Macau Peninsula
Wander around this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll discover the interesting history of this colourful Portuguese enclave.

Taipa
Experience some unique Macanese culture and culinary art in the quaint Taipa Village.

Coloane
Surrounded by lush greenery and beaches, this tranquil and picturesque island is the perfect spot to chill out. Hác Sá Beach and Seac Pai Van Park are particularly popular with locals.

Cotai
You’ll find an array of megaresorts offering an assortment of entertainment and luxury in this vibrant district.

dine

Lord Stow’s Garden Café
Teas and delicious cakes and tarts are in abundance at this Coloane institution. The egg custard tart is particularly good.
105 Rua de Cordoaria

Furusato
Probably the best Japanese restaurant in town. Specialises in fine dining.
2nd floor, East Wing, Lisboa Hotel

Square Eight
Asian fusion dishes are the order of the day in this welcoming casual eatery.
MGM Grand

shop

The Red Market
With three floors of every conceivable type of food, The Red Market is a foodies’ paradise. Always busy, many go as much for the atmosphere as for the selection.
Avenida do Almirante Lacerda

Grand Canal Shoppes
With 350 stores of all shapes and sizes, there’s literally something for everyone here. The huge super-mall is guaranteed to give you (and your credit card) a good workout.
Venetian Macau

Ngai Chi Po Furniture
A treasure trove of Ming Dynasty-era furniture reproductions and genuine 19th century antiques. The range of Buddha statues is particularly impressive.
28B Rua de Sao Paulo

drink

Stargaze Lounge
With colourful live performances and a kitsch factor of ten, the Stargaze Lounge is a whole lot of fun. The regulars come here for the great cocktails, while the lounge lizards like the 6am closing time.
Level 1, Starworld Hotel and Casino

McSorleys
While the faux-Irish décor might be a bit much, you can’t fault the pub grub which is as good as any in Macau. The Guinness isn’t bad, either.
1038 Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macau

MP3 Bar
One of the busiest bars in town, MP3 is new Macau in a nutshell: loud, brash, kitsch and a whole lot of fun.
Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen

culture

Macau Museum of Art
Five storeys of exhibitions, installations and art from Macau, China and beyond. The sheer scale of the place is impressive, as is the diversity of work on offer. Allow at least two hours to see it properly.
Avenida Xian Xing Hai

Maritime Museum
Situated where the Portuguese first landed in Macau, this museum celebrates Macau’s seafaring past.
Barra Pagode Square

Museum of Sacred Art
Right behind the Ruins of the Church of St Paul, this tiny museum is filled with religious art dating as far back as the 16th century.
Ruins of the Church of St Paul

attractions

St Dominic’s Church
Recently restored, this 17th century church is one of the most spectacular buildings of its kind in Asia. Don’t miss the elaborate carved doors or the treasury, which is full of artifacts.
Rua de São Domingos

Camoes Garden
An oasis of calm amid the bustle of downtown Macau. Watch local residents play mahjong or simply wander around the fountains.
Rua de Tomás Vieira

Hác Sá Beach
The most popular beach in Macau, Hác Sá has distinctive black sand. Gets very crowded in the summer, but there is no better place for an evening stroll.
Coloane