[2025 Macau Attraction] Travel Guide for Macau City Hall (Updated Apr)

As one of Macao's most representative historical buildings, the Municipal Affairs Bureau Building showcases Macao's unique charm and rich cultural heritage to tourists. Coming here, I began an unforgettable journey of exploration. As part of the historic buildings of the Historic Centre of Macao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Municipal Affairs Bureau Building is full of history. Inside the building there are wall bases inlaid with Portuguese green tiles. There, you can find many stone carvings of great historical value. If you look closely you can see an inscription on the gate in the name of John IV. During this exploration trip, we not only learned about Macau’s history and culture, but also felt Macau’s unique charm. The Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macau is a historic building. It retains the traditional style and cultural characteristics of Macau, which makes people sigh at its precious value. This unforgettable trip allowed us to have a deeper understanding of this city and made us cherish this rare journey even more. #MacauAttractions

#Local Tour The Macau City Hall was built in 1784 and has been rebuilt several times since then. Its current size was formed in 1874, and it has obvious southern European architectural features. Located in Senate Square, it is one of the most important buildings in the area. The building has a distinct southern European romantic style, with white walls, dark green doors and windows, and a facade divided by granite moldings, giving people a solemn and peaceful feeling. The building is developed in three depths on the plane: the first depth on the first floor is the foyer in the middle, with exhibitions or public spaces on both sides. The inner walls from the base to the waist are covered with blue and white Portuguese tiles, which is a typical Portuguese decorative technique; the second depth is mainly the administrative area, which is also a two-story building, but slightly lower than the previous building; the last depth is arranged with a small and unique back garden. The three spaces are connected by an arch with stairs. The back garden has statues of Portuguese poets John De and Luis Camões, as well as Portuguese murals, which are very delicate and vivid. The main facade of the building is in the simple Renaissance style. It is a two-story building, 14.5 meters high and 44 meters wide. It is divided into three equal parts on the left, middle and right by granite lines. The middle part is slightly protruding forward, and there is a triangular pediment on the top, which is 17 meters high. The entrance of the main gate, which is 2.2 meters wide and 4.5 meters high, is also located in this part. On both sides of the gate, there are granite Doric pilasters supporting the lintel made of the same material.

#tripblazers #MyTripVlog #yearofrabbit #foodie #newyearadventure #campingglamping #awesomepic. The Leisure Area of Templo Hong Kung is located in Largo do Pagode do Bazar, the open space facing the Hong Kung Temple that was constructed in 1860. The spacious stone-paved square used to be a dock with busy freight traffic, and it was very crowded and surrounded by shops and stalls of different sorts in the past before land reclamation and existence of tall buildings. The leisure area has benches and seats for the public to spend their leisure time.

#tripblazers #CampingGlamping #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #foodie #celebratewithtrip. The Hong Kung Temple is consecrated to a mix of Buddhist gods and Taoist deities. Allegedly, the residents of the district found a wooden sculpture of Duke Hong floating in the waters of the nearby seafront. They picked it up and subsequently pooled the necessary funds to build a temple in 1860 to enshrine it to invoke blessings from Duke Hong, who is believed to have the power to bring forth safety.

#newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #campingglamping #tripblazers #foodie #awesomepic ##celebratewithtrip. Located in the downtown area, many famous restaurants have branches here, like KFC's hometown chicken, Starbucks cafe, Hagandaz ice cream shop, etc., is a good place to shop and relax. There are many clothing stores on the 3rd floor, including cheap non-brand stores and brand stores. But the quality is good to wear.

I am very obsessed with Macau’s customs and culture. Sometimes I worry whether the customs will be suspicious of my frequent entry and exit of Macau?! Beef offal, lo mein, clay pot rice, clay pot coffee... I have to eat them in the alleys to feel the flavor. Even if I don’t speak Cantonese, I still have to squeeze out a sentence or two to order. If you meet a busy boss with a lot of gourmets, you will inevitably get some eye rolls.

I've been to Macau several times and walked the path to the Ruins of St. Paul's, but many people haven't actually gone inside. They often assume it's an office building, but in reality, it's open to the public. There are two exhibition halls on the first floor, left and right, and they also sell souvenirs like fridge magnets. - Municipal Council: Macau has a long history of municipal governance. The predecessor of the municipal organization was the Leal Senado, established in 1583. In 1835, the Leal Senado was dissolved, and the Municipal Council of Macau was established. After the Portuguese occupied Taipa and Coloane in 1851 and 1864 respectively, the Islands Municipal Council was established, subordinate to the Municipal Council of Macau. In 1928, the Islands Municipal Council separated from the Municipal Council of Macau. It's free to visit, and it's a shame that many people shy away from it. - Provisional Municipal Council: After Macau's return to China in 1999, the original municipal organizations were reorganized into provisional municipal organizations, namely the Provisional Municipal Council of Macau and the Provisional Municipal Council of the Islands. They were abolished on January 1, 2002. - Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM): Starting from January 1, 2002, the Macau SAR government abolished the Provisional Municipal Council of Macau and the Provisional Municipal Council of the Islands, transferring their powers and duties to the newly established Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. - Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM): In July 2018, the Legislative Assembly of Macau passed the "Law on the Establishment of the Municipal Affairs Bureau." On January 1, 2019, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) was officially established, replacing the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM).

The Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macau is a department of the Macau Special Administrative Region Government. Responsible for managing Macau's municipal affairs✨ Including public health, environmental protection, public facilities maintenance, etc. The department is committed to improving the quality of life of citizens🥰 Ensure that Macau's urban management and environmental protection are properly handled The most special thing is that this municipal office has a very Portuguese design. The entire wall is blue and white tile pattern🤩 There is a small garden inside, which is beautifully decorated. It is open to tourists to visit. Please reserve time to come💕 To get to the Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macau, you can take a bus or light rail to the station near the Municipal Affairs Bureau and then walk to The address is No. 1, Avenida de Muras, New Port District, Macau Special Administrative Region🌟 #GlobalTravel

#tripflytoprayfornewyear #Macautourism #municipalaffairsbureau 📞Hello Hello, I heard it and answered it. When you arrive at Senado Square, you must see the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) building, which was originally the city hall. Built in 1784, it has changed its function according to the era. The architectural style is neoclassical in southern Europe. The highlight is the Portuguese glazed tiles. Inside, there is a museum, a library, connected to the church and a souvenir shop. Free admission 🎈 https://maps.app.goo.gl/AggKHyQzoLCCEdxs5

#0yentravelJanuary2025 #Macau #Macautrip #Macautourism #Historicalbuildings #WorldHeritage #WorldHeritageMacau 🕰️Business hours 9:00-17:45 Closed on weekends 📍Address: 163 Av. de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau City Hall in front of Senado Square. This is where Macau politics took place during the Portuguese colonial period. The walls are covered with blue azulejo tiles, which are very beautiful. There is also a souvenir shop. It's not crowded, so it's a hidden gem.

The Macau General Post Office, located at Senado Square, is a landmark building with a strong European classical style, witnessing the city's century-long communication development. The building's exterior is solemn and elegant, with arches, columns, and a clock tower design that reflects the architectural features of the colonial period, attracting countless photography enthusiasts. Inside, there is a postal exhibition area displaying stamps, letters, and old communication tools, providing a window for people to understand postal culture. It serves as both a functional post office and a popular spot for tourists to send postcards, adding a touch of sentiment to their travels. The General Post Office is like a time tunnel, allowing people to trace back to the warm exchanges of the past in the busy city, embodying the profound cultural heritage of Macau.

#ChristmasGood Places2024 This year, the Macau Municipal Department has set up a giant Christmas tree in front of the council booth with a gift train surrounded by the theme of "Sparkling Macau - Celebrating Together" this year. In addition to the Council Pavilion, a total of 88 locations across Macau are decorated with festive lights! It fills Macau with a rich Christmas atmosphere! 😍✨

Macau streets bring happiness well organized everything is well decorated you feel like you're in a dream walking around. The city is so nice and well presented clean and everyone is friendly. This experience will stay as a great memory and a great experience for me.❤️🔥 including the hotel and their services. Everything is well presented.❤️🔥 when it comes into the food there is so much variation of different country food that you can try I was so warmed up with the new dishes that I tried and I was so satisfied about them. well recommended to visit this nice country. 📍Address: Macau

#macauattractions During our trip to Macau, we visited the Municipal Affairs Bureau. This building was formerly the Civil Affairs Bureau building. It was built in 1784 and has been renovated many times. Its current size originated from the reconstruction in 1874. Approaching this building, I was amazed by the characteristics of Southern European architectural art. The elegant lines and symmetrical design show the historical charm✨. After entering the building, the library on the second floor was opened in 1929. Its design was inspired by the library of Mafra Monastery in Portugal. Although the library was not open that day and I couldn’t experience it in person, I’ll come and see it next time📚. I heard that this place specializes in collecting ancient foreign books from the 17th to the 1950s. I imagined the stories in those books and it made me yearn for it📖. Walking forward on the upper floor is a central garden🌸, which is very large, as if you have gone to another foreign world. You can sit here and rest for a while, feeling the tranquility and beauty. During the tour inside the building, I also noticed the details of the building itself, and every decoration revealed the prosperity of the past✨. This building is not only the seat of administrative agencies, but also a cultural symbol, carrying the history and heritage of Macau🌍.

🍊A good place for afternoon tea that I found by chance! A good weekend for Guangzhou people to wake up naturally. First go shopping in K11 and then go upstairs to enjoy afternoon tea🥰 The restaurant is on the 95th floor of Rosewood Hotel. The space is very spacious and the distance between each table is full of security🈶 I was lucky to sit by the window. By the glass curtain wall, I could see through Haixinsha and fly over the entire Haizhu District along the Guangzhou Tower. Lying down and letting go is the wonderful weekend I imagined! There are many types of snacks. Between the starter and the last fruit bowl, four or five different Chinese and Western snacks were served. Although it was afternoon tea, the portion was just enough for brunch🍓 Personal recommendation🍊 Tea: Passion fruit iced tea/Rose black tea Dessert: Fish roe siu mai/Green apple pudding/Scone with strawberry jam & cheese/Passion fruit chocolate mousse 🍊Address: Rosewood Hotel, Zhujiang East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou The Butterfly Room

Return from Chengdu to Seoul, arriving in Macau on an early flight and departing in the evening. If you enter Macau, you cannot check your luggage through from Chengdu. You need to retrieve it and store it (near the light rail side of the departure level). 10 yuan per hour. 🚉Transportation Guide: While the shuttle bus is good, if you want more freedom and quick movement, it's recommended to buy a Macau Pass card at the 7-11 in the airport. There are discounts for using the card. 🌟Highlights: The main reason to come to Macau is to try some local Macau cuisine. Small shops where you can eat Portuguese tarts, drink milk tea, and eat egg waffles, etc. If you are with a few friends, you can also try restaurants that serve Portuguese chicken. Besides the entertainment industry, I prefer to stroll through the Portuguese-style streets of Macau, eating and drinking leisurely. It's not tense or busy, perfect for relaxing. You can buy beautiful stamps at the General Post Office next to the City Hall and write a letter to yourself. The General Post Office I bought some stamps with hibiscus and opera themes. It takes about two and a half weeks to send them back to South Korea. 📝Tips: 1. RMB, HKD, and MOP are equivalent and can be used interchangeably. 2. Macau Pass can only be used with cash. 3. ATM withdrawals require an ID card, passports are not accepted.

Municipal summer rest area Macau municipal summer is also a building with hundreds of years of history, the municipal government building (named as the General Administration Building when it was listed on the World Heritage List in 2005) was formerly the city hall, built in 1784, and has been renovated many times, the current scale was formed in 1874, with obvious characteristics of Southern European architectural art. Most of the buildings on the surrounding streets are of this style, looking at these hundreds of years of Western architecture plus the contrast of traditional characters makes people feel like they are traveling through time, and the cultures of the East and West can blend so naturally together. In 1553, the Portuguese began to live in Macau. On December 1, 1887, Portugal and the Qing government signed the 'Sino-Portuguese Conference Draft Agreement' and the 'Sino-Portuguese Amity and Trade Treaty', officially occupying Macau through diplomatic documents. Although the Portuguese had obtained the right to reside in Macau from the Ming Dynasty since 1557, the Ming government still had an official office here, directly under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province. It was not until 1887 that the Portuguese government and the Qing government signed the 'Sino-Portuguese Amity and Trade Treaty' with a validity period of 40 years (expired in 1928), Macau became a Portuguese colony. However, Macau is not the first colony of European countries in East Asia, Nagasaki, Japan is the first. The Portuguese were initially restricted to live in the south of Macau, in 1623, the Portuguese government appointed Mascarenhas as the first governor of Macau. Macau is famous in history for its exchange of Chinese and Western cultures, the spread of Western learning to the East in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties played an important role in the region, and once played a major role in the operation of the world economy.

Macau is just about an hour trip from Hong Kong and is renowned for its vibrant life plus the heritage Portuguese style building. Will definitely come back!