Macau (China) is known as the "Las Vegas" of Asia, but it is not only the casinos but also the enchanting land of the mixed East-West culture. Here are the reasons why it deserves your next stop in Asia.
Macau is trying to transform itself into a friendly destination with more to offer than just a casino.
Rich culinary background
From the mid-16th century to 1999, Macau (China) was under Portuguese administration, so Portuguese culture has strongly influenced Macau. However, locals say that the culinary scene in Macau is gradually changing year by year, with the emergence of new eateries that blend the old and the new.
With a little research, visitors can find traditional dishes associated with Macau's history, while enjoying new flavors to satisfy palates from around the world.
Portuguese egg tarts: Macau's most famous dish.
Revealing, one of the must-try dishes in Macau is the Portuguese egg tart. This dessert is unlike the traditional Cantonese custard: the caramel is more burnt and the cream is fuller, the crust is crispy.
Hotel heaven
Macau has the most 5-star hotels of any city on the planet. For that reason, guests can immerse themselves in city-themed hotels such as The Parisian Macau or The Londoner Macau, where they are meticulously designed to make you feel like you're in Paris and London.
Macau Grand Prix
Grand Prix Macau is a racing tournament held within 4 days on the 3rd week of November every year in Macau. The main track is Macau's small streets with narrow corners, many obstacles, each year attracting about 300 top Formula 1 drivers. This is also the most special and technically demanding racing track in the world.
The biggest casinos in the world
From a small fishing village located in the western part of the Pearl River Delta in China not many people know. Macau has become the casino capital, or beautifully known as the "Las Vegas of Asia".
You can find different casinos with hotels or resorts around every corner of Macau.
Compared to Las Vegas (USA), the casinos here are no less competitive in terms of luxury, even slightly higher in quantity. Therefore, it is not surprising that all the 4- to 5-star hotels here are monumental casinos and fertile ground for those who want to find luck.
Many events
Performance "The House of Dancing Water"
Besides the attractive casinos, Macau also attracts visitors with high-tech performances. Typically, "The House Of Dancing Water" combines dangerous underwater action, aerobatics, lights and sounds full of magic. The theater has a capacity of 2,000 spectators with 15 floors of seats that are always full of people for each performance.
The highest bungee jump in the world
One of the most prominent activities in Macau is bungee jumping from a height of 233 meters.
In Macau, you can bungee jump from a great height. That's why adventure enthusiasts flock to Macau. Macau currently holds the Guinness World Record for bungee jumping from the tallest commercial building in the world.
Located on the top of Macau Tower, players will jump from a height of 233m and experience the feeling of free fall from the top of the tower. There are also other games such as flying in the air, jumping in the air.
