You don’t need a long time to explore the marvelous city of Macao and fall in love with it. When in Macao, take a day to explore the hidden gems of the city which will leave you astonished and wowed!
Visiting Macao is a thrilling affair of culture, adrenaline, history and food that you can conquer in just 24 hours or less!
Here’s how you can fall in love with Macao in just 24 hours:
1. Wine and Dine
For the well-travelled foodie, it might be hard to find dishes you haven’t tried before, but Macanese cuisine will likely be an exception. Despite being packed full of flavor and spices, Macanese dishes are still almost only exclusively found in the city itself. Even in Macao, it’s only really local restaurants, outside of the casinos, that serve it. But the uniqueness of the cuisine makes it worth seeking out and the Macao cuisine will leave you coming back for more.
One can find the finest wine in the streets of Macao which actually includes the aromatic authentic Douru or Alantejo which are imported from Portugal and one can get a good deal at duty-free prices.
One of the first things you must try is the all famous and well known Portuguese Egg Tarts. If you only have 24 hours in Macao you’ll need to make a beeline straight for the best, and when we mean best we mean pork chop buns made from a 50-year-old recipe out of an unassuming shop front. Some other must try dishes are Serradura, Almond cookies, Egg Puffs, African Chicken, Minchi, Bacalhau Cakes and the list can go on and on.
2. Architectural Wonders
Macao’s UNESCO World Heritage city centre has long drawn visitors to its cobblestoned streets.
The most interesting landmarks here are historical buildings that blend Portuguese and Chinese traditions in art and architecture, but this rich city-state has interesting modern architecture as well. The oldest buildings were built in the 15th century, but many valuable buildings in Baroque and other styles were built in the 16th – 19th centuries Macao has also welcomed a wellspring of modern architectural marvels that make history in their own way. Here are some must see’s in Macao – Ruins of St. Paul, Holy House of Mercy, Guia Fortress, A-Ma Temple, Walls of Macao. When it comes to modern wonders and hotels that have transformed the Macao Skyline we have MGM Cotai, Wynn Palace, Studio City, Macao Science Centre, The Grand Lisboa, Macao Tower. Alternately you can visit uniquely designed churches and learn more about their fascinating history.
3. Indulge in adrenaline spiking outdoor activities.
There are many outdoor activities in Macao to choose from like Leap off the world’s highest commercial bungy or just walk around it, Jet Ski in the some of the most picturesque beaches, challenge your heart with scenic views while hiking up the trail in Coloane and the grand Taipa hiking trail or try out the tower climb experience and touch the sky. The Macao Tower Climb begins from the 61st floor of the tower, which is 233m from the ground. The climb takes you up a further 105m, until you reach the top, which is an impressive 338m up.
4. Shopper’s Haven
Macao is a paradise for shoppers, and it has something for all travelers with different budgets. From the large malls to cheap street shopping, the shopaholics can get a good deal without burning a hole in their pockets while shopping in Macao.
For the shopaholics, Senado Square Area is the main bustling area located at the central downtown, One of the most popular piazza in the town, the Rua De S Paulo Area is a located close to the ruins of St. Pauls. Every Sunday the Taipa flea market takes place near the Bombeiros Square in Taipa. This is one of the most famous flea markets in the town. Some of the luxury hotels have house boutiques and apparel stores to make shopping convenient for guest.
When it comes to malls, Macao has a multitude of them. The largest indoor shopping mall in Macao, Sands Shoppes offers an amazing retail experience at more than 850 duty free outlets. From finest prestige and designer labels at Shoppes at Four Seasons, Shoppes at Venetian’s world-renowned mass-market brands and boutiques, creative luxury at Shoppes at Parisian, to the family-friendly consumer vibe of Shoppes at Londoner, Sands Shoppes is the perfect shopping venue.
Whether you are looking for the latest seasonal trends, or collections from the finest designers, Macao has you covered.
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