DESTINATIONS MACAO | ASIA
HISTORIC CENTRE Macao’s historic, Unesco-listed centre is not to be missed either. It’s home to some of Macao’s biggest sights, including the ruins of 17th-century St Paul’s church, tiled Senado Square, and A-Ma Temple, which is where, legend has it, Macao was given its name. After a walking tour of the
ABOVE: Macao Giant Panda Pavilion PICTURE: Macao Government Tourism Office
as we walk along a trail next to Hac Sa Beach, with rock formations either side. Protected from overdevelopment, Coloane has two beaches (Hac Sa and Cheoc Van) as well as Coloane Village, which is home to the original Lord Stow’s Bakery, alongside charming, colourful, corrugated-iron fishing huts. Among the island’s most famous
attractions is the Macao Giant Panda Pavilion, which is home to Kai Kai and Xin Xin, and their young twins. Advise clients to visit between 3pm and 4pm, as it’s feeding time, so they are most likely to get a good look at the playful creatures. You can’t help but smile while watching them chomping bamboo, lolloping around and cheekily doing forward rolls.
attractions our group ventured down the pretty, pastel-coloured Lover’s Lane, where couples inscribe their names for luck. Another colourful street nearby is Patio de Chon Sau, an arty spot with brightly decorated shops, cafes and bars. These small, colourful pockets
were what made Macao most memorable for me, and I loved that I could dip in and out of them, complementing quieter moments with famous sights, over-the-top shows with fascinating history. Macao may be small, but its distinct character will make a big impression.
TW GETTING THERE
Cathay Pacific offers three routes between the UK and Hong Kong, with five flights a day from Heathrow, and daily flights from Gatwick and Manchester. Economy return fares from Heathrow start at £659. Get to Macao by hour-long high-speed ferry ride or a 40-minute drive across the new road bridge.
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BOOK IT
Cox & Kings offers a five-night trip to Macao from £2,195 per person next autumn, based on two sharing. The price includes British Airways flights from Heathrow to Hong Kong, ferry travel to Macao, five nights’ B&B at the Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, transfers, a half-day coach tour and services of a guide.
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