Macau, Special administrative region in southern China
Macau extends across a peninsula and three small islands at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, covering 21 square kilometers of land area.
Portuguese merchants established their first permanent settlement in Macau in 1557, paying an annual silver rent to maintain their presence until December 1999.
The local cuisine combines Portuguese and Chinese cooking methods, ingredients, and recipes, resulting in dishes like African chicken and minchi beef with rice.
The most efficient way to reach Macau is through Hong Kong International Airport, followed by a one-hour ferry ride across the Pearl River Delta.
The city houses the tallest bungy jump platform from the 338-meter Macau Tower, attracting thrill-seekers from around the globe.
Location: People's Republic of China
Inception: December 20, 1999
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Part of: East Asia, People's Republic of China
Shares border with: Guangdong
Address: Macau Island, Macao 999078
Website: https://gov.mo/pt
GPS coordinates: 22.18994,113.53805
Latest update: June 30, 2025 09:31
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Macau captivates with its contrasts. In a single day, you can go from a Portuguese quarter with cobblestone streets to a hidden temple behind a staircase, and then to a futuristic hotel lit up like a film set. The city combines baroque facades, grand casinos, and quiet gardens where a few tai chi practitioners are seen. Between Coloane and Cotai, each district offers a different vibe that attracts travelers looking for striking photos and unique urban scenes. This selection features the most photogenic sites in Macau, from colonial heritage to coastal views.
The Venetian Macao
5.2 km
Ruins of St. Paul's
886 m
Grand Lisboa
529 m
Macau Tower
1.1 km
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
10 km
Wynn Palace
5.8 km
The Parisian
5.7 km
Historic Centre of Macau
241 m
Macao Studio City
5.9 km
Walls of St Paul Church
885 m
Senado Square
438 m
A-Ma Temple
830 m
Macau New Urban Zone
6 km
Portas do Cerco
3.1 km
Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge
1.7 km
Macau Fisherman's Wharf
1.9 km
Guia Lighthouse
1.3 km
Taipa Houses–Museum
4.6 km
Sai Van Bridge
2.2 km
Hac Sa Beach
8.3 km
Amizade Bridge
2.6 km
Mandarin's House
412 m
Fortaleza do Monte
890 m
St. Dominic's Church
594 m
Lou Kau Mansion
578 m
Colégio Diocesano de São José 5
2.5 km
Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
1.5 km
Templo de Kun Iam Tong
2 kmReviews
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