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Macao

Macao, located to the west of Zhujiang River Estuary, covers an area of only 27.5 square kilometers, boasting a total population of 469,800 unlike the modern metropolis Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc. however, it has been the absolute destination for the tourists traveling in China. A variety of both Oriental and Western cultures and traditions makes you feel fantastic and stunning. Travelling Macau will bring you with into a world of antiques and fashion, traditional and modern, as well as tranquility and glitz.

Known as the “Oriental Las Vegas”, the gambling industry in Macau is booming and has already become an important feature of Macau's economy. But, the tourists cannot feel the razzmatazz in Macao’s casinos as elsewhere, and the players are very gentle and kind. Macau, a famous destination with prosperity and peace, fashion and history, oriental and western cultures, is deserving of a visit and a stay here is sure to revitalize the weary traveler.

Location and Topography of Macao

Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south.

Macau Peninsula was originally an island, but a connecting sandbar gradually turned into a narrow isthmus, thus changing Macau into a peninsula. Land reclamation in the 17th century transformed Macau into a peninsula with generally flat terrain, though numerous steep hills still mark the original land mass. Most part of the Peninsula is composed of flat land and low hills. The highest point is at Coloane Alto at 172 meters above sea level. There are many natural deep gulfs around Macao which forms the unique natural sceneries.

Climate of Macao

Subtropical marine monsoon climate rules Macao influenced greatly by oceans. Macao features a long and hot summer, about 100 days with high temperature over 30℃ from May to September. The average annual temperature is about 22℃.

Transportation in Macao

Airways in Macao

Macao International Airport (MFM) has convenient transfers between the air and ferry services in the region. Flight courses in the MFM take the tourists to the destinations in mainland China like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taibei, Gaoxiong in Taiwan, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, and Chengdu as well as the Seoul and Inchon in Korean, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore and elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Europe and America.

Waterways in Macao

There are many scheduled ferry services between Macau and Hong Kong providing travelers convenient transport between these two island regions. Besides, there is the newly-built Turbo-Jet Sea Express initiated to provide tourists quick ferry transport between Hong Kong International Airport, Macao International Airport and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport.

Travel & Sightseeing in Macao

Macau has brilliant relics from both its Chinese and Portuguese past that includes many outstanding examples of western and oriental art and culture. Here you will find Chinese temples, catholic churches; ancient forts and other historical relics within a modern environment that bear testimony to a cultural blend of east and west. Although people live at the atmosphere of historical and cultural relics everywhere, modern and international fashionable elements make Macao becoming an International metropolis. The top tourist attractions are the A-ma Temple, the symbol of Macao, and the Ruins of St.Paul’s.

In addition, must sees are Mount Fort, Senado Square, the Lighthouse and the Macao Museum.

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Macao City Map

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Macao Peninsula Map

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