Unique Places in Macao

Only an odd border, Portuguese heritage and strong burocracy separates Souzhou from Macao.

One day they will become one, as fisically they already are. Maybe, that day, it will be interesting to compare the evolution due to centuries of different cultural influence side by side, in the same people, but today, crossing the line demands the time that we hadn't.

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The density of construction is high, in Macao, and the green areas are small. However, they are well kept and distributed, allowing a balanced look that disguises the extensive occupation of the soil.

Even in the gardens, a Portuguese hand is still visible.

Most Han Chinese in Macau are Taoist or Buddhist or Confucianist. ALthough Macau was a Porugese Colony for about 400 years, Roman Catholicism failed to make inroads in it unlike in the Philippines and Vietnam and East Timor hence it is rare to see a Roman Catholic Chinese Wedding here in Macau and when you see one, it is nice to Photograph but be sure to ask the couple for permission too!

The picture was taken in Penha Hill St. Mary Catholic Church

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Good Macanese and Cantonese Pastries. They have steamed pork buns, fried buns, pork barbecue, assorted egg pies, dumplings, red bean paste cookies, Pearl Milk Shake, etc and off course the world famous portugese egg tarts! which cost about 4 mop and my favorite Assorted Chinese dried ham, pork floss, chinese pork and beef jerky.

Several weeks before leaving home research the Internet for data concerning the place you will be heading to. Since you are not going to stay there for a long period, possessing beforehand some valuable data will help you make the most out of your trip. Otherwise you might waste hours trying to find something that you could have known earlier if you had done your research.

When traveling take your kids with you, let them in a natural and unconscious way realize the differences and similarities of our world, let them hear different languages, let them taste different foods, let them see different smiles.

Many travellers come to Macau for the gambling and restaurants downtown, and miss all of the beautiful oceanside scenery on Coloane Island, just 25 minutes away on a bus by bridge. The sparsely populated, quiet island has a somewhat "sleepy" feel to it, but it is a great place to go for a picnic or oceanside stroll. You can swim in the ocean or use the very nice, uncrowded public for MP15 at Cheoc Van Beach, then take part or all of of the Coloane Trail over to Hac Sa Beach, where there is a pier, dozens of grilled fish stalls, and the delectable Fernando's Restaurant. There you can see for yourself why the island used to be a hiding place for pirates!

Styled like a ship, this museum has outstanding displays illustrating the relationship of Macau with the sea. Outdoor exhibits include a traditional of trading junk and pirate-chasing lorcha brigantine.

Open 10am-5.30pm. Closed Tuesday