Macao is a tiny peninsula 65 km from Hong Kong, referring to the Chinese province of Guangdong. Since almost until recently the island was a colony of Portugal, its architecture and way of life represent a bizarre combination of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. In this regard, Macau, whose attractions are famous throughout the world, annually receives a huge flow of tourists, the main attraction for which is an infinite number of racecourses and casinos. "Chinese Las Vegas" is exactly what Macao is called, which is the focus of gambling and entertainment business in the country.
The main attraction of Macao is the tower
The skyscraper, from which a stunning view of the entire peninsula opens, is located in the southern part of the peninsula. It is the largest shopping and entertainment complex, with a height of 338 meters. There are various shops, boutiques, restaurants, cinemas. But the uniqueness of the Macau tower in the other - it is a tarzanka for bungee jumping, but the jump from it - the pleasure is not cheap. For an extreme adventure, fans of adrenaline will have to shell out 1000 cu.
Water show in Macao
In 2010, in Macau, the premiere of the enchanting show House of Dancing Water was held. A unique performance of its kind takes place in a specially built for this hall for 2000 seats with a huge pool instead of a stage. The essence of the action is to outplay the love story of a brave sailor and beauty, captivated by ill-wishers, where the theatrical performance is interspersed with the most complex acrobatic tricks. Unforgettable shows make unusual costumes, sound design, visual special effects and, of course, a high level of professionalism of artists.
Canadian Circus of the Sun in Macao
Since 2008, in a specially built theater with one of the hotels in Macau, received a permanent "registration" of the famous Canadian Cirque Du Soleil - the most successful commercially circus in the world. His performances are a colorful dance show with elements of acrobatics and rhythmic gymnastics. A distinctive feature also in the complete absence of animals in troupes. Tickets for the show are expensive and range from 338-1288 USD, but what you see is worth the money. In support of what has been said, it is worth mentioning that the circus entertained the guests of the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and other important events.
Temple A-Ma
The most famous sanctuary of the island, built before the colonization of it by the Portuguese, in the era of the Ming Dynasty. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of the sea, in honor of which the peninsula itself is named and which is the patroness of all the wandering seamen and inhabitants of Macau. It is a complex of outhouses and altar buildings in traditional Chinese style - with curiously curved up cornices and graceful turrets. Surrounded by a temple of stone lions, designed to protect him from worldly vanity.
Beach holidays in Macao
The beach season in Macau lasts from about April to August. During this period, you can find the optimal temperature for swimming water temperature, and the sun is enough to get a smooth and beautiful sunburn. The only drawback of this season is abundant tropical downpours, due to which the humidity level of the air is very high. There are only a few beaches in Macau and each of them is attached to a particular resort hotel. The entrance to them is paid, but for this payment the visitor receives not only the opportunity to relax on a well-equipped site, but also to rent a chaise longue and a larger durable umbrella that will protect not only from the scorching sun, but from sudden rain.
To visit Macau you will need a passport and a visa to China .