Macau is far from just a city of gambling and pampering, it’s a peninsula that surprises with new properties, indulgences and entertainment. Here are our top five must-dos!
Macau is far from just a city of gambling and pampering, it’s a peninsula that surprises with new properties, indulgences and entertainment. here are our top five must-dos!
1 Rickshaw Tour
We get it: shopping has tired you out, but you also don’t want to miss out on the sights. So travel in style with a rickshaw, which has been a popular means of transportation in West and Southeast Asia in the 1950s. Available for rent at Hotel Lisboa and Macau Ferry Terminal, fares can be calculated by hour or by distance. Visit Iacm Website
2 Concerts in Churches
As landmarks more than 400 years old, both St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and St. Lazarus Church are definitely not news for any Macau-goer; but what many may not know is that they’re also popular performance venues for orchestras and classical concerts by local and visiting musicians alike. Usually the tickets are free, so definitely worth checking out for some cultural fun! Visit Icm Website
3 Charter a Yacht
Tired of taking a ferry to Macau and a helicopter ride is too short to fully enjoy the view? Charter a yacht from Hong Kong to spend the afternoon cruising on calm waters while savouring Portuguese delights, or even spend a night under the stars and end your trip with homemade breakfast before you sail home. Note, however, that the Macau visa takes three to five days to process, and yachts can only enter or depart between 9am and 5pm. Visit Rivieraorientale Website
4 Macao Fashion Gallery
Macau is perhaps one of the cities where ‘shop till you drop’ is not an exaggeration; but for a touch of off-the-beat style, check out the three-storey Macao Fashion Gallery on No. 47 Rua de S. Roque, which is conveniently located on one of Macau’s cultural heritage sites, Bairro de So. A home to exhibitions, pop-up shops, workshops, seminars, movie previews and fashion shows, it’s definitely a site that reveals another side of the city’s vibrant culture. Visit Macaofashiongallery Website
5 House of Magic, Studio City
For some post-dinner entertainment, drop by the latest spectacle on the peninsula, House of Magic – the newest in-house show at Studio City with neighbouring attractions including the Golden Reel figure-eight Ferris Wheel and Batman Dark Flight 4D. Hosted by world-renowned illusionist Franz Harary, the three-theatre arena embarks on spellbinding journeys of magical entertainment every night. Visit Studiocity-macau Website
