Guia Lighthouse

The Macau East Wangyang Fort Tour is located at the highest point of the Macau Peninsula. The East Wangyang Fort, which is not only a military monument, but also a tourist attraction integrating history, art and natural beauty. Not only the ancient forts and the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast, but also a beautiful chapel, each filled with stories. Historical watchers: the East View Fort and the Lighthouse were built in 1622 to defend against foreign intrusion. The fort is located at the top of the Yangshan Mountain in the east, and the strategic significance is obvious from the position overlooking the entire Macau Peninsula. Over time, the military function here has gradually weakened, but its historical value and sightseeing significance have become more prominent. The East View Lighthouse was built in 1864 and is the first modern lighthouse on China's coastline, and is still in use today, ensuring the safety of navigation. This lighthouse is not only a landmark of Macau, but also a geographical positioning point on the world map of Macau, which has important navigation historical value. The intersection of art and faith: The Snow Palace of the Virgin Mary (not allowed to take pictures) next to the Fort, also built in 1622, is a small and exquisite church. The interior of the church is painted with colored murals on the vault and wall, which combine Chinese and Western art elements, showing the exchange and integration of different cultures. Each mural tells a biblical story, while with a distinct traditional Chinese painting style, it is very unique. The visit experience is standing on the East Wangyang Battery, with a panoramic view of the Macau Peninsula. From here, modern architecture and historical relics are intertwined, showing the past and present of Macau. On the lighthouse, you can observe its structure and operation mechanism up close and understand its historical background. Visit the Snow Palace of the Virgin Mary to feel the tranquility and solemnity of this small church. The colorful murals are not only a visual enjoyment, but also a cultural experience. Although the interior of the church is not big, every detail is worth savoring. The East View Fort is not only a sightseeing spot in Macau, but also a intersection of history and culture. Whether it is interested in history, like to explore different cultures, or just want to enjoy the scenery, the East View Fort is a place worth visiting. Here, the weight of history and the depth of culture make every visit filled with discoveries and surprises.

The fort was built in 1622 and expanded in 1637. It was built in the green year: it is named after the highest east Wangyang Mountain on the Macau Peninsula, also known as the Guia Fort. The Chinese call Songshan Fort, which has sentries, gunpowder warehouses, towers and so on. This is a long-term military restricted area, until 1976, the Portuguese army scattered Macau, the fort opened to become a tourist attraction. The Holy Virgin Snow Temple in the fort was built in 1622. The church worshipped the Portuguese "Snow Virgin". In 1996, the government repaired the church. During the construction, a wall child retrieval with Chinese painting techniques to express biblical stories and characters was found. The whole picture shows the integration of Chinese and Western culture and art. The East View Lighthouse was built in 1865 and is the earliest modern lighthouse in the Far East. In 1874, it was damaged by storm. It was rebuilt on June 29, 1910 and has been re-opened to the present day.

a nice hiking and surrounding parks for the locals and tourists to see the beautiful natures of historic significant of the old Portuguese colonial era. an absolutely amazing city skyline of Macau too...

Very beautiful! I like to collect pictures of the light houses around the world, and, of course I could not pass by Guia Lighthouse in Macau. This place has something immense in atmosphere, that makes your heart feel very warm.

Globalization began not 40 years ago, but 400 years ago; the earliest maritime silk road began in the era of ocean development. For sailing, various lighthouses appeared around the world. The light of the lighthouse also illuminates the direction of the west and east, and the Portuguese are the first Western envoys to explore the eastern world. In the series of "Lighthouses on the Silk Road", I will take you to see the various shapes of the lighthouses from all over the world. Let's start with the Macau East View Lighthouse next to me.

No tickets, the scenery is very good. Standing on the platform, you can see the scenery of the Macau Peninsula, Lisboa Hotel, and the Macau Tower. It is recommended to come up to take a photo when the sun is setting, the seat is great