Macau is a city with two faces. On the one hand, the fortresses, churches and food of its former colonial master Portugal speak to a uniquely Mediterranean style on the China coast. On the other, Macau is the self-styled Las Vegas of the East. Rather than skyscrapers and office towers, the construction here is all about Vegas-style mega-casinos and hotels.
There is much more to Macau than gambling. The peninsula and the islands of Coloane and Taipa constitute a colourful palette of pastels and ordered greenery. The Portuguese influence is everywhere: cobbled back streets, baroque churches, stone fortresses, Art Deco buildings and restful parks and gardens. It's a unique fusion of East and West.
There is much more to Macau than gambling. The peninsula and the islands of Coloane and Taipa constitute a colourful palette of pastels and ordered greenery. The Portuguese influence is everywhere: cobbled back streets, baroque churches, stone fortresses, Art Deco buildings and restful parks and gardens. It's a unique fusion of East and West.
Macau is nearly as profitable as Las Vegas. And as with Vegas, a trip to its casinos is a memorable experience. The Sands currently has the biggest gaming floor in the world, making it an obvious choice for casual thrill-seekers. Away from the tables, the Macau Tower looms over the region.
Food in Macau is quality fare, drawing on the best Chinese gastronomy and authentic Portuguese dishes. Eateries like Espaco Lisboa and Oporto Interior are like being transported to the Iberian Peninsula. Homegrown dishes range from street stalls to five-star feasts.
Golfers can enjoy two 18-hole courses, while other active options include karting, horse-riding, skating, windsurfing and even a trip to the dog track.
Elsewhere, the new open-air waterside strip at Fishermans' Wharf is modern and tasteful (mock volcano notwithstanding), offering a pleasant area to while away evening hours and pick up souvenirs.
Food in Macau is quality fare, drawing on the best Chinese gastronomy and authentic Portuguese dishes. Eateries like Espaco Lisboa and Oporto Interior are like being transported to the Iberian Peninsula. Homegrown dishes range from street stalls to five-star feasts.
Golfers can enjoy two 18-hole courses, while other active options include karting, horse-riding, skating, windsurfing and even a trip to the dog track.
Elsewhere, the new open-air waterside strip at Fishermans' Wharf is modern and tasteful (mock volcano notwithstanding), offering a pleasant area to while away evening hours and pick up souvenirs.
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