Macao Reservoir is located on Rua da Represa, in the new port area of the Macao Peninsula, near the Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal, and boasts beautiful scenery. During the day, you can watch planes and ships traveling between Hong Kong and Macao depart and arrive, as well as helicopters taking off and landing. At night, you can admire the ever-changing lights of the Grand Lisboa from afar, while the adjacent water surface is warmly illuminated by the searchlights from the lighthouse on Guia Hill.
The Communications Museum under Macao Post combines cultural, scientific, and technological elements. It is an interactive and experimental museum that opened on March 1, 2006, and is divided into two main exhibition areas. The first-floor Postal and Philatelic Exhibition Area houses a collection of systems, technologies, and equipment used in the development of long-distance communication…
Ruin 10 Creative Park is a venue repurposed from old Portuguese buildings in Macau for artistic use, similar to Beijing's 798 Art District but on a smaller scale. The buildings feature the layout of traditional three-story Portuguese-style houses, well-preserved and intact. The site hosts art exhibitions and studios, and regularly holds art workshops, events, …
Avenida do Coronel Mesquita is located in the central part of the Macau Peninsula, also known as Avenida da Holanda or Rua Central da Holanda. The street runs from northeast to southwest. Its southern end connects with Rua do Campo at the intersection with Avenida da Penha, and its northern end reaches Avenida do General Castelo Branco, making it an important north-south thoroughfare on the Macau Peninsula. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, eight...
Introduction Located on Rua de São Lourenço, St. Lawrence's Church is also known as Fengshun Church (Feng Shun Tang), and is a famous cathedral in Macau, covering a large area. Fengshun Church was built in 1560 and has undergone several renovations over the years, one of the more significant being in 1618. The refurbishment carried out in 1979 also added further luster to this historic...
Introduction Nam Van Garden is located in front of the Garrison Fort of Ka Sai Kok, near the Hotel Lisboa, and is also known as Ka Sai Kok Garden. The garden is divided into upper and lower sections: the lower section lies between Nam Van Street and Ka Lok Tong Street; the upper section is further split into two levels, connected by stone steps, and is situated between Ka Lok Tong Street, the incline near the garrison, Ka Sai Kok New Road, and Avenida da Penha. …
Introduction Ruins of St. Paul's Forecourt is located opposite the headquarters of the former Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. The entire square is paved with cobblestones in a wave-like pattern. Nearby roads have been designated as pedestrian zones, and the area is surrounded by benches, making it a popular spot for people to gather, rest, and relax. In the center of the square stands a fountain, which also serves as its iconic landmark. …
Lilau Square is a plaza located on the northern side of Mount Hill in Macau. Due to the square and its surrounding historic buildings, it has been designated as a Macanese architectural, historical, and cultural heritage area. Starting in 2005, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Historic Centre of Macao. Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, an elderly woman built a water…
St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church in Macau is located on the Largo de Santo Agostinho in Macau. In 2005, it was inscribed as part of the Historic Centre of Macau on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The exact founding date of the seminary is unknown, but historical records indicate that Jesuit missionaries acquired the current site in 1728. After thirty years of development, the seminary buildings were gradually completed. …
The City Hall is one of Macao’s most iconic buildings, with its main entrance located on Avenida da Amizade. Its interior is serene and solemn, giving visitors a sense of being in a world apart. The inner walls are adorned with traditional Portuguese blue-and-white tiles, and the garden is lush with flowers. The building is grand and majestic, currently serving as the seat of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government. Opposite the City Hall lies the Civic Square,…
Guide | The Chapel of St. Paul is located on Mount Hill, one of the highest points on the Macau Peninsula. It is a small chapel dedicated to praying to the patron saint of seafarers. The chapel was built because Portuguese sailors on the Japan route once encountered Dutch pirate ships at sea but were unharmed. They firmly believed it was divine protection and made a vow to build the chapel in gratitude.
St. Augustine’s Church (commonly known as Igreja de São Agostinho on the Largo da Graça), located in the Largo da Graça of Macau, is part of the Historic Centre of Macau. It was built by monks of the Order of St. Augustine. Originally, its roof was made of palm leaves, which fluttered in the wind like dragon whiskers—hence it was originally called the Dragon Whiskers Temple, and later renamed Dragon Hill Temple. …
The Governor's Mansion of Macau is located on Nam Van Street, which boasts a distinct South Asian flair, just a bit up from Avenida da Praia Grande. Originally the official residence of the Governor of Macau, it now serves as the office of the Macau administration. In the past, it was the workplace of the Governor and the administrative center of Macau. The site was originally private property, but in 1881, the former Portuguese Macau government acquired it and converted…
The Macao Maritime Museum was established in 1987, and the current exhibition building was officially opened in 1990. The museum’s themes not only reflect the close connection between Macao’s history and the sea but also systematically present the maritime histories of China and Portugal, illustrating the importance of the sea to humanity and culture...
Dom Pedro V Theatre is commonly known as the Monte Theatre, and is also called the Ma Kou Theatre or the Monte Fort Tower. It is an old theatre located in the Monte Square of Macau and is China’s first Western-style theatre. In 2005, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Historic Centre of Macau. The Dom Pedro V Theatre was built in 1860 by Macanese...
Chinese people have the habit of buying local souvenirs wherever they go, and Macao’s souvenirs boast a long history. Items such as almond cookies, peanut candy, and dried meats have become standout representatives of Macao’s souvenir culture. With support from the renowned Macao-based Koi Kei Bakery, the “Koi Kei Charity Association” was established to preserve Macao’s local culture and safeguard precious history. After years of planning, it founded the world’s…
Our Lady of Good Success Church is located on Calçada da Igreja de São Lourenço. Also known as São Lourenço Church or colloquially as Fēngshùn Táng (Our Lady of Good Success), it is a famous cathedral in Macau, covering a vast area. In front of the church, there are grand stone staircases on both sides leading directly to the main entrance, exuding an impressive aura. The garden is planted with palm trees, and the interior of the sanctuary is adorned with vintage chandeliers, creating a majestic and solemn atmosphere that is truly distinctive. The construction of Our Lady of Good Success dates…
St. Lawrence's Church, commonly known as Fengshun Church, is one of the three oldest churches in Macau. It is located on Fengshun Church Street, right opposite the Macau Salesian School. The exact year of its construction is unknown, but historical records suggest that it was a small wooden church built around 1569 by Jesuit missionaries. According to an inscription on a stone tablet inside the church...
Guia Hill is located in the southwest of the Macau Peninsula. It has an elevation of 62.7 meters. To the west is the Inner Harbour, to the northeast it faces East Guia Hill across Nam Van Lake, and to the south it connects with A-Ma Hill. The centuries-old A-Ma Temple is situated at the southwestern foot of the hill, and the granite boulder landforms on the back slope of the temple area feature many stone inscriptions created by notable figures. At the summit stands...
St. Lázaro Chapel, also known as Mount Bishop Chapel, Sea Cliff Our Lady Chapel, Penha Chapel, and Our Lady of St. Lázaro Chapel, is a Catholic church located on Guia Hill in Macau. It was built in 1622. The chapel has undergone several renovations and was rebuilt to its current scale along with the bishop’s private residence in 1935. Originally named Penha Chapel (Penha Church), “Penha” in Portuguese refers to a sea-facing cliff. The name St. Lázaro Chapel comes from its location atop Guia Hill in Macau. The adjacent building was once the bishop’s residence, hence the hill is also known as Mount Bishop, and the chapel is often referred to as Mount Bishop Chapel.