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Macau Government Tourism Office Guia Fortress Lighthouse Special Promotion Section Macau by Foot There’s no better way to get under the skin of a destination than to pound the pavement. Exploring a city under the steam of your own two feet can introduce you to sights, sounds, smells and tastes you would have missed had you taken a different mode of transportation. The next time you’re in Macau, get out and walk around to experience what the city has to offer. You may absolutely explore a charming and attractive Macau! Step Out, Macau Exploring Macau on foot has never been easier, thanks to the new ‘Step Out, Macau’ app. With the new mobile app, residents and visitors can choose from a variety of self-guided walking tours that explore the history and culture of Macau. Currently, four different themed tours are being offered, each of which allow you to discover a different side of Macau. For each tour, the app provides maps and videos, introductions to various tourist spots en route, and transportation tips for the beginning and end of your tour. The app is available in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, as well as English and Portuguese. It’s available through the Apple App Store, with an Android version on the way. If you prefer to read the detail information about each destination, you may also take the leaflet of Step out, Macau at MGTO’s tourist information counter. A-Ma Temple Senado Square Cable Car - Flora Garden St. Lawrence’s Church TOUR 1: ARTS AND CULTURE TOUR 2: HISTORICAL TRAILS TOUR 3: NATURE AND CREATIVITY TOUR 4: EAST MEETS WEST Macau may be known for its casinos, but the city boasts its own A stroll along the Historical Trail is like an experience of going Lush natural scenery and Macau’s creative hub are the focus of Due to the historical evolution, Macau remnants lots of Portuguese active arts and culture scene, and this tour takes you through through a time tunnel, to explore Macau’s history and development this walking tour, which explores a side of Macau that few visitors heritage, and this tour shows the seamless integration of East the important cultural landmarks in the area. Visit the Macau with this tour that visits some of the most prominent historical get to experience. Follow walking trails to the Macau Reservoir, and West that Macau embodies. See the roof of Chinese tiles Fisherman’s Wharf, a large-scale themed entertainment complex; sites of the city, and see how it became what it is today. You’ll walk see the flora and fauna at the Flora Garden, and immerse yourself on St. Lawrence’s Church, see one of Macau’s first Portuguese check out the Macau Cultural Centre and Macau Museum of Art, down the main thoroughfare- Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, see in the creative atmosphere of St. Lazarus Parish, a Portuguese settlements - the Lilau , and visit one of the earliest European and don’t miss the UNESCO World Heritage-listed A-Ma Temple, the classic General Post Office and the popular Senado Square, architectural style area, where many local arts and culture groups theatres in China - Dom Pedro V Theatre. a major cultural landmark of Macau. and visit the beautiful St. Dominic’s Church and some distinctive have set up shop. Chinese historical buildings. Route: Senado Square -> St. Augustine’s Square -> St. Route: Macau’s Fisherman’s Wharf -> Macau Cultural Centre Route: Pou Chai Sim lum (Kun lam Tong) -> Communications Lawrence’s Church -> St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church -> -> Macau Museum of Art -> Handover Gifts Museum of Macau -> Route: Avenida da Praia Grande -> General Post Office -> Leal Museum -> Macau Reservoir -> Guia Cable Car -> Guia Fortress Mandarin’s House -> the Lilau -> A-Ma Temple -> Macau Maritime Macau Science Centre -> Kun Lam Ecumenical Centre -> Macau Senado Building -> Senado Square -> St. Dominic’s Church -> -> Tap Seac Square -> Dr. Sun Yar Sen Memorial House -> Lou Museum Tower -> A-Ma Temple Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai Temple) -> Heritage Exhibition of a Lim Ieoc Garden -> St. Lazarus Church Traditional Pawnshop Business -> Tung Sin Tong Historical Archive Estimated time: 90 minutes Estimated time: 150 minutes Exhibition Hall -> Carpentry Guildhall -> Travessa do Mastro -> Estimated time: 150 minutes Rua da Felicidade -> Cheng Peng Theatre -> Baia da Caldeira -> Inner Harbour -> Opium House -> Praça de Ponte e Horta For more information about the walking tours and the ‘Step Out, Macau’ Estimated time: 100 minutes app, please visit www.macautourism.gov.mo or download the app Jetsetter Spring 2014 B.indd 114-115 3/19/14 6:21 PM.
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