AJ Hackett Macau Tower
Macau is touted as one of the most loved tourist destinations. Culture and nature enthusiasts, entertainment lovers, gastronomes or nightlife buffs – Macau has something for everyone. Below is a note on the various must – visit and must – experience activities during the summer in Macau along with a few images.
View of AJ Hackett Macau Tower from far
With the temperatures soaring, a summer vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city is on everyone’s mind. What better place to breeze through the hot holiday season than the breathtaking landscape, unique historical and archaeological Macanese culture and the youthful and diversified experiences Macau has to offer.
Recently selected by Lonely Planet as one of the 10 Best Travel Regions of 2015, Macau has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday. Travel to Macau is easy as visa is on arrival, making it a convenient destination for Indian travelers, especially those who like to make impulse trips.
Performance in front of Khan Yin, Macau
This summer, has some truly unique and exciting experiences to offer. It is the ideal destination if you want to soak in some rich culture and festivities that make a county what it is. Also perfect for a great family and weekend breaks for a group of friends. Some of popular attractions one can witness include the grey hound races, Ruins of St. Paul’s, Fisherman wharf, Macau Grand Prix, the wine museum and a lot more
Mind blowing stage show
If one is planning to visit Macau, your stay would be made much convenient with user friendly apps like ‘What’s On’ and ‘Experience Macau’ which is available on both android and iPhone versions.
Some of the main highlights and things to do in Macau are:
1. Walking Tours – If you fancy long, leisurely strolls along scenic and historic routes, then the various walking tours on offer is something you must consider. The walking tour around St. Paul’s is a must do. The tour begins from Senado Square, the Historic Centre of Macao that celebrates Macau’s dual heritage with architectural treasures ranging from temples and Chinese mansions to churches and plazas. With their narrow, hilly streets, diminutive squares shaded by ancient banyan trees, family-owned shops, and unique buildings, the slopes and neighborhoods below the ruins of St. Paul’s offer colorful snapshots of Macau’s long past.
Cultural Performance in front of cathaderal of Saint Paul
2. The Macau Grand Prix Museum has it all: legendary racing machines – both cars and bikes – photos and videos of the stars, and wonderful tales of their derring-do on the world famous Guia Circuit. Next door, sample tantalizing Portuguese wines in the Wine Museum and learn about viniculture. The museum houses more than a thousand brands of wine from Portugal and China.
3. Curious about the world we inhabit? Check out the Macau Science Museum’s The Earth’s Last Frontier – Mysteries of the Deep Sea Exhibition, plus a host of other exhibitions in galleries around town.
Bungee Jumping
4. Coloane Island- One of Macau’s two main islands, Coloane, was originally a dot of land supporting a few small fishing villages. Now, however due to the rapidly developing strip of reclaimed land, Coloane has become part of a new entertainment district. Despite this, it retains quiet pockets of colonial architecture where you can just about imagine yourself in some European village, with large forested hills and breathtaking a beaches.
Another beautiful performance
Shows & Entertainment:-
1. Prismatic World Tour- International superstar, Katy Perry, will bring THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR to Macao on May 1-2. Katy is currently touring the world on the Prismatic World Tour. The state-of-the art stage, specifically designed by Katy for THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR, allows her to get closer to her fans than ever before. The one-of-a-kind set design will provide concert-goers with a truly magical experience from every angle in the arena.
The House of Dancing Water
2. The House of Dancing Water- Created and directed by Franco Dragone, the USD250 million production ‘The House of Dancing Water’ is a breathtaking water-based show that brilliantly expresses the Asian culture on stage. This popular show – rooted in the ‘seven emotions’ of Chinese Confucian belief – features fantastic stage effects for the most extravagant live production ever staged in Asia.
3. The Performance Lake – located in the open area in front of Wynn Macau – features lofty plumes of water and shimmering fire which dance through the air to the strains of classical and popular music plus hit show tunes from Broadway. To present this enchanting cornucopia of water, light, colour and fire, the Lake houses over 200 water nozzles and shooters capable of projecting 800,000 gallons of water into the air. This vibrant performance expresses a symphony of moods, rhythms and emotions for joyous, fascinating entertainment.
4. Wishing Crystals- On the East Promenade of Galaxy Macau stands an immense collection of Wishing Crystals. Designed by Jeremy Railton, these numerous coloured shards reach into the air to bestow multiple blessings upon visitors. Wave your hands by the crystals – and watch them pulse with light and music!
Snacks
Macau is located on the western bank of the Pearl River Delta in the southern Guangdong Province in China. It adjoins the mainland city of Zhuhai and is about 60 kilometers to the west of Hong Kong. It is a modern city with a unique old-world charm and a rich heritage of Chinese and Portuguese culture that would cater to varied needs of the Indian Traveller. It’s time to meet the new Macau, Asia’s entertainment center and resort destination
Article and photographs credit to Macau Government Tourist Office
Nidhi KM
Viharin.com
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