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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Macau [2025]
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Macau Tower
4.6
/5
10045 reviews
7.9
Based on 673 reviews
987m from downtown
Phone +853 2893 3339
Address: Lot 1 of Area d, New Reclamation Area, Nanwan, Macau
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Macau's tallest building (1,109 ft) | City views
World's highest bungee jump (827 ft)
Saved by 2704 users4861 positive reviews
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It is a great experience to look out over the distant view and the bird's-eye view. Macau is in full view and very comfortable. The 360-degree rotation on the 60th floor is also a new experience. There are also fresh and exciting entertainment to satisfy your self-challenge.
As soon as I stepped into the tower, I was shocked. The height of 338 meters goes straight into the sky. When I took the high-speed elevator to the top, my ears would be slightly numb. The moment I opened the door, my vision suddenly became clear. The 360-degree observation deck can take in the panoramic view of Macau. The retro buildings of the peninsula, the luxury hotels of Taipa, and the blue coastline are interwoven into a three-dimensional picture. The city veins are clear when the sun is shining during the day, and the lights are as bright as the stars at night, which is so beautiful that I can't speak.
This is a paradise for the brave! Extreme projects such as bungee jumping, sky walking, and high flying jumps are super exciting. Watching the challengers jump from the top of the tower, just watching them will speed up your heartbeat. The brave must try it. It is definitely an unforgettable experience. People who are afraid of heights can also drink coffee in the indoor observation deck, and it is equally pleasant to enjoy the scenery through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The facilities in the tower are complete, the souvenir shop has special souvenirs, and the revolving restaurant can enjoy the scenery while eating delicious food. The staff is professional and patient, and the safety measures are in place, which makes people feel at ease. The only drawback is that the prices of extreme projects are high, and the observation deck is slightly crowded during holidays. Overall, the Macau Tower has both visual shock and a heart-pounding experience. It is very suitable for couples to date or check in with friends. It is highly recommended!
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Golden Reel
4.6
/5
3028 reviews
7.7
Based on 208 reviews
5.5 km from downtown
Phone +853-88686767
Address: East Wing, Level 3 Estr. do Istmo, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
World's 1st figure-8 ferris wheel (2016; 426 ft)
Panoramic views | 17 themed observation cabins
Saved by 3131 users2098 positive reviews
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The sightseeing time of the cable car is about 12 minutes, which feels pretty good. Personally, I recommend taking it after the lights are turned on at night. The night view will be much more beautiful at night. It is really okay to go in the morning.
Get off at Lotus Station on the light rail, take the escalator to the 3rd floor, scan the QR code at the gate, and take the elevator to the 23rd floor...
The "8" Ferris Wheel🎡 takes you after 7pm, the dusk + the lights of nearby hotels light up, it's beautiful...
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Studio City Macau
4.6
/5
2568 reviews
7.6
Based on 67 reviews
5.5 km from downtown
Phone +853 8865 8888
Address: Estr. do Istmo, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Entertainment Resort Indoor & outdoor water park
World's 1st figure-8 ferris wheel | Panoramic views
Saved by 1568 users814 positive reviews
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the most thing that i love staying here is the staff! they’re really kind and helpfull especially for mr Chard. they are also fluent in english. second is the facilities and amenities… its all gooood. very recommended!
This time I came to Macau for only one thing: check in at Studio City📍
Who can resist such a cute 🎀Hello Kitty?
🆓Received a free 🌈Sanrio family canvas bag and coloring paper
Took the hotel Sanrio paper bag🛍
Ride the figure 8 Ferris wheel🎡Sanrio theme box
Eat at Sanrio dessert shop🍧
Check in 🎀Hello Kitty giant doll
🏎Took the American restaurant
A whole 🌈Sanrio family gathering❗️
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House of Dancing Water
4.7
/5
4012 reviews
7.5
Based on 4,222 reviews
4.9 km from downtown
Phone +853 8868 6767
Address: Dancing Water Theater, Level 1, City of Dreams
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Macau
Highlights:
Enjoy a spectacular world-class water show
Panoramic seating accommodates 2,000 spectators
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Good experience, Breakfast is good, location very well,we have a good treatment in zhuhai, thanks for all the hotel service people, we well come back next time thank you good 👍
Go to Macau to watch a concert, and then travel by the way. Because we have to watch concerts on Saturday and Sunday nights, we booked a show on Friday night. The tickets for this show are still very tight, and you need to book them a few days in advance, otherwise you won’t be able to get tickets for whichever show and price you want when it’s close. We booked the package of "The House of Dancing Water" + Star Club buffet from the Melco official account. On the basis of the regular price ticket of "The House of Dancing Water", you can enjoy a buffet meal for +100 Macau dollars. The cost performance is still very high. And when you book, you will be given the seat number directly, so you can know where you are sitting. The only disadvantage of booking on the official account is that you cannot get a refund. (Booking on Ctrip seems to be refundable). This show is really recommended. It is indeed as advertised. It is a must-see show in a lifetime. The performance can be described as very spectacular. Not only does it have a beautiful love story, but also with the cooperation of lights, fountains and water curtains, accompanied by dance, diving, motorcycles, acrobatics, funny performances, etc., it is very beautiful. The whole venue was really packed, and the audience kept exclaiming, which was dazzling. The performance venue is also very magical. The floor opens and closes automatically. It is a pool and a floor. The ceiling is very high, and you can jump from it, which means that the pool below has a certain depth. In other words, the audience is actually sitting on a large pool to watch the performance. After the pool turns into a floor, the floor dries up immediately, and you can't see any water. It feels very magical. The actors are all very skilled. They can do high-altitude diving, wire hanging, and flying. The total performance time is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is very regrettable that our plane was seriously delayed, more than 4 hours late. As a result, we were late for the performance. The plane landed at almost 8 o'clock in the evening, so we didn't check into the hotel and had no time to wait for the hotel's free shuttle. We wanted to take a taxi, but there were too many people taking taxis and we had to wait in line. We simply took the light rail with our luggage to watch the performance. Fortunately, there is a light rail station next to City of Dreams. And there is a corridor at the light rail exit that leads directly to the second floor of the hotel, so there is no need to worry about the sun and rain. The show started at 8pm, and we arrived at 8:40pm, so we only watched the last hour of the show. Fortunately, we managed to catch up with half of it, and I was mentally prepared to catch up with the tail. I am also glad that I did not book Jacky Cheung's concert, otherwise I really would not have been able to catch up. Here I would also like to remind everyone that if you fly from Beijing to Macau on Air Macau, you should be very careful to book any activities that night. There is a special place to store bags in front of the performance, so you don't have to worry about carrying your suitcase. Next to the performance hall is the place to take the hotel's free shuttle bus. The bus to the airport has stopped at 21:00, and there are only buses to other directions in the city. Opposite the baggage storage is a cultural and creative store, which sells cultural and creative products related to the performance, as well as Macau's characteristic cultural and creative products.
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Studio City Water Park
4.7
/5
2149 reviews
7.4
5.3 km from downtown
Phone +853-88656767
Address: MO Level 3, West Wing, Studio City, Estr. do Istmo, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Heated waterpark (6.4 acres) | Over 60 slides
16 entertainment rides | Water coaster (984 ft long)
Saved by 3144 users2037 positive reviews
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There are wave surfing and slides several stories high. Children and adults can play. There are dedicated people to arrange and guide. Children have fun and parents can rest assured.
I really didn't make the wrong purchase today. This place was fun before. I came to Macau this time with great anticipation. I bought the tickets last night. There were so many kids, hahaha. I had a great time today.
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City of Dreams
4.7
/5
664 reviews
7.2
Based on 567 reviews
4.8 km from downtown
Phone +853-88686688
Address: 澳門路氹連貫公路,新濠天地
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Exoskeleton Architectural Landmark Design
Spectacular The House of Dancing Water Show
Saved by 151 users103 positive reviews
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You think that City of Dreams only has a Ferris wheel? Yes and no.
The Ferris wheel is in City of Dreams, while City of Dreams has a dancing water stream (although unfortunately, it is not open for the time being due to the epidemic). It upholds the unique characteristics of Macau complexes and is also a one-stop service for eating, drinking and having fun, and is extremely luxurious.
Here, first-line big brands are arranged in order, and there is no need to queue. There are also many designer brand stores, which are very design-oriented. Even the stores themselves are beautiful. From time to time, a limited luxury car will be parked for you in the atrium of the square to highlight your noble status.
As for eating, the shopping mall is much more friendly. Those stars and pearls are all in the hotel upstairs. The restaurant area on the second floor here, Starbucks, McDonald's, snacks and small snacks occupy a large area. You can come up to rest when you are tired.
Compared with the previous complexes, I personally think that City of Dreams has the strongest sense of design and the best looking.
City of Dreams is located in Taipa, Macau. It is a large-scale comprehensive resort city consisting of 4 five-star hotels and a large high-end shopping mall. The daily large-scale performance of "The House of Dancing Water" is also one of the check-in items.
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The Venetian
4.7
/5
6405 reviews
7.2
4.8 km from downtown
Address: No. s/n, Avenida Notre-Dame, Cotai Strip, Taipa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Macau
Highlights:
Venice-themed resort | One-stop recreational
Featured water tour by Gondola boats
Saved by 1376 users1597 positive reviews
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The Venetian Macao Resort is a place that makes people linger. It perfectly reproduces the style of Venice, with arch bridges, canals and cobblestone roads full of exotic style. Walking through it, the artificial skylight above simulates the blue sky and white clouds, and the day and night change, just like being in the real streets of Venice. The Grand Canal Shopping Center is full of brands and has an excellent shopping experience. The luxury suites are spacious and comfortable, with all the facilities. There are also wonderful performances, rich food, and exciting entertainment. Take a gondola and listen to the boatman's singing through the canal, and the romantic atmosphere is full. Whether it is a date between lovers, a family trip or a gathering of friends, the Venetian Macao Resort can provide the ultimate holiday enjoyment. It is a dream place that must be checked in when visiting Macau.
到了澳门了，怎么能不到威尼斯人来看一看呢？免费的发财车就可以到，这里室内层高估计有五层楼，天空永远是蓝色，这里有银行的ATM机，一圈都是卖各种品牌的商店，四周充满着金碧辉煌的一种气氛，气温调的不冷不热，池水永远是蓝色，空气中弥漫着酒店特有的香味，只是不知道这里面的水多久换一次。有人花钱买票乘坐里面黑色的的贡多拉游啊游。
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Sands Resort Macau
4.5
/5
51 reviews
7.2
1.3 km from downtown
Phone +853-2888-3388
Address: 203 Largo de Monte Carlo, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.4 of Night Attractions in Macau
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Sands Macau, including The Londoner Macau, The Parisian Macau, and The Venetian Macau. It's really big. You'll get lost if you walk around inside. I've tried Crystal Jade Ramen and Xiaolongbao at The Parisian Restaurant. It's pretty good.
Went to the Ruins of St. Paul's
Eated Portuguese egg tarts (two
Drank milk tea🥤
Used Shanghai bus card
Eated beef offal
Eated at Xingxiangyuan
Watched the night view🌃
Walked around the Venetian
I was really tired [putting my hands in my pockets]
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teamLab SuperNature Macao
4.6
/5
1535 reviews
7.2
Based on 14 reviews
5 km from downtown
Phone +853-2882-8818
Address: The Venetian, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Technology-focused art world | Massive art space
Multi-dimensional experience | Giant art works
Saved by 3272 users1408 positive reviews
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Amazing place, highly recommended. Do buy the supplement for the tea/ice cream and the orchid room, it is well worth it.
It's quite a good deal to buy two big and one small tickets on Ctrip. The ticket seller said there is also a flower square. If you buy discount tickets on Ctrip, you have to pay 100 yuan extra. But the main field is enough to play, the visual interaction effect is first-class, and there is an area where children can stay for half a day. However, it is not recommended to go when there are too many people, because if there are too many people, the effect inside will be greatly reduced.
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Ruins of Saint Paul's
4.6
/5
8108 reviews
6.8
Based on 7,986 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +853-62386441
Address: Calcada de São Paulo, Macao
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.6 of Night Attractions in Macau
Highlights:
Macau landmarks | World Heritage Site
Splendid night light for photos | Old town night views
Saved by 2009 users2169 positive reviews
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[View] Macau St. Paul is one of Macau's most famous landmarks, integrating the essence of East and West architectural art, with the reputation of "three-dimensional Bible". [Fun] The archway is beautifully carved, with Western elements such as saints, statues of the Virgin, angel reliefs, and eastern elements such as stone lions, Chinese characters and Japanese chrysanthemum carvings, which have high cultural relics and artistic value.
**Travels in Macau: A time-space fantasy through the East and the West**
In early summer 2025, I set foot on Macau, the "pearl of the motherland", and started a fantasy journey of culture, food and adventure in the interweaving of historical relics and modern neon lights.
**Historical imprint: Echoes of the years in the old city**
The first stop is the Ruins of St. Paul's. The front wall of this Baroque church, which has experienced vicissitudes of life, has a new look in 2025. When night falls, the light show reproduces the original appearance of the church with holographic projection. The mottled stone carvings dance with digital light and shadow, as if telling the fusion of Portuguese charm and Lingnan culture in the 16th century. Passing through the colorful graffiti wall of Love Lane and entering the holy treasure house of the Rosary Church, more than 300 Catholic relics and the gilded relief of the altar silently interpret the heavy history of the "Oriental Vatican". Climb up the Guia Fortress, where the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast and the murals of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows complement each other, overlooking the panoramic view of the peninsula, where the skylines of the old and new cities collide.
**A feast for the tongue: a taste carnival of market life and luxury**
The soul of Macau is hidden in the fireworks of the streets. There is a long queue in front of Andrew's Bakery on Guanye Street. The freshly baked Portuguese tarts are crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, and the caramel aroma hits the taste buds directly; the pork chop buns at Dalilaiji, thick-cut pork chops wrapped in crispy bread, paired with a cup of Hon Kee hand-made coffee, instantly wake up the morning. In the evening, move to the Bay Restaurant, where the salty fragrance of Portuguese baked duck rice and the dense cod balls interpret the localization of Portuguese cuisine to the fullest. If you want to experience luxury, the lake view afternoon tea at Wing Lei Palace interprets the exquisite aesthetics of the "food island" with gold foil shrimp dumplings and black truffle siu mai.
**Entertainment secrets: from high altitude limits to virtual fantasy**
Macau Tower is a paradise for adventurers. Standing on the 338-meter-high glass plank road, overlooking the blue waves of the Pearl River Estuary, my heartbeat resonates with the sea breeze; if it's not exciting enough, the VR bungee jumping device takes me to jump into the virtual cloud, and the superposition of technology and adrenaline makes me dizzy. Going to the Venetian, the gondola driver sings Italian folk songs, and the Baroque domes and duty-free shop windows on both sides of the canal interweave into a paradise of consumerism. After nightfall, the upgraded version of "The House of Dancing Water" at City of Dreams is staged, and the audio-visual feast of water curtain blasting and high-altitude stunts draws a magical end to this day.
**Epilogue: The charm of the Macao River in one city with thousands of faces**
Before leaving, I sat alone on the black sand beach of Coloane Island. The waves gently caressed the fine sand, and the neon lights of the Macau Tower on the opposite bank flickered. The diverse faces of this city - the vicissitudes of history, the fireworks of food, and the cutting edge of technology - quietly merged in the sound of the tide. Just like the symbiosis of the ruins of the Ruins of St. Paul's and VR projection, Macau has always been writing a unique legend of "Oriental Monte Carlo" in the tension between tradition and modernity.
**Practical Tips**:
- Transportation: Make good use of the hotel's "Lucky Car" for free shuttle, and walk through the old town to add more charm.
- Avoid the crowds: Visit the Ruins of St. Paul's at 7 am to enjoy the unmanned secret place; Guanye Street has a peak passenger flow in the afternoon, so it is recommended to find food during off-peak hours.
- Technology experience: The AR guided tour of the Macau Museum and the VR church restoration project of the Ruins of St. Paul's make history "alive".
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