Step away from the casinos to the southern end of Macau. Coloane is a quieter and more peaceful part of the busy city. Here, you’ll find nature, pandas, and lots of cool culture.
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Where to find the ORIGINAL Macau Egg Tart
There are many egg tarts in Macau, but there’s only one original! Don’t miss Lord Stow’s Bakery for your original Macanese egg tart whenever you are traveling in Macau. This iconic snack has become a symbol of Macau… and for good reason!
Ghost Money: What is Joss Paper?
During the Hungry Ghost Festival, it’s common to see small, makeshift alters set up on the curbside outside of homes, and people burning money and paper models of various luxury goods.
11 Taboos during the Hungry Ghost Festival
Avoid these 11 things to keep yourself protected from ghosts on the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival, believed to be the night of the year when the barrier between our world and the spirit world is at its thinnest point.
The Hungry Ghost Festival – Zhong Yuan Jie – 中元节
Zhong Yuan Jie (中元节), the Hungry Ghost Festival, is often compared to Chinese Halloween. Falling on the fifteenth night of the seventh lunar month, it is believed that on this night the gates of the afterlife are opened for spirits and ghosts to return to the world of the living.
Hong Kong’s Big Buddha and More: Ngong Ping Plateau
High up in the mountainous islands of Hong Kong sits the Tian Tan Buddha, the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the world, looking serenely north out to sea. The statue is so large that on a clear day it can be seen in neighboring Macau.
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