Code    HKGS002 
Macau One Day From Hong Kong

Time: 0715am - 0800pm

Macau, previously the Portuguese administration, was returned to China by the end of 1999. Located just 60 kilometers west of Hong Kong, it is another alluring destination manifest in aging churches and temples, cobbled lanes and narrow winding streets, hilltop fortresses and a grand sea front promenade. It is a land colored by a delightful mix of European and Oriental, ancient and present where varies cultures converge and impressive monuments survive alongside the hurly and burly of a modern metropolis.  An exploration into this oldest european settlement in the far east dating back in about 1557.  In this tour, you will be shown the charm of the chinese and portuguese heritages embraced in arrays of modernized architecture.



Highlights of the tour include visit to :

Penha Church

Built on a hill top above Bela Vista offering excellent views of the harbour, the city of Macau and see across the Pearl River into the mainland of China

Kun Iam Temple

A Buddhist temple dedicated to the goddess of mercy. Behind the temple are terraced gardens in which stands the stone table where the first sino-american treaty was signed.

Ruins of St. Paul

All that remains of the greatest of macau's churches is its magnificent stone facade and grand staircase.  Built in 1602, this roman catholic church was gutted in 1835. Miraculously, fine art of carvings and statues can be seen on the surviving facade.  It is now the landmark of macau.

Casino

A luxurious hotel and casino built in late 60's.  Macau is since then known as Monte Carlo of the Orient.


About the Tour

1)  Tour fare is on private basis & with English or Mandarin speaking guide.
2)  Tour fare is included : sightseeing as above, one Western lunch, Round trip ferry ticket Hong Kong/Macau/Hong Kong.
3)  Tour fare does not included Macau visa fee.

P.S.  in order to save the costing for this private tour, the pick up from hotel / Macau ferry pier / hotel is on seat-in-coach with english speaking guide.


Daily Questions:

What was the exact date when Macau was returned to China ?

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