Top 10 Attractions in Macau, Top 10 Things to Do in Macao

Macau (Macao) is one of the two special administrative regions of the People’s Republic of China. It lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.

Macau is a hot tourist destination in China. It has a rich heritage from both its Chinese and Portuguese past that includes many outstanding examples of western and oriental art and culture.

Built in 1488, A-Ma Temple is one of the sites designated "Historic Centre of Macau". The name Macau is thought to be derived from the name of the temple. The temple was well described in ancient Chinese texts, as well as represented in paintings. Entering the temple and going across a gateway, you will reach the Hongren Hall by a winding path.It is also one of the first scenes photographed in China.

Entrance Fee: free| Opening Hours: 07:00-18:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 6, 8, 9 or 28B to A-Ma Temple

At 233 meters, the Macau Tower’s tethered "skyjump" and Bungee jump by world renowned AJ Hackett from the tower’s outer rim, is the second highest commercial bungee jump in the world, after Vegas' Stratosphere skyjump at 260 meters.

Entrance Fee: MOP 100 Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Monday to Friday); 09:00-21:00 (Saturday and Sunday) How to get there: take Buses No. 9A, 18, 23 or 32 to Macau Tower

The church was built from 1602 to 1637. In 1835, a fire burned it to the ground, leaving only the façade, the staircase and portions of a wall. It remained unchanged until a restoration was undertaken and completed in the summer of 1991. That façade is crowned by the cross of Jerusalem, below which are three tiers with niches containing statues that were cast from bronze, at a local cannon and bell factory.

Entrance Fee: MOP 3.5

Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 10, 10A, 11, 21A, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 26A, 33, 17, 18, 8A or 26 to get there

The later is dressed in finest silk with a fringed cap. The top is changed every year. Kun Iam or goddess of Mercy is attended by 36 Buddhas on both side of the altar. Neighboring rooms house funeral chapels and tubes honoring Kun Iam in paintings and calligraphy.

Entrance Fee: MOP 3 Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00 ( Monday to Friday); 10:00-13:00 (Saturday); closed on Sunday How to get there: take Buses No. 12, 17, 18, 19 or 22 to Kun Iam Temple

The Museum currently has around 2,000 objects in its collection. These introduce the boats in which Portuguese came to Macao in the early period, as well as traditional Chinese ships and equipment. Included are also navigation tools used in Macao today. Exhibitions are divided into the fishing industry, Portuguese and Chinese discoveries, technology, and transport.

Entrance Fee: MOP 5 (Monday to Saturday); MOP 3 (Sunday) Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 1, 1A, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 18, 21, 21A, 28B or 34 to get there

The Macau Wine Museum occupies approximately 1,400 square-meters of space. It has different areas or divisions which have been sorted according to category. These areas are the Historical Information, Wine Cellar, and Museum and Exhibitions.

Entrance Fee: MOP 15 Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Tuesday) How to get there: take Buses No. 1A, 3, 3A, 10, 10A, 10B, 12, 17, 23, 28A, 28C, 32 or AP1 to the Macau Wine Museum

The Macau Grand Prix now enjoys a history of over 50 years starting in 1954. The museum with its many items focusing on the competition has become a must-see place for F1 enthusiasts. More than twenty formula cars and motorcycles once driven by world-renowned drivers such as Eduarfo de Carvalho, Michael Schumacher and David Coulthard, are on exhibition.

Entrance Fee: MOP 10

Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Tuesday)

How to get there: take Buses No. 1A, 3, 3A, 10, 10A, 10B, 12, 17, 23, 28A, 28C, 32 or AP1 to the Grand Prix Museum

The main hall of Lin Fung Temple is dedicated to Kun Iam, the Goddess of Mercy. The statue of Kun Iam stands on an ornate altar. The ceilings consist of massive black beams and exposed white tiles. Inside the temple hall is an altar to Tin Hau. Further inside, there is a courtyard with a frieze of writhing dragons. It stands behind a stone pond filled with lotus plants.Entrance Fee: MOP 5 Opening Hours: 06:30-18:00 (closed on Monday) How to get there: Buses No. 1, 1A, 4, 8A, 9A, 10, 16, 23, 25, 26, 26A, 28B, 32, 33 or 34

Fortuitously he struck the Dutch gunpowder ship, blowing it and half the fleet into the sky and saving the island at the same time. You can now stroll around the restored fort and its underground corridors cut into the rock face.Entrance Fee: MOP 15 Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Monday) How to get there: take Buses No. 8A, 17, 18, 19 or 26 to the Monte Fort

Entrance Fee: free Opening Hours: the whole day How to get there: There are shuttle Buses between Macau Fisherman's Wharf and the downtown area of Macau (Macao).Any questions, just drop a line.