#1 MGM Macau’s Grande Praça

Formerly known as MGM Grand Macau, is a 35-story high casino resort that comes with a beautiful central pulsates the energetic spirit of Macau’s multi-faceted heritage. The Grande Praça ambience is inspired by the old world of Europe while it mirrors up to Macau’s Portuguese roots. Visit website for more info.

#2 Senado Square

Macau’s main square is the most popular venue for public events, celebrations and shopping for locals and tourist. Surrounded by pastel coloured neo-classical building and wave-patterned stone mosaic pavement creates a harmonious Mediterranean atmosphere.

#3 Ruins of St. Paul’s

Looking purely at the façade of what was originally Church of Mater Dei (St. Paul’s Church), this mesmerizing wall was the result of getting caught in fire three times – 1595, 1601 and 1835. It was once the biggest Catholic Church in East Asia, now, the façade of the Ruins of St. Paul’s acts symbolically as an altar to the city. 

#4 Tak Seng On Pawnshop Museum

Translated to “The Virtue and Success Pawnshop”, this place was established in 1917.  The Cultural Institute of the Macau S.A.R Government has restored “Tak Seng On” to its original condition as part of the mission to preserve the cultural heritage of Macau. They open from 10.30am to 7pm and closed on the first Monday of every month. With admission fee of MOP 5, let’s have a glimpse of the heyday of the pawn business in Macau. For more information, here's a reference website. 

#5 St. Dominic’s Church

Located just right at the end of Senado Square stands a marvellous example of baroque architecture built by Dominican friars in the 17^th century. It’s famous for its magnificent altar, decorated wooden ceiling and treasury of statues and other sacred art. 

#6 Rua da Felicidade

This street was once a thriving red-light district of Macau. Now, a variety of shops and restaurants occupy the two rows of buildings in red. It’s one of the most humbling parts of Macau as well as known for producing some of the best street food.

#7 Grand Prix Museum

If you love Grand Prix, this is a must visit for you. It displays cars driven over sixty years of Grand Prix races by some of the most legendary daredevils. It’s free entry as well as free passes for you to collect from the counter to play with the available simulation games.

#8 Wine Museum

Located in the same building as the Grand Prix Museum, this Wine Museum illustrates the history of wine from ancient times, the cultivation of grapes, and original Portuguese wine presses. At the end of your tour, you could spend a few minutes tasting some of the available wines of the day. 15 MOP for three different types of wine.

#9 Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre

Macau Tower is 338 metres high with elegance in construction and offers magnificent panoramic views of Macau as well as the Pearl River Delta. The observation deck and revolving restaurant is located at 223 metres high. You could also choose to walk outside the tower by registering for the skywalk or skyjump. You could also book for a fun time of bungee jumping! 

#10 Rua do Cunha

Also known as Taipa Cunha Street, is a narrow pedestrian street located in the centre of Taipa Island. This is a place where you shop for your local snacks and food item souvenirs such as almond cookies, almond cakes, egg rolls, bbq meats, and etc. They are also famous for various Portuguese restaurants and Macanese dishes.

 -All photos taken with Canon 600D-