[2024 Macau Attraction] Travel Guide for Rua Dos Ervanarios (Updated Nov)
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Macau, China
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Macao, here I come~
Macau is both small and big. You can visit 16th century temples, see 17th century churches, search for 18th century monasteries, climb 19th century lighthouses, wander through 20th century streets, and stay in 21st century resorts on over 1,200 streets that are almost all unique.
Its richness, its fireworks, its heritage, don't miss any corner, Macau is worth exploring and savoring for everyone, feel it with your heart.
Strategy:
Day 1: Ruins of St. Paul's - Love Lane - Guanjie Street
- Camp Street - Rose of the Virgin Church - Lu Family Mansion - Front Square of the Lobby - Front Square of the Council Chamber - Fulong New Street - Ho Tung Library - Gongding Theater - Macau Governor's Palace - Zheng Family Mansion - Bishop's Hill Chapel (where you can watch the sunset and take photos of the Macau Tower) - Senado Square - St. Lawrence's Church - October 5th Street - Rua da Felicidade.
(Taking photos at night with lights on looks good)
Day 2: Security Forces Museum - Casa Garden - Dong Wangyang New Street (take photos at the Grand Lisboa Hotel Pineapple Landmark)
- Eight Angle Pavilion Library
- Macau Story House
- Dafengtang Art House
- Fengtang Alley
- Taishi Square
- Macau Archives
- Tea Culture Museum
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial House
- Mount Guia (ideal for watching sunset and taking photos of the new Lisboa Hotel)
- Grand Prix Museum
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Macau Museum of Art
- Macau Science Center (great for families with children)
Looks like there are many places, but they are actually very close to each other.
Stella.Morris^86
Nice place near Senado square
Very nice and it's good to take a picture there. Just near from Senado square. There have many locals coffee shops and snacks shops. There architect is very good and attract many tourists and Locals there. Mostly young couples love to go there.
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It can sometimes be a challenge to find the “old Macau” under the ever-growing shadow of the casinos and hotels that have come to define modern Macau. The traditional shops that once served whole neighborhoods are fast disappearing. However, there are some spots that maintain a real connection to the past. One example is Rua dos Ervanários. It has certainly changed over the years, but one can still experience a different feeling in the air as if after crossing Rua dos Mercadores, we are crossing over to a different time period. The feeling only grows stronger as we start walking down this traffic-free narrow street.
Naresh Mehra
The Old Street stands still, time pauses here.
Strolling along Macau's Rua da Felicidade, this long and historic street feels like a corridor of time, with every step leading to an ancient memory. The buildings on both sides are mostly old shops and residences with a blend of Chinese and Portuguese styles, their weathered walls telling tales of past prosperity. The iron flower decorations on the window sills stand as silent guardians, witnessing the passage of time.
Occasionally, a gentle breeze blows through the alleys, bringing with it a faint scent of sandalwood and the unique simplicity of the old street. The old shops along the road are still in business, selling traditional pastries and antique stores preserving a sense of nostalgia, making one stop and look. At the end of the street, I encountered a few local elders sitting on benches, chatting and laughing, their leisurely expressions seemingly taking me back to a slower-paced era without hustle and bustle.
Rua da Felicidade may not be dazzlingly glamorous, but its simplicity and sincerity touch the heart. Here, the busy footsteps gradually slow down, quietly experiencing the rare calmness and warmth in the passage of time. This moment becomes the quietest yet most profound part of the journey.