2022 Macau Lantern Festival Trip
As the saying goes, 'The New Year isn't over until the 15th day.' This morning on the Lantern Festival, I set off for Macau to join in the festivities. I arrived at the Border Gate around noon and immediately headed to the Michelin-recommended 'Niu Ji Curry Restaurant.' I ordered clear soup beef offal, crab roe noodles, fried cuttlefish cakes, and braised oxtail. This small shop tucked away in an alley serves authentic and delicious food, truly worthy of its Michelin recommendation—thumbs up!
After lunch, the weather was great, so I went to the century-old Erlonghou Park and climbed Guia Hill to visit the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snow and Guia Lighthouse. Coming down the hill, I went to Tap Seac Square to see the parade float exhibition, getting up close for photos with the floats. Then I continued to the Ruins of St. Paul's and Senado Square to snap pictures of the New Year decorations. Turning a corner, I arrived at Travessa da Paixão (Love Lane) for sweet photos with my partner.
In the evening, I strolled to Sai Van Lake Square, where there was a marathon music performance, along with interactive booths, delicious food, and artistic decorations—a strong festive atmosphere. At 9 p.m., I watched the fireworks display over the sea. Haha! Only after seeing the fireworks did I feel that the Year of the Tiger had been properly welcomed.
On the second day in Macau, I first went to Long Hua Tea House, which opened in the 1960s, to enjoy a morning tea. They offer a wide selection of high-quality teas, including Yunnan Dianhong, Anxi Xiangpian, Meijiawu Longjing, and Baimao Shoumei, and they have nearly half the tea house filled with antiques for visitors to admire—a very distinctive tea house.
Then I went to Taipa Island, where you can see the Eiffel Tower (at The Parisian Macao), the Venetian water town, and more. I had a bowl of water crab congee and a piggy bun at Rua do Cunha—very enjoyable.
Finally, I visited Coloane Island. Though small, it is known as Macau's 'back garden.' The island still retains the original features of a small fishing village, with fish wholesalers, docks, ancient temples, and churches. I wandered around, stopping here and there, then sat on a bench by the shore watching the sunset—very relaxing.
I've been to Macau many times, measuring the city on foot. Even when it seems aimless, I always encounter some surprises. This time I visited a few relatively lesser-known spots for photos and once again experienced the many facets of Macau.
