1. See world-famous historic and heritage sites
Macao’s history as an international port and subsequent colonization by the Portuguese for over 400 years has left its streets bearing a unique mix of Portuguese and Chinese architectural styles. So many of the colonial buildings have been left standing that the Historic Centre of Macao was even declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005!



2. Feast on delicious halal options throughout the city
Before our trip to Macao, we weren’t sure what halal food we would be able to find. However we were surprised to find out that there are actually quite a few halal-certified, Muslim-owned, or Muslim-friendly eateries to choose from! ?


3. Snap Insta-worthy poses with unique street art



4. Get a taste of Venice in the East at the Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao is a luxury integrated resort themed after the canals of Venice, Italy. Stepping into the hotel feels like entering a whole new world as even the ceiling is decorated with soft lighting to make you feel like you’re outdoors. ? The Venetian is also one of the largest collections of duty-free shopping outlets in Macao ranging from top-notch luxury brands such as Moschino and CHANEL to high street names like Furla and kate spade new york.

5. Enjoy French elegance and charm at the Parisian Macao




6. Try delicious Muslim-friendly snacks for every palate
We visited Macao during winter (the temperature ranged between 11-20 Celsius!) and being able to treat ourselves to a warm snack definitely helped us through the cold days. ? Macao’s cuisine is influenced by Portuguese and Chinese flavours and you can see this in their snacks and desserts too!


7. See a new side of Macao during the annual Macao Light Festival
If you visit Macao in December, you can see the city transformed after dark during the Macao Light Festival! Famous heritage sites including the Ruins of St. Paul’s are turned into colourful wonders, with projection mapping, interactive light installations and more across 4 zones (for the 2019 edition).P.S. Macao also has many other exciting festivals and celebrations year-round, and visitors are welcome to join in! Check out the official events calendar to see what else is coming up. ?
8. Catch critically acclaimed films at the yearly International Film Festival and Awards
Macao has hosted the International Film Festival and Awards (IFFAM) since 2016 to showcase Asian and international films. Some of these films are specially presented or premiered at the festival itself!

