It’s only an hour away on the ferry but Macao has so much to offer, from the glitz and glamor of the Cotai Strip to the beautiful architecture on the Macao Peninsula, including the Ruins of St. Paul’s – one of the seven wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World – and the incense-clad A-Ma Temple.
Some of the highlights right now include the amazing Harry Potter™ Exhibition at the Londoner Macao and Grand Lisboa Palace Resort’s Martial Arts Arena, where you’ll don a VR headset and learn different moves from a Wushu master before putting your new skills to the test.
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is celebrating all the attractions this great city currently has to offer. You can find out more on the Facebook and Instagram pages.
Read on to find out the top 8 reasons you need to hop on the ferry and visit Macao right now!
P.S. Here is a secret we must share! “Fly You To Macao” Promotion
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) offers free bus and ferry tickets to foreign tourists traveling from Hong Kong to Macao as part of its Fly You to Macao promotion. Is there a catch? Nope! If you are flying into Hong Kong as a visitor (or if you live here and have guests coming over – they count)… they can travel to Macao for FREE!*
*International visitors (exclusive of Greater China) arriving in Hong Kong are eligible for the free offer (terms and conditions apply)
A treat for fans of Harry, Ron and Hermione, Harry Potter: The Exhibition transports guests of all ages on a unique journey through the most famous Wizarding World, using groundbreaking immersive designs and technology to celebrate some of the most iconic moments of the Harry Potter series as well as Fantastic Beasts.
Practice your Quidditch skills, brew a potion, pot a Mandrake, and earn points for the Hogwarts House of your choosing. You can also explore all the behind-the-scenes filmmaking!
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition At The Londoner Macao, https://harrypotterexhibition.com/locations/macao/
Embrace the fun of artificial intelligence at AI Wonderland, where you can explore AI innovation and technology through hands-on learning and interactive games, including challenging a chess robot, AI music, and art lessons as well as a robot chat station, where you'll learn graphical programming as you chat with intelligent educational robots using advanced visual, audio and other features.
There's also a drone flying class where you can showcase your flying stunts and skills in a VR training ground and synchronized dancing performed by the Robot Group Dance.
AI Wonderland,
https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/en/arts-n-events/ai-wonderland
If you haven't been yet, then you have to check out the Grand Resort Deck, which boasts the world’s longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure River Ride at 575 meters and the world's largest Skytop Wave Pool, which covers 8,000 sqm. Here, you can also stretch out on the 150m pristine white sand beach or check out the waterslides, geysers, waterfalls, and the kids' aquatic zone.
Ready to relax? Swing by the unique Asian-themed Skytop Gardens, or enjoy alfresco dining at poolside restaurants and lounges including the Surf Bar, Breeze Café, Pool Bar at JW Marriott, and Cabana at Banyan Tree Macau.
Grand Resort Deck,
www.galaxymacau.com/zh-hant/grand-resort-deck
Visit the Illuminarium at Wynn Palace to walk among the stars and experience the vast galaxy as if you were floating in space. Through the exhibition, you will travel a thousand years back in time to when our ancestors looked up at the sky and contemplated the ultimate mysteries of the universe.
This awe-inspiring show offers a cosmic feast for the senses, where sight, sound, and touch create a stunning and immersive experience.
Illuminarium, https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/en/wynn-palace/whats-on/illuminarium
Get splashing at the only water park in Macau, where a year-round temperature of 30 degrees means you can dive into the indoor water fun whenever you please! There are 16 thrilling attractions, including seven slides, two wave pools, and an Oblivion Pool that straddles indoors and outdoors. Take the plunge on the extreme water roller coaster, and check out the only indoor surfing simulator in town. You can also tube the 246-meter Starlight Rapids or jump into the 3.7-meter diving pool. Feeling adventurous? Challenge the Rockwall Fall to combine rock climbing and platform diving.
Studio City Water Park,
www.studiocity-macau.cn/en/entertainment/waterpark
A celebration of China's Wushu martial arts using state-of-the-art technology, at Grand Lisboa's Martial Arts Arena you'll don a VR headset and experience traditional Chinese martial arts from a 21st-century perspective.
Inside this virtual realm, you can learn different moves from a Wushu master and try them out with step-by-step instructions and feedback through 3D motion sensors and other interactive devices. There are seven levels including basic Kung Fu, a VR training ground where you practice hand-to-hand skills on a wooden dummy, a weapons training area, and a VR boxing ring, where you'll put all those new skills to the test!
Martial Arts Arena,
https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/en/arts-n-events/martial-arts-arena
The Macao Grand Prix Museum, managed by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), is perfect for race car fans big and small. Visitors can enjoy a special video showcasing the historic moments of the races, a virtual reality experience for a 360° replay of the Macao Touring Car Cup, and a special exhibition featuring the globally leading racing team, "Oracle Red Bull Racing." Prepare to be immersed in the exhilarating spirit of the racing...zoom, zoom, zoom!
The Macao Grand Prix Museum, mgpm.macaotourism.gov.mo/en;
Open Monday to Sunday, from 10am-6pm (Last admission at 5:30pm). Closed on Tuesdays
Experience the enchantment of the Sea Odyssey at MGM Cotai, where you can dive into a magical ocean and meet delightful dolphins as they prance and swim in a lively show beneath the Spectacle. Immerse yourself in the subaquatic environment surrounded by the world's largest area of permanent indoor LED screens, showcasing a captivating array of underwater scenery. Hungry? Bring your kids to indulge in delightful delicacies at the restaurants near the Sea Odyssey - Chún, Grill 58, or Aji. Come and be a part of the mystery of the ocean at MGM.
Sea Odyssey at MGM Cotai,
www.mgm.mo/en/cotai/entertainment/sea-odyssey
Showtimes are daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm.
Stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings by keeping an eye on the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) here!
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