China

Macau

The 'Las Vegas of Asia' blends UNESCO-listed Portuguese heritage with mega-casinos, reachable by a 1-hour ferry or 40-minute bridge bus ride.

Region: Macau SAR
Country: China

What to see

Ruins of St. Paul's & Monte Fort

The iconic stone façade of the 17th-century Church of Mater Dei, backed by a museum of sacred art, sits atop a hill offering views over the peninsula's rooftops.

Senado Square & Rua da Felicidade

The pedestrianized civic heart paved in Portuguese calçada, surrounded by pastel neo-classical buildings, leading to 'Happiness Street' with its red lanterns and traditional snack

Coloane Village & Hac Sa Beach

The laid-back southern village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier, Lord Stow's original egg tart bakery, and the black-sand Hac Sa Beach popular for barbecues.

Experiences

Macau is a dense peninsula and two islands (Taipa, Coloane) connected by bridges, offering a distinct Iberian flavor unique in Greater China. The Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, layers Baroque churches like St. Paul's Ruins and Senado Square's wave-patterned mosaic pavement alongside Chinese temples such as A-Ma. Cotai Strip replicates Vegas with integrated resorts — Venetian, Parisian, Galaxy — housing theaters, luxury retail, and Michelin dining. Yet, quiet Coloane Village retains pastel colonial houses, narrow alleys, and the original Lord Stow's Bakery famous for Portuguese egg tarts. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) shuttle bus provides a direct land link, while high-speed ferries from Sheung Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui, and HKIA connect to the Outer Harbour and Taipa terminals.

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