“There’s more to Macau than just Casinos”

Maybe you’re wondering what to do in Macau other than hopping in chains of casinos.

This little island of Macau is considered the Las Vegas of Asia with blaring lights, slot machines, dealers on the table and clatter of tokens. But don’t assume Macau stops there. Let’s satisfy your appetite with the city’s diverse gastronomy and unique cultural heritage through its buildings, museums and galleries.

If you are both a food adventurer and a person who loves history, you will surely get your hands full with the unique restaurant choices and architecture of this quaint Old Taipa Village. From Portuguese cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Macau offers you a fusion cuisine with significant influences from Southeast Asia and the Lusophone world.

Old Taipa Village is located on the island of Taipa and a long time ago it was a fishing village. It is a perfect place to wander around during your stay in Macau. This village showcases Chinese temples to colonial churches, to some of the best Portuguese and Macanese restaurants in town, as well as museums, art galleries, and great souvenir shops, all within walking distance of each other. With its pastel-colored houses, quiet backstreets and traditional restaurants avid tourists will surely get their cameras occupied.

Here’s what not to miss in Old Taipa Village.

If you’re looking to taste one of Macau’s popular egg tart desserts, this is the place to go. Macau Egg Tart is filled with flaky pastry crusts, delicious egg custard centers and crispy crème brulée tops. There are a number of shops which offer this traditional tart but the original is always where you will find a long queue of people waiting in line just to experience a unique taste of Macau.

Macanese Cuisine is a unique blend of both Portuguese and Chinese ingredients and cooking techniques. It is believed to be the world’s first fusion cuisine. Just to name one of the signature dishes is “Minchi”, combining minced beef with diced potatoes stir-fried with onions, and seasoned with Worcestershire sauce. It is often topped with egg and served with a side of steaming white rice. Macanese cuisine has evolved when Macau was a former colony of Portugal and has a 400-year history. It is a comfort food not to be missed.

Taipa House, is one of the cultural remnants and heritage of the island. It features five green houses which display Portuguese architecture namely “Macanese Living Museum”, the “Exhibitions Gallery”, the “Creative Casa”, the “Nostalgic House” and the “House for Reception”. It is a worthwhile place to spend your afternoon and delight your eyes with splendid architecture. And to top it off it is free of charge.

If you haven’t visited Macau, now is the time to pack your bags and explore this wonderful place.

Author: Sammy Chan

“November to Remember”

Macau is a place full of appetizing goodies and events that will indeed keep your heart pumping. On the month of November, the City presents two major events – the Macau Food Festival and The Macau Grand Prix. These events are held every November and are the perfect activities for the cold season to kick in.

Many locals and tourists alike anticipate these happenings during this month. You might need to plan in advance as it is expected for the hotels to get sold out very quickly.

Macau Food Festival is an annual event held at the public square next to The Macau Tower. Every year around November, it attracts local and visitors alike to savor almost any cuisine from around the world. If you are a food aficionado, you will surely satisfy your taste buds with the number of food stalls in the area both from local and foreign participants. The organizers each year introduce different cuisines which will be displayed on a particular area of the event. They invite chefs from a specific country and allow.

them to introduce their cuisine to Macau and foreign visitors. Since it is a festival, it will not be complete without live entertainment and games. This festival is popular for its al fresco dining experience and will delight everyone with the beautiful sceneries around the area.

In 1954, the first Macau Grand Prix event was held as a sports car event. This annual racing event which is the only street circuit racing event in the world to allow both cars and motorcycles, has acquired a massive following among racing fans and elite drivers around the world. Everyone should expect world class driving and intense competition throughout the four day event. The highlight of the event is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix which features many Formula Three veterans from around the world. The Guia Circuit is indeed one of the most challenging circuits in the world and you will get to see each professional competing from start to finish in navigating every single twist and sharp corner.

November is indeed one of the best times to visit Macau. From racing events to food fest, you will surely not regret your visit to the city.

Author: Sammy Chan