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NORTH : Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park

2008-05-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

Areas of Interest
This section is organized to offer different possible itineraries that visitors may follow fully or in part. Please note that all sports referred to are within 10-15 minute walking distance of each other. Enjoy your explorations in this amazing place!

Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park
Dedicated to the founder of the Republic of China, whose statue stands at the entrance, this park is located near the Barrier Gate and offers the pleasures of a public park. It has shaded paths for strolling and a bamboo 'fung shui' grove, a jogging track and children's playgrounds, an aviary, library, exhibition hall, plus a barbecue area and Portuguess restaurant.

Macau Tower Convention&St. Francis Xavier Chapel

2008-05-05T09:37:00.000-07:00

Macau Tower Convention

Opened on 19th December, 2001, Macau Tower is the 10th highest in the world at 338 metres. It is an elegant construction offering magnificent panoramic views all over Macau and much of the Pearl River Delta from its observation deck and revolving restaurant, at the 216-metre level. There is the opportunity to walk around the outside of the tower, this "Skywalk" costs Mop $220, on weekdays, Mop $120 on weekends and public holidays. For further information call 28933339. Besiders the tower, there are a 4-floor Convention and Entertainment Centre, a top class shopping arcade, one cinema, a 2-level basement and an outdoor plaza.

St. Francis Xavier Chapel

At the centre of Coloane Village stands a chapel dedicated to St Francis Xavier. Built in 1928 to enshrine a relic bone of the saint, it has a fine baroque facade painted cream and white. The relic has since been moved but the chapel still attracts pilgrims, especially from Japan. It looks out on a European-Style square paved with stone mosaic and a memorial to a pirate raid. On either side are ancient banyan trees and arcades that shelter sidewalk cafes. Leading from the square is a street of traditional, open-fronted stores and one of Macau's best antique shops,

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Macau Cultural Centre

2008-05-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Seeming to rise from the Outer Harbour like a giant wave, the Cultural Centre is one of Macau's most poppular new landmarks. Beneath its soaring roof it contains a 1,200-seat Grand Auditorium for major musical and theatrical events, and a Small Auditorium for chamber concert,films and meetings. In the adjoining building is the Museum of Art with permanent collections of China Coast paintings by George Chinnery, Smirnoff, Borget and other 19th century artists; traditional Chinese paintings, Shiwan ceramics and calligraphy as well as special exhibitions on a wide range of subjects. The Cultural Centre is a prime venue for annual events like the Music and Arts Festivals

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A-Ma Temple

2008-05-01T07:33:00.000-07:00

The most famous and picturesque temple in Macau ---and which helped give the city its name--- A-Ma consists of prayer pavilions on four levels, set into a hill that rises from the waterfront of the Inner Harbour. Linked by winding paths and moongates, the pavilions are dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of A-Ma (also called Tin Hau) and the Buddhist Goddess of mercy or Kun lam. At the entrance to the temple is a boulder on which is painted a Chinese junk, and just opposite is the Maritime Museum, which displays a diorama of the legend of A-Ma and picture of the festival held in her honour.

The temple has been a very popular subject for artists over the centuries. They include George Chinnery and Auguste Borget.

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2008-04-30T23:58:00.000-07:00

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Lou Lim Ieoc Garden&Penha Church

2008-04-30T21:41:00.000-07:00

Lou Lim Ieoc Garden

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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2008-04-30T21:06:00.000-07:00

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Guia Fortress, Lighthouse & Barrier Gate

2008-04-30T04:14:00.000-07:00

Guia Fortress & Lighthouse

Situated on the highest point of the city, Guia Fortress was built in the 17th century and its original cannon platform today provides great panoramic views of Macau and nearby islands. Rising above the old battlements is the lighthouse, built in 1864 -the oldest western style lighthouse on the China Coast-- it is still a beacon for shipping. (In the Maritime Museum you can see one of the original paraffin lamps used before electricity was installe). Also in the fort is a chapel, built in 1637, with a ceiling painted with Chinese and Western angel figure.

You can also reach the fort by means of a cable car from Flora Garden.

Barrier Gate

Once a fortified frontuer post, the border crossing between Macau and Guangdong Province is now a formal check point for thousands of travellers, but the imposing stone gate, built in 1870, has been restored. Decorated with a quotation from the Portuguese poet Camoes, it stands in a small garden, alongside large tiled friezes. On the other side of the border is the bustling Special Economic Zone of Zhuhai.

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Senado Square & St Dominic's Church

2008-04-30T01:41:00.000-07:00

Macuau's main square is paved with a wave-pat-terned stone mosaic - created especially by experts from Portugal - which extends from Senado Square to St Paul's. The Senado Square, which has been a civic hub for centuries, is now pedestrianzed and contains an elegant fountain, trees, benches, a cafe and space for public event. At one end of the square is the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, and opposite is the Holy House of Mercy, dating from the 16th century and oldest Western charity in China.

At the far end of the square stands St. Dominic's Church, a marvellous example of baroque architecture built by the Dominican friars in the 17th century. It is famous for its magnificent altar, decorated wooden ceiling and treasury of statues

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Mount Fortress & Museum of Macau

2008-04-29T21:53:00.000-07:00

Built by the Jesuits as their headquarters at the same time as St Paul's, the Monte Fortress provided an effective defence against attack by the Dutch in 1624, but was later taken over as the governor's residence. Today it houses the Museum of Macau, which occupies the foundations and platfrom with exhibits that illustrate the life of Macau and its prople over the past four centuries, emphasizing the bi-cultural character of the city with its differrnt faiths and festivals, social customs, architecture, sports, art and cuisine. Special attenton is also given to the merging of cultures to create the distinctive Macanese society

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The Ruins of St Paul's & Museum of Sacred Art

2008-04-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

In the heart of the old city stands the great carved stone facade of St Paul's, which, with the grand staircase, are all that remain of the first Church and College of the Jesuits in China. Designed by an Italian Jesuit, with the assistance of Japanese Christian stonemasons, who had fled persecution in Japan, the church was built in the early 17th century.
In 1835 a fire destroyed all but the facade, which illustrates the history of Christianity in Asia and incorporates Biblical quotations in Chinese and Japanese chrysanthemums as well as bronze statues of the missionary saints.
The Museum of Sacred Art was installed in the original crypt of the church and contains silver altar pieces, gilded statues and paintings by 17th century Japanese artists showing the Crucified Martyrs of Nagasaki and the Archangel Michael as a samurai.

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2008-04-29T07:35:00.000-07:00

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Museums

2008-04-28T23:12:00.000-07:00

Macau is such as living museum that it hardly needs yo build them, but it does and the result are like nothing you'll have seen before. For instance the Maritime Museum is like a ship moored at the entrance of the Inner Harbour, the Museum of Macau has been built inside the foundations of the Monte Fort, the Taipa Houses Museum are restored houses on Taipa and the Pawnshop Museum is found in a fortress-like building that was a pawnshop until very recently. Of course some museum were purpose-built like the Grand Prix and Wine Museums that are part of the CAT (Tourism Activities Cantre) complex, however once you enter them you'll find yourself transported to the world of Formula 3 racing or the vineyards of Portugal.

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Outdoors & Refreshment

2008-04-28T21:19:00.000-07:00

There are trails designed for walking - or jogging or climbing - on the islands and in many parts of the city. From the track around Guia Hill there are spectacular views of the city and busy waterways, while a stroll along the Praia Grande introduces you to locals walking with their caged birds or practicing taichichuan exercises. You can also do exercises yourself, on equipment along trails on Coloane and around Guia Hill.It seems that Macau's different communities have learned from each other how to enjoy a break. So you find plenty of customers for the countless Chinese teahouses and Portuguese-style cafes, often with tables on the pavemnet. The locals get together to exchange news or discuss business while sampling the different brews accompanied by freshly - made pastries and cake that are famous throuhout the region. Everyone is welcome and you sit and relax as long as you like.

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Unique architectural heritage

2008-04-28T21:10:00.000-07:00

In over four centuries Macau has not only inspired architecture of differrent traditions, it has preserved and maintained an extraordinary number of its building, making them part of everyday. As a result, within a short distance you can find Taoist temoles from the Ming Dynasty and baroque churches from the 18th century; hilltop fortresses from the 17th century and classic China Coast shophouses; the oldest European theatre in Asia and the first western lighthouse; colonial and Chinese courtyards.

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Taste the world's finest international cuisine

2008-04-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

When the Portuguese arrined in Asia they brought foodstuffs and cooking ideas from their settlements in Africa, South America and India as well as from home. These were combined and adapted by the local Chinese to create a truly international cuisine. Look out for Macanese dishes while you sample Macau's many culinary delights - hearty Portuguese, delectable Japanese, rich Italian, African, Indonesian and all kinds of Chinese - in restaurants to suit every tasts and budget.

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Macau History...III

2008-04-28T21:00:00.000-07:00

In Modren time Macau has developed industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, as well as building up a world class tourist industry with a wide choice of hotels, resorts, sports facilities, restaurants and casinos. As in the past, Macau's economy is closely linked to that of Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, in particular the Pearl River Delta region, which qualifies as one of Asia's 'little tigers'. Macau provides financial and banking services, staff training, transport and communications support.
Today Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, and, like Hong Kong, benefits from the principle of "one country, two systema". The tiny SAR is growing in size-with more building on reclaimed land - and in the number and diversity of its attractions. The greatest of these continues to be Macau's unique society, with communities from the East and West complementing each other, and the many people who come to visit.

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Macau History...II

2008-04-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

It also became the perfect crossroad for the meeting of East and West cultures. The Roman Catholic church sent some of its greatest missionaries to continue the work of St Francis Xavier, (who died nearby after making many convert in Japan). A Christian college was built, beside what is now today's Ruins of Paul's, where students such as Matteo Ricci prepared for their work as Chirstian scholars at the Imperial Court in Beijing. Other churches were built, as well as fortresses, which gave the city on historical European appearance that distinguishes it to this day.
Portugal's golden age in Asia faded as rivals like the Duth and British took over their trade. However the Chinese chose to continue to do business through the Portuguess in Macau, so for over a century the British East India Company and others set up shop here in rented houses like the elegant Casa Garden. As Europe's trade with China grew, the European merchants spent part of the year in Guangzhou, buying tea and Chinese luxuries at the bi-annual fairs, using Macau as a recreational retreat.
Following the Opium War in 1841, Hong Kong was established by Britain and most of the foreign merchants left Macau, which became a quaint, quiet backwater. Nevertheless it has continued to enjoy a leisurely multicultural existence and make daily, practical use of its historical buildings, in the process becoming a favourite stopover for international travellers, writers and artists

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Macau History...I

2008-04-28T20:57:00.000-07:00

Fishermen from Fujian and farmers from Guangdong were the first known settlers in Macau, when it was known as Ou Mun, or 'tradind gate', because of its location at the mouth of the Pearl River downstream from Guangzhou. During ancient time port city was part of the Sik Road with ships loading here with silk for Rome.
Even after China ceased to be a world trader centre, Guangdong prospered from seaborne business with the countries of southeast Asia, so the local entrepreneurs welcomed the arrival of Portuguese merchant-explorers. They followed in the wake of Jorge Alvares, who landed in southern China in 1513, and set about finding suitable trading posts.
In the early 1550s the Portuguese reached Ou Mun, which the locals also called A Ma Gao, 'place of A Ma', in honour of the Goddess of Seafarers, whose temple stood at the entrance to the sheltered Inner Harbour. The Portuguese adopted the name, which gradually change into the name Macau, and with the permission of Guangdong's mandarins, established a city that within a short time had become a major entrepot for trade brtween China, Japan, India and Europe.

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