Temple in Macau

-Ma Temple (Chinese: China: Jyutping: MAA1 Gok3 Miu6; pinyin: Mage Miao, Portuguese Templo de-MA), which is located on the southwestern tip of the peninsula of Macao, is one of the oldest and most famous Taoist temples in Macao. Built in 1488, the temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen.

Macao's name is thought to have derived the name of the temple. It is said that when Portuguese sailors landed on the coast, outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied  (Jyutping "Maa1 Gok3"). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macao". The temple has been well described in ancient Chinese texts, as shown in the tables. It is also one of the first scenes filmed in China.

In 2005, the temple has become one of the headquarters of the Historic Center of Macao designated joined the World Heritage List.

Macau Tower

Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre (Chinese: , Portugal: Centro de Convencoes entretenimento e da Torre de Macau), also known as the Macau Tower is a tower located in the former Portuguese colony of Macao, now a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The tower is 338 meters (1109 feet) from ground level to highest point. An observation deck with panoramic views, restaurants, theaters, shopping malls and Skywalk X, a thrilling walking tour around the outer edge. It offers the best view of Macau and in recent years has been used for a number of exciting activities. A 233-meter Macau Tower captive "SkyJump" and AJ Hackett Bungee jump from the outer edge of the tower, the second highest in the world trade SkyJump after SkyJump Stratosphere Las Vegas "of 260 meters. The tower was designed by the architects Craig Craig Moller.

The tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. Besides being used for observation and entertainment, the tower is also used for telecommunications and broadcasting.

Macau's casinos are a big draw

Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s when the Portuguese government legalized the activity in the colony. Since Macau has become known worldwide as "Monte Carlo of the Orient".

Tourism gambling in Macao is the largest source of income, which represents about 50% of the economy. The visits consist primarily of mainland Chinese nationals and Hong Kong. After the entry of large foreign casinos in Las Vegas and Australia, Macao surpassed the Las Vegas Strip gaming revenues in 2007.

Until western casino was introduced in the 20th century, only the Chinese games, the most popular Fan-Tan. Generally, gambling in Macao is divided into three different categories: casino games, horse racing and greyhound. There are also sports paris and a number of lotteries. Today, Macau is not allowed the operation of online games.

Macau at night

Clubbing scene is thriving, slowly but surely, new in town, put hostess bars cheesy and tacky, located on the Strip casino to shame. The pub crawl to Lan Kwai Fong, where the bars are close together, so as to be sure your feet when the next port is easy. For something a little higher market Docs and bars of the casino is an ideal place to enjoy a martini at the chic environment, albeit expensive. In line with the rest of Asia, karaoke is popular in both private and open spaces can be enjoyed when Serena Ding friends or the general public.

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