Macau Attractions

Fisherman's Wharf
Occupying a strip of reclaimed land on the western Outer Bay, Fisherman's Wharf is both a family theme park and retail and dining centre, combining joy rides, casinos, a hotel, restaurants and bars. Phase one (dominated by a giant replica volcano, curiously inset by a replica of Tibet's Potala Palace) opened in 2006 near to the Macau Ferry Terminal, with a second section currently under construction.

Outer Harbour, East Macau
Tel: 2822 0022.
Website: www.fishermanswharf.com.mo

Guia Hill Fortress and Lighthouse
Built in 1637, the Guia Lighthouse is still functional. As well as guiding ships through Macanese waters, its high vantage point is also used to warn the city of impending typhoons. Note the faded frescoes inside the chapel building, which were uncovered during renovations. Nearby is a fascinating series of wartime bunkers cut into the hill and a small museum telling the stories of those who served here. A walking path encircles the hill offering views over the city and its bays, and there is also a cable car running down the hillside.

Estrada do Engenheiro Trigo, East Macau

Museu de Macau
Macau's complex history is neatly chronicled in this excellent museum. The ground floor focuses on the maritime legacies of both China and Portugal and charts the discovery of the territory, and its emergence as a strategic trading port for commodities and foodstuffs. Look out for sections detailing the history of cricket fighting (which presaged Macau's gambling industry) and the once key firecracker industry, plus historic photos and images from the 1999 handover.

1112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Central Macau
Tel: 2835 7911.
Website: www.macaumuseum.gov.mo