Macau, Reunion After a Long Absence｜Staying at The Parisian Macao for a 3-Day Romantic French Rendezvous
Who would have thought, I could still visit Macau this year! I have to say Macau's epidemic control has been truly outstanding! For over 200 consecutive days without a single new case, it’s only because of this that I could step foot in Macau again in such an extraordinary year as 2020.
Almost every year, I come to Macau to stay at a hotel. My number one joy in Macau is indulging in hotel services—a habit I’ve kept going for six years now into 2020. This year, I finally got to 'sleep' at The Parisian Macao. Three nights and days of an intimate 'rendezvous' with The Parisian Macao completely relaxed my body and mind. Good hotels inspire contemplation about the beauty of space, and The Parisian Macao let me drift into a thoroughly romantic daydream.
Macau is currently the only place in the world where you can enter and exit without quarantine. For now, it’s only open to mainland Chinese tourists, with mutual quarantine-free travel—just need a nucleic acid test.
Right now, traveling to Macau is both uncrowded and affordable! So join me on this three-day, three-night romantic journey through Macau.
About Flights, Itinerary & Trip Preparation
Pre-trip preparations (during the pandemic): Travel permit for Hong Kong/Macau: Apply at the immigration office with your ID card and the permit. You’ll get it in 5 working days. Negative nucleic acid test within 7 days: I got tested at a top-tier hospital in Chongqing one or two days before departure. Tests done before 11am that day yield same-day results. It’s best to ask for a report with a red stamp to avoid extra paperwork at customs. My throat swab took less than 5 seconds—super easy and painless. Air Macau direct flight from Chongqing to Macau: Air Macau currently has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on direct Chongqing–Macau tickets. Three flights a week.
Air Macau boarding pass: Definitely don’t throw it away!!! Because every year, the boarding pass brings discounts at many local hotels, entertainment venues, and restaurants. Last year, I used my Air Macau boarding pass for discounts and free Macau souvenirs. This year, with a valid Air Macau boarding pass, I picked up a free cosmetic gift worth 200 yuan at DFS Four Seasons.
It’s been so long since I had warm bread and butter on a plane—so touching.
Entry & exit: Apply for the electronic 'Macau Health Code' at the airport check-in area, and fill in the 'Customs Health Declaration' after getting your boarding pass. About Wi‑Fi, exchange rates & payment: I honestly feel you don’t need to buy Wi‑Fi in Macau. Wi‑Fi is everywhere, and every hotel’s connection is super fast—even in elevators. In November 2020, the exchange rate was 0.83, very good value. To encourage mainland visitors, WeChat Pay and Alipay are now accepted almost everywhere in Macau, big or small. You can even get coupons on Alipay for instant discounts—they’ve done a brilliant job!
Sleeping at [The Parisian Macao]
I’ve long wanted to 'sleep' once at The Parisian Macao. I have to say now is the best time to visit Macau—fewer people and above all, hotel prices are low. This time, I stayed at The Parisian Macao and was upgraded directly to a 72-square-metre Champagne Suite for only around 1,000 yuan.
Let’s start from the entrance. Even before stepping into the lobby, I was captivated by the porte-cochère design, inspired by a Parisian railway station.
Entering the lobby, you’ll see a replica of the Neptune Fountain from Florence, Italy—built to celebrate the marriage of Francesco de' Medici to Joanna of Austria and to honor the naval achievements of Cosimo I. One design tells a story. The hotel brought in an international design team for over a year, using more than 20 tonnes of clay to create it.
A magnificent 25-metre-high glass dome features murals of the Twelve Olympians from Greek mythology, exuding rich European charm.
Life-like sculptures and majestic marble pillars—everything screams opulence.
I must applaud the reception and concierge. Hand-painted murals inspired by paintings in the Louvre depict the life of Napoleon—it’s like stepping into a gallery of European art.
There’s a concierge desk on each side and an escalator leading to the shopping mall, the entire lobby designed with perfect symmetry.
At check-in, I was not only upgraded to a Champagne Suite but also waited in a VIP lounge where every detail was elegantly executed.
While waiting, there were complimentary drinks, coffee, and snacks. After checking in, my luggage was delivered straight to my room—no need to carry it myself.
The Parisian Macao has won the Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine.
The hotel has two wings: South and North. Be sure to check which wing you’re in—the two are symmetrical and decorated identically. The Parisian Macao offers express check-out: just drop your key card into the express check-out box at the entrance to your floor.
Inspired by Versailles, the architecture is opulent yet fashionable. The hotel has nearly 2,500 guest rooms and suites across six room types.
For example, the [Eiffel Suite], [Lyon Suite], and [Marseille Suite] all offer views of the Eiffel Tower.
The moment I entered my room with the key card, I couldn’t help but exclaim—so spacious, so spotless, so elegant, and so warm!!!!
The newly launched [Champagne Suite] is generously sized, mostly decorated with light marble, and offers a view of the [Eiffel Tower] right from the window.
The one-bedroom, one-living-room, one-bathroom layout follows a French style, combining silver-grey tones with champagne-colored lighting. Sliding doors separate the living and bedroom areas.
By the entrance, there’s a coffee machine with four flavors of coffee capsules waiting for you.
A smart toilet—even the wallpaper in the bathroom gives a feeling of shimmering bay romance.
The hydromassage bathtub soothes away a day’s shopping fatigue. Coming to Macau is a vacation in itself; the only way to get tired is—shopping!
The room even provides a free electric foot massager.
There’s a private safe, free Wi‑Fi, and a flat-screen TV with international satellite channels. Plenty of outlets—in the living room, bedroom, and bathroom—and you can directly plug in USB cables without an adapter. Though bringing one doesn’t hurt.
The bathroom is also in grey-white marble, with both the shower and tub having water-jet massage functions. The showerhead sprays from three directions. Toiletries are by Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli.
This time, I specially brought a French brand dress—maje (I adore this brand, I’ve bought so many pieces)—a French-style dress for a little photoshoot in the room. [Half-open bathroom door] [Put on the high heels] [A hint of light] [Close-up of the separate vanity] [A corner of the sofa]
French pastries prepared by the signature [Brasserie] restaurant.
Outside the window stands the [Eiffel Tower], built at half the scale of the one in Paris.
At night, the view is even more beautiful—[pretending to be abroad].
One evening after the room was cleaned, I was amazed by the folding skills. Everything had been arranged into neat, square blocks—every personal item tidied with precision. It felt almost obsessive, but I absolutely loved it. So thoughtful! Deserves 10086+ likes.
Even the toothbrushes were placed side by side, giving a warm, affectionate feel.
Since university military training, I’d never again been able to fold a blanket like that.
Even my T‑shirt was folded into a perfect little square.
All my laptop and notebooks were arranged neatly.
Even the snacks were lined up in a row.
I simply must share this—these details are just wonderful!
Shooting at the [Eiffel Tower]
The most captivating reason to stay at The Parisian Macao is none other than the Eiffel Tower. The Parisian Macao draws its inspiration from Paris, the renowned 'City of Light', and its most distinctive feature is the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower.
The Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower is adorned with over 6,600 lights and 26 kilometres of cable.
Staying three nights gave me three days of close contact with the tower, and I discovered a few secrets for capturing it intimately: [Room] Book a Tower View room and you’ll have a [room with a view of the tower].
Just open the window and the tower is right there—by the bedside, by the desk, you can frame it as a silhouette ^_^
[Gardens] This is hands-down the best spot for a full shot of the tower! Right across from The Parisian Macao is the Parisian Garden, and it seemed every beautiful woman was taking photos here. The top spots: (1) The centre of the lawn’s far end (2) The benches lined up facing the tower
[Eiffel Tower]
Level 1: Capture the whole tower from its base—use a wide aperture for a dreamy, fairy-tale blur.
Level 7: Look up to shoot the entire glittering tower. Currently, Level 7 is open to all visitors for free.
[Aqua World at Level 6] Both Aqua World and the hotel pool on Level 6 provide full views of the tower. Especially if you sit inside the carousel with the tower as your backdrop—could anything be more romantic and dreamy? Pure girly delight!
Aqua World features Marie Antoinette’s Tower, 13 metres tall,
and a spiral waterslide. The Jules Verne airship, a classic cinema scene, has been transformed into a waterplay area with water tunnels, a swaying wooden bridge, and more fun zones.
The Parisian Macao’s Aqua World has three major water play areas with three separate pools.
Location: Level 6, The Parisian Macao
Opening hours: Aqua World: 10am–6pm daily. Hotel Pool: 9am–7pm daily. Aqua World: MOP160 per person. Family package (buy 3 get 1 free): MOP480 per day. Guests enjoy a 10% discount on Aqua World entry (not applicable to family packages). Hotel Pool: Free for in-house guests; MOP200 (adult), MOP100 (child).
On the same floor as Aqua World is the Qube Kingdom, with over 20,000 square feet (1,858 sqm) of indoor and outdoor space, filled with climbing capsules, slides, carousels, and more.
Location: Level 6, The Parisian Macao
Opening hours: Partially open since 5 June 2020, daily 11am–7pm.
Pricing (indoor & outdoor): Weekdays (Mon–Fri): MOP140/2 hours. Weekends (Sat–Sun) / public holidays / summer holidays: MOP160/2 hours. [Eiffel Tower Observation Deck, Level 37] Only from the top at Level 37 can you capture the entire Parisian Macao hotel.
Enter from the Parisian Shopping Centre, Level 5, Shop 550, through the Eiffel Tower souvenir shop.
Hours: 12pm–8pm daily (subject to weather). Last entry: 7:15pm. Ticket: MOP75.
It’s well worth buying a ticket to go up. There’s also a cute installation; the staff showed me that by placing my phone camera directly over a small hole in the ground, I could see the whole tower sparkling bling-bling.
How to take that photo through the hole? See the action below:
Shopping at [The Parisian Macao & The Venetian Macao]
Coming to Macau means one thing: shop till you drop!
Paris has Avenue Montaigne, the Champs-Élysées, Place Vendôme, Rue Saint-Honoré. The Parisian Macao’s shopping mall recreates them all.
Avenue Montaigne was originally called Rue des Veuves, renamed in 1723 after French Renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne. Today, it’s a high-fashion and accessories street, home to many top luxury leather brands. The Parisian Macao’s Avenue Montaigne is on Levels 3 and 5 of the mall, about 60 metres long, hosting over 30 fashion boutiques.
The Champs-Élysées lies in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, famous for France’s finest theatres and elegant boutiques. At The Parisian Macao’s Champs-Élysées, brands like Isabel Marant and Karen Millen are just as sumptuous and romantic.
Place Vendôme was built to honour Louis XIV’s military achievements and later renamed after the Duke of Vendôme. Today it’s a hub for haute horlogerie and high-end fashion. The Parisian Macao’s Place Vendôme sits at the very centre of the shopping mall, covering 620 sqm, with a 57-metre Vendôme Column featuring over 1,352 reliefs. Dozens of luxury leather goods and fashion boutiques surround it.
And there’s Rue Saint-Honoré, where you’ll find one of my favourite French brands—maje.
What’s more, The Parisian Macao and The Venetian Macao are connected, so you can cross over via the link bridge and continue your food, drink, and fun at The Venetian Macao.
Both The Parisian Macao and The Venetian Macao belong to the Sands Resorts complex. Directly opposite The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao is under construction—soon, this area will bring together three iconic European cities. I can’t wait!
The Venetian Macao was one of my must-visit spots when I first came to Macau a decade ago. But this year was the first time I actually rode in the Venetian’s gondola.
Because now it’s really great value to visit. The Parisian Macao’s parent company, Sands, has teamed up with Ctrip to offer a free membership card, giving perks like room upgrades, late check-out, VIP lounge access, gondola tickets, and exclusive discounts. That’s how I came to experience the gondola!
The Venetian Macao is truly a veteran, top-tier hotel in Macau. All rooms are suites and are very spacious. I remember staying here five years ago. This time, I noticed that both the exterior and interiors had been completely refreshed.
The hotel rooms were fully refurbished just last year, so they never feel old—still looking brand new, clean, and comfortable.
Dining at [The Parisian Macao]: Lotus Palace
Eating starts with a sumptuous breakfast at The Parisian Macao.
Yes, you’re not seeing things—that’s breakfast for one person. One Chinese main, one Western main, two drinks, and a bowl of dessert.
Due to the pandemic, many Macau hotels have temporarily suspended buffet breakfast services, and some restaurants have also temporarily closed. So breakfast is served in one of the hotel’s restaurants. The Parisian Macao’s breakfast quality and portions are fully on point! It still strikes a Chinese-Western balance while being incredibly generous!
And The Parisian Macao has a fantastic restaurant—Lotus Palace. Executive Sous Chef Mr. Qiu Zhongyao personally prepared two of Lotus Palace’s most popular signature dishes, elevating Chinese cuisine to its peak.
Lotus Palace specializes in high-end Chinese cuisine, offering live seafood, specialty hot pots, exquisite dim sum, authentic Chinese dishes, pan-Asian concepts, and Cantonese delicacies.
No. 1 [Pumpkin Creamy Prawns] Only six per serving, but each prawn is huge, plump, tender, and refreshingly crunchy. Cream with prawns, accented by shreds of sweet potato—absolutely sublime!
Sichuan-style pickled fish: As a genuine Chongqing local, I have to give this Sichuan dish top marks—it’s spot-on!
No. 2 [Shanghai Smoked Fish] Unveiled at the table, a swirl of mist—utterly ceremonial.
This dish was so delicious I polished off three pieces in one go. It’s sweet without cloying, tender yet chewy—everything just perfect.
The menu is simply too extensive, and every dish is delicious. Only downside: the price!
Chilled Mustard-Marinade Conch
Chef’s homemade trio of dipping sauces, each with a different flavor and spice level.
Pomelo-Honey Crispy-Skin Shredded Chicken
Their supreme seafood hot pot also draws rave reviews.
Crispy Wild-Rice and Fresh Crab Meat in Creamy Broth with Scallop and Rice, plus Black Roe Golden-Prawns, Double-Bamboo-Shoot Shrimp Dumpling Supreme, and Roast Pork & Chinese Sausage—composed as an appetizer trio.
Address: Level 3, The Parisian Macao
Hours: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm
Average spend: about MOP500 per person
Play at [The Parisian Macao] – teamLab SuperNature
I’d long heard of it and finally got to experience the legendary [teamLab] in person.
"Macao teamLab SuperNature" is a vast space created by the art collective teamLab, exploring new perceptions of nature and the world through a body-immersive experience where the boundaries between artworks and the human body become blurred.
"Macao teamLab SuperNature" debuted at The Venetian Macao in June of this year (2020). Occupying 5,000 square metres with an 8-metre-high ceiling, the space has been transformed into a complex, three-dimensional world of ever-changing installations.
Tips: teamLab was founded in 2001 as an interdisciplinary group of specialists including artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects. They fuse art, science, technology, design, and nature through collective creation. teamLab was named one of the top 10 must-see exhibitions worldwide by designboom (2015–2018) and one of Time magazine’s 2019 World’s Greatest Places.
teamLab has staged exhibitions globally—New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Beijing, Taipei, Melbourne, and more. Their only permanent museums are in Tokyo’s Odaiba district, the teamLab Borderless Museum in Shanghai’s Huangpu Riverside, and this teamLab SuperNature in Macau.
"Macao teamLab SuperNature" currently features 19 works:
The most breathtaking is undoubtedly [Infinite Crystal Universe]—a three-dimensional piece created by the accumulation of light points; its technique is akin to pointillist painting, where countless dots of color form an image. It is a sculptural group of light expanding infinitely.
Visitors can use their smartphones to select elements and cast them in, creating three-dimensional objects that then form the space. The objects interact with each other and are influenced by the presence of people. This work is continuously created and perpetually changing because of the people within it.
Another piece: Possessing a self-conscious, ever-changing space, Expanding Three-Dimensional Existence – Flattened in 3 Colors & Ambiguous in 9 Colors, Floating Free.
The space is filled with freely drifting spheres. Gently nudge them aside and enter.
[The Hollow of Flowers and People: Lost, Immersed and Reborn] In this area, you can literally be enveloped by wafts of floral fragrance.
[Colorful Ocean] This ocean is where fish drawn by visitors swim freely.
Draw a fish on paper, and as you do, it seems to come alive, swimming into the ocean before your eyes. Touch a swimming fish, and it darts away. Touch a bag of bait, and the fish feast. Sometimes, the fish swim beyond the boundaries of this work, swimming freely throughout the entire museum.
[Animals of Flowers, Symbiotic Lives] Animals are born from the "Hollow of Flowers and People" and formed by flowers growing there. Flowers bloom, grow, and scatter in cycles, shaping the animals. When I touch an animal, its flowers scatter. Touching too much causes the animal’s flowers to scatter completely, and it dies and fades away.
[Macao teamLab SuperNature]
Location: Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao
Hours: 10am–10pm
Price: MOP/HKD238 – Adults (aged 13+); MOP/HKD168 – Children (3–12; free for under 3; under 13 must be accompanied by an adult); MOP/HKD168 – Early-bird entry (must enter before 12pm); MOP/HKD358 – Family package (1 adult + 1 child); MOP/HKD468 – Family package (2 adults + 1 child); MOP/HKD476 – Limited-time soft-opening family package (2 adults + 2 children)
Eat – 5 Snack Stops at Rua do Cunha
Right opposite The Parisian Macao and The Venetian Macao lies one of Taipa’s famous tourist spots—Rua do Cunha. Just cross the road and take the flat escalator walkway all the way down; it’s very close and easy to find.
The main reason to visit Rua do Cunha? Eating. Though the street itself is only 121 metres long, it’s renowned as the souvenir strip.
Taipa has three streets that meet in a 'T' junction, all named after three former Macau governors. The top of the 'T' consists of Rua Direita Carlos Eugénio and Rua de Correia da Silva, while the bottom is the famous Rua do Cunha—starting from the Fire Station Square in the northwest and ending at the junction of the other two streets in the southeast.
At the north end stands the historic Old Taipa Market and its annexes. Along this souvenir street, aromas of almond cookies, ginger candy, and durian crisps waft through the air—you can almost smell the 'Macau flavor'. Walking from east to west, you reach the Fire Station Square.
Rua do Cunha is also great for photos, with colorful buildings everywhere. I’ve been here many times, but this year my focus was on snacks.
The most famous here is undoubtedly No.1 [Koi Kei Bakery]—the flagship souvenir brand in Macau, the anchor of this street. Many people count it among their must-buy brands when visiting Macau.
The Rua do Cunha area is packed with local Macanese and Portuguese restaurants, dessert shops, bars, and a dazzling array of shops. Here you can enjoy pork chop buns, Portuguese egg tarts, water crab congee, lemon cello gelato, double-skin milk, glutinous rice cakes, wood bran cake, mustard greens, durian ice cream, beef offal, fish balls, hand-beaten Hong Kong milk tea, and charcoal-brewed coffee...
Koi Kei Bakery is famous for its pastries; starting from a small street stall, it has been Macau’s sales champion for nine consecutive years. With a vast product range, top souvenirs include: Crispy Mixed Nuts Layers, Golden Nut Puffs, Mandarin Peel Cakes, Portuguese Pineapple Tarts, Flaky Wife Cakes, Portuguese Cookies, Portuguese Nougats, Almond Flakes, and more.
No.2 [Bebidas] Just for an authentic wood bran cake. The 'wood bran' comes from Maria biscuits crushed into crumbs, layered with whipped cream and more crumbs, then frozen. It’s a very classic Macanese-Portuguese dessert. Bebidas’ cake has a full five layers—icy cold, sweet but not cloying, melting away on the tongue.
Average spend: MOP53
Hours: 11am–10pm
Address: 27 Rua do Cunha, Taipa
No.3 [Heng You] Every time I come to Macau, I always crave that bowl of curry fish balls or curry beef offal.
White radish at the bottom, various offal cuts on top, drenched in mildly spicy curry sauce—this appetizing beef offal is simply done right.
A small portion is enough: tender braised beef tendons and lung, thick chewy honeycomb tripe, and even big chunks of radish are deeply flavorful.
Name: Heng You Beef Offal
Address: 8 Rua do Cunha, Taipa
Average spend: around ¥37 per person
No.4 [Lord Stow’s Portuguese Egg Tarts] No trip to Macau is complete without an egg tart, and Lord Stow’s Bakery, as the original inventor of the Portuguese egg tart, is a must-visit on Rua do Cunha!
Eat the tart while it’s hot—the rich, creamy egg custard is incredibly smooth, and the pastry is flaky without crumbling. One is never enough; two is more like it.
Sweet but not cloying has always been my highest praise for desserts. The milky fragrance is intense yet not overly sweet—just perfect.
Name: Lord Stow’s Bakery
Address: Shop 9E, Rua do Cunha
Hours: 10am–7pm
Average spend: around ¥10 per person
No.5 [Vang Kei Café] More than 60 years of hand-beaten milk tea—iced is the best!
An old-school Macau cha chaan teng with decades of history. Two small floors, a refreshing blue decor, and an interior full of character from years gone by. Classic pineapple buns and pork chop buns, but the most famous is the hand-beaten Hong Kong-style milk tea.
The signature smooth hand-beaten milk tea is of the Hong Kong variety, with a strong tea taste, very smooth, and no astringent aftertaste. Lovers of Hong Kong milk tea will definitely adore it. I also tried the coffee—pleasant but nothing special, so stick with the milk tea.
Name: Vang Kei Café
Address: 1 Rua do Cunha, Taipa
Hours: 7am–10pm
Average spend: around ¥51 per person
Rua do Cunha, this area that gathers Macanese Portuguese architecture and authentic food culture, is one of Macau’s signature calling cards. Though the bustling scene has dialed down due to the pandemic, I believe everything will recover.
Beyond the above, you can also try Mok Yi Kei’s Musang King durian ice cream, Cheng Cheong’s water crab congee, and Cheung Chau glutinous rice cakes...
On 'Estrada de Coelho do Amaral', the mint-green buildings remain vibrant and full of life.
At one restaurant in Macau, I saw a phrase: 'Reunion after a long absence, peace of mind and reassurance.' For a reopening Macau, these are such heartwarming words. In a city that has gone over 200 days without a new case, everyone—men, women, old, young—still wears masks properly and tight. Though tourism feels a bit dim right now, I’m confident it will all bounce back.
Play – 4 Stops on the Main Peninsula (Macau Peninsula)
Macau is mainly divided into Macau Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane. Big attractions like the Ruins of St. Paul are on the Peninsula. The Parisian Macao is in Taipa, connected to the Peninsula by bridges. We took the free shuttle bus from The Parisian Macao to explore the Peninsula for a day.
[Ruins of St. Paul] The most famous spot on the Peninsula—the façade of the Church of Mater Dei, a site that rose from the ashes.
I rarely get a chance to take a photo with the Ruins all to myself—just me and the façade.
Over the years, as Macau’s most iconic landmark, it’s always been mobbed with people, leaving no room for a solo shot.
This time, I got it. A mix of joy and sadness—bittersweet.
The Ruins blend European Renaissance and Oriental architecture into a triangular pyramid of three to five tiers. From the cross at the top to the statue of the Holy Infant beneath the bronze dove and the Virgin Mary flanked by angels and flowers, it’s steeped in rich religious sentiment, offering a visually beautiful experience.
The countless carvings are incredibly lifelike—a 'three-dimensional Bible'. The Ruins are one of the 'Eight Scenes of Macau', located at the foot of Fortress Hill, next to the Macau Museum and Mount Fortress. It’s the remaining façade of the Church of St. Paul, having survived fire.
From the Ruins, you walk down into the bustling souvenir streets of the St. Paul area—several streets together, arguably Macau’s most famous, popular, and lively souvenir hub.
Rua de São Paulo is split into north and south sections—north selling mainly furniture and antiques, south packed with souvenir shops, cafés, restaurants, and snack stalls. Here you can buy all kinds of jerky and almond cookies, and enjoy snacks like lemon cello gelato, Century Coffee, Wong Chi Kei, Chi Kei beef offal, Kam Wah beef offal, Margaret’s egg tarts, and more.
The Ruins of St. Paul, Leal Senado Building, Senado Square, and St. Dominic’s Church—all these historic sites—have been collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Many old houses on the Peninsula, probably older than me, are preserved, creating a striking contrast between old and new.
Strolling around gives you a feel for local life now—a slight sense of conservatism versus modernity.
[Boba Master – Tigert Sugar] I had another cup of Tigert Sugar’s brown sugar pearl fresh milk; I still love its rich, creamy milkiness.
[Margaret’s Egg Tart] I ate another Margaret’s egg tart. Ten years ago, on my first trip to Macau, this was a must-eat snack, and it’s still here, unchanged.
[Rua Nova de D. Maria] This intersection offers one of the best angles for photographing the iconic Grand Lisboa. The surrounding streets are lined with old Macanese residential buildings, contrasting sharply with the modern Grand Lisboa in the distance—the same composition that won a National Geographic award.
Macau, until next year my annual rendezvous.
