#1 Ruins Of St. Paul’s

Perhaps the best known of Macao’s attractions, the Ruins of St. Paul’s are the remnants of St. Paul’s Cathedral after a fire in 1835. Visitors are drawn here by the fusion of Eastern and Western architectural styles, a rarity in religious buildings. The museum opens from 9am till 6pm but with last admission of 5.30pm, and it’s closed on Wednesday after 2pm.

As Macao’s leading tourist attraction, the Ruins neighbour Na Tcha Temple, Mount Fortress and the ever-romantic Travessa da Paixão.

Address: Ruins of St. Paul's, Calçada de São Paulo, Macau

#2 Macao Fisherman’s Wharf

On the coast of the Outer Harbour, Macao Fisherman’s Wharf is a themed leisure complex located 5 minutes away from the Ferry Terminal. It features a spectacular view of the harbour and classic European architectures. Its draw can be attributed to its status as Macau’s largest themed entertainment complex featuring hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment.

For maximum relaxation, come for a night of fine dining with a great view of the sea. If you are inclined to come during the day, however, visit in autumn or winter. With minimum sun shielding, the Fisherman’s Wharf can get hot during summer days. It’s a 24-hour public place but the restaurants usually operate between 11am to 11pm daily. For more info, click here for their website. 

Address: Macau Fisherman's Wharf, Outer Harbour, Macau

#3 Lin Kai Miu

Located on the Macao Peninsula, Lin Kai Miu is a temple featuring Chinese architectural style built over 200 years ago. Many Buddhas and goddess statues are positioned around the temple for worship. It open from 7.30am till 5.15pm.

Address: No. 25 - 31 Travessa da Corda, Macau

#4 Macao Museum

Located in the historical heart of Macao neighbouring many historical sights, the Macao Museum is housed partially in the famous Mount Fortress.

Exhibitions within its three floors include a blend of the historical (commerce, religion, culture and traditions) and modern (popular arts and contemporary Macanese city life). When visiting, guests should proceed floor by floor from the top down or the down up, with the former chronically following Macao’s history while the latter offers a peak backwards into history. For more info, visit their website here. 

They’re open from 10am till 6pm but with last entry of 5.30pm, and closes on Mondays.

Address: No. 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Mount Fortress, Macau

#5 Heritage Exhibition Of A Traditional Pawnshop Business

The Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business on the Macao Peninsula is a former pawnshop that was later converted into a museum. They showcase pawnshops, a common business in Macau during the 20th century and a part of the city’s history.

Built in 1917, the entirety of the building the Heritage Exhibition sits in is fireproof and waterproof. The building is designed for anti-theft and burglarizing. Over time, the pawn shop shifted into the heritage exhibition that sits in the building today, operating as a showroom to tell the history of its business and pawnshops in Macao.

It opens from 10.30am to 7pm and closes on the first Monday of each month. If you call ahead, you might even hire someone with a minimal fee to guide you through the museum.

Address: Av. Almeida Ribeiro No. 396, Macau

Contact to hire a museum guide: (853) 8988 4025

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