The last and once sleepy outpost of the Portuguese empire has re-invented itself as ‘Asia’s Las Vegas’ since becoming became part of China in 1999 and is now world famous for its fantastic variety of world-class entertainment.
But the city state at the mouth of the Pearl River still retains a distinctly Mediterranean feel with baroque basilicas, stone fortresses, cobblestone lanes, colonial mansions, grand civic squares, Art Deco buildings and restful parks and gardens.
The home to the annual Macau Grand Prix also boasts several world-class museums, with Chinese culture also shining through in this unique fusion of East and West – with UNESCO recognising 30 buildings and squares of its historic city centre as a World Heritage Site.
Beyond the breathtaking attractions of Cotai, savour the celebrated Portuguese cuisine, explore the cobbled back streets, smell the incense burning from joss-houses, admire the spectacular panorama from the top of the Macau Tower or historic Guia Fort and soak up the character and atmosphere to discover a destination like no other.
