Taipa
South of Macao Peninsula, the island of Taipa is accessible via three bridges over the Pearl River. Connected to Coloane island to the south by the Cotai Strip, Taipa is home to most of Macao's residents, as well as the region's international airport.
From its rural beginnings, the 20th century has seen Taipa undergo major redevelopment and these days it is considered an alternative city to the Peninsula, with its own hotels, casinos, shopping malls and the Macao Jockey Club racecourse.
Experiences
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Gambling
For a more local flavor of gambling in the "Las Vegas of the East", the casinos of Taipa are more likely to be frequented by the island's residents. Crown Macau, Casino Taipa and New Century all boast floors packed with slots and games for an evening's enjoyment.
Macao Jockey Club
For a “flutter” of another kind, visitors can place their bets on a horse at Macao’s elegant race course. Complete with a sand track and turf track, and with two clubhouses, the Macao Jockey club is open all year round.
Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
Visitors interested in the islands either side of the Cotai Strip, and their stories before the casinos and hotels were built, should make a stop here. The exhibits and displays provide an informative and interesting insight into early Macao.
Taipa Houses Museum
This row of restored colonial houses has been made into a museum through which visitors can explore and discover the lifestyles of their early-20th century owners.
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Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
Why I love Macao
- Author
- Phil Ingram
For nearly 500 years, after Portugal first established their colony on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, Iberian and indigenous Chinese traditions have evolved alongside each other, creating a way of life in Macao that is so utterly unique that there is no other like it, anywhere on Earth.
Macao with the Kids in Tow
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- Travelogues
The Las Vegas of Asia has plenty of wholesome treats for families on the lookout for sun, fun, food, and culture.
Church Hopping: A Foray into Macao’s Portuguese Heritage
- Author
- Nam Cheah
Portugal’s colonial history has left an indelible cultural and architectural mark on Macao’s landscape, and lovers of old buildings and photography won’t want to miss these.
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