Macau 2014

Tap Seac Gallery

MACAU TRAVEL GUIDE 2014

Local Travel Tips

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Macau’s Foodie Pulse

Macau’s Heritage

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Historical TrailsTake a walk along the streets of Macau, which brim with food and places

representative of its Chinese and Portuguese heritages. Stops include: the General Post Office, Senado Square, Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business and Historical Archive Exhibition Hall.

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East Meets WestThe city’s architecture exudes a characteristic Macanese identity, of which prime examples are St. Augustine’s Church, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church, Mandarin’s House, and A-Ma Temple.

Arts and CultureCulture and history are tons of fun at the Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau Museum of Art, Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Macau Science Center and Macau Tower.

PUBLISHER CECILIA WOOSENIOR GROUP EDITOR ESTHER FAITH LEW

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NOTE: ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING

[OCTOBER 2014]

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Introduction

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Nature and CreativityMacau’s colonial legacy has left an impressive nature-soaked collection of Portuguese architecture. Plot some relaxing time at the Macau Reservoir, Guia Cable Car, Guia Fortress, Tap Seac Square and St. Lazarus Church.

INTRODUCTIONThe last vestige of the grand Portuguese empire, Macau presents a unique balance of

colonial heritage and traditional Chinese sensibilities. While it is world-renowned for its

glittering shopping complexes, its old cobbled streets and incense-filled shophouses

exude distinct historical charm and offer endless avenues for exploration. Thousands of

tourists flock to Macau every year to immerse themselves in its intoxicating atmosphere

and exhilarating cultural scene.

Owing to its mélange of Portuguese and Chinese styles, Macau is a culinary crossroad

and a pioneer of fusion food. Portuguese food has influences from Malaysia, Vietnam,

India and Africa, so the food in Macau (called Macanese) is possibly more mixed than

any other global cuisine. As the area is just 30sq. km in size, first-time visitors will be

able to see most of the attractions during the course of a weekend’s escape, but will

soon realise that they have hardly scraped the surface of this small but complex

epicurean paradise.

Within these pages you will find several suggestions for exploring this richly historic

city. It is little wonder that visitors keep returning to this city with its multitude of

delights to be savoured and explored.

Golden Lotus Square


A TOUR OFHISTORICAL TRAILS

Rooted in a fascinating mix of Portuguese and Chinese heritages, Macau’s various landmarks pay tribute to the city’s historical milestones

Although officially known

as Avenida de Almeida

Ribeiro, this main traffic

street linking Avenida da

Praia Grande and the Inner

Harbour is affectionately

referred to by the locals as

“San Ma Lou” and is the

heart of historical Macau.

Barely one mile in length,

this heritage area brims

with evidence of its Chinese

and Portuguese roots.

Quaintly flanked by potted

plants and street lights, the

gravel-patterned roads of

San Ma Lou will lead you

to the General Post Office.

This majestic example of

neoclassical architecture

still remains operational,

and its Clock Tower chimes

different musical bells that

can be heard at various

times throughout the day.

Most of the residential and

commercial buildings in

this area were built in a

style that is typically seen

around China’s coastal

regions – brown walls with

whitewashed reliefs that

are trimmed by dark iron

railings around the balcony.

Directly adjacent to the General Post Office is

Senado Square, one of

the four largest squares

in Macau. Paved in wave-

patterned black-and-white

mosaic, the square was

named after the Leal Senado

Building, a central fixture

in Macau’s history. Senado Square is the choice locale

for firework displays and

lion and dragon dances

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STEP OUT, EXPERIENCEMACAU’S COMMUNITIES

Leal Senado Building

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during celebrations

such as the Chinese Spring

Festival and Christmas. The

surrounding Travessa de S.

Domingos offers a plethora

of restaurants plating up

delectable Portuguese

coffee and desserts.

Continuing forth along

Rua dos Mercadores, you

will reach the Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business. Restored from an original

pawnshop that was

established in 1917, the

premises of “Tak Seng On”

(The Virtue and Success

Pawnshop) was originally

owned by Mr Kou Ho Ning,

a wealthy merchant, and has

been painstakingly preserved

to showcase the glory days of

one of the most significant

trades in Macau’s history.

As you walk along

the San Ma Lou, turn right

into Rua de Camilo Pessanha

and you will reach a light

green building that houses

the Archive Exhibition Hall, a historical tribute to the Tung

Sin Tong Charitable Society.

Established in 1892, it was

the first Chinese charitable

organisation that opened its

doors to the needy in Macau,

and has since grown from

its humble origins into an

expansive institution that

operates multiple nurseries,

schools and clinics in the

city. Come learn more about

this moving landmark and

get acquainted with the

historical origins of this

inspiring community.

Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business

St. Dominic’s Church

Ruins of St. Paul’s


Escape the buzzing city centre for laid-back leisure and tranquility at several green attractions

Macau’s colonial legacy has left

it with an impressive collection

of Portuguese architecture,

including sprawling squares,

open gardens and natural

landscapes. Stroll down

Miradouro de D. Maria II

(Cape Cloud), and you will

find trails leading to the

Macau Reservoir. As you

walk down the stone steps,

you will discover the Reservoir

Recreation Area, a wonderful

space where visitors can

catch some sun and take

a leisurely stroll along the

bank, or enjoy a charming

view of the Outer Harbour.

Head right after the Reservoir

Recreation Area and go down

Avenida de Sidónio Pais.

You will find the entrance

to the Flora Garden, where

you can buy a ticket to board

the Guia Cable Car. An

elegant gondola lift system

that was opened in 1997,

it allows visitors to gain an

aerial perspective of the

picturesque gardens below,

and a breathtaking panorama

of the Macau cityscape.

A short walk from the cable car

station is the Guia Fortress,

A TOUR OFNATURE AND CREATIVITY



and within the fortress, Guia

Chapel and Lighthouse. A

perfect hallmark of Macau’s

multicultural identity,

the chapel was originally

established by Clarist nuns and

features elaborate decorations

depicting both Western and

Chinese motifs inspired by

religion and mythology. The

lighthouse, the very first of

its kind to be built along

the China coast, remains

operational till this day.

Take the stone steps down

Calçada da Vitória to Tap Seac Square, the largest

open square in Macau.

Sporting a Southern European

aesthetic, the square is

surrounded by majestic

historical buildings such as

the Central Library and Tap

Seac Gallery. Designed by

Macanese architect Carlos

Marreiros, Tap Seac Square

remains one of Macau’s most

iconic landmarks and is a

must-see for any first-time

visitor. At the nearby Rua

do Abreu Nunes, you can

find numerous restaurants

offering Thai, Vietnamese and

vegetarian cuisines that are

popular amongst the locals.

Continue along Rua do Tap

Seac and you will reach Rua

do Volong, where you can

marvel at St. Lazarus Church and Parish. One of the oldest

Catholic churches in Macau,

it is a popular filming location

for movies as its surrounding

region constitutes the heart

of the city’s cultural and

creative industries. Local arts

and cultural boutiques are

situated here, some of which

are 10 Fantasia, Albergue SCM

and the Tai Fung Tong Art

House. Shoppers will enjoy

browsing through creative

and cultural products.

Lou Lim Ieoc Garden

Guia Chapeland Lighthouse


A TOUR OFEAST MEETS WEST

It is not just the food that

is a unique amalgamation

of East and West; the city’s

architectural style (most

notably its historical religious

structures) also reflects a

characteristic Macanese

identity. Of particular note is

St. Augustine’s Square, which

blends various traditional

Portuguese aesthetics –

classic Southern European

architecture accompanied

by a signature streetscape

of cobblestones and wave-

patterned gravel. To the left of

the square is St. Augustine’s Church, an outstanding

building boasting pastel

yellow walls trimmed with

elegant white. According to

folklore, priests used to cover

this UNESCO World Heritage

Site’s leaking roof with palm

fronds, which swished in

the wind; a sight that the

Chinese found reminiscent

of a dragon’s beard.

A trip down Rua da Prata will

take you to the Jesuit halls of

St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church. Laid in a traditional

Latin cross with a central

dome, one of the church’s

lateral altars houses St.

Francis Xavier’s remains,

one of the great evangelists

who spread Christianity

throughout Asia in the 1500s.

The St. Joseph’s Seminary also

has an impressive display of

sketches and watercolours

by famed English painter

George Chinnery. Walk along

Rua de S. Lourenço and you’ll

reach the lovingly-preserved

landmark of Mandarin’s House, the perfect example

of East meets West in Macau.

Although it has all the

hallmarks of a traditional

Guangdong residence, it also

features a fusion of western

influences in its architecture,

giving it a distinct

multicultural character.

Mandarin’s House played a


A-Ma Temple

A-Ma Temple


Macau’s colonial past has gifted it with a signature blend of Portuguese and Chinese influences that has resulted in an inimitably “Macanese” identity

significant role in historical

Macau’s Chinese culture; it

is said that Zheng Guanying

of the late Qing Dynasty

completed his celebrated

masterpiece, Shengshi

Weiyan (Words of Warning

in Times of Prosperity),

within these hallowed halls.

Located in close proximity is

the A-Ma Temple, a tribute

to Matsu, the patron goddess

of seafarers and fishermen

during the Ming Dynasty.

Already in existence long

before the city of Macau was

established, the walls of

A-Ma Temple house a variety

of pavilions dedicated

to various deities and

religions in Chinese culture,

including Confucianism,

Taoism, Buddhism, and

other folk beliefs. During

the weekends, its grounds

are transformed into the

perfect platform for cultural

performances, including

Portuguese folk dances,

modern hip-hop acts and

traditional lion dances, again

reflective of Macau’s Eastern

and Western influences.

St. Lawrence’s

Church

St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church

Mandarin’sHouse

SenadoSquare


A TOUR OFARTS AND CULTURE

The Fisherman’s Wharf is

hard to miss, taking pride of

place as Macau’s first themed

entertainment complex. Take

a left turn from the Outer

Harbour’s Ferry Terminal and

you will find the wharf ideally

located along the coastline,

with lovely seaside views

that tempt you to dally. This

sprawling 111,500sqm area

is characterised by Roman-

inspired architecture, complete

with a Roman amphitheatre.

Visitors will find dining,

entertainment, shopping and

convention options here.

Walk on past the Sands

Macau Hotel and you will

discover a large square – the

site of the historic handover

ceremony of Macau back to

China – which is now home to

a couple of cultural hot spots.

The Macau Musuem of Art covers 4000 sqm of exhibition

space; the city’s largest

display for local cultural

and art relics. Spanning five

floors, permanent exhibitions

are categorised into Chinese

paintings and calligraphy,

China ceramics, early Western

paintings and Macanese art,

while temporary exhibitions

are also held regularly in

conjunction with various

nations and regions.

Nearby is the Handover Gifts Museum of Macau,

which commemorates

the city’s handover from

Portuguese power to the

People’s Republic of China

on 20 December, 1999. Built

to mark a new era in Macau’s

history (formation of the

Macao Special Administrative

Region), the three-storey

building displays gifts

The final out of four walking trails in Macau that last 90 to 150 minutes each, this particular journey encircles the city’s waterfront area, stopping by eight spots that ooze cultural charm and artistic fun


Macau Musuem of Art


symbolic of the nation’s

road to prosperity, and are

given by the 56 ethnic groups

represented by the State

Council of The People’s

Republic of China.

On the right, a footbridge

over Avenida Xian Xing

Hai (N.A.P.E) leads to the

Macau Science Centre.

Easily spotted thanks to

its futuristic silver-lined

and cone-shaped exterior,

this is a favourite spot for

school-goers, where 14

galleries encourage learning

through active participation.

Galleries provide a scientific

spin on robotics, space

science, meteorology, sports

health, food science, eco

conservation and more, as

well as galleries dedicated

to travelling exhibitions.

Demonstrations also enliven

the experience, such as

hands-on interactions while

creating molecular food and

other fun experiments.

A top tourist destination

included in most itineraries

is the Macau Tower;

the iconic 338m building

is also a thrill-seeker’s

playground. At 233m high,

the AJ Hackett bungy jump

takes the Guinness World

Record for the Highest

Commercial Bungy Jump,

restricted to participants

aged 10 and above. Younger

ones may still experience an

adrenaline rush at Skywalk

X by walking around the

tower’s perimeter sans

handrail support. Otherwise,

you may just chill at the

observation deck and 360°

Café, which offer the same

panoramic view of Macau.

Macau Science Centre

Macau Tower

Kun Iam StatueHandover Gifts Museum of Macau


FAST FACT

MACAU TRAVEL TIPS

POPULATIONAs of 2013, the population in

Macau stands at 624,000. About

90% are ethnic Chinese from

different provinces. The

remainder comprises Portuguese

and other ethnic groups.

Because of its small land area,

Macau has a population density

of 18,636, the highest in any

country or territory in the world.

A BRIEF HISTORY Macau was colonised by the

Portuguese from the 16th

century, who ruled the city for

over 400 years before it was

handed back to China on 20

December 1999, making it the

last European colony. The

Macau Special Administrative

Region (SAR) is a part of

China’s territory.

CURRENCY Macau’s unit of currency is the

Macau Pataca (MOP). 1MOP =

RM0.41. The Hong Kong Dollar

can also be used in Macau.

GEOGRAPHY Macau comprises the Macau

Peninsula (connected to

Mainland China), the islands of

Taipa and Coloane, and the

reclaimed area COTAI. Three

bridges connect Macau to Taipa

(Their lengths are 2.5km, 4.5km

and 2.2km respectively).

AREAMacau covers 30.3 sq. km.

DIALLING CODEMacau’s international dialling

code is +853.

ELECTRICITY220V, 50Hz.

TIME ZONEMST/UTC +8

BEST TIME TO VISITMacau is great to visit all year

around. The climate is fairly

warm and tropical. Annual

average temperature is about

20ºC. October to December is the

most pleasant season as it brings

mild and cool weather. The

average temperature is about

18°C, and rainfall is lowest during

these months.

GETTING AROUNDAs the majority of Macau’s tourist

attractions are relatively close to

one another, especially those in

the Historical Centre of the city, it

is possible to explore them by

foot. Buses run throughout the

city and are efficient and

affordable, not only in the city but

also in the islands. For journeys in

Macau Peninsula, there is a flat

fare of MOP3.20. Trips to Taipa

cost MOP4.20. Many of the larger

hotels also provide

complimentary shuttle buses to/

from Macau Ferry Terminal and

Barrier Gate (to Zhuhai).


GETTING THEREAirAsia flies 17 times weekly

to Macau from Kuala Lumpur.

You can also fly to Hong Kong

and take a ferry to Macau

directly from the airport – this

allows you to bypass Hong

Kong customs and

immigration.

TIPPINGGenerally not practised. A 10%

service charge and 5%

government tax are imposed at

certain places, including

restaurants and bars.

LANGUAGEPortuguese and Cantonese are

the official languages of Macau,

but the latter is most commonly

used in the territory. English and

Mandarin are also widely spoken,

especially in tourist areas.

VISA Malaysians do not require

visas to enter Macau (for a

stay of up to 30 days).

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The Historic Centre of Macau is

successfully inscribed as a World

Heritage Site, making it the 31st

site in China to be granted this

status. It is also the product of

cultural exchange between the

East and West spanning over 400

years, and is currently the oldest,

the most complete and

consolidated icon of European

architectural legacy standing

intact on Chinese territory today.

BARRA SQUARE Barra Square lies in front of the

A-Ma Temple. Facing the Inner

Harbour, the frontal part is

constructed from famous

Portuguese mosaic, with ochre

and charcoal as the principal

colours. The overall effect is one

of fluidity and gives a strong

coastal look and feel.

In front of A-Ma Temple

MOORISH BARRACKSBuilt in 1874 by Italian architect

Cassuto, this building features

strong Islamic design influence.

Originally the home of an Indian

regiment from Goa, this place

now serves as the offices of the

Macau Maritime Administration.

Calçada da Barra

MANDARIN’S HOUSEBuilt before 1869, this was the

residence of the famous Chinese

thinker Zheng Guanying. It was

built mainly in the traditional

Chinese style, although some

foreign elements were also

incorporated.

No. 10 Antonio da Silva Lane

ST. LAWRENCE’S CHURCHOriginally built in the mid-1600s,

St. Lawrence’s Church is

considered to be one of the

three oldest churches in Macau.

The area surrounding the church

used to be an affluent

neighbourhood, thus explaining

the building’s grandeur.

Rua de Sao Lourenco

ST. JOSEPH’S SEMINARY AND CHURCHBuilt in 1758, the church features

a unique Baroque style, such as

the magnificent arc-shaped line

on the lintel, which is rarely seen

in Macau. The church also

houses a relic of the first

missionary to East Asia.

Rua do Seminario

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG LIBRARYSir Robert Ho Tung, a wealthy

Hong Kong businessman,

purchased this building in

1918. After he passed away in

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1955, the building was

donated, according to his will,

to the Macau Government for

use as a public library. The

library was officially opened to

the public in 1958.

No.3 Santo Agostinho Square

“LEAL SENADO” BUILDINGOriginally built in 1784 as

Macau’s municipal office, this

building has undergone many

facelifts. The building today

dates from a reconstruction

in 1874, and possesses a

distinct Southern European

architectural style.

No.163 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro

SAM KAI VUI KUN TEMPLE (KUAN TAI TEMPLE)Prior to the establishment of

the Chinese Chamber of

Commerce in Macau in 1912,

the area surrounding the

temple was the centre of

Chinese trading in Macau.

After the decline of the

bazaar, the temple rose to

importance in this area.

Rua Sul do Mercado de Sao Domingos

HOLY HOUSE OF MERCYBuilt to undertake charitable

work, this establishment was

founded by the first bishop of

Macau in 1569. From the side

entrance, one can reach the

in-house museum; it

contains, among other

treasures, implements given

to the Chinese to aid the work

of missionaries.

Senado Square

CATHEDRAL SQUAREWhether it is from a religious

or historic point of view, the

Cathedral and the other

buildings surrounding the

Square are highly valued

monuments.

COMPANY OF JESUS SQUAREThe buildings surrounding

the square were constructed

between 1920 and 1930, apart

from two that are 19th

century neo-classical.

SECTION OF THE OLD CITY WALLSThe Portuguese began

building a city wall around

Macau as early as 1569. Early

maps show that apart from

the Inner Harbour in the west,

this wall surrounded the rest

of the city. Fortresses were

also built, making Macau a

heavily defended fort.

CASA GARDENBuilt in 1770 as the summer

residence of the Portuguese

aristocracy, politicians and a

wealth merchant called

Manuel Pereira consecutively,

this house is touted as the

finest villa in Macau. It was

later rented out to the

English East India Company,

and then converted into a

museum in the 1960s. It is

now the headquarters of the

Oriental Foundation.

Beside Camoes Square

GUIA FORTRESSGuia fortress was built in 1622

and is the highest point in

Macau, with views of the whole

peninsula. The fortress also

contains the Guia lighthouse

and chapel. Built in 1622, Guia

chapel features colourful

murals painted using a mix of

Chinese and western

techniques, and is said to be

one of the most unique

churches in the area.


FOOD

MACAU’SFOODIE PULSEWith a host of attractions and a vibrant food scene, this former Portuguese enclave is an endless epicurean adventure that promises to delight your taste buds

All That’s Local is Gold

In addition to its superb

harbour views, Sofitel Macau at

Ponte16 (Rua do Visconde Paco

de Arcos,Tel: 853/8861-0016,

www.sofitel.com) also boasts

Le Chinois on its top floor, a

perfect choice for a relaxing

evening of wining, dining and

taking in Macau’s kaleidoscopic

lights. A bottle of Vinho Verde

is the ideal accompaniment

to Chef Ho Wah’s signature

dishes of sautéed chicken and

prawns with XO sauce, lightly

steamed cod and an artistically

presented wagyu beef in mini

pumpkins.

Wine is important in

Portuguese culture, and it’s

no surprise that, being a

former Portuguese colony,

wines from here dominate

most of the wine lists. In fact,

some of the world’s best wine

lists can be found in Macau’s

Michelin-starred restaurants.

There are only two three-

star Michelin restaurants

in Macau, The Eight and

Robuchon au Dôme.

Macau’s historic heart is a

UNESCO World Heritage Site

and best explored on


foot from Largo do Senado

Square. Walking the narrow

streets and taking in Macau’s

full sensory onslaught builds

up a thirst and hunger and it

was time to check out a much-

lauded restaurant; Wong Kung Soi Kung (1st Floor, Ginza

Place, Tel: 853/2837-2248, www.

wongkun.com.mo) within the

UNESCO zone. Shrimp roe

noodles and sea crab congee

are noteworthy dishes. Owner

Mr. Cheang uses a bamboo

press to make his noodles,

perfectly springy to accompany

the ‘fishy’ roe, while there is

plenty of crab in the smooth

and tasty congee.

Macau’s heritage zone includes

the beautifully restored

Mandarin’s House and even a

shop selling the rarely seen,

Macanese fish cake (empada

de peixe). Close by is an outlet

of Koi Kei Bakery (www.koikei.

com) which has many outlets

in Macau. Virtually every

departing passenger is armed

with colourful bags of Koi Kei

cookies, a testament to their

immense popularity.

ABA Bar in the MGM

Macau (Avenida Dr. Sun

Yat Sen, Tel: 853/8802-

8888, www.mgmmacau.

com) is a sophisticated

bar with a comprehensive

list of champagnes,

premium liquor and pre-

dinner cocktails at reasonable

prices. Comforting basics like

draught Stella Artois abide

beside classic cocktails like

Clover Club and Lipstick

Rose. Square Eight, a

contemporary and casual

dining restaurant that recently

garnered a Bib Gourmand

recommendation from

Michelin, is located upstairs.

For dessert, take a gander

to City of Dreams where the

chocolate mille-feuille at the

Michelin one-star Tasting Room by Galliot (City of

Dreams, Tel: 853/8868-7558,

www.cityofdreamsmacau.com)

had been recommended. Chef

Guillaume Galliot has created a

visual masterpiece that proved

to be as indulgent as expected.

Noodles and Congee Corner (Hotel Grand Lisboa,

2-4 Avenida de Lisboa,

Tel: 853/2888-3888, www.

grandlisboahotel.com) plates

up their signature Shan Xi

handmade noodles, together

with amazing dishes like the

spicy stir-fried string beans with

minced pork, and the roasted

pork which is lightly roasted

and very tasty. A Kung Fu Tea

Master provides extra theatre

at this 24-hour restaurant.

On the Cotai strip of reclaimed

land between what was once

Taipa and Coloane Islands,

Macau’s largest hotel, the

Sheraton Macao, houses the

contemporary trattoria-styled

restaurant Bene (Sheraton

Macao, Tel: 853/8113-1200,

www.sheratonmacao.com).

Serving up excellent Italian in

a lively setting, Bene proves

that excellent produce cooked

well is the essence of fine food.


FOOD

Tarry to Taipa

If you have time to head out,

15 minutes from the city is

Taipa and Coloane with many

foodie delights awaiting,

including Portuguese

pastries, Taipa Mercato,

and several food streets.

There is a more authentic

and historic atmosphere

in Taipa, although the

retail biscuit outlets here

are popular with tourists.

Nearby, Cunha Street (Food Street) is immensely

popular all week round.

While Café Litoral (Rua do

Regedor, Taipa, Tel: 853/2882

5255, wwwcafelitoral.com)

has only been open in Taipa

since 2008, it manages to

pull off an old-world charm.

Reminiscent of an authentic

Portuguese restaurant, Café

Litoral is one of a handful

of outlets serving Macanese

cuisine. Cod fish and potato

cakes (pasties de bacalbau)

are excellent but served

with no accompaniments.

African chicken is a

famous dish that typifies

Portuguese colonialism –

remember to specify the

degree of chilli preferred,

as the spiciness can be

mouth-numbingly hot.

Other Macanese delights

include charcoal sardines,

ox tripe stew, and delicious

garlic prawns cooked in

olive oil. Cooling Super

Bock beer and Portuguese

wines complement the

dishes. Overlooking a

square, Old Taipa Taverna

(21 Rua de Negociantes,

Tel: 853/2882-5221), or

‘OTT’ as referred to by the

locals, is a friendly locale

for enjoying a little sports

action on television and a

few Macau Beers to work

up an appetite for dinner.

The semi-rural surrounds

of Coloane Village house

another culinary institution

in Macau, Lord Stow’s Bakery & Café (1 Rua

do Tassara, Coloane,

Tel: 853/2888-2534 www.

lordstow.com). While the

signature-blackened surface

will come as a surprise

to many, the Portuguese

egg tarts have a distinct

caramel sweetness and

flaky crust that has won

the hearts of many.

MACAU GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICERepresentative in Malaysia

Level 6, Lion Office Tower,No.1 Jalan Nagasari,50200 Kuala Lumpur.

T: 603 2144 2500F: 603 2148 1357

E: [email protected]/MY.Macau

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