After some hours at the casino I wondered what to do except gambling in Macau.  I decided to check out the historic center of Macau. On many of my journeys around the world this list have been a good way to learn more about the history of the place I visit. Macao, a lucrative port of strategic importance in the development of international trade, was under Portuguese administration from the mid-16th century until 1999, when it came under Chinese sovereignty. With its historic street, residential, religious and public Portuguese and Chinese buildings, the historic centre of Macao provides a unique testimony to the meeting of aesthetic, cultural, architectural and technological influences from East and West. The site also contains a fortress and a lighthouse, the oldest in China. It bears witness to one of the earliest and longest-lasting encounters between China and the West, based on the vibrancy of international trade. UNESCO The A-Ma Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement’s namesake. Wikipedia The temple is open to visitors and ranked as one of […]

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I am only spending a few days in Hong Kong, a visit to Macau is a must if you like to gamble. Spending the day at Casino in Macau could be fun and does not have to cost too much. Heading from Hong Kong to visit the casino in Macau is easy, you will find the ferry terminal about a kilometer north of the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry. You can either walk to it through Harbor City Mall, or take a taxi to 33 Canton Road. Uber is also an easy way to get around HK. Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal is close to the IFC Towers in the Shun Tak Center on Hong Kong Island. The largest Casino in Macau is The Venetian, it is located close to 32 others, making Macau the go to destination in the far east for gambling. Make sure to bring your passport for identification as you are leaving Hong Kong and entering Macau. From the ferry terminal Cotai Water jet departs to Macau. Prices starts from 165 HKD, night sailings and first class tickets can be more expensive. Make sure you are at the terminal in good time before the ferry departs, […]

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