Macau Special Administrative Region Tourist Map

Author: Guangdong Provincial Cartographic Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Map of scenic spots in Macau and surrounding areas, includes map of Zhuhai city center, 100% business and tourism traffic guidance! Macau is located on the western shore of the Pearl River estuary in southeastern China. It is about 60 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong and is connected to Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, by a narrow strip of land about 200 meters wide. The total area is 17.41 square kilometers, consisting of Macau Peninsula, Coloane Island, and Taipa Island. The name "Macau" comes from the view of the Macau Peninsula from Coloane Island. On either side of the peninsula are two mountains, which, from a distance, resemble two opened "doors." The peninsula is surrounded by the sea, and this geographical feature is known as an "" (a bay). Thus, this piece of land is called "Macau."
Macau has fewer natural landscapes but abundant cultural tourism resources formed over the centuries, with many well-preserved historical sites. What makes Macau unique is its gambling entertainment facilities. Gambling activities are diverse, including horse racing, dog racing, and auto racing. Gambling is legal in Macau. As a free port, Macau has long maintained a low tax policy. You can relax and forget your worries, stroll freely on the streets, linger on the beaches, wander through the clusters of European-style buildings, and savor a variety of delicious foods and drinks.
Macau's tourism and gambling industries are highly developed. For many years, people of different ethnicities have coexisted here, and celebrations for both Western and Chinese festivals take place. Local Chinese people celebrate traditional folk festivals, such as the Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival, with great enthusiasm. Among these, the Spring Festival is the most lively. Starting from the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve and lasting until the early hours of the next day, numerous devotees visit the Ma Kok Temple to pay homage and pray for a smooth year ahead. The temple is bustling with activity, and visitors can set off firecrackers within designated areas to celebrate with fireworks, filling the streets with a festive atmosphere.