Duration Approx. 10 hours
Hotel pick up
Morning Town Ride 7.15 a.m. - 8.30 a.m.
Afternoon Delights 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
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An exploration into this oldest European settlement inthe far east dating back in about 1557. As a result of more than 400 years of exchange of eastern and western cultures, it has numerous historical remains to discover. In this tour, you will be shown the charm of the Chinese and Portuguese heritages embranced in arrays of modernized architechture.Hightlights of the tour include visiting to places like :
The Barrier Gate - Built in 1573 and marked by an imposing stucco gate, it is the official land crossing point to China.
Temple of Kun lam - A Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. Behind the temple are terraced gardens in which stands the stone table where the first Sino-American Treaty was signed.
Ruin's of St. Paul's - All that remains of the grestest of Macau's churches is its magnificent stone facade and grand staircase. The Roman Catholic Church was buit in 1602 but was gutted in 1835. Fine art of carvings and statues can be seen on the surviving facade. It is now the landmark of Macau.
The Penha Church - From this hilltop you will enjoy the sweeping views of the Inner Harbour and citiy, the Pearl River and islands and hills of nearby China.
Repulse Bay/Temple of Goddess of A-Ma- A shirne built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved the people on a junk from a sudden storm as it was sailing across the South China Sea. The place where the temple was built was called A-Ma Hau-Place of A-ma, and Macau was later named after it.
Largo do Senado Sqaure (the Municipal Council Sqaure) - A newly paved pavement extends from the heart of the city to Ruin's of St. Paul's. It is built with a wave -patterned mosaic of coloured stoneds and enjoyed by many as a nice spot for Walking tour.
The Casino Lisboa - A luxuriously hotel and casino built in late 60's to early 70's. Macau is since then known as Monte Carlo of the Orient. Try your luck there! (*Age under 18 or wearing shorts or slippers is denied to Casino. No photos shooting allowed either).
You May choose to join the morning or afternoon departure to suit your travel itineraries. Brief itineraries for each departure are as follows :
Morning Town Ride - after hotel pick-up transfer to Macau Ferry Terminal to destine for Macau. Upon arrival, city sightseeing begins to points of interests like the Ruin's of St. Paul, Temple of Kun lam, the Penha Hill, and the Barrier Gate and grand view os Macau City from Macau-Taipa Bridge etc. Western lunch at local renowned restaurant and followed by Casino visit and/or souvenirs shopping.
Afternoon Delights - after hotel pick-up, transfer to Macau Ferry Terminal for departure to Macau. Upon arrival, city sightseeing begins. Featured are the Barrier Gate, Penha Hill, Maritime Museum (closed on Tuesdays). Temple of A-Ma, the Ruin"s of St. Paul's. Dinner at local renowned restaurant the followed by a mini-walking tour at Largo do Senado if time allows. Then come the Casino visit and /or souvenir shopping. The finale, a grand view of Macau night view across Macau-Taipa Bridge en route to Macau Ferry Terminal for return journey.