Must-see attractions in Macau

  • Coloane Library

    Macau

    This buttercup-yellow mini Grecian temple, built in 1917, still functions as a public library.

  • Kwun Iam Temple

    Macau

    This small, incense-fragrant temple is dedicated to the goddess of mercy.

  • Fisherman's Wharf

    Macau

    Is that a volcano you see as the ferry nears the port? Why yes, that's Fisherman's Wharf, the beyond-cheesy theme park/dining/shopping complex along the…

  • Nu Wa Temple

    Macau

    This tiny temple in a faded yellow building, built in 1888, was consecrated to the serpent-like Nu Wa – the Chinese equivalent of Gaia, the creator…

  • Sun Yatsen Memorial House

    Macau

    This mock Moorish house (c 1910) commemorates Dr Sun Yatsen's (1866–1925) brief stay in Macau, where he gathered support to overthrow the Qing dynasty…

  • Rotunda de Carlos da Maia

    Macau

    The lively Three Lamps district, known for its Burmese immigrant community, encompasses a series of streets packed with vendors and street food. It…

  • East Asia Hotel

    Macau

    Not much of a hotel perhaps, but what a building! This green structure in a Chinese art-deco style stands out in this modest-looking neighbourhood. Too…

  • Taipa Village Art Space

    Macau

    A new art space in Taipa Village offering screenings and exhibitions related to Macau or Portugal. See their Facebook page for upcoming shows. Recent…

  • MMM Workshop & JUJU Studio

    Macau

    A small painting studio that sometimes doubles as an art gallery for paintings and photographic works relevant to Macau. Check their Facebook page to make…

  • Government Headquarters

    Macau

    This pillared, rose-coloured building with two storeys and three wings was built in 1849 for a Portuguese noble. Today it's the headquarters of the Macau…

  • Museum of Taipa & Coloane History

    Macau

    This museum that used to be a 19th century municipal building has a display of excavated relics and other artefacts on the 1st floor. Religious objects,…

More destinations you need to see