Visiting Macau
Macau is a unique special administrative region of China where East meets West. Known as the "Las Vegas of Asia", it blends of Portuguese colonial heritage with mega-resorts, world-class entertainment, and distinct Macanese cuisine just a short ferry or bridge ride from Hong Kong.
Mandarin's House
Built before 1869, this was the traditional Chinese residential compound home of prominent Chinese literary figure Zheng Guanying. It is a traditional Chinese compound consisting of several courtyard houses, displaying a mix of Chinese and Western detailing, such as the use of grey bricks against arched ornamentations and Chinese timber lattice windows against mother-of-pearl window panels of Indian origin.
Macao World Heritage
Comprising over 20 monuments and urban squares interwoven in the heart of the city, the historic district is collectively known as "The Historic Centre of Macao" and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005.
Temples
Macao houses a treasure trove of ancient Chinese temples, which have served as the pivotal places of worship for hundreds of years. Macao temples primarily serve the Buddhist, Taoist and folk faiths. Buddha, Na Tcha, Tin Hau (Goddess of Seafarers) and Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy), etc., are all revered in various temples. By visiting Macao's diverse temples, sightseers can learn more about traditional Chinese beliefs and the city's historical origin as a fishing village.
Macanese & Portuguese Dishes
The stunning variety of distinctive cuisine available in Macao makes this international city a paradise for food lovers. With plenty of fresh ingredients and many restaurants to choose from, there is food to please every palate.
Portuguese Egg Tart
The quintessential Macanese street food is the Portuguese Egg Tart. Traditional Portuguese Egg Tarts only made their way to Macau toward the end of colonial rule, introduced by a British national. The Macanese variation, more custard-like than its Portuguese counterpart, arose from a 1989 creation by Englishman Andrew Stow. To align with Cantonese tastes, Stow ingeniously injected his British flair, exemplified by his preference for custard, leading to the iconic "Portuguese" egg tart that is almost synonymous with Macau today.
