Macau Travel Guide | Hac Sa Beach

| Hac Sa Beach. Iceland has black sand beaches, and Macau also has its own version of black sand beaches, which have been a bit popular lately. The black fine sand on the beach is caused by the presence of a black secondary mineral called ilmenite, which forms under specific marine conditions. Hence the name Hac Sa Beach, which is not pure black, but indeed unique enough. Admission: Free Address: Hac Sa Beach, Macau If there's no sun or it's an overcast day, the sand does look a bit blacker, and it's recommended to take photos between 4 and 6 p.m. Upon reaching Hac Sa Beach, you can play in the water as the sand is super fine, The sand at Hac Sa Beach is very fine and clean, and it feels comfortable to walk on! There are public restrooms on the shore where you can shower and wash your feet for free Transportation You can take a taxi directly or take a bus (the 26A bus goes directly to Hac Sa Beach). It's recommended to take a 'fortune bus' from the border to The Venetian, then cross the road and take the 26A bus. The bus fare in Macau is 6 Macau dollars. Walking Route Starting from Macau's Andrew's Bakery to Bamboo Bay Beach to Bamboo Bay Garden to Hac Sa Beach (destination). Total distance: about 6 kilometers Time: 2 hours It takes about half an hour to walk from Bamboo Bay Garden to Hac Sa Beach, and the whole journey is not strenuous, but the sea breeze is strong. Attention!! There are no supplies along the way, so remember to buy water, snacks, etc., at the starting point and take sun protection measures. Macau Tourist Attractions Guide 1. Macau Peninsula ① Ruins of St. Paul's, Monte Fort These two spots are close to each other, have a long history, and are great for taking photos and learning about history and culture ② Guia Lighthouse You can take a round-trip cable car, and after going up the mountain, you can overlook the scenery of the Macau Peninsula and watch the sunset ③ Guia Hill Footpath You can frame it with the golden Grand Lisboa building, very photogenic ④ Macau Fisherman's Wharf Ancient Roman-style architecture, looks even better at sunset ⑤ A-Ma Temple It is one of Macau's World Heritage Sites 2. Cotai ① Wynn Palace The golden Tree of Prosperity, musical fountain, and there's also a free cable car ② Rua do Cunha Food street, economical! There are many popular snack shops ③ The Venetian The largest indoor shopping center in Macau, with great prices and value ④ The Parisian Macau's own Eiffel Tower, you can go up to the observation deck of the tower ⑤ Studio City The world's largest figure-8 Ferris wheel in the sky, the night view is super beautiful! ⑥ The Londoner British-style architecture, lets you travel to the UK in a second without leaving the country, great for photos~ 3. South Macau (Macau's Back Garden) ① Coloane Colorful and beautiful architecture ② Hac Sa Beach The black fine sand on the beach is caused by the presence of a black secondary mineral called ilmenite, which forms under specific marine conditions. Hence the name Hac Sa Beach, which is not pure black, but indeed unique enough. ③ Bamboo Bay Garden A place you definitely don't want to miss if you like taking photos, very photogenic ④ Bamboo Bay Beach A niche check-in spot where you can take great photos with ease ⑦ Rua Cinco de Outubro This is a famous seaside road that was once a filming location for movies and TV shows