Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, also known as “Rua Nova,” has long been the hub of Macau’s commerce, transportation, and tourism, bustling with activity. The street features many European-style buildings, as well as some that retain traditional Chinese architectural characteristics. Numerous attractions are located on and around this avenue, such as the famous Church of St. Dominic,…
The Government Headquarters of the Macao Special Administrative Region is located on Avenida da Praia Grande in Macao, with its main entrance facing Nam Van Lake. It consists of three buildings and gardens, covering an area of approximately 7,700 square meters, with a total floor space of about 10,000 square meters. The Government Headquarters was formerly the Governor's Palace of Macao, serving as the office of the Governor of Macao. In 1849…
The Octagonal Pavilion Library is located in front of the Macau Grand Theatre and was first built in 1927. The two-story building gets its name from its octagonal shape. With its emerald green roof tiles and crimson windows, the library resembles a traditional Chinese pavilion, giving off an air of classic elegance. It houses around 20,000 books and over 90 types of newspapers and magazines, mostly in Chinese...
The Garden of the Macao Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Headquarters is designed in the style of traditional gardens from Portugal and Goa, inspired by the layout of Macao’s historic courtyard-style gardens. At the center of the garden stands a stone sphere resembling an armillary sphere, one of the symbols of the Portuguese presence around the world. The surrounding walls are not only adorned with Portuguese tiles but also covered with climbing plants, creating a delightful scene. …
Morrison Chapel is located within the permanent cemetery adjacent to the new site of the Orient Foundation. This Christian chapel was built in 1821 and renovated in 1922. The chapel features arched windows and doors with unique designs, and charming small round lamps illuminate its entrance. The surrounding area is serene and refined. As the oldest Christian place of worship in Macau...
The Michael Jackson Treasure Gallery at Ponte 16 is located on the second floor of the Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, 16 Avenida do Almirante Sérgio, Inner Harbour, Macau. It is the first permanent Michael Jackson-themed exhibition venue in Asia and the second in the world. The Michael Jackson Treasure Gallery at Ponte 16...
The "Phonograph Years" Sound Museum is a small museum located on Caodui Street in the Macao Special Administrative Region, established by Tai Ping Electrical Company, a relatively large local electrical appliance company in Macao. The Phonograph Years Sound Museum opened on December 4, 2002, to share the history of the phonograph and the development of audio equipment with enthusiasts. The first floor of the museum...
The Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt is located behind the Ruins of St. Paul's, a landmark in Macau, and has long been one of the city's most famous attractions. Between 1990 and 1995, the government carried out a series of renovations at the site of the former St. Paul's Cathedral, and built this museum and crypt on the tomb of the founder, Father Alessandro Valignano...
The Pawnshop Exhibition Hall is located at the junction of Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro 396 and Rua de Pedro Nolasco da Silva 59 in Macau. It was originally the Casa De Penhores Tak Seng On, a pawnshop business. The Pawnshop Exhibition Hall is a museum jointly developed by the government and private sector,…
The Macao Fire Services Museum is located in the Command Building of the Fire Services Bureau at 2-6 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, Macao. It was officially opened on December 11, 1999, by the then Director of the Macao Fire Services Bureau, Kong Sai Sang, and is a museum themed around land-based firefighting. The two-storey Command Building was designed by Macao architect Chan Kun Pui and is a structure featuring...
The Temple of Nüwa is located at the intersection of Caodui Street and Ruins of St. Paul's Street. Its architecture resembles that of ordinary residential buildings. Originally, the temple’s main entrance faced Ruins of St. Paul's Street, but the open space in front of the temple today marks the site of the former shrine, as Caodui Street no longer exists there. The back of the temple was connected to a cloth shop that faced Caodui Street. In the winter of 1914, a fire broke out in the cloth shop and spread to the Temple of Nüwa, destroying the main hall and leaving only the side...
Jesuit Memorial Square (Larga da Companhia de Jesus) is located in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau and was built in the latter half of the 19th century. It connects Largo de São Paulo, Rua de São Paulo, and Travessa da Sé. As its name suggests, this square commemorates the Jesuits who came to Macau and established the College of St. Paul...
In contrast to the bustling and densely populated city center, it is like an oasis in the desert. To align with the Macao government’s policy of revitalizing the old urban area, Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. (abbreviated as “STDM”) invested in building a theme park named “Grand Lisboa” in the Inner Harbour area. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 8, 2002. The park...
The Macao Giant Panda Pavilion is located within the Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, Macao. The building covers an area of approximately 3,000 square meters. The entire structure is designed to incorporate the existing terrain and the characteristics of the architecture, built along the hillside and laid out in a fan-shaped distribution. The exterior design of the Giant Panda Pavilion mainly imitates nature, with walls around the activity areas wrapped in stone-like materials to…
The Old Protestant Cemetery is located in the northwest of Macau, north of St. Anthony's Church and to the right of the site of the Orient Foundation. It is the final resting place of notable figures such as the famous painter George Chinnery and missionary Robert Morrison. The cemetery features a small Romanesque chapel. After World War II, the cemetery was handed over to the Anglican Church, and the chapel was named after Robert Morrison. It is part of the "Historic Centre of Macao"...
The Na Tcha Temple at Senado Square is located on the right side behind the Ruins of St. Paul's, established in 1888 and reconstructed in 1901. The temple enshrines the deity Na Tcha and is one of the two surviving Na Tcha temples in Macau. The Na Tcha Temple at Senado Square is often regarded as a symbol of the harmonious coexistence of Chinese and Western cultures in Macau, and became part of the Historic Centre of Macau in 2005. The great...
Night watchmen were ancient Chinese timekeepers who also alerted residents to fire and theft risks. However, with urban modernization, this profession gradually disappeared. The “Shali Tou Gongguan” is Macao’s last surviving watchtower building and a testament to the city’s former neighborhood watch patrols. To revitalize the site, the Cultural Affairs Bureau...
The 3D Fantasy World at Four Points by Sheraton Macau will open in mid-2015 at the Four Points by Sheraton Macau Cotai Strip Resort. Covering an area of over 2,000 square meters, the art gallery features six themed exhibition halls and the world’s first 4D art painting venue, offering more than 150 photo spots. Visitors can get up close to the exhibits and immerse themselves in the 3...
The A-Ma Temple of Rua do Cunha in Macau is backed by Camões Park and consists of a cluster of temples built along the hillside. It is the largest and oldest Earth God temple in Macau. In addition to the main hall dedicated to the Earth God, it also houses the Hall of the Healing Spirit, the Hall of the Virgin Pioneer, the Water Moon Palace, among others, enshrining deities such as the Great God of Healing, Goddess of Li Mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Buddha, and the Mountain Guardian Taishan Shigandang...
Located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s Square, Grand View Amusement Park in Macau is a distinctive local entertainment venue that features an ice rink and a bowling alley. It’s a popular destination for many locals during holidays and a must-visit for family fun. The Grand View Ice Rink is Macau’s first and only real snow ice rink, covering an area of over ten thousand...