Macau provides a wide range of activities for all types of travellers. This includes the gamblers, night life seekers, family getaways, corporate meetings and honeymooners.
Casinos
There are more than 10 casinos in the city. For example, Casino Macau Palace, Casino Taipa, Crown Macau, MGM Grand Macau,The Sands Macau, Venetian Casino Resort. And due to the legalisation of gambling and the number of casinos available, Macau had became Asia's Las Vegas. Moreover, Baccarat is the most popular game in the city.
The largest casino is The Sands Macau. Most of the gamblers at Macau are super-high rollers. These people consist of the Chinese who challenged their destiny via the game in casino! However, some of the people at the casinos who are not gamblers but visitors who want to experience the whole atmosphere in the casino since it is a place of what Macau is known for.
Events
There are plenty of events being held at the city. They could be based on cultural, educational, interest or sports. And the biggest sports event is the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix held in the 3rd week of November.
The streets of the town called Monaco were used as the track of the race. This event started in 1954. There are 2 races - one for cars and one for motorcycles. Annually, it attracts numerous international contestants and countless spectators watching the whole event (Especially sport-lovers).
Besides, some other popular events held in Macau are Horse Racing and Dog Racing.
The Bars
With Portuguese influence, the culture of drinking is very visible at Macau. There are plenty of bars available around Macau. And most of these bars import portuguese red and white wines, ports and brandies. People who loves night life would definitely be fond of Macau.
Events
There are plenty of events being held at the city. They could be based on cultural, educational, interest or sports. And the biggest sports event is the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix held in the 3rd week of November.
The streets of the town called Monaco were used as the track of the race. This event started in 1954. There are 2 races - one for cars and one for motorcycles. Annually, it attracts numerous international contestants and countless spectators watching the whole event (Especially sport-lovers).
Besides, some other popular events held in Macau are Horse Racing and Dog Racing.
The Bars
With Portuguese influence, the culture of drinking is very visible at Macau. There are plenty of bars available around Macau. And most of these bars import portuguese red and white wines, ports and brandies. People who loves night life would definitely be fond of Macau.
Some of the well known bars include the 180° Lounge and Grill (Located at the Macau Tower), Bellini Lounge (Located at the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel) and Flow Bar (Located at Crown Macau). Besides, there are a number or karaoke lounges and discos within the city.
As a result of numerous bars and casinos around, Macau is also a city that never sleeps.
Museums/Heritage sites
Culture-lovers or culture appreciators would have a variety of choices to choose from and decide which museum to visit first.
Some of the Museums:
- Macau Museum: It exhibits the history of Macau.
- Grand Prix Museum: It exhibits some of the winners' used cars during the past races. Visitors could also use the museum's new feature, the stimulators, to test their racing skills. However, this would attract more sports lovers rather than culture-lovers.
- Macau Wine Museum: It shows anything about wine.
- The Macau Cultural Centre: Its exhibits Macau's cultural landscape.
- Maritime Museum: It has the collection of boats and artefacts relating to Macau's seafaring past.
As a result of numerous bars and casinos around, Macau is also a city that never sleeps.
Museums/Heritage sites
Culture-lovers or culture appreciators would have a variety of choices to choose from and decide which museum to visit first.
Some of the Museums:
- Macau Museum: It exhibits the history of Macau.
- Grand Prix Museum: It exhibits some of the winners' used cars during the past races. Visitors could also use the museum's new feature, the stimulators, to test their racing skills. However, this would attract more sports lovers rather than culture-lovers.
- Macau Wine Museum: It shows anything about wine.
- The Macau Cultural Centre: Its exhibits Macau's cultural landscape.
- Maritime Museum: It has the collection of boats and artefacts relating to Macau's seafaring past.
Some of heritage sites:
- Ruins of the Church of St Paul: The remains of a Jesuit church built in early 17th century by Japanese Christian exiles and Chinese craftsmen.
- Macau Cathedral: It is for most major religious festivals and holy days in Macau.
- Monte Fort: Part of the College of the Mother of God.
Food!
The locals love to have teatime! It seems like another Hong Kong at Macau whereby you could see people all around at various restaurants at any time of the day. Exploring the various food cuisines at Macau is one of the favourite leisure activity for a number of tourists visiting the city.
- Ruins of the Church of St Paul: The remains of a Jesuit church built in early 17th century by Japanese Christian exiles and Chinese craftsmen.
- Macau Cathedral: It is for most major religious festivals and holy days in Macau.
- Monte Fort: Part of the College of the Mother of God.
Food!
The locals love to have teatime! It seems like another Hong Kong at Macau whereby you could see people all around at various restaurants at any time of the day. Exploring the various food cuisines at Macau is one of the favourite leisure activity for a number of tourists visiting the city.
Macau not only have fine dining and smart casual restaurants but also stalls located along the streets (Dai Pai Dongs). At these Dai Pai Dongs allow you to try all types of local food at one location. They would have their curry fish balls, portuguese tarts, glutinous rice with sausages and peanut congee.
Adventure!
At Macau tower, you could take the opportunity to do bungee jumping! Yes, the world's tallest bungee jumping. For people who love to have this kind of thrill and yet have a memorable experience at a foreign destination, this would be an excellent choice. The speed of jumping down the tower is around 200km/h. The tower do sell the admission ticket to the top of the tower and bungee jumping as a package.
Shopping!
Although shopping is not that well known at Macau than for its casinos, there are still plenty of shopping areas available at the city. For example, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel has a total area of over 96,800 square feet for restaurants and retail stores.
Although shopping is not that well known at Macau than for its casinos, there are still plenty of shopping areas available at the city. For example, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel has a total area of over 96,800 square feet for restaurants and retail stores.
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