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MACAU PLACES OF INTEREST FORTRESS OF ST PAOLO DO MONTE FORTRESS OF ST PAOLO DO MONTE Built between 1617 and 1626, Monte Forte occupies 21,000 square feet in an irregular quadrangle with bastion at each corners. It contains barracks, cisterns and storehouses capable of sustaining a siege of up to two years. Today the fort is a public park, with fine views of St. Paul's and the city. MACAU CONVENTION & ENTERTAINMENT TOWER MACAU CONVENTION & ENTERTAINMENT TOWER For views of the Pearl River Delta by day or the city lights by night, nothing surpasses the Macau Tower. Having ascended to the Tower's upper limits in high-speed glass-fronted lifts, an unforgettable vista awaits you, while a delicious buffet caters for all tastes at the 360 degrees Cafe.

MACAU PLACES OF INTEREST MARITIME MUSEUM MARITIME MUSEUM The building that was custom-made to house the museum is located more or less on the spot where the first Portuguese landed. The main gallery on the ground floor is devoted to the life and work of fishing communities in South China. The mezzanine level is a wall showing models of 12 traditional Portuguese boats. CHURCH OF ST PAUL’S CHURCH OF ST PAUL’S All that remains of the greatest of Macau's churches is its magnificent stone façade and grand staircase. The church was built in The church, made of taipa and wood, was brilliantly decorated and furnished. The façade of carved stone was built between

MACAU PLACES OF INTEREST LARGODA SANADO SQUARE LARGODA SANADO SQUARE This spacious square is paved in a wave pattern of mosaic tiles. It is a popular place with benches, potted shrubs and a fountain in the shape of an armillary sphere. During Chinese New Year, the Asian Arts Festival and on other occasions, a stage is set up in the square for various performances. A-MA TEMPLE A-MA TEMPLE It has beautiful tiled roofs and spectacular views from the upper gardens. The festival of A-Ma takes place on the 23 rd day of the 3 rd moon (April or May).

MODES OF TRANSPORT TO MACAU PLANE (Time to Catch the Plane?) CAR FERRY

MODES OF TRANSPORT IN MACAU BUS CAR TAXI WALK MOTORCYCLE BICYCLE

CALENDAR ( Which Dates to Plan for the Macau Trip) HOLIDAYS IN HONG KONG IN MARCH HOLIDAYS IN HONG KONG IN MARCH Macau has its Arts & Culture Festival between the 15 th and the 30 th of March.

ACCOMMODATION HOTEL SWISSOTEL MACAU

PLANNING A TRAVEL SCHEDULE DATE & TIME TRAVEL SCHEDULE TRAVEL SCHEDULE ( What is to be done at what date and time ) DATE TIME DATE e.g. 8 th Aug 2005 TIME e.g. 11:45AMPLANS - Accommodation (Book in / check-Out Time, number of days at the hotel) - Meals (Time & Venue) - Activities to carry out (Time, What to do?) - Places to Visit (Pre-arrangements required, entrance fee)