Historic Centre of Macau
Historic Centre of Macau
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- CanuckJamesNishinomiya, Japan1,772 contributionsWear good shoesThe whole area is cobblestone and there are lots of steps. Grab a refreshment and an ice cream and enjoy the city. It is worth it just to look at the various buildings. If you just wander around, you will eventually hit the ruins of St Paul. Many major international retailers are represented as well as the unique Macau shops. If the weather cooperates, it is a great way to enjoy the city. Highly recommend.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 21 March 2024
- Rafael SWashington DC, District of Columbia30 contributionsBustling, fascinatingDon’t miss the museum at the top of the hill adjacent to the very famous St. Paul’s church facade. It does a beautiful job explaining the encounter between East and West and the peculiar history of Macau. Once the crush of one of the most crowded places on the planet gets to you, head for the Protestant cemetery next to the beautiful Camoes Park. Fascinating capsule history of Macau’s trading history in this secluded, moving, and well-maintained graveyard.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 April 2024
- RijardsLondon, United Kingdom1,000 contributionsWalking through the historic center of Macau gives a very strange feeling.The Historic Center of Macau Walking through the historic center of Macau gives a very strange feeling. You are in Asia, but you see several buildings that remind you a lot of Portugal, You see thousands of oriental tourists walking through the streets of the city, all speaking Chinese, Mandarin or Cantonese, however, all the signs are written in Portuguese and find someone who speaks Portuguese it is an almost impossible task. 😀😀😀Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 September 2024
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VincentiusLin
Taipei, Taiwan63 contributions
Dec 2019
There is only one word for this site, "MUST SEE no-1" in Macau. Every tourism area, city, country has a local characteristic, a symbol for the place. 'Ruin of St. Paul' College is a brand-mark of Macau. You shall take a photo in this place and show it to your friends & relatives.
Written 8 September 2020
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Rijards
London, UK1,000 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The Historic Center of Macau
Walking through the historic center of Macau gives a very strange feeling. You are in Asia, but you see several buildings that remind you a lot of Portugal, You see thousands of oriental tourists walking through the streets of the city, all speaking Chinese, Mandarin or Cantonese, however, all the signs are written in Portuguese and find someone who speaks Portuguese it is an almost impossible task. 😀😀😀
Walking through the historic center of Macau gives a very strange feeling. You are in Asia, but you see several buildings that remind you a lot of Portugal, You see thousands of oriental tourists walking through the streets of the city, all speaking Chinese, Mandarin or Cantonese, however, all the signs are written in Portuguese and find someone who speaks Portuguese it is an almost impossible task. 😀😀😀
Written 26 September 2024
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KangKang
Tainan, Taiwan17,922 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Macau has been under Portuguese colonial rule for more than 400 years, leaving behind many distinctive historical buildings that bear witness to the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures in Macau. These buildings are well preserved and most of them still maintain their original functions. Therefore, in 2005, the Historic Center of Macau, which consists of many historical buildings and front grounds in the old city of Macau, was officially included in the UNESCO UNESCO list. on the World Cultural Heritage List. When you come to Macau, it is worth spending time walking around the Historic Center of Macau to appreciate the various characteristic buildings and understand their historical origins.
Written 8 March 2024
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Emmanuel N
Sydney, Australia4,061 contributions
Jan 2020
Come to Macau and not visit the historic centre would be a most ridiculous decision ever made! haha
This place is bustling with people, just about any day of the week, but MORE SO during weekends, esp Sunday!
Tons of shopping, eateries too, so you wont be bored for sure.
With massive numbers of people, taking photos can be a challenge though.
Food is not cheap here, as one might expect of a touristy place.
Nonetheless, a happening place to be!!
This place is bustling with people, just about any day of the week, but MORE SO during weekends, esp Sunday!
Tons of shopping, eateries too, so you wont be bored for sure.
With massive numbers of people, taking photos can be a challenge though.
Food is not cheap here, as one might expect of a touristy place.
Nonetheless, a happening place to be!!
Written 19 February 2020
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Holger B
Manado, Indonesia224 contributions
Feb 2023
The small historic part of town is in all the guidebooks and hence it is full of people. The ruins of Sao Paolo look great and have that distinct St Michel feeling. Go in the evening, no more crowds and a great Europena atmosphere.
Written 10 February 2023
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mfilcol2014
Lisbon, Portugal1,841 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Visiting the historic center of Macau is like reliving Portugal's historical past. Impressive. It feels like we are in an old Portuguese city. It's very curious that everything is written in Portuguese in a land where no one speaks Portuguese and only Chinese. Walking from Largo do Senado to the Ruins of São Paulo, passing by the cathedral is an incredible experience. You can even eat some pasteis de nata... hehehe. There's only one downside: the thousands of people crowding the streets... It takes some patience.
Written 18 April 2024
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Rafael S
Washington DC, DC30 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Don’t miss the museum at the top of the hill adjacent to the very famous St. Paul’s church facade. It does a beautiful job explaining the encounter between East and West and the peculiar history of Macau. Once the crush of one of the most crowded places on the planet gets to you, head for the Protestant cemetery next to the beautiful Camoes Park. Fascinating capsule history of Macau’s trading history in this secluded, moving, and well-maintained graveyard.
Written 16 April 2024
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Steve-1sw
Kaufbeuren, Germany1,122 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I was here in Macau for a day and of course the first thing we did was go to the area... beautiful old Portuguese buildings and pedestrian zone that the Chinese have completely ruined with kitsch etc.
I wouldn't come to Macau again in general. I think it's only interesting for casino players.
I wouldn't come to Macau again in general. I think it's only interesting for casino players.
Written 24 November 2023
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CanuckJames
Nishinomiya, Japan1,772 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
The whole area is cobblestone and there are lots of steps.
Grab a refreshment and an ice cream and enjoy the city. It is worth it just to look at the various buildings. If you just wander around, you will eventually hit the ruins of St Paul.
Many major international retailers are represented as well as the unique Macau shops. If the weather cooperates, it is a great way to enjoy the city. Highly recommend.
Grab a refreshment and an ice cream and enjoy the city. It is worth it just to look at the various buildings. If you just wander around, you will eventually hit the ruins of St Paul.
Many major international retailers are represented as well as the unique Macau shops. If the weather cooperates, it is a great way to enjoy the city. Highly recommend.
Written 21 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
zsszn
Bratislava Region, Slovakia497 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
I love Portugal and visit the colonial remains of this country, than Macau was on my list, but now I think, it was a waist of time. The ruins of church was the only thing here, to show the Portuguese heart... The streets are too Chines, Asian, nothing remain from the Portuguese feeling... nor the nata, it's fake with pudding, not an eggcream. The best part was the casinos (replicas of Las Vegas)... and some colonial buildings (theater of Pedro V. and town hall) find them with magnifying glass.
Written 3 January 2020
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How much does it cost to take a taxi from Sheraton Grand Macao to Hong Kong Airport? Do we need to book in advance?
Written 25 June 2023
Sheraton Grand to the airport is 5-6km depending on the exact road route taken. It is pretty close. Macau flag fare laws for taxis are as follows (MOP19.00 for the first 1600 metres, with MOP2.00 added for every 240 metres thereafter. MOP2.00 is charged for waiting per minute at the passenger’s request. There is a MOP3.00 surcharge for each item of luggage carried in the boot.)
Written 7 August 2023
I am in Macau and wish to go on a tour. Information and price in Hk dollar please.
I am not a robot
Written 25 April 2018
You can go bus though. Stayed there for 4D3N and my major transportation was bus. MOP6 if you pay in cash, MOP3 if you pay by their card. You can get the buss pass at all convenient store!
Written 11 July 2018
I would like to visit The Historical center of Macau for one evening but my husband uses a wheelchair. Is this a practical option? Would appreciate your advice.
Written 3 March 2017
Hi, The sites of the Central Macau are cobble stoned so may not be practical. It is flat for some of the way then there is a steep hill to the Church ruins. Plus it is very crowded. I would not recommend the visit
Written 4 March 2017
We want to travel by ferry from HKG in the morning, then have some lunch, then say a three hour sightseeing trip to incorporate the old centre of Macau. We are booked for the Dancing Waters show at 5 pm so need to be back at that venue in time. Not interested in the new part of Macau. Thank you.
Written 28 January 2017
You can also research both your HK and Macau travels directly on the TripAdvisor forums for these destinations. There you would find helpful FAQs with information like How to Visit Macau - What You Need to Know and helpful information on bus links. Sadly, TA doesn't allow links to be added here but you can google search and find quite easily.
Good luck with all and hope you enjoy your trip to Macau.
Written 30 January 2017
Is it possible to use Hong Kong Dollars on the bus in Macau? How much does it cost (approximately) to get from the ferry terminal to the historic Centre?
Written 12 January 2017
Yes. HKD are accepted everywhere including the local bus and around 10dollars, but there is a price list at the bus stop
Written 16 January 2017
Hi,
How to travel around in macau and around how much is the charges?
Does the food street start in the morning ? Thank you.
Written 14 March 2016
There are free casino shuttles from the ferry port or airport, and once there you can just walk, me and wife in our sixties and had no problem, there's lots to see and all the street have signs telling you where everything is. Nice narrow streets with very little car traffic, ( everyone walks ) you will enjoy, until you gamble lol.
And you can walk out on the outside of the tower near the top !!
Written 15 March 2016
Hi,
Any public transport to go to the food street from Venetian Macao ? Can we get taxi from there to Macao tower ( about how much?) Thank you.
Written 14 March 2016
Hello! You have taxis and food court at Venitian Macao hotel. Also is free to take several buses that run between hotels that have casinos. So you can move most of the time free. Buses are also inexpensive in city centre. Enjoy Macao
Written 16 March 2016
I am disabled and use a powered wheelchair scooter which most taxis and buses will not take on board! Are there accessible taxis there?
If not how long (time or distance) is the walk from the ferries to the centre, then to the casino area and then back to the ferries - or whatever order you think would be best?
Thank you.
Written 1 September 2015
The walking distance from the ferry to the town centre is about 40 minutes. But just opposite the ferry station is a bus station. I think this is the best way to drive to the town center.
Written 1 September 2015
1. Is it possible to walk from the Ferry to the Historic Center of Macau?
2. What transport from the historic CENTER of Macau to the house of dancing waters and from Venetian to the Gerry pier for a return.
3. Does turbojet return tickets suffice for this or do I have to take separate tickets from two different ferry piers
Written 27 August 2015
Hello
It may be possible to walk from the Ferry to the center but its not convenient-- I would suggest to take a casino shuttle (they are usually leaving from the terminal to the different casinos). If you have a hotel already you could check with them if they have a shuttle or if they can arrange transportation (we have done this before, free of charge).
2. Again, you could go to one of the large casinos that have shuttles to the City of Dreams (where the House of Dancing Waters is) or to the Venetian. Most likely you can find the ones leaving from the Gran Lisboa or MGM. You can also take a taxi and should not cost more than 60-70 Patacas each way.
3. Sorry, I can't help you on this, but the ferry tickets can be bought before boarding (in either of the ports).
Written 28 August 2015
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