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Top places to visit in Macau

6 places worth your time in Macau, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Ruins of St Paul's

Ruins of St Paul's
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The stone façade of a 17th-century Jesuit church, all that survived an 1835 fire.

2. Senado Square

Senado Square
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A Portuguese-paved plaza at the heart of the UNESCO-listed historic centre.

3. A-Ma Temple

A-Ma Temple
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The 1488 temple to the sea goddess that gave Macau its name.

4. Cotai Strip

Cotai Strip
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Reclaimed land between two islands, now the largest concentration of casino resorts in the world.

5. Taipa Village

Taipa Village
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Portuguese colonial houses, a food street and the quiet counterpoint to Cotai.

6. Guia Fortress and lighthouse

Guia Fortress and lighthouse
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The oldest lighthouse on the China coast, with a chapel of rare Chinese-Western frescoes.

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