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. 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

Litoral
One of the best Macanese places in town, Litoral is renowned for its shrimp soup served in a bread bowl.
261A Rua do Almirante Sérgio

Kapok
Always busy, Kapok does dim sum better than anyone else on Taipa.
60 Rua de Hong Chau, Hoi Yee Garden, Taipa

La Gondola
Beautiful views and wood-fire cooked pizzas combine to make this a favourite.
Cheoc Van Beach, Coloane

shop

Rua da Madeira
A charming, bustling street with all manner of bric-á-brac and other curios on offer. There are some lovely wooden carvings available at a fraction of the price you’d pay elsewhere.
Rua Da Madeira

Senado Square
Easily the busiest area for downtown shoppers, Senado Square is full of midrange clothes and accessories shops. Don’t expect luxury, but there are bargains to be found.
Senado Square

Ieng Kei Teashop
Established in 1930, it’s the only traditional chinese teashop remaining in Macau. in addition to selling tea leaves, it also sells teapots.
115 Rua de Cinco de Octubro

drink

Vasco
A world away from the more raucous venues in town, this bar and lounge is perfect for a quiet drink or a late snack.
Mandarin Oriental Macau

Moonwalker Bar
Filipina singers take to the stage most nights. When their middle-of-the-road renditions get a bit much, escape to the patio and watch the world go by.
Vista Court Building, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen

Whisky Bar
Popular lounge bar with a fantastic view of the Guia Lighthouse.
16th Floor, Star World Hotel

culture

Tap Seac Gallery
Set in a 1920s Moorish-style mansion, Tap Seac is one of the only places in Macau to view contemporary art.
95 Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida

Dom Pedro V theatre
This neoclassical theatre was built in 1858 and is the oldest European theatre in china. it’s still used for performances.
Cathedral Square

Macau cathedraL
Completely rebuilt in 1937, this cathedral is resplendent with some stunning stained-glass windows.
Largo de Se

attractions

Pou Tai un Temple
The largest temple complex on the islands, it contains a huge bronze statue of Lord Gautama. if you’re feeling peckish, there’s a vegetarian restaurant on site.
5 Estrada Lou Lim Leok, Taipa

Lou Lim Ioc Garden
The only chinese-style garden in Macau, it’s a great place to relax and watch the locals practise tai chi.
10 Estrada de Adolfo de Loureiro

Cheoc Van Beach
Smaller and more beautiful than the more popular Hác Sá Beach, cheoc Van is also close enough to walk to from coloane Town.
Coloane