Portuguese culture mixed with Chinese influences make Macau an interesting city to visit. This full day tour of Macau features stops at Macau's best attractions, including the Temple of Kun Iam, Macau Tower, temple of A-Ma, and the ruins of St. Paul. Start your day with a short one hour trip from Hong Kong to Macau onboard a comfortable catamaran. Upon arrival, you will board an air-conditioned bus for your sightseeing tour of Macau. See the streets brim with the unique mix of Chinese and Portuguese charm. Macau features colorful cafes, churches, and historical buildings with arched, shuttered windows that are characteristically colonial-era architecture infused with a Mediterranean-influence.
Your Macau tour makes its first stop at the Statue of Kun Iam. This beautiful and iconic bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy, a buddhist deity, rises 20 meters high. It has long been one of Macau's most recognized sites and is located on a manmade island linked to Macau by a causeway. Next, tour Macau Tower. Standing tall at 338 meters high, this building has been ranked as the 11th highest in the world. Macau Tower offers the best view of Macau, and if you are lucky, you can watch bungee jumpers take the plunge from the outer rim of the building.
While on your tour of Macau, visit the ancient temple of A-Ma, a temple by the sea built over 500 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to the sea goddess who blesses fisherman of Macau and gives the island its name. The ruins of St. Paul are also a stop on your Macau Tour. A 16th century structure dedicated to St. Paul, the cathedral was once one of the largest Catholic churches in Asia. Today, only the southern facade is left. See beautiful stone carvings by the Japanese Christians in exile from their homeland before climbing the stairs to throw coins from the ruin's top windows for good luck. Your tour will also take you through Senado Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Complete your tour with a short visit to a casino before you board your return transportation to Hong Kong. This full day Asian adventure will show you the true multicultural influences that shape the remarkable island of Macau.