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Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
imstress Says: The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History is a pastel green and white building which consists of nine exhibition rooms, a video presentation zone and a souvenir shop. A comprehensive collection of exhibits are displayed at the museum. There are two levels of exhibition which...
DSwede Says: Located on what was originally called the Rua de Derieta Carlos Eugenio, the Carmo Fair was first documented in Sept 14, 1886.Originally built on the water's edge, sand and silt and water effects have made the current location land-locked.Up until the new market was built,...
Jim_Eliason Says: This 1885 churhc is the largest catholic church in Taipeoi village. It sits on a small hill overlooking the Taipa hosue museum.
Jim_Eliason Says: This 1885 churhc is the largest catholic church in Taipeoi village. It sits on a small hill overlooking the Taipa hosue museum.
Jim_Eliason Says: This small temple sits in literally a hole in th wall along da Silva Avenida. Despite that its one of the oldest in Taipa.
Museum of Taipei and Coloane History
Jim_Eliason Says: This musuem is dedicated to the two more rural islands that make up part of the Macua territory and the industries that thrived here. The musuem is housed in the former council building for the islands.
Jim_Eliason Says: This is the one must see in Taipa, it consist of series of Macanese colonial summer homes that face the lake. each house exhibits a difference cultural influence in Macua, Chinese, Portuguese and Macanese. In the final is a temporary exhibit of art
Walk along the peaceful street
gnil Says: Enjoy the tranquility in Taipa, away from the hustle and bustle of Macau city. Love the flowers along the street.
DSwede Says: It will not take but a short time to walk around the area and take in the sites. I went and spent ~30 minutes. In nice weather this is just a short walk from Crown Casino.There are a few dozen random sculptures, and the random views of the bridges leading back to Macau.
Templo de Ka Sin Tong (I Leng)
myspices Says: Situated at one of the small streets along Rua Direita Carlos Eugenio is the small temple called the Ka Sin Tong (I Leng) Temple.A simple Chinese temple "tucked" between the residential buildings. Not popularly visited.To get to Ka Sin Tong Temple, board Bus no. 11, 15, 22,...
Jardim Da Cidade Das Flores - Flower City Garden
myspices Says: Situated in the town, across the street from the ParknShop supermarket, this classical Chinese garden has a large pond with lotus. This walled garden is next to some high rise residential area. The setting of this garden is typically Chinese : winding bridges, small...
Jardim Municipal - "Municipal Garden"
myspices Says: From Our Lady of Carmel, pathways wind down towards a beautiful garden with greens and colourful flowers. There are sheds for you to sit and enjoy the view and rest your feet. You can even have a picnic here.Jardim Municipal Garden is in the vicinity of the Taipa VillageTo...
Quinella: Good local food at cheap prices
DSwede Says: Macanese cuisine is obviously a mixture of Chinese and Portuguese. Quinella's offers the real-deal with decent size portions for extremely reasonable prices.The wait staff will not likely speak English, but the menus have English subtitles, so you can easily point to what...
gnil Says: Must try the pork chop bun and milk tea. Be there to queue before 3pm when they start selling fresh buns from the oven.
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Irish Bar offers a decent selection of spirits and beers, as well as a typical food menu for a bar. There are a few large TV's that show the big games. There is a pool table and dart board for those that wish to actually participate in a game instead of just watching one.
Dress Code: Casual dress is all that is required.
Written Oct 2, 2007
Address: 116C Avda de Kwong Tung, Taipa
From Portas do Cerco To Coloane by bike
Avieira67 Says: To rent a bicycle is a good option to travel in Macau. Islands can be easily visited by bike.Normally, fare is 20 MOP per hour.
DSwede Says: There are many readily available buses that you can take to Taipa. However, if you are so inclined, or just wish to save a little money...Crown Casino offers a free shuttle from the ferry terminal to the casino. From there, most things are within easy walking distance. To...
The food street of Rua da Cunha, shops are lined on both sides - selling variety of desserts, drinks and snacks. You will be amazed at the array of desserts being displayed - gelatine of all kinds, yogurt, ice-creams of all flavours and colours and drinks of all concoctions. If you are the one with the "sweet-tooth" - you have found yourself a lucky niche - drowned with the sweetness of all these desserts!
Besides desserts, there are shops selling meals - Western, Chinese and Macanese.
What to buy: 1. Desserts - jellies, gelatine, icrecream
2. Drinks - cold mostly - fruit smoothies, juices of all kinds, shakes
3. Snacks - sweet and savoury
To see pics on some delicious desserts, click on my Taipa travelogue "Sweetness on Rua da Cunha"
What to pay: reasonably priced
Updated Jul 26, 2006
Address: along the street of Rua da Cunha
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While wandering on the sidewalks of Taipa Island, visitors will notice these public "toilets" for dogs (see pic).
These latrines are well positioned in the streets of Taipa and are easily identified for the relief of any given rushing dog. :)
Written Jul 29, 2007
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A Hash is a great way to see the sites of an area, as well as meet some people. For those of you who are uninitiated in the ways of a "Hash", it is basically a self-guided tour through an area (either walking or jogging), based on your ability to spot clues set out by the event's organizers.
After ~1hr of walking/jogging (depending of which course you choose), you will have seen many sides of the city that most tourists do not know. And you will also get a chance to meet some locals.
At the end of the Hash, socializing continues at the bar...
The Hash is every Saturday ~4pm, starting at the Irish Bar. It may be canceled for holidays or special occasions.
Equipment: Typical Hash attire are running/walking clothes. Its considered bad form to go in new shoes...
Updated May 1, 2010
Address: 116C Avda de Kwong Tung, Taipa
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