Things to do & places to visit in Macau, China

Formerly administered by the Portuguese, this high-energy city on the South China Sea is world-famous as a gaming destination and has also begun attracting visitors with an increasing array of shows, entertainment, and nightlife. The city's historic center, with its rich blend of Chinese and European architecture and culture, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Macau #9 destination in China 2023. The average rating score is 4.09 based on 35.9k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 23:10.

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General weather summary in April

77°F - 71°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

30%

Chance of rain

135.0 millimeters

Amount

12.8 mph

Wind speed

84%

Humidity

12.6

Daylight length

6:06 AM

Sunrise

6:45 PM

Sunset

45%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau (119 reviews)
- Excellent Spa Service with a professional therapist
Monday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

The perfect blend of Chinese and Portuguese architectural elements form this unique Macau style spa. Ultimate relaxation and privacy await at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau. Featuring ten stylish treatment rooms and three couples’ suites, our hotel spa provides a relaxing escape with therapeutic massage experiences that are sure to warm the soul. See more..
5.0 The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Macau (103 reviews)
- The beat spa experience in Macau
Monday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spas

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Macau offers an escape from the ordinary to a healing sanctuary with soothing views over the sea. Following a professional consultation we prescribe therapy, either Traditional Chinese Medicine or our renowned holistic treatments; each is the path to equilibrium in your body, mind and spirit. Every guest relaxation begins in our heat and water oasis, dissolving stress and soothing aching muscles. See more..
4.5 Historic Centre of Macau (2.778 reviews)
- Take your time to visit, don't book a rushed tour
Historic Walking Areas

We booked a tour of the historic centre of Macau but found it too rushed to appreciate fully. The short time we were there gave us a wonderful experience of a Portuguese-Chinese blend. We recommend to arrive in the morning around 9 am and to combine with a visit to the casino area by nightfall. See more..
4.5 Skypark Macau Tower by AJ Hackett (667 reviews)
- Best bungee ever!
Monday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Observation Decks & Towers

Home to the World's Highest Bungy - 233m. Walk on the wide side with Skywalk - 233m, drop off the edge with Skyjump - 233m, or take on the World's Highest Urban Tower Climb - 338m. Night Bungy jumping is available, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Macau Tower is only one hour from Hong Kong by ferry. "EVERYDAY DO SOMETHING THAT REMINDS YOU YOU'RE STILL ALIVE!" See more..
4.5 City of Dreams (558 reviews)
- Celebrate the 10th birthday with family love
Monday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

The indoor shopping area is punctuated by oversized chandeliers and contemporary art installations. Apart from a stable of high-end brands, the mall is also home to a Pierre Herme bakery. See more..
4.5 Mandarin's House (501 reviews)
- Many picture opportunities!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

Firstly it is free admission, so that is already a thumbs up! hehe.. You can dont bother about the write ups and the various exhibitions pieces of god knows what. Just head around the place, and you will find many nice interior places to snap those nostalgic photos you have been craving for in Macau. Make your photos black-white to get a more fuller effect!! Overall, if you are a photo-junkie, this is a place for you! See more..
4.5 Skycab Cable Car (Wynn Palace) (445 reviews)
- Free Luxury
Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

This is such a fun thing to do while in Macau. The cable car ride is short, but offers great views over the dancing light fountains (Bellagio style). You can ride as many times as you like for free, but have to queue up each time. My favourite part is when the cable car turns sharply right in front of the massive dragon's red eyes! See more..
4.5 Our Lady of Penha (314 reviews)
- Panorama of Macau
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites • Lookouts • Missions • Religious Sites

While gambling has transformed Macau to a sprawling city, this small chapel has witnessed the changes and remains serene and peaceful. Loyal to the colonial root, Our Lady of Penha is a small institution of Catholicism. What makes it stand out is the unparalleled panorama of Macau. Even the skyscrapers in Zhuhai are easily discernible. Beware that the walk up hill can be challenging for some. See more..
4.5 Guia Lighthouse (253 reviews)
- Keep fit while visiting a relic from the past
Lighthouses

A trip to the past, to visit the most ancient western-style beacon in the East. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden, on a hill, and has a spectacular view over Macau. Sadly, it is now very far from the water, because of all the continuous land reclamation. Good to visit with children, they can run around and play safely. One of Macau most popular jogging circuits. See more..
4.5 Lou Lim Ieoc Garden (215 reviews)
- appreciate the plants in lou lim leoc garden
Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Gardens

Childhood memories garden for a must visit for all ages. Well maintained, peaceful and tranquility. Trees are neatly named for public to understand and appreciate the plants more in depth. Comfortable walk away from the busy streets and corners outside. Friendly staff. Had a great time chillaxing. See more..
4.5 Historic Centre of Macau (2.778 reviews)
- Take your time to visit, don't book a rushed tour
Historic Walking Areas

We booked a tour of the historic centre of Macau but found it too rushed to appreciate fully. The short time we were there gave us a wonderful experience of a Portuguese-Chinese blend. We recommend to arrive in the morning around 9 am and to combine with a visit to the casino area by nightfall. See more..
4.5 Skypark Macau Tower by AJ Hackett (667 reviews)
- Best bungee ever!
Monday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Observation Decks & Towers

Home to the World's Highest Bungy - 233m. Walk on the wide side with Skywalk - 233m, drop off the edge with Skyjump - 233m, or take on the World's Highest Urban Tower Climb - 338m. Night Bungy jumping is available, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Macau Tower is only one hour from Hong Kong by ferry. "EVERYDAY DO SOMETHING THAT REMINDS YOU YOU'RE STILL ALIVE!" See more..
4.5 City of Dreams (558 reviews)
- Celebrate the 10th birthday with family love
Monday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

The indoor shopping area is punctuated by oversized chandeliers and contemporary art installations. Apart from a stable of high-end brands, the mall is also home to a Pierre Herme bakery. See more..
4.5 Mandarin's House (501 reviews)
- Many picture opportunities!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

Firstly it is free admission, so that is already a thumbs up! hehe.. You can dont bother about the write ups and the various exhibitions pieces of god knows what. Just head around the place, and you will find many nice interior places to snap those nostalgic photos you have been craving for in Macau. Make your photos black-white to get a more fuller effect!! Overall, if you are a photo-junkie, this is a place for you! See more..
4.5 Skycab Cable Car (Wynn Palace) (445 reviews)
- Free Luxury
Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

This is such a fun thing to do while in Macau. The cable car ride is short, but offers great views over the dancing light fountains (Bellagio style). You can ride as many times as you like for free, but have to queue up each time. My favourite part is when the cable car turns sharply right in front of the massive dragon's red eyes! See more..
4.0 Ruins of St. Paul's (7.945 reviews)
- St. paul
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Considered Macau’s most famous landmark, the ruins of this 16th-century cathedral features a spectacular façade with intricate carvings by Japanese monks. See more..
4.0 Casino at Venetian Macao (5.354 reviews)
- New Macau
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Casinos

Nowhere is more symbolic of Macau's gambling industry than the Venetian. The vast complex has been the main tourist draw since opening. Wandering around the indoor canal and people-watching is an interesting experience. Expect huge crowds day and night. See more..
4.0 Largo do Senado (Senado Square) (3.932 reviews)
- Very nice place
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

In the center of Macau that has a lot of mixed culture in it. This place is not just simply chinese like olace it is a mixture of portuguese architecture and chinese architecture. Place is very nice for photo taking especially if there are events going on. This should be the 1st stop of the tourists when they go to Macau See more..
4.0 Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre (2.499 reviews)
- nice tower
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Observation Decks & Towers • Convention Centers

From the moment you step into the glass-fronted elevator, you are in for a treat. Soar up the tower to a breathtaking 223 meters in under 60 seconds. Phew! Watch Macau take shape beneath your feet as you travel up. There’s so much to see – the Macau skyline changes so quickly. Enjoy amazing 360° views from the level 58 Observation Lounge over a “Cafe on 4” coffee, and treat the kids to a tasty ice cream or a soft drink. Then take your Macau Tower experience up another level! A serious adrenaline rush awaits you on the level 61 Adventure Deck. Take an outdoor Skywalk, or Bungy Jump from the tower with world-famous A.J. Hackett’s Urban Adventures. Do you dare? See more..
4.0 A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu) (1.465 reviews)
- Landmark of Macau
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

While gambling may be a relatively recent symbol of Macau, A-Ma Temple has long been the de facto landmark of the former Portuguese colony. This small worshiping place has not only witnessed the development of Macau from a secluded village to the Las Vegas of the Orient, but also reflected the city's maritime root. The structure is always popular and smoldered in burning incense. See more..
4.0 Grand Lisboa Casino (1.280 reviews)
- Landmark of Macau
Casinos

The new Lisboa can be seen everywhere in Macau. The dazzling, encompassing golden structure is the de facto landmark of the former Portuguese colony. It is also a symbol of the city's gambling industry in its most explicit form. The interior is less impressive and quite similar to other casinos. See more..
4.0 St. Dominic's Church (1.169 reviews)
- Beautiful Catholic Church
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

This Catholic Church was one of the stops on our day trip to Macau. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and construction was completed in 1587. The exterior is a bright yellow and white - Our guide told us that the buildings are repainted every year/every other year. The statue of the Madonna is carried through the streets of Macau prior to one of the holy days. See more..
4.0 Monte Forte (Fortaleza do Monte) (870 reviews)
- Worth it!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities • History Museums

Built in the 16th century by the Jesuits and later used as a military base, this fort today features a public park, an observatory and the Macau Museum. See more..
4.0 Macao Museum (822 reviews)
- "A HIDDEN PEARL IN SASSY MACAU"
Monday: Speciality Museums

People tend to overlook this tiny, yet gorgeous and well maintained historical Museum on top of the Mount Fortress and Old City Walls (Fortaleza do Monte). They have managed to blend both Chinese and Portuguese historical events and way of living along the centuries. A must see and is a free-entrance cultural attraction! See more..
4.0 Taipa Village Macau (723 reviews)
- Macau experience
Historic Sites

Taipa is a must for all first-time Macau visitors. The small collection of alleys with colonial charm is the most popular attraction in the area. Nearly all tourist shops have an outlet here. This is also the best time to visit as the streets are not fully saturated at this moment. See more..
4.0 Macau Giant Panda Pavilion (698 reviews)
- Not just Panda but more
Monday: Zoos

It is very economical to visit the Panda at MOP10, and the park has other things to do like seeing other animals including monkeys, a cow, ostrich etc, there is also a children playground. Up the hill behind the lake, there is a small museum that explains the penda's life in Macau (from birth), and provide some drawing activities for children who visits there. Next to the playground, there is a flight of stairs leading up to the hill, which is full of beautiful plants and a good place to go for a hike! you can easily spend at least 3 hours in here as a family outing. See more..
4.0 Guia Fortress (631 reviews)
- Good view over Macau
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Lighthouses

The fortress is centrally located and can easily be visited on a tour of Senado Square and the St. Paul ruins. From the St. Paul Ruins it is only a short ascent to the fort. At the top you are rewarded with a wide view over Macau. The fortress itself does not offer much, but 360 degree panoramic view. See more..
4.0 Coloane (509 reviews)
- Peaceful seaside village
Islands

Amazing array of architecture with murals and alleyways great for walking around, Lord Stow's bakery and Cafe Garden is in the village, buy a takeaway and sit by the promenade and watch the world go by. walk to the south end and there are public toilets plus a small temple. go up the hill by the temple and along the street and there is a path to the beach. great views of China opposite. well worth a couple of hours or so. See more..
4.0 Grand Prix Museum (365 reviews)
- Modern museum for GT3 capital of the world.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

To cope with the remodeling project, the Grand Prix Museum is temporarily closed until further notice. See more..
4.0 The Taipa Houses Museum (359 reviews)
- worth a short visit if you like colonial buildings
Monday: Speciality Museums

The Taipah Museum consists of only a few houses. Those who like colonial buildings are worth a short visit. The Taipa houses are within walking distance of the Venetian Hotel in a quiet footpath over a bridge and a meadow in about 10 minutes. Unfortunately I could not visit the houses, because a private event of the Macau Grand prix took place. See more..