Macao Off The Beaten Path

  Na Tcha Temple
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  • Na Tcha Temple
      Na Tcha Temple
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  • Sam Van Vui Kun Temple
      Sam Van Vui Kun Temple
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  • Instituto de Cultura
      Instituto de Cultura
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  • The Central Library
      The Central Library
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  • A view of a theatre
      A view of a theatre
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Zhongzhan

by keeweechic

I did a day trip from Macau when of course Macau was not part of China. I am not sure of the border now with China, whether it is open, or there is still some restrictions. Zhongshan is now China's fastest-developing Special Economic Zone in the Pearl River Delta as well as being the birthplace of Dr Sun Yat-sen, the founder of modern China. A whole lot different to what I saw some 12 years ago. Until recently it was one of the poorest areas in China. In the late 1800s it was a major source of labour for Hawaii plantations, and most of Hawaii's Chinese community claim roots here.

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Well, I would like to think...

by dzni

Well, I would like to think that Macau is itself off the beaten path for most. But, just wander around and see what you find. Really, it seemed that we were always finding something interesting around every corner... although technically I suppose we were lost, or maybe just en-route back to the ferry terminal.Ah, and find a good vantage point and take pictures of the city or the sea from up high, like Guia Fortress.

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Monte Fort, oldest Fort in...

by Bradmed

Monte Fort, oldest Fort in Macau and probably China.http://www.cityguide.gov.mo/tg/fortress/f_detaile.asp?lc=2&lkey=0204010000000000 000Built 1617-26, Monte Forte occupies 21,000 square feet in an irregular quadrangle with bastions at each corners. It contained barracks, cisterns and storehouses capable of sustaining a siege of up to two years. Constructed by the Jesuits of chunambo on granite foundations, with brick gauardrooms and cannon housings, the fort was part of a complex together with the college and church of St. Paul.The cannons commanded very wide fields of fire, covering the Inner and Outer Harbours and the Chinese border. The guns were used only once, when the Dutch invaded Macau in 1622. A cannonball fired by a priest from Monte hit the invaders' powder key, creating total confusion in which the Portuguese and their African slaves drove the Dutch back to sea.Today the fort...

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Gate of Understanding ...

by o00o

Gate of Understanding Located at the entrance of the Inner Harbour, it is a 40-metre tall monument to honour the Luso-Chinese relations. The monument was completed in 1993.St. Dominic's church was renovated in 1997 and opened to the public with a museum, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. The museum shows paintings, sculptures and liturgical ornaments that illustrate the history of the Roman Catholic church in Asia. Located next to the bridge the university offers degrees in Arts, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering and Law. The University has a library, theatre, sports facilities and living quarters.

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University of Macau Located...

by o00o

University of Macau Located next to the bridge the university offers degrees in Arts, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering and Law. The University has a library, theatre, sports facilities and living quarters.

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St. Dominic's church was...

by o00o

St. Dominic's church was renovated in 1997 and opened to the public with a museum, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. The museum shows paintings, sculptures and liturgical ornaments that illustrate the history of the Roman Catholic church in Asia.

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We didn't intend it, but we...

by highd

We didn't intend it, but we got off the beaten path and were crossing the town without seeing all the important sights. We even got lost and had to ask for the way. Later we found a tourist-information and got a map. Though it was fun. The architecture is fascinating there.

Ox Warehouse

by Jim_Eliason

This old converted factory is now an exhibit for new local artist.

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Lin Fung Temple

by Jim_Eliason

This Taoist temple was built in 1592 and was famous for housing Chinese dignataries when they visited.

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Mong Ha Hill

by Jim_Eliason

This hill served as the 3rd fortress to protect the northern land approach to the city. Today a tourism school sits on the top of the hill along with the ruins of the fort.

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Q:  Hi.. I was wondering if anyone could suggest me good and cheap local travel agents in Macau that can arrange Day tours. I would... 

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A: the lisboa casino gets very lively late at night. but I had better luck at the MGM.as for travel agents. language was very difficult in Macao part portuguese and part... 

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