Macau Area Guides
Everything you Need to Know about Macau Areas
Macau is an island cultivated for visitors where dining, sightseeing and recreational choices are plentiful. It is truly a slice of the Mediterranean combining both Asian and western flavours to mouth watering effect. Assuming the role as a gateway between the east and west, the 25 sites placed on the United Nations World Heritage List in July, including Chinese temples, Catholic churches, hilltop forts and lighthouses are testament to this. Geographically divided into three main regions: a Peninsula and two islands, however, the reclamation of the area between Taipa and Coloane has created a fourth region of Cotai and resulting in one bigger island with the Peninsula.
Macau is something of a melting pot for desirable hotels that push the boundaries of luxurious accommodation. With the array of integrated resorts that are sprouting up around the island, visitors can literally have all the fun, feasts and frolics they need under the one roof. Read more...
The centre of tourist activity – Downtown Macau, is the most interesting part of the island. Having been acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Sight in July 2005, the vast concentration of historical buildings, gardens, old cemeteries, and colonial architecture can be found around here. Read more...
Known as 'Macau's countryside', Coloane Island is the only part of Macau that truly retains an essence of the past. The island is a tranquil place and perfect for those who wish to escape the chaotic city. Besides spectacular hills and beach-lined bays, Coloane Island is home to a myriad of historical attractions and recreational facilities. Read more...
Originally two separate islands – Taipa, was joined up by excess silt from the Pearl River, in the same way Coloane was. Once an island predominantly made up of boat yards and duck farms, it has become increasingly urbanised while retaining the feeling of being an oasis of calm. Read more...
Macau's Inner Harbour is also known as Northern Macau Peninsula. The area was once Macau's main commercial district. Today, Inner Harbour is known as a transportation hub, with boats heading out to Shenzhen and Wanzai across the Inner Harbour in Zhuhai of China. Read more...
Macau's Outer Harbour is the most urbanised part of the island and encompasses three areas: The conference and exhibition space – the Macau Forum – the reclaimed land of NAPE and the southwest corner of the Peninsular. Popular with tourists due to the high-concentration of hotel-casinos and shopping venues, this is where most of Macau's action happens. Read more...