Macau–the ‘Las Vegas of Asia’, has already gained enough fame as the favourite tourist destination in Asia. Grand Portuguese architecture, clean beaches, delicious cuisines, and on the top of it, the inviting casinos; Macau invites a huge number of crowd every year. In this article, I introduce a few places which any tourist any tourist would hardly want to miss.
THE VENETIAN MACAO-RESORT-HOTEL
Recently started in the year 2007, the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel now attracts more tourists than ever to this exotic city. The grand resort hotel is built in such a huge area that it can hold ninety Boeing 747 jumbo jets. Just as Las Vegas Sands had catapulted the American Las Vegas into a world travel destination, the Venetian Macau resort has been developed in exactly the same way for Macau hotels.
Besides attracting families, the resort also invites business travelers by providing them a complete getaway entertainment roster, a casino-as-destination. Combining facilities, attractions and amenities, this huge and magnificent property has become the preeminent choice for convention and exhibition venues in Asia. The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel surely plays a pivotal role in making Macau as Asia’s most exciting entertainment destinations in coming years.
CASINOS ARE THE LEADING ENTERTAINMENT OPTION IN MACAU
Since gambling is legalized here, it is the main attraction of Macau. While Las Vegas in the US is a place where families go for fun, casinos in Macau are places where people go to challenge their luck to become richer. Macau has two casino cities that have 26 legal casinos and gambling places. The Cotai Strip in Macau is an area known for the strip of casinos. With more casinos opening, the city expects to double up in the number of casinos by the end of year 2009. So when you come to Macau, do not miss the game of Baccarat which is the most popular game here.
Besides Casino at Venetian Macau, Casino at Mandarin Oriental, Grand Waldo Casino and Lisboa Casino are some of the casinos you can visit in Macau. And if you wish to enjoy more then you must visit the Macau Palace where you get to see the Floating Casino.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS IN MACAU
Apart from casinos, the city of Macau has the “WONDERFUL FISHERMAN’S WHARF” which is an amusement park where you can spend time with your family. You can also visit the famous MACAU TOWER CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE that stands 338 meters at its highest point. This building is the tenth tallest free-standing tower in the world. Its observation deck offers the visitors to have panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The centre has several restaurants, theaters and shopping malls to entertain you. Don’t miss a thrilling walking tour around the outer rim at a height of 233 meters above the ground at the “Skywalk X”.
VISIT MACAU TO EXPLORE MORE FUN AND ACTIVITIES
The fun in Macau does not end here. To know the place better, plan a trip to Macau and explore yourself. Since it is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia, there are many good hotels in Macau. So you would not face any problem in advance booking a good and cheap hotel in Macau. Check online to see the list of hotels and get the most suitable room for you and your companions. You can also read Macau hotels reviews as submitted by travelers like you and then decide which hotel room to book for.