Macau Island
Zhuhai is known for it's beautiful long coastline, waving palm trees, open spaces, low population density, and it's many islands. In a more functional sense, Zhuhai serves as the gateway to Macau, a tourist destination for Chinese, and a playground for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan pleasure seekers who come to capitalize on Zhuhai's reputation for a very colorful nightlife and widely available 'female companionship' at mainland prices.
Sightseeing around Macau is one of the most representative tours in Zhuhai. Facing South China Sea, located in the western part of the Pearl River estuary, Macao is adjacent to Zhuhai in the north and facing Hong Kong across the sea in the east. The total area of Macao, including Macao peninsula and the two islands: Dangzai and Luhuan, is 23.5 square kilometers.
There are many places of historic sites and scenic spots in Macao. The most famous and attractive are the Ruins of St. Paul, Mage temple, the Church on the top of Xiwangyang Mountain, Songshan Light House, Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall etc. the Hotel Lisboa and Imperial Palace are well-known for their games both at home and abroad.
The sightseeing ship sets out from the ferry quay of the Jiuzhou Harbor, the Xiangzhou Harbor or Wanzai. The trip takes one and a half hours, which provides tourists sufficient time to take photos and enjoy the sceneries. The sightseeing ship pass through the Flying Wing Sea-route,
which provides tourists an opportunity to marvel at the majestic appearance of the most advanced flying wing boat in the world. When the ship pass through the Friendship Bridge of Macau, sceneries, such as the Macau Zhongyin Mansion, the Grand Pujing Hotel, the Catholic Church, the Mansion of the Director of Macau, the Monument of Macau's Return to the motherland, etc, are displayed before you. At the same time, you can have a look at the Macau International Airport and feel as if you had really arrived at Macau personally.. Macau is a "sleepless city" with a good reputation at home and abroad.
It is surely a best choice for tourists who pay a visit Zhuhai to enjoy watching the colorful and prosperous sceneries of Macau on the slight sea with the landward wind on a misty night. Traveling at night, you could enjoy song and dance as well as delicious cuisine and snacks. On festival days, magnificent and charming fireworks will be displayed.
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