Macau's Old Town: A blend of everyday life and dazzling extravagance

The 'Historic Centre of Macau' stretches from the Mount Fortress in the east to the Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal in the west, from the A-Ma Temple in the south to the Camoes Garden in the north. It encompasses over 20 historical buildings including the A-Ma Temple, the Maritime Administration Building, St. Dominic's Church, the Ruins of St. Paul's, and the Monte Fort, as well as seven closely connected public squares. The 'Historic Centre of Macau' preserves the essence of over four hundred years of cultural exchange between East and West. It is the oldest, largest, and most well-preserved and concentrated historic district in China, where Western-style buildings dominate, complemented by Chinese-style architecture. The glittering luxury hotels are just a stone's throw away from the quaint, nostalgic streets and alleys. The bright colors of Western buildings paired with the classical grandeur of Chinese architecture do not clash, creating a harmonious blend. Macau offers an all-encompassing culinary culture, a relaxed and leisurely lifestyle, a shopping environment with a wide variety of goods and few people, and a deep historical heritage. Macau possesses an irreplaceable urban charm.