Overview

When it comes to Macao, people can’t help but think of it as a city of gambling with toasts and felicitations. Although this city is known as the “Las Vegas of Asia,” it boasts a profound cultural and historical heritage. This small city, smaller in size than Pudong International Airport, possesses a unique charm that is unparalleled in the world.
Besides visiting the Ruins of St. Paul, the most representative landmark of Macao in the Jesuit Memorial Square, and overlooking the vicissitudes brought by land reclamation in Macao from the Fortaleza do Monte, you can also explore the alleys on both sides of Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro. Perhaps the buildings here are not glamorous, but they always conceal a fascinating charm.

Highlights

Experience the entertainment atmosphere of the casinos in Macao.
Watch the stunning "The House of Dancing Water" at City of Dreams.
Stroll through the old town with a history of over 400 years.

Day 1 :

Ruins of St. Paul - Macao Museum - Fortaleza do Monte - Santa Maria Maior Church (St. Dominic's Church) - Macao Fisherman's Wharf - Macao Tower

Ruins of St. Paul:
One of Macao's iconic landmarks, the Ruins of St. Paul were originally part of the São Paulo Church built by Portuguese in the 16th century. Today, only the front wall remains, as the rest of the church was destroyed by fire. Due to the similarity in pronunciation between "São Paulo" and the local dialect term "San Pa," and its resemblance to a traditional Chinese gateway, it is known as the "Ruins of St. Paul" or "Da San Ba Pai Fang." It is open all day and admission is free.

Ruins of St. Paul → Macao Museum:
A 5-minute walk will take you to the Macao Museum, located on the hill near the Ruins of St. Paul. The museum showcases Macao's historical changes and artistic civilization, as well as works by writers closely associated with Macao, including the famous Portuguese literati Luís de Camões and Francisco de Sousa. Open from 10:00-18:00, with ticket sales stopping at 17:30. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays) and free to the public on Tuesdays and the 15th of each month.

Macao Museum → Fortaleza do Monte:
A 5-minute walk will bring you to Fortaleza do Monte. After visiting the museum, you can walk up to the fort to overlook the cityscape of Macao. Built in 1616 to defend against Dutch and pirate attacks, it is now one of Macao's important historical monuments. From here, you can also catch a glimpse of the Grand Lisboa Casino, which resembles a blooming lotus flower, making it a great spot for photos.

Fortaleza do Monte → Santa Maria Maior Church (St. Dominic's Church):
A 5-minute walk will take you to Santa Maria Maior Church, also known as St. Dominic's Church. This Catholic church features a beige and white exterior with intricate carved patterns and dark green doors and windows, creating a refreshing sight. Visitors can ring the bell and enter through the side gate, then walk around a long corridor to reach the interior. The bell tower behind the church has been converted into a small museum, housing nearly 300 religious artworks. Through these precious artifacts, visitors can learn about the history of Catholicism in Asia. It is open all day and admission is free.

Santa Maria Maior Church → Macao Fisherman's Wharf:
A bus ride of about 30 minutes will take you to Macao Fisherman's Wharf. This integrated complex of dining, shopping, and entertainment is a great place for photo ops and enjoying seaside views. It features a Tang Dynasty-style Chinese gateway called "Tang Cheng," Roman and Greek-inspired buildings called "East Meets West," and Latin-style coastal architecture called "Leal Senado Pier." It is open all day and admission is free.

Macao Fisherman's Wharf → Macao Tower:
A bus ride of about 30 minutes will bring you to Macao Tower, the world's 10th tallest independent tower. Besides offering observation decks, dining, cinemas, arcades, toy stores, and shopping centers, it also boasts the Skywalk at 233 meters, Sky Jump, and the world's highest commercial bungee jump! For those who love extreme sports, this is a must-visit. At night, you can enjoy stunning night views. Open from 10:00-21:00 on weekdays and from 9:00-21:00 on weekends and public holidays. The adult ticket for the observation deck is MOP 165, and the Skywalk package is MOP 245 on weekdays and MOP 255 on weekends.

Day 2 :

Residential Museum of Macao - Kun Iam Street - The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel - Eiffel Tower in Macao - Studio City's "8" Shaped Ferris Wheel

Residential Museum of Macao:

As one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Macao, the Residential Museum of Macao mainly consists of five Portuguese-style residences along the seaside road. "Long Huan" is the old name for Taipa Island in Macao, while "Pu Yun" describes the charm of Portuguese architectural style. Here, you can learn about the Portuguese flavor and the culture of Macanese people in Macao. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-19:00, with last entry at 18:30. Closed on Mondays.

Residential Museum of Macao → Kun Iam Street:

About a 5-minute walk. Kun Iam Street is a famous souvenir street in Macao. Don't underestimate this 115-meter-long and 5-meter-wide street, which is home to a plethora of restaurants, dessert shops, and souvenir stores. The most popular are the time-honored bakeries such as Ku Kee Bakery, Choi Heong Yuen, and Wong Chi Kei Bakery, offering almond cookies, phoenix rolls, twisted candies, ginger candies, wife cakes, meat pastries, chicken cakes, and cow ears, among others. Besides souvenirs, Kun Iam Street also boasts various delicacies, including water crab porridge from Seng Cheong Restaurant, ice cream from Mok Yi Kei, and juicy pork burgers from Tai Lei Loi Kei.

Kun Iam Street → The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel:

About a 30-minute bus ride. The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is themed after the water city of Venice, with Venetian-style arches, small canals, and stone pathways inside. A huge sky ceiling covers the top, creating an indoor environment that resembles the outdoors, day or night. Take a gondola ride and enjoy the shopping and dining options along the Grand Canal. The St. Mark's Square in the shopping center often hosts wonderful performances such as piano solos and pantomimes.

The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel → Eiffel Tower in Macao:

About a 10-minute walk. The Eiffel Tower in Macao is a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, allowing you to experience the romantic atmosphere of Paris in Macao. From the observation decks on the 7th and 37th floors, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Cotai Strip and Macao. At night, you can also watch the Eiffel Tower light show, with colorful lights creating a breathtaking scene. Adult tickets are priced at MOP 100, with discounts for children and families. Open daily from 11:00-23:00, weather permitting. The Eiffel Tower light show runs from 18:15-24:00, every 15 minutes. The light show is suspended between 20:30-21:30 on the first Tuesday of each month.

Eiffel Tower in Macao → Studio City's "8" Shaped Ferris Wheel:

About a 15-minute walk. The last stop is Studio City's "8" Shaped Ferris Wheel. If The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is a city of eternal daylight, then Studio City is a world of eternal night with blue and purple hues. Besides dining and shopping, there's the "8" Shaped Ferris Wheel, a dreamland for children, a three-story internet-famous slide, and the "Water Spectacle" stunt show at night. Open from Monday to Friday, 12:00-20:00; and from Saturday to Sunday and public holidays, 11:00-21:00. Please enter the attraction 30 minutes before closing. Tickets for the "8" Shaped Ferris Wheel can be purchased directly or exchanged for free with "Water Spectacle" tickets.