Joanna James
Being an independent territory that was once part of China and was later colonized by the Portuguese, the region is an amalgamation of cultures and architecture of the far east and Europe. With remnants of this unique attribute still visible, the region today has become one of the worlds popular city-states with a rapidly growing economy.
Regarded as the crown jewel of the Macau cityscape, towering at a height of a whopping 338 meters, AJ Hackett Macau Tower is one of the cities most notable landmarks. Originally built for the purpose of refining the city's telecommunication and broadcasting capabilities, due to its height the tower gradually a popular tourist hotspot. The tower today includes an observation deck which offers stunning panoramic views of the city, a number of stores for shopping, restaurants and theatres. The tower also caters to adventurers with the site called Macau skywalk - which lets you walk along the edge of the observation deck. The tower is also home to the tallest bungee jumping platform!
Regarded as one of the best places for a family outing, the site will bring delight for children. This is because, as the name suggests, the site is home to a small population of Giant Pandas. They are placed at a friendly and safe environment with ideal conditions for them to thrive. Due to this, unlike other zoos around the world, visitors can see pandas jovially roaming around their shelter well-fed and healthy. The facility is also home to endemic monkey varieties and a handful of red pandas.
Built-in the year of 1627, this is a sacred place of worship dedicated to the goddess of mercy. Being a Buddhist monument, the site surrounded by a tranquil ambience and it instils a profound sense of peace within the minds of those who visit the shrine. The temple also boasts an immaculate garden that is adorned with intricately carved statues and relics. If you are seeking for a place in Macau to relax and calm your mind this site must be added to your travel itinerary!
Being another site that is well worth visiting with your family, The Macau Museum is located on the hill of the Fortaleza do Monte. The museum building boasts a unique architectural design and it is considered to be the treasure trove to numerous relics and artefacts that belong to the colonial era as well as during the era which the region was under the rule of Chinese emperors. The exhibits at the museum include weaponry, furniture, religious relics ancient machinery and even prehistoric remains. Offering you and your little ones a memorable learning experience, Visiting the site will indeed add wonderful memories during your stay here. After a tiring day of exploration at the museum and you are wondering where to stay in Macau? There are plenty of accommodations at proximity to the site the likes of Ascott Macau
Designated as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, A-Ma temple is dedicated to the goddess Matsu. The temple boasts an extremely surreal ambience with unique sculptures and artworks inscribed on the walls and pillars of the temple. Being a site that will fill your hearts with a profound sense of tranquillity and relaxation, this site must be added to your travel itinerary when you are in Macau.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
