Ruohemen Gate is located in the reclaimed area of Macau’s Sai Van Bay. The gate was designed by Portuguese sculptor artist Lagoa Henriques. Constructed by the Portuguese-funded Teixeira Duarte construction company, the project had a total cost of over 28 million yuan, commenced in February 1993, and was completed in September. "Ruohemen Gate" consists of four 40-meter-high pillars, paired and interlinked...
Nam Van Garden is located in front of the Fortaleza do Monte near the Hotel Lisboa, also known as the Fortaleza Garden. The garden is divided into upper and lower sections. The lower section lies between Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua Central. The upper section is split into two tiers, connected by stone steps, and situated between Rua Central, Calçada do Bombardamento, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, and Rua da Guia Nova. The garden is planted with lush greenery…
Macau Tower is located at Lot 1, Area D, New Reclamation Zone, Nam Van, covering an area of 13,363 square meters. The first phase involves the construction of a approximately 338-meter-tall Macau Sightseeing Tower, and the second phase includes the development of an entertainment center. The developer is Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. On July 30, 1998, the Macau government granted the land…
The São Francisco Barracks are located next to Mount Penha, east of Nam Van Lake, on the hillside opposite today's MGM Grand Macau casino. In the early years, the Portuguese built fortifications and constructed artillery batteries there. In 1622, the battery was expanded to its current scale. The stone walls of the battery are two zhang high and over twenty zhang wide, with ten cannons mounted on them. The stone walls...
Sai Van Lake Square was formerly known as Nam Van Roundabout. It is the second-largest square in Macau, located in front of the Macau Tower, at the Macau landing point of the Sai Van Bridge, and along the scenic Sai Van Lake Road. In 1998, Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau built the Macau Tower on this site, prompting the Portuguese Macau government to construct a circular-shaped...
Macao Cultural Centre Square is one of the four major squares in Macao, located adjacent to the Macao Cultural Centre. It is also the original site of the venue where the handover ceremony of Macao's sovereignty from Portugal to China was held in 1999. In preparation for the 1999 Macao handover ceremony, the governments of China and Portugal...
The Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge was the first cross-sea bridge in Macau to connect the Macau Peninsula and Taipa, and was also one of Portugal’s “Top Ten Construction Projects” at the time. It was designed by Portuguese bridge expert José Carlos de Sousa. Construction began in June 1970 and the bridge officially opened to traffic in October 1974. It has a total length of 2,569.8 meters and a width of 9...
Gardens of St. Francis, also known as Nam Van Garden, is located at the junction of Avenida da Penha and Calçada do Quartel in Macau. It is the first park in Macau, and its historical significance has been recognized by the Macau government. It is commonly called Gardens of St. Francis due to its proximity to the former St. Francis Barracks. The term "Gardens of St. Francis" originates from the Portuguese S.Fran…
The official name of the Chapel of the Rose is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Dominic Church, managed by the Catholic Diocese of Macau. Located in the city center of Macau, it was built in 1587 and has a history of over 400 years. The façade of the Chapel of the Rose is about 24 meters high in total, featuring a symmetrical design with a classical composition where horizontal lines dominate, while vertical lines...
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commonly known as the Cathedral or informally as the “Main Church,” is the cathedral church of the Catholic Diocese of Macau. It is located in Macau’s Senado Square and was built before 1576. Its structure is part of the Historic Centre of Macau. The main body of the cathedral is a single-story building with a sloped roof and wooden roof trusses; the bell tower section has three floors with a flat roof. The church facade...
On Macau’s busiest thoroughfare, as you reach the end of Senado Square, all travelers are bound to be drawn to the sacred and beautiful Church of St. Dominic. This church, which has stood for several hundred years, has been refurbished to present a stunning exterior. Located on its right side is the Treasury of Sacred Relics in the Church of St. Dominic, which in total…
The Museum of the Holy House of Mercy is a full embodiment of the cultural mission of the Holy House of Mercy in Macau. Established on December 14, 2001, the museum was created to promote the Holy House of Mercy—an institution deeply intertwined with centuries of Macau’s history. Its rich collection reflects the development of the Catholic Church and the harmonious coexistence of Eastern and Western cultures. The...
The Macao Science Center is the only science-themed museum in Macao. It was designed by the renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei and invested in and built by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government. The center is located on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the new reclamation area of Macao’s new port area, adjacent to the Macao Cultural Centre and Macao Fisherman’s Wharf…
Wynn Macau is a comprehensive resort hotel in Macau that has been awarded the Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star distinctions for both Hotel and Spa & Health Club. It combines luxurious guest rooms, Michelin-starred restaurants, a spa and health club, the Wynn Esplanade shopping area, and distinctive entertainment performances. The Wynn features over 1,000 exquisitely decorated...
The Security Forces Museum in Macau is located in the lobby of the Security Forces Affairs Bureau on Calçada da Barraca in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The museum displays military and police items of historical value as well as items used by the former security forces. In addition to actual military equipment used in service, the museum also showcases...
Macau Tang City is a Chinese-style gatehouse designed in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. The structure primarily houses a shopping mall, featuring trendy goods from around the world as well as upscale restaurants. Inside, you’ll find Chinese restaurants, shops, and a cultural exhibition hall, all adjacent to the Palace Casino. The Fisherman’s Wharf is located along the newly reclaimed shoreline of the Outer Harbour, facing the sparkling sea to the east and the Friendship Bridge, which boasts postmodern design concepts. The other three sides are surrounded by the bustling Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, the well-stocked New Yaohan Department Store, the palace-style gambling boat “Macau Palace,” the five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the majestic Macau Cultural Centre, and Lotus Square, among others.
Opposite Taipa in Macau, within a pedestrian area near the parking lot, you can see an exquisitely golden and resplendent shrine resembling a small pavilion – that is the shrine of the Four-Faced Buddha. Within the shrine sits the sacred golden statue of the Four-Faced Buddha, with a solemn and majestic expression. As the name suggests, the Four-Faced Buddha has four heads, each facing a cardinal direction, holding various ritual implements...
He Xian Park in Macau, originally named Xiangshan Park, was the first “urban lung” in Macau’s new port development area. Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, it was completed and opened to the public in July 1993. The park is rectangular in shape with various facilities evenly distributed. A wide concrete path runs from one end of the park to the other, with a straight-lined archway standing in the middle section, featuring...
To celebrate the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the great family of the Chinese nation, comprising 56 ethnic groups — including the State Council and 32 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region — presented heartfelt blessings and auspicious gifts to the people of Macao. These gifts are rich in local characteristics and feature unique artistic...
Carlos d'Assumpção Park is located in the Outer Harbour land reclamation area on the other side of Avenida da Amizade. At the end of the reclamation area, an artificial island features a statue of Guanyin. The park has a beautiful environment, filled with palm trees and shrubs. One side of the park is home to a musical fountain, with water jets that take on ever-changing shapes and patterns; the other side has a lotus pond with an arched bridge, beneath which the clear water hosts ducks and koi fish playing in the pond, creating a serene and harmonious scene.