Deep Walks in Macau's Old Town and a Day in Zhuhai

Stay on the Macau Peninsula, explore the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, Guia Hill and the Three Lamps area district by district, then cross the border to walk Zhuhai's Lovers' Road.

Rather than staying at resorts, explore the churches, mansions and temples of Macau's historic centre on foot across three districts: Ma Kok to Nam Van, Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul's, and Guia to Tap Seac. One day, cross the Border Gate at Gongbei to enjoy Zhuhai's seaside. On the last day, visit Taipa Old Town before leaving from the airport. Suited to repeat visitors and travelers who enjoy architecture and urban walks; the Cotai resorts are only a quick passing visit.

Summers are hot, humid and rainy, and typhoon season calls for less walking. Autumn and winter are best for exploring the old town on foot.

Day by day

Day 1 · From Ma Kok to the Old Streets of Penha Hill

Macao（A-Ma Temple、Macao Maritime Museum、Moorish Barracks、Lilau Square、Mandarin's House、Our Lady of Penha Chapel）

About 15 minutes by bus or taxi from the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Ma Kok. Then walk uphill along Ma Kok Slope and Lilau, about 3 km in total.

Mandarin's House is closed on Wednesdays and the Maritime Museum on Tuesdays. Check before setting out.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 2 · Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul's

Macao（St. Augustine's Square、St. Joseph's Seminary and Church、Senado Square & Historic Centre of Macao、St. Dominic's Church、Ruins of St. Paul's、Mount Fortress & Macao Museum）

A full day on foot. Monte Fort, Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul's are all within 1 km of each other. Have dinner on Fai Chi Kei Street in the evening.

The Macau Museum is closed on Mondays. The Ruins of St. Paul's are less crowded in the morning.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 3 · Guia, Tap Seac and the Three Lamps

Macao（Guia Fortress & Lighthouse、Tap Seac Square & Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro、Lou Lim Ieoc Garden、Kun Iam Tong (Kun Iam Temple)、Three Lamps District (Rotunda de Carlos da Maia)）

Take the Flora Garden cable car up Guia Hill, then walk down past Tap Seac and Lou Lim Ieoc Garden. Walk or take a bus to Kun Iam Temple and the Three Lamps, about 4 km.

The slope up Guia Hill is steep, so take the cable car up and walk down.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 4 · Crossing to Zhuhai's Lovers' Road

Zhuhai（Lovers' Road & Fisher Girl Statue、Yeli Island、Zhuhai Grand Theatre）

Walk or take a bus to the Border Gate and cross into Zhuhai through Gongbei Port. Take a taxi about 15 minutes to Lovers' Road, walk along the seafront to Yeli Island, and return to Macau the same way in the evening.

Bring valid travel documents. Non-mainland visitors should first check the visa or visa-free entry policy for Zhuhai.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 5 · Taipa Old Town and Departure

Macao（Taipa Houses-Museum、Rua do Cunha, Taipa）

About 30 minutes by bus or light rail to Taipa. Walk the old town, then take a taxi about 10 minutes to the airport in the afternoon.

Rua do Cunha is crowded in the afternoon. You can store your luggage at your hotel or the airport.

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