More than twenty years ago

A song of the seven sons

Sing the streets

Let Macau, a small city on the river

It has been lit up in the hearts of countless people

now

Macau has been becoming one year after another

One of the regions with the highest GDP per capita in the world

It is a shining pearl in the South China Sea

Macau at night. Photo by Yung Zhuowei

Macao has a land area of more than 30 square kilometers

The total population is nearly 70,<>

It is one of the most densely populated regions in the world

The first half of this year

Macau welcomes inbound visitors from all over the world

Exceeded 10 million people

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's. Photo by Li Yanan

Although Macao is small, there are many scenery

Come to Macau

The first stop must be inscribed on the World Heritage List

"Historic Centre of Macau"

Located in the south-central part of the Macau Peninsula

It is the oldest surviving

The largest and most intact preserved

A historic urban area where Chinese and Western characteristic buildings coexist

Historic Centre of Macau. Photo by Pang Yi

Walk through Macau's Old Town

Step on narrow streets paved with small ashlars

Stop at the Ruins of St. Paul's, St. Lolenzo Church,

In front of the century-old buildings such as the Gangding Theater

A southern European flair comes to the fore

Church of San Lolenzo. Photo by Li Yanan

And came to Mazu Pavilion, Nezha Temple,

Guandi Temple, Zheng Family Mansion and Lu Family Mansion

And you can feel it immediately

This small city contains a long traditional Chinese culture

Zheng's Mansion. Photo courtesy of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR

There is also the famous "Twin Lakes Tower Shadow"

It consists of Nam Van Lake, Sai Wan Lake and the tourist tower

Overlooking Bishop's Hill

It is a collection of natural scenery of water and land

Southern European style architecture and modern architecture are integrated

Comprehensive scenic spots

Nam Van Lake, Sai Wan Lake and Tourist Tower. Photo by Lv Zheyang

The 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

It is the longest, largest and largest in the world today.

The highest standards and the most technologically advanced

Cross-sea cluster engineering

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Official website of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority

Macau also has "the ends of the earth"

It is Dragon's Claw Point located on the southwest shore of Hac Sa Beach

Named after the strangely shaped "dragon claw stone"

Here is the view of Macau's coastline

Fantastic location with natural beauty of sunrise and sunset

Located on the southwest shore of Hac Sa Beach, Dragon Claw Point. Photo courtesy of Macao Government Tourism Office

Macau is not only beautiful

It is also a Creative City and a city of gastronomy

On the streets of Macau

Street food is lined with a variety of street food

Water crab porridge, macaroons, shrimp noodles,

Bran pudding, hand-beaten coffee, majiehu, egg tart

Macau street food. Photo courtesy of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) official account

From breakfast to supper

From tea restaurants to food stalls

Street food

The daily fireworks of Macao people

It also contributes to Macao's unique charm of the city

Macanese cuisine. Photo courtesy of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) official account

Not only can you taste it here

To authentic Portuguese cuisine

You can also taste Beijing, Sichuan, Huaiyang and Shanghainese cuisine

as well as Japanese, Korean and Thai cuisine

......

Macao is a mix of cuisines from all over the world

It is also a Michelin-starred restaurant in the world

One of the most densely packed places

Japanese Peruvian cuisine – grilled wagyu beef sushi. Photo courtesy of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) official account

In addition to the food and the view

Macao also has an important development position

"One Center, One Platform, One Base"

It is the world center of tourism and leisure

It is also a service platform for commercial and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries

Or build

With Chinese culture as the mainstream, multicultural coexistence

Exchange and cooperation base

Officials of the Central Bank of Portuguese-speaking Countries recently visited the "Exhibition Hall of the Commercial and Trade Cooperation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries". Photo courtesy of the Macao Monetary Authority

meanwhile

Macao is also making pragmatic progress

"1+4" economic moderate diversification strategy

In the process of excellence, refinement, and strengthening

Integrated tourism and leisure industry at the same time

Vigorously promote the great health of traditional Chinese medicine, modern finance,

High-tech, exhibition, commerce, culture and sports, etc

Development of key industries

The 2023th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao <> was successfully held in Macao. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR

Macao, which is developing rapidly, is constantly revitalizing

The popularity of "Macao Car Going North" has added momentum to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The comprehensive livelihood project "Macao New Neighborhood" has entered the acceptance stage

The construction site of Area A of the Macao New Town Reclamation Area is busy

Macau's Outlying Islands Medical Complex will soon be put into trial operation

The total area of the medical complex on Macao's outlying islands is about 75800,<> square meters. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR

current

Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao have officially formed a "one-hour living circle"

The concept of people in the Greater Bay Area is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people

Even if it is the first time to Macau

It is also easy to be surrounded by convenience, speed and intimacy

During the National Day, the town is full of festive atmosphere

Stroll through the streets of Macau

You can meet chance everywhere

Colorful and delicate eye-catching lighting

Macao is lit up by dazzling fireworks

Fireworks competitions from 10 countries take turns

Illuminate the banks of the Hao River

Over here

You'll also admire St. Paul's in the symphony

Fulong New Street, full of rich art and entertainment atmosphere

The former site of the Litchi Bowl Shipyard that combines the characteristic culture and fashion elements of the outlying islands

The Grand Prix Museum with wax figures of internationally renowned racing drivers

International art exhibitions in dozens of locations across the city...

How can you miss the various styles of this small city of Haojiang

Welcome to Macau,

Here, waiting for you!

Author: Li Yanan

Editor: Liang Jing

Responsible editor: Peng Dawei

Source: China News Service WeChat public account