HomeAsiaEast AsiaMacau 14 Places to Visit in Macau + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in Macau? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Macau tourist spots, attractions & more. Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. The city-state is a famous melting pot of different cultures, nicknamed the “Las Vegas of Asia.” The bulk of Macau’s attractions lies on its strip of top-rated hotels and casinos. But beyond the sparkling lights of those establishments, especially at night, there’s more to Macau than being the gambling capital of the East. One of the things you can’t miss in this urban jungle is its well-preserved Portuguese-colonial vibe. There are cobbled streets and cathedral ruins to remind you of Macau’s storied past, and they are well worth a visit. The Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral, with its imposing Renaissance façade, is an important landmark. Other notable sites include Fortaleza do Monte, Senado Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau Museum, Guia Fortress, Taipa House, and A-Ma Temple. Macau’s attractions are concentrated on the mainland, relatively close to one another. And while Macau International Airport is the main gateway, you may also access it via ferry and land travel from Hong Kong, which is about an hour away. That makes it a worthy side trip that will add more value to your journey. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Macau travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Macau HotelsTours + discountsFlightsWIFI Internet/Data SIM Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Gondola Rides at The Venetian Macau Macau Tower Admission Ticket Macau Eiffel Tower at the Parisian Macao Observation Deck Ticket Hong Kong-Macau-China 4G Pocket WIFI – HK Airport Pickup Private Macau International Airport (MFM) Transfers for Macau by Luxury MPV Asia 4G LTE WIFI Hotspot (Manila Airport Pick Up) View all travel tips on: Macau. Where to stay in Macau: Best Luxury Hotels in Macau Splurge at the best 5-star and 4-star hotels in Macau. Check all rates & reviews Four Seasons Hotel Cotai (next to Venetian) Book here The Ritz-Carlton Galaxy Macau, Cotai Book here HKD 1000 or less 4-Star & 5-Star hotel promo rates — Grab massive discounts on luxury rooms available for booking today. Check all rates & reviews HKD 800 or less Recommended 3-Star & budget hotels — Great-value rooms for travelers seeking comfort at affordable rates. Perfect for those traveling with family & friends. Check all rates & reviews Ole Tai Sam Un Hotel Macau City Book here Caravel Hotel Macau City Book here HKD 700 or less Best budget hotels in Macau — For travelers looking for decent yet affordable accommodations. Check all rates & reviews Ka Meng Villa Macau City Book here 5 Footway Inn Macau City Book here HKD 600 or less Best hostels & budget hotels — Cheap hotels & places to stay for backpackers/solo travelers on a tight budget. Check all rates & reviews Cheapest places to stay in Macau Click below to find accommodations in Macau with prices for as low as HKD 500 or less. Check all rates & reviews 1. Ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral Location: Santo António, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Macau Open-Top Bus Tour Sightsee Macau Day Tour From Hong Kong For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Macau Tower Macau Tower Location: Sé, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Macau Tower Admission Ticket Macau Tower Bungy Jump Admission Ticket Macau Tower Skywalk X Admission Ticket Macau Tower entrance ticket See discounts online 3. Venetian Macao The Venetian Macao Location: s/n Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Gondola Rides at The Venetian Macau Venetian Macau Bambu Buffet Venetian Macao Resort Hotel View room rates 4. Parisian Macao Parisian Macao, Macau Parisian Macao, Macau Parisian Macao, Macau Location: Lote 3, Strip, SAR, P.R. China, Estr. do Istmo, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Macau Eiffel Tower at the Parisian Macao Observation Deck Ticket Parisian Macao hotel View room rates 5. The House of Dancing Water show & City of Dreams Location: City of Dreams, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online The House of Dancing Water Macau Admission Ticket The House of Dancing Water Show Ticket in Macau Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams View room rates 6. Senado Square Location: Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. Senado Square in Macau, China Senado Square, Macau Senado Square in Macau, China Senado Square, Macau 7. Fortress Hill (Fortaleza do Monte) Fortaleza do Monte, China Location: Caminho dos Artilheiros, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. 8. Macau Museum Macau Museum Location: Fortress Hill (Fortaleza do Monte), Caminho dos Artilheiros, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. 9. Macau food Portuguese Egg Tart, Macau Macau buffet & food discounts Tours + discounts 10. St. Dominic’s Church St Dominic Church, Macau St Dominic Church, Macau St Dominic Church, Macau Location: Largo de São Domingos, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. 11. Studio City Studio City, Macau Location: Estr. do Istmo, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. Golden Reel Ferris Wheel entrance ticket See discounts Studio City Hotel Book room discounts 12. Wynn Palace Wynn Fountain Show, Macau Wynn Palace Hotel View room rates Location: Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. 13. Fisherman’s Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau Location: Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau peninsula, Macao. Save on Google Maps. Harbourview Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf View room rates 14. Galaxy Macau Galaxy Macau, Macau Location: Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai, Macao. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online JW Marriott Macau Urban Kitchen Buffet Galaxy Macau™ in Cotai City Galaxy Macau buffet and food experiences See discounts Galaxy Macau Hotel Book room discounts Other heritage sites & cultural spots in Macau Taipa Village, Macau Guia FortressLocation: Estr. do Eng. Trigo, Macau. Save on Google Maps. A Ma TempleLocation: R. de São Tiago da Barra. Save on Google Maps. Travessa da Paixão (The Romantic Lane)Location: Near the Ruins of St. Paul Cathderal. Save on Google Maps. Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre (The Goddess of Mercy statue)Location: 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau. Save on Google Maps. Macau Maritime MuseumLocation: 1 Largo do Pagode da Barra. Save on Google Maps. Taipa villageLocation: Save on Google Maps. Hong Kong Location: Southeast China. Save on Google Maps. Hong Kong Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts See rates & book online Hong Kong-Macau TurboJet Ferry Tickets Sightsee Macau Day Tour From Hong Kong Hong Kong-Macau CotaiJet Ferry Tickets Top discounts Hong Kong Disneyland Admission Ticket Ocean Park Hong Kong Admission Ticket Peak Tram + Sky Terrace Skip-the-line Combo Ticket See more: Hong Kong travel tips Hong Kong Itinerary Hong Kong Itinerary + Travel Guide 19 Places To Visit in Hong Kong What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Macau that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Macau Macau tourist spots, things to do in Macau, where to go in Macau & more. 1. Ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral 2. Macau Tower 3. Venetian Macao 4. Parisian Macao 5. The House of Dancing Water show & City of Dreams 6. Senado Square 7. Fortress Hill (Fortaleza do Monte) 8. Macau Museum 9. Macau food 10. St. Dominic’s Church 11. Studio City 12. Wynn Palace 13. Fisherman’s Wharf 14. Galaxy Macau Other heritage sites & cultural spots in Macau Hong Kong Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Macau The best areas to stay in Macau are 'Macau City' and Cotai Strip in Taipa Island. Cotai Strip offers an unbeatable location in the heart of Macau's mega-casino district. It's also close to Macau Airport. Prices tend to be on the high-end on this side of Taipa Island. If you're looking for a cheaper hotel, consider staying in 'Macau City.' Pick a hotel close to major historical sites like Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul Cathedral. Best Luxury Hotels in Macau Splurge at the best 5-star and 4-star hotels in Macau. Check all rates & reviews Four Seasons Hotel Cotai (next to Venetian) Book here The Ritz-Carlton Galaxy Macau, Cotai Book here HKD 1000 or less 4-Star & 5-Star hotel promo rates — Grab massive discounts on luxury rooms available for booking today. Check all rates & reviews HKD 800 or less Recommended 3-Star & budget hotels — Great-value rooms for travelers seeking comfort at affordable rates. Perfect for those traveling with family & friends. Check all rates & reviews Ole Tai Sam Un Hotel Macau City Book here Caravel Hotel Macau City Book here HKD 700 or less Best budget hotels in Macau — For travelers looking for decent yet affordable accommodations. Check all rates & reviews Ka Meng Villa Macau City Book here 5 Footway Inn Macau City Book here HKD 600 or less Best hostels & budget hotels — Cheap hotels & places to stay for backpackers/solo travelers on a tight budget. Check all rates & reviews Cheapest places to stay in Macau Click below to find accommodations in Macau with prices for as low as HKD 500 or less. Check all rates & reviews Where to book Click below & search recommended Macau hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. 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