L'Arc Macau

1.Lotus Flower in Full Bloom-t is the large sculpture of "Lotus Flower In Full Bloom" presented by the State Council of China in 1999, marks the return of sovereignty of Macau. The lotus flower, which is in full bloom, symbolizes the everlasting prosperity of Macau.

2.Rua Do Cunhe-t is a gourmet street, with restaurants serving Chinese, Portuguese, Macanese and Thai foods. The Chinese homemade biscuits, cookies, and Macanese pastries are ideal for snacks and take-home gifts.

3.Kun Iam Statue-Located on the Outer Harbor, this statue, dedicated to Goddess of Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy) is 20 meters tall and made of special bronze. The dome shape base like a lotus flower, is an ecumenical centre where information is available on Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

4.St. Paul's Ruins-It is the greatest of Macau's churches that boasts for its magnificent stone facade and grand staircase. The church was built in 1602 adjoining the Jesuit College of St. Paul's, the first Western college in the Far East, designed by Italian Jesuit Carlo Spinola, with the assistance of Japanese Christian craftsmen. A fire in 1835 destroyed all but the carved stone facade. The Museum of Sacred Art was installed in the original crypt of the church and contains 17th century gilded statues and paintings.

5.Macau Tower-Soaring 338 meters above the city, the Macau Tower is the 10th highest freestanding tower in the world and the 8th tallest in Asia. The Tower fronts onto the Pearl River and the Nam Van Lake development. Apart from the spectacular view at the observation decks, visitors can find infinity fun at the 500-seat theatre, Asian and Western cuisines, duty-free shops, and the challenging A.J. Hackett adventure activities like the Skywalk X and Mast Climb. Festive events and exhibitions are often held.

6.A-Ma Temple-At waterfront of the Inner Harbour, this 500-year-old temple is dedicated to the seafarers' goddess A-Ma. It is believed that the city's name was derived from it (A-Ma-Gau). The temple consists of 4 levels of pavilions, connected by winding paths through moon gates and gardens.

7.Senado Square-Paved with a wave-patterned stone mosaic designed by Portuguese tile experts, the city's main square is a pedestrianized street alongside with European-style buildings, such as the Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Post Office, and Holy House of Mercy. Live concerts, snack foods stores, and shops selling local manufactured clothing are to be found.

8.Macau Fisherman's Wharf-The first ever themed entertainment attraction in the tourism industry of Macau, Macau Fisherman's Wharf is centrally located at Macau 's outer harbour, 5-minute walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal and Heliport. The total investment of the 1 st phase of the project reaches HKD1.9 billion. The project occupies an area of over 120,000m 2 , combining entertainment, retail, food, hotel, marina, convention and exhibition facilities in one place. Be it for business or pleasure, visitors will surely find a brand new experience in this world-class entertainment complex. Macau Fisherman's Wharf opens 24 hours, with no admission fee. The operation hours of all the rides are from 10am to 10pm daily and tickets are available at the ticketing booths.

9.Grand Prix Museum of Macau-Inaugurated in 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, the aim of this museum is not only to encourage a closer relationship between the local population and this social and sports event, but also to enable foreign visitors to know this event which is of great tourist importance and has gained a renown place among the international championships.
Come and discover the Grand Prix Museum, where a collection of magnificent machines that raced and won the Guia circuit represents the history of one of the most exciting world circuits.
Opening Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday

10.Wine Museum-It has 1400 square-meter space which is divided into different areas (Historical information/Wine Cellar/Museum and Exhibitions), using several types of supports: maps, texts, photos, tiles and videos, among other. The aim of these sectors is not only to give information regarding the wine and the grapevines, but also to recreate the atmosphere that involves the production of wine, presenting to the visitor the modern and traditional tools connected to the wine production.
Opening Hours : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday