Macau, overlap of history and modernity

in #macau5 years ago

The 20th anniversary of the return of Macau. In the past 20 years, Macau has developed rapidly and the tourism industry is also very developed. Macau is a modern and historical city with a high degree of integration of Chinese and Western cultures. If you want to go to Macau, these places cannot be missed.

Big Three Bus Archway
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The Grand Semba Memorial Arch is the front wall of St. Paul's Church and is a landmark of Macau. The church was designed by an Italian Jesuit priest. The whole building combines the style of European Renaissance and Oriental architecture. Since its establishment, it has been inextricably bound up with the fire. It has experienced three fires in succession, and finally left the front wall, which is a witness to the history of Macau.
Love Lane
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Go down the right side of Dasamba Archway, the alley between Dasamba Street and Dasamba Street is Love Lane. Legend has it that people who walk across Love Lane will not fall in love.

The buildings on both sides of Love Lane are full of European style, making people feel like they are in Europe. The wall here is pink, full of girly hearts, and also attracts many people to check in.
Church of our lady
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This church was built in 1587 to honor the Virgin Mary. The church is made of light yellow stone and white and has green shutters. There are many oil paintings and statues telling stories about Jesus, Christ, and the Church of the Rosary.

Fisherman's Wharf
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This is Macau's first theme park and a shopping center that mimics the European and American Fisherman's Wharf. There are Colosseum, pillars, and reliefs. It is like traveling through Rome, which is especially suitable for taking pictures.

Lisboa Casino
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Lisboa Casino is one of Macau's oldest casinos, and it is also a symbol of Macau. The casino has a splendid exterior and luxurious interior, which attracts many tourists. Only people who are 21 years of age or older can enter. There are free drinks in it, but they cannot take photos.

The Venetian
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This is a resort that integrates bars, restaurants, shopping, accommodation and entertainment. The hotel is beautifully decorated and elegant, with a strong European palace style, which reflects the elegant and luxurious style. There are arch bridges, canals, artificial sky, stone roads, gondola, and the most admirable is the super-simulated blue sky roof. When you come here, you will have the illusion of coming to Venice.

Parisian Hotel
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The Parisian is also like a large casino. There is a Parisian tower at the door (one-half of the ratio is restored). Taking pictures in front of the tower is like being in Paris. Entering it, you can see the smallpox visual show on Fandeng Square.

Dragon Ring Portuguese Museum
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This is an important cultural relic and cultural heritage in Macau, and it is also one of the most representative attractions in Macau.

These residential Macao colonial era, Portuguese built houses, where you can learn about Portuguese life. And the mint green exterior wall and emerald green plants are very suitable for taking pictures.

Macau Tower
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The Macau Tower is the 8th tallest tower in the world, combining observation, food, business and extreme sports. There is a revolving restaurant, and there is a high-altitude project-bungee jumping, you can experience it
Guanye Street
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The shops are crowded here and there is a lot of people. Famous restaurants and snacks come here. You can taste the famous Andrew egg tarts, Century Coffee, pork chop buns, and glutinous rice dumplings. After walking all the way, eating and drinking, absolutely satisfied.

Precautions:

  1. Entry Materials: Hong Kong and Macau Pass and Identity Card.

  2. Currency: Most of Macau uses cash. WeChat Alipay can be used in some places (you can also receive red envelopes in Alipay), and large shopping malls can use credit cards. Cash can be exchanged in many places in Macau. The current exchange rate is 1 MOP = 0.874 RMB. If you use WeChat and Alipay, you can exchange directly.

  3. Transportation: There are many casino free buses in Macau that shuttle between major hotels and ports, and can reach many attractions. If you need to take a bus, you can buy a bus card at a convenience store or supermarket.

Ps: Have you been to Macau and what is your impression of it? Share it in the comments.

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