Rua da Casa em Ruínas (also known as: Rua Nova da Casa em Ruínas or simply Casa em Ruínas; Portuguese: Travessa do Armazém Velho) is a street located in the southwestern part of São Lourenço Parish on the Macau Peninsula. Its northeastern end starts from Rua do Mercado de Frutas, intersects with Beco das Rosas and Beco da Tranquilidade along the way, and extends southwest to Rua da Erva until it connects with Beco da Pagode. The street is approximately 100 meters long and about 5 meters wide.
The Camões Park in Macau covers a vast area, featuring rolling hills, towering ancient trees, abundant flowers, and the constant chirping of birds. Even during the peak of summer, the park feels like a cool and tranquil world. Legend has it that the famous Portuguese poet Luís de Camões once lived in seclusion here and wrote his immortal epic “...
Introduction The Lin Zexu Memorial Museum in Macau houses many precious historical materials, including the desk used by Lin Zexu when he stayed at the Lin Fung Temple to meet with Portuguese officials from Macau, as well as his memorials to Emperor Daoguang regarding the ban on opium, the destruction of opium, and his inspection tours of Macau. In the memorial stele pavilion of the museum, there are three bluestone tablets erected in the 31st year of the Guangxu reign (1905), including the “Imperial Edict” and “Imperial Sacrificial Grant” from the 30th year of the Daoguang reign (1850)...
Sun Yat-sen Municipal Memorial Park is located in the northwest corner of Macau. It is the largest park built by the Macau Municipal Council in recent years and also the biggest park on the Macau Peninsula. The site of the park was originally a landfill, covering an area of approximately 70,000 square metres, with a length of 390 metres and a width of 130 metres, forming a long, narrow strip extending northwest. …
Lover's Lane in Macau is the perfect spot for couples to chat and enjoy the European and American ambiance. The Ruins of St. Paul's, one of Macau’s most iconic landmarks, is nearby, which means a large number of tourists pass through this area—making it one of the city’s popular tourist spots...
The Macao Communications Museum is located at No. 7, Fortaleza do Monte, Macao Special Administrative Region. It is managed by Macao Post and officially opened on March 1, 2006. This museum is designed to provide visitors with an entertaining experience while they engage in experiments and learning. Combining cultural, scientific, and technological features, the museum...
Introduction Mong-Há Fort is located on the scenic Mong-Há Hill in the northern part of Macau. Its construction began in 1849, with the purpose of defending against the Qing dynasty’s army. The fort's construction resumed in 1864 and was completed in 1866, covering an area of 6,300 square feet. The fort ceased operation only in 1960.
Introduction Puji Chan Temple, also known as Guanyin Hall, is one of the three major Buddhist temples in Macau. Built in the late Ming Dynasty, it has a history of approximately 360 years. With its grand scale and long-standing heritage, the temple extends deep into three courtyards and spans several connected buildings. It was once the site where the Sino-American Treaty of Wangxia was signed. The Mahavira Hall faces the temple directly, majestic and imposing, enshrining three precious statues of the Three Jewels…
Introduction Screw Hill Park is not only a densely wooded park but also one of the most tranquil spots in Macau. It is situated on a small hill opposite the Salesian School. The park is home to a wide variety of subtropical and European plants, with several shaded seating areas specially arranged for visitors to rest, as well as a Portuguese-style restaurant...
Introduction Lin Fung Temple is located on Avenida do Almirante Costa Cabral and is one of Macau’s well-known Buddhist temples. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of nearly four hundred years. The main hall currently enshrines Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy) and Tin Hau (the Goddess of Heaven). In addition, there are the Martial Emperor Hall, Ren Shou Hall, Medical Spirit Hall, Shennong Hall, Zu Song Hall, and Golden Flower Lady Hall (dedicated to the goddess of smallpox). In the mid-19th century, Lin Zexu, an official of the Qing court...
Introduction Our Lady of Fatima Church is located at No. 23, Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Rua de Lei Pou Chon, Taipa, Macau. Established in 1929 and rebuilt in 1967, it is currently the newest church in Macau, serving residents in the Taipa district in the northern part of the city. The church is situated in a quiet courtyard, featuring a modern design. In front of the spacious church building, there are wide...
Mong Há Municipal Park (also known as Mong Há Hill Park; colloquially referred to as Blackie Hill Park) (Portuguese: Parque Municipal da Colina de Mong Há), is a park located on Mong Há Hill in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The original site of Mong Há Municipal Park was a dense natural woodland, with some areas...
The Macao Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, abbreviated as the "Outer Harbour Terminal" and commonly known as the "Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal," is located at the Praceta do Porto Exterior on the Macao Peninsula and serves as one of Macao's border crossing points. The main building of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal covers a floor area of 65,000 square metres and includes 14 waiting lounges, VIP halls, customs and immigration facilities, among others. The terminal can...
The Border Gate is one of the land border crossings between the Macao Special Administrative Region of China and Guangdong Province in mainland China. Originally located in the middle section of Avenida da Fronteira, it was built in 1574 (the second year of the Wanli reign in the Ming Dynasty) by Xiangshan County of Guangdong as a traditional Chinese-style gatehouse with three stories. The lintel was inscribed with the words "Border Gate," and soldiers were stationed there to guard it. 1...
Greyhound racing in Macau refers to the greyhound racing events held in the Macau region. The sport was first introduced in 1932 as a joint venture between Hong Kong and Macau businessmen. The Yat Yuen Greyhound Stadium has been operated by the Macau Yat Yuen Greyhound Company Limited since September 1963. Currently, Macau is the only place in Asia where greyhound racing is legally conducted, with races taking place at the Yat Yuen Greyhound Stadium, making it one of the…
Yuhang Park, named for its close connection to the nearby Yuhang Market, was completed and opened in 1994. Designed as an all-day open plaza, the park is situated in Macau’s densely populated northern district, close to the large Yuhang Municipal Complex. Due to the doubling of the population and vehicle traffic in the northern area, in order to...
The Ox Warehouse is the headquarters of the Macao-based arts group “Old Ladies’ House Art Space.” In addition to regularly hosting various art exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, posters, installations, and multimedia, the venue also houses a drama library, an art resource room, a reading room, and a CD section. On Saturdays and Sundays, it offers art workshops such as children’s painting, handicrafts, adult pottery, …
Originally named Avenida do Canal dos Patos Park and commonly referred to as Sun Yat-sen Park, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Municipal Park is a multifunctional park located next to the Portas do Cerco in Macau. Situated near the Portas do Cerco in the northern part of the Macau Peninsula, it covers a total area of approximately 570,000 square meters, making it the largest park in Macau. The park was established to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who once lived in Macau, and is named after him...
Introduction Gammo Park is located on a hill near the Church of Our Lady of Gammo, adjacent to a European-style waterfront. In this park with European charm, there are pathways covered with creeping vines, flowers can be seen everywhere, and there is also a small zoo that houses monkeys and other animals. The park features a winding path enclosed by delicate…
Introduction Macau is home to numerous temples, but among them, only one is solely dedicated to the Supreme Deity of the North – the Temple of the Northern Emperor in Taipa. Located at Rua do Regedor / Largo da Camões in Taipa, it is commonly referred to by locals as “Largo do Templo do Deus do Norte” (Northern Emperor Temple Square), named after its location. The temple presents an overall solemn and majestic appearance. Its main gate features not only colorful murals painted on the beams and arches but also exquisitely carved decorations...