From Hong Kong, I arrived in Macao at about 1pm and my ferry departure was scheduled for about 7:30pm. So with about 5-6 hours of exploring time, I set out with a very specific purpose to cover all of Zone 1 of the Historic Centre of Macao. Always take the taxi to the historic centre first.
No need to rehash what's already been covered. I will point out there are additional temples besides A-Ma Temple that are also worthwhile. Moreover, the Moorish Barracks are striking when you turn the corner while walking Macao's small streets. There is plenty to explore and its not all touristy.
Revisiting Macao a Decade Later
I was fully satisfied with Macao this second time. I first visited in 2007, however with poor planning and time restraints I had failed to properly visit any of the Historic Centre. Sadly, only the glitzy areas and casinos! Macao remained for years as one of my most frustrating "close calls" on the world heritage list. Luckily, Macao is just a short ferry from Hong Kong and I was able to correct my mistake this time!
Macao is quite fun and I loved how walkable the inscribed area is. I am glad I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Hong Kong/Macao before making my way to Korea that year. I wonder if Hong Kong will ever get a WHS, which will be particularly rewarding for world heritage travelers.
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