Guia Fort

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This fortress, built in 1638 atop the highest point on the peninsula, was originally designed to defend the border with China. The quaint Chapel of Our Lady of Guia (Capela de Nostra Señora da Guia), built in 1622, was used to sound storm warnings. The 15m-tall Guia Lighthouse (Farol da Guia; 1865) is the oldest lighthouse on the China coast. On clear days you can see Lantau Island from the fort.

The 52m-long Guia Hill Air Raid Shelter (Abrigos Antiaéreos da Colina a Guia; ; - Tue-Sun), an old military installation, was constructed in 1931 and was off-limits until 1962. Photos of the history of the shelter and an electricity generator used during World War II are on display.

The easiest way to reach the top of Guia Hill is to hop on the little Guia Cable Car (Teleférico da Guia; one way/return MOParound MOP$2 /around MOP$3 ) that runs from to Tuesday to Sunday from just outside the entrance of the attractive Flora Garden (Rua do Túnel; ; - ), off Avenida de Sidónio Pais.