Macau is an autonomous region located on a small peninsula on the south coast of China. The country features a mix of cultural influences with giant casinos earning it a title of “Las Vegas of Asia”. Macau was a Portuguese territory until 1999.
Key Facts About Macau
Location | Southeast coast of China |
Capital | Macau |
Currency | Macanese Pataca |
Currency Conversion | 1MOP = 0.12USD |
Climate | Humid subtropical climate |
Population | 600,000+ (2019 est.) |
Religion | Chinese folk religions and Buddhism |
Language | Chinese and Portuguese are the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in Macau
- Ruins of St Paul’s
- Senado Square
- A Ma Temple
- Macau Tower
- Guia Fortress
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Venetian & Parisian Macao
- Macao Giant Panda Pavilion
- Travessa da Paixão
- Macau Maritime Museum