Ruins of St. Paul's 

The great ruined facade and staircase to the church of the Mother of God - now popularly known as St. Paul's - is the most famous landmark of Macau. Designed by an Italian Jesuit, and, with the assistance of Japanese Christian artisans who had fled from feudal persecution in Nagasaki, the church was built from 1602 to 1637. In 1835, a fire burned it to the ground, leaving only the facade, the staircase and portions of a wall. It remained unchanged until a restoration was undertaken and completed in the summer of 1991. That facade is crowned by the cross of Jerusalem, below which are three tiers with niches containing statues that were cast from bronze, at a local cannon and bell factory.

Leal Senado Square 
The 3700m, Leal Senado Square is a newly paved with a wave-patterned mosaic of coloured stones, created by Portuguese experts. Provisional Municipal Council of Macau (ex Leal Senado), situated in Leal Senado Square, was built in 1784 and remains the most outstanding example of traditional Portuguese architecture in Macau. 

Inside, the lower walls are decorated with magnificent blue and white Portuguese tiles while a number of historic stone carvings are set into an interior courtyard.

There is an archive on the second floor with news- papers and documents dating back to 1820, as well as contemporary literature on Oriental- Portuguese topics.

Guia Fort 
Built on the highest point of Macau between 1637 and 1638, the fortress contains a chapel and a lighthouse. The chapel inside is in the style of Portuguese hermitages of the 17th century. To the right of this chapel is a bell which was made in 1707. The lighthouse, which is the dominating feature of the Fort, was built by a local-born Portuguese. It was first lit up on September 24, 1865, and is the oldest on the China coast. Standing only 16 feet tall, its beam can be seen from 20 miles at sea under good weather conditions. To this day, it provides a guiding beacon to the passing boats. 

Church of Our Lady of Penha 
Serving as a point of pilgrimage for sailors embarking on a hazardous voyage, the chapel was founded in 1622 by the crew and passengers of a Portuguese ship which had narrowly escaped capture by the Dutch raiders. The chapel was completely rebuilt, along with the Bishop's Palace in 1837. Located at the top of Penha Hill, it affords views of the inner harbour, the magnificent Macau-Taipa bridge, and nearby towns in China. 

Transportation
Transportation is effective and varied, a fact which attracts visitors to Macau. 

Getting to Macau by ferry
There is a regular sailing schedule throughout the day between Macau and Hong Kong. It takes an hour to cover the distance between Hong Kong and Macau.

Ferry price:

From Hong kong to Macau and Macau to Hong Kong
10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15 17:30 17:45 18:00 18:15 18:30 18:45 19:00 19:15 19:30 19:45 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 21:45 22:00 22:15 22:30 23:00 23:30 23:45 23:59 

Getting to Macau by air
(airplanes)
Macau International Airport, opened in late 1995, operates 24 hours a day. It is linked by scheduled air services to several cities in Mainland China, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, as well as connection flights to Asia, Europe or America.

(Helicopters)
Helicopter services are available between Hong Kong and Macau during the day. Flights take about 20 minutes and also land at the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminals.

Getting around - pedicabs

Pedicabs are the slowest but also the most romantic way of experiencing the long sweep of the Praia Grande Bay, and the older and traditional streets downtown.

Main locations for catching a cycle-rickshaw are : outside the Maritime Terminal and opposite the main door of the Lisboa Hotel. Fares are negotiable, but expect to pay about MOP$150 for an one hour trip, depending on where you go. Be sure to agree on a price first.

Getting around - taxis
Taxis are easy to get most of the time. The all-yellow taxis are radio equipped while the cream-black taxis are not.

Fares are standardized. Flagfall is MOP$10 for the first 1500 metres and then MOP$1 for every subsequent 250 metres. Luggage carried in the trunk is charged at MOP$3 per item. Trips from Taipa to Coloane have a surcharge of MOP$2 while trips from Macau to Coloane have MOP$5 surcharge. For journeys starting from Macau International Airport, there is a surcharge of MOP$5. There is no surcharge for returning trips to Macau.

Getting around - buses
The two bus companies offer air-conditioned buses and mini-buses service from 6:45a.m. to midnight at high frequency on routes within the city. The fare is MOP$2.50 per journey.

Buses also shuttle from Macau to popular tourist destinations on the islands through out the day, The fares are: Taipa - 3.30 patacas, Coloane Village - 4 patacas and Hac Sa Beach - 5 patacas. Bus number AP1 links the airport with ferry terminal and downtown. It costs MOP$6. 

Getting around - self drive
Normal vehicles are available for hire, but a great way to explore the islands of Taipa and Coloane is by driving the characteristic mokes, which are mini-based jeeps with sunroofs. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid International Driving Licence for driving in Macau.