Macau 3-Day Tour
Luxury Resorts + Giant Ferris Wheel + In-depth Museum Tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Venetian Macao (gondola ride) + The Parisian Macao (Eiffel Tower) + The Londoner 8-figure Ferris wheel + MGM Cotai Visionary Plaza
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is a hotel and casino resort owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation of the United States in Macao. This 39-story building, located on the Cotai Strip in Macao, boasts a floor area of 980,000 square meters and is modeled after its sister resort, The Venetian Las Vegas. It is the largest casino in the world, the largest single hotel in Asia, and the tenth largest building in the world by floor area. The main hotel building was completed in July 2007, and the resort officially opened on August 28, 2007. It features 3,000 suites, 110,000 square meters of convention space, 150,000 square meters of retail space, 51,000 square meters of casino space (with 3,400 slot machines and 800 gaming tables), and the Cotai Arena, which can accommodate 15,000 people for entertainment and sporting events. Its principal architects were Aedas and HKS, Inc., who were responsible for its design, coordination, and implementation.
The Parisian Macao
The Parisian Macao is an integrated resort located on the Cotai Strip in Macao, owned by Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Its iconic landmark is a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. The resort features approximately 2,700 hotel rooms and suites, 170 shops, 56,000 square feet of meeting space, a 1,200-seat theatre, and a casino with 150 gaming tables. Its interior design is filled with modern French charm, featuring large fountains and an atrium.
Golden Reel 8-shaped Ferris Wheel
The Golden Reel is the iconic landmark of Studio City and Asia's highest 8-shaped Ferris wheel. With a unique design inspired by Hollywood movies, it cleverly merges two circular Ferris wheel tracks into a giant '8' shape, symbolizing good fortune. Passengers can overlook Macau's city skyline and the Cotai Strip from the 130-meter-high Ferris wheel.
MGM COTAI Spectacle
MGM COTAI Spectacle is an iconic area within the MGM COTAI hotel in Macau, renowned for its giant LED screen, digital art installations, and immersive experiences. It regularly hosts spectacular digital art performances and interactive exhibitions, offering visitors a unique visual feast.
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Macao Museum + Grand Prix Museum + Lou Kau Mansion + Mandarin’s House + Old Protestant Cemetery
Macau Museum
The Macau Museum is a public museum located on Mount Fortress in the Parish of Santo António, Macau Special Administrative Region. The museum showcases the history and territory of the former Portuguese colony of Macau (now a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China). Planning for the museum began in April 1995, and construction started in September 1996. The museum was completed and opened on April 18, 1998. The museum building is located inside Mount Fortress, with a total area of approximately 2800 square meters and an exhibition space of approximately 2100 square meters.
Grand Prix Museum
The Grand Prix Museum, located on Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes in Macau, is a thematic museum established to commemorate the Macau Grand Prix. The museum showcases various racing cars and motorcycles that have participated in the Macau Grand Prix, as well as precious items, trophies, and historical photos related to the event. Through interactive exhibitions and multimedia facilities, the museum vividly presents the glorious history and unique charm of the Macau Grand Prix, making it a must-visit for racing enthusiasts and cultural tourists.
Mandarin's House
The Mandarin's House is the former residence of Zheng Guanying, a modern Chinese thinker. It is a mansion with Lingnan characteristics and a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and an important part of Macao's historic center.
Lou Kau Mansion
Lou Kau Mansion is a historic building located in Travessa da Sé, Macau, China. Built in 1889, it was the former residence of the prominent Chinese merchant Lou Kau (Lou Wa-siu). The building blends Chinese and Portuguese architectural styles, featuring a two-story blue-brick structure with three courtyards inside. As part of the Historic Centre of Macau, Lou Kau Mansion has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 2002, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macau began maintenance work on the building, and it was opened to the public in 2005. Currently, Lou Kau Mansion regularly hosts small concerts by the Macao Chinese Orchestra.
Protestant Cemetery
The Macau Protestant Cemetery, also known as the Old Protestant Cemetery, was established by the British East India Company in 1821 in the Portuguese colony of Macau, aiming to provide a burial ground for Protestant believers who lacked a burial place in a Catholic environment. It is the final resting place for historical figures such as artist George Chinnery, missionaries to China Robert Morrison and Samuel Dyer, Royal Navy Captain Henry John Spencer-Churchill, and US Navy Lieutenant Joseph Harold Adams. In 2005, the cemetery was officially listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Historic Centre of Macau', and is an important site for understanding Macau's multiculturalism and history.
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Macao Tower (optional skywalk) + Kun Iam Statue + Fisherman’s Wharf + Mount Fortress & Lighthouse
Macau Tower
The Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, also known as Macau Tower, is a sightseeing tower located in Macau. It stands 338 meters (1,109 feet) tall from the ground to its highest point. Its observation deck features panoramic views, restaurants, theaters, a shopping mall, and the 'Skywalk X' – a walking tour around its outer rim. It offers the best views of Macau and has been used for various adventure activities in recent years. The Macau Tower's 233-meter (764-foot) tethered 'Skyjump' and bungee jump are the world's highest commercial Skyjump and the world's second-highest commercial decelerated descent facility, surpassed only by the 252-meter Skyjump at the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas. The tower was designed by Moller Architects and is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. Besides sightseeing and entertainment, the tower is also used for telecommunications and broadcasting. It and the Grand Lisboa Hotel are the most recognizable landmarks on the Macau skyline.
Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre
The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, also known as the Kun Iam Statue, is located on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in Macau's Zape district, and is one of Macau's iconic landmarks. It is situated on an artificial island, connected to the mainland by a short causeway. The Kun Iam statue is 20 meters high, cast in bronze, and its lotus pedestal is 7 meters high. Inside the pedestal is a Buddhist cultural center, exhibiting Buddhist artworks, historical materials, and housing a library.
Macau Fisherman's Wharf
Macau Fisherman's Wharf is Macau's first theme park and a tourist attraction integrating dining, shopping, entertainment, accommodation, and conventions. It is located on the coast of the Outer Harbour New Reclamation Area, adjacent to the Macau Ferry Terminal, and was invested and built by Macau Legend Development Ltd. and Macau Fisherman's Wharf Ltd. The entire project covers an area of over 110,000 square meters and is divided into three themed areas: 'Dynasty Wharf', 'East Meets West', and 'Legend Wharf'. Among them, 'Dynasty Wharf' is themed around traditional Chinese culture; 'East Meets West' showcases characteristic architecture and goods from different countries and regions; and 'Legend Wharf' features European architectural style, with various restaurants, shops, entertainment facilities, and hotels. Here, you can find not only a performance venue resembling the Roman Colosseum but also artificial volcanoes, waterfalls, Greek architecture, and more, making it a great place for photography, leisure, and entertainment.
Guia Fortress, Lighthouse and Chapel of Our Lady of Guia
Guia Fortress, Lighthouse and Chapel of Our Lady of Guia are important components of the Historic Centre of Macao and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guia Fortress, built in the 17th century, is one of Macao's oldest Western-style fortresses and once served as a vital defensive structure. The Guia Lighthouse within the fortress is the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coastline, still operating today and guiding ships. The adjacent Chapel of Our Lady of Guia, also built in the 17th century, houses precious frescoes that blend Chinese and Western artistic styles, possessing immense historical and artistic value. This location offers an excellent panoramic view of Macao.
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