Macau • Peninsula Chapter | Encountering Macau After the Rain

Macau 🇲🇴 • Peninsula Chapter | Encountering Macau After the Rain This time, I encountered Macau on a rainy day. The city after the rain exudes a unique charm, with ancient buildings and streets taking on an even more rustic appeal under the moistening touch of the rain. 1️⃣ Ruins of St. Paul's: One of Macau's most iconic landmarks, this is the surviving facade of the old Church of St. Paul. Its exquisite carvings blend European Renaissance architecture with Eastern artistic features, bearing witness to Macau's historical evolution. 2️⃣ Mount Fortress: Located at the heart of the Macau Peninsula, it is one of the oldest military defense structures in Macau. Once the core of the city's defenses, it now houses the Macau Museum and offers breathtaking views of the peninsula. 3️⃣ St. Dominic's Church: A 16th-century Baroque-style Catholic church and one of Macau's three ancient churches. Known for its solemn and elegant architecture, the church features a distinctive yellow exterior and intricate interior decorations, making it a significant religious and historical heritage site. 4️⃣ Senado Square: The central part of Macau's historic district, surrounded by numerous European-style buildings and churches. The square is paved with Portuguese-style cobblestone patterns, creating one of Macau's most European-inspired public spaces. 5️⃣ Leal Senado Building: A historic building in Southern European style, originally the administrative center of the Portuguese Macau government. Its interior boasts unique Portuguese azulejo murals and courtyards. The architecture blends Neoclassical and Baroque styles, serving as an important historical landmark that reflects Macau's municipal development. 6️⃣ Grand Lisboa Hotel: With its distinctive lotus-shaped exterior, the hotel combines modern design with traditional elements. Inside, it offers luxurious facilities, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences, standing as one of Macau's iconic modern tourism structures. 7️⃣ Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira: A tranquil hillside lane lined with pastel-colored Portuguese villas and lush trees, offering views of the Macau Tower and the bay. Travel Route 🧭 Peninsula Route: Gongbei Port ➡️ Ruins of St. Paul's ➡️ Travessa da Paixão ➡️ Mount Fortress ➡️ St. Dominic's Church ➡️ Senado Square ➡️ Leal Senado Building ➡️ Jardim de São Francisco ➡️ Grand Lisboa Hotel ➡️ Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira ➡️ Macau Ferry Terminal 🚇 From Peninsula to Cotai 👉 Macau Ferry Terminal ➡️ Pai Kok Station 🧭 Cotai Route: Pai Kok Station ➡️ Rua do Cunha ➡️ The Venetian ➡️ Parisian Macao ➡️ The Londoner ➡️ Studio City ➡️ MGM Cotai ➡️ Wynn Palace ➡️ Hengqin Port