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High-speed rail directly to Macau, 1-hour ride to a candy-colored coastal city

Big news! You can now take a high-speed train directly to Macau! Recently, the plan for the Hengqin Station of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai (Macau) High-Speed Rail has been approved in principle! This means Macau will soon be officially integrated into the national high-speed rail network, making travel more convenient than ever! Here are the key highlights👇 🚄 High-speed rail route is super impressive! The newly built Guangzhou-Zhuhai-Macau High-Speed Rail starts from Guangzhou North Station, passing through Baiyun Airport, Nansha, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai, before arriving directly at the Hengqin Port, seamlessly connecting to Macau's light rail! It also links northward to the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, making it easy to travel from anywhere in the country! ⏰ 1-hour direct ride to Macau's doorstep! From Guangzhou, it will take just about 1 hour to reach Hengqin! Residents on the west bank of the Pearl River can also take the high-speed rail directly to Baiyun Airport. The Greater Bay Area's 1-hour living circle is truly here! ✨ Macau: Half charm, half modernity Why the excitement? Because Macau is simply amazing to explore! It's not just about glitz and glamour but also deep-rooted romance and local vibes. Here are three City Walk routes for those who don’t like to walk much👇 📍 A-Ma Temple → Lilau Square → Mandarin’s House → St. Lawrence’s Church (Feng Shun Tang) → St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church → Calcada do Tronco Velho → Inner Harbour → Kun Iam Temple → Rua de Cinco de Outubro → Rua dos Ervanários & Rua dos Mercadores → Travessa da Paixão A-Ma Temple (1605): Macau’s oldest temple, the "First Temple of the Sacred Mountain," has protected fishermen for 600 years. St. Lawrence’s Church (Feng Shun Tang): A century-old church hidden in the city, blending European classical and Baroque styles with a solemn symmetrical bell tower. St. Joseph’s Seminary: Known by older Macau locals as the "Shaolin Temple" of Macau’s Catholicism. The adjacent St. Joseph’s Seminary Church, completed in 1758, is locally called "Sam Ba Tszai" and features Baroque architecture. Inner Harbour: A semi-circular waterfront witnessing Macau’s century-old commercial history, with giant cranes adding a modern touch. Travessa da Paixão (Lover’s Lane): A colorful Portuguese-style street that became famous due to the mistranslation of "Paixão" (passion) as "love"! A hotspot for wedding photos, with the Ruins of St. Paul’s just around the corner. Taipa’s East-Meets-West Route: Stroll through Taipa’s old alleys and admire its blend of Chinese and Western historical architecture. 📍 Taipa Grande Lookout → Taipa Houses-Museum → Our Lady of Carmel Church → Rua do Cunha → No. 8-16 Rua do Sol Mural → Pak Tai Temple → Taipa and Coloane History Museum → Tin Hau Temple Taipa Houses-Museum: One of Macau’s Eight Scenes, five Portuguese-style villas turned into museums, showcasing the lives of early Portuguese residents. Our Lady of Carmel Church: Taipa’s only Catholic church, facing the sea with serene elegance. Rua do Cunha area: A hub for authentic local food! The Rua do Sol mural features adorable cats and racing themes, perfect for photos. Pak Tai Temple: The only temple in Taipa with a "worship pavilion," hosting annual celebrations for Pak Tai’s birthday on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month. Tin Hau Temple (Qianlong era): One of Taipa’s oldest temples, still thriving with worshippers. Coloane’s Healing Island Route 📍 Coloane Pier → Sam Seng Temple → St. Francis Xavier Church → Hac Sa Beach Coloane Pier: Once the lifeline of the outlying islands, still offering dried seafood and delicious fish noodle soup. Sam Seng Temple (Golden Flower Temple) vs. St. Francis Xavier Church: A fascinating contrast of Chinese and Western cultures along the coastline. Hac Sa Beach: A wonder akin to Iceland! Fine black sand formed from glauconite, shimmering with metallic luster under sunlight—a photographer’s dream. Currently, Macau also features fun installations from "Wandering Macau with POP MART" scattered around the city, and the Macau International Art Biennale 2025 starting later this month is not to be missed. Historic charm, island serenity, and culinary delights—all packed into 33.3 square kilometers.
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