{"id":5547,"date":"2019-04-12T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=5547"},"modified":"2019-04-09T01:03:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T05:03:58","slug":"day-trip-to-macau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2019\/04\/12\/day-trip-to-macau\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Trip to Macau!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone!<\/p>\n

This past weekend we took a day trip to Macau, and it was a blast! \u00a0Known as the Asian Las Vegas, Macau has a fascinating mix of massive casinos and attractions as well as traditional Portuguese architecture and history. \u00a0With the new bridge that just opened in November 2018, China, Hong Kong and Macau are now all linked, giving you the chance to take a bus all the way there from the Hong Kong airport. \u00a0For $20USD round trip we were able to experience most of what Macau has to offer- beautiful buildings, glitzy casinos and the best egg tarts I’ve ever had!<\/p>\n

Here are some highlights:<\/p>\n

After first arriving, we took a tram up to Guia Lighthouse, a fortress constructed in the 1600s. \u00a0The view was great and the tram was fun- and super cheap.<\/p>\n

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The View from Guia Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next we strolled from the fort through the streets, which looked like Europe to me! \u00a0You can definitely see the Portuguese influence throughout.<\/p>\n

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Ruins of St Paul’s Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Streets of Macau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After lunch, we took a bus over to the southern area of the country- where all the big and fancy casinos are! \u00a0However there is more to do than gamble- gondola rides, shopping and good eats abound. \u00a0We got egg tarts at the famous Lord Stow’s Bakery- so good we didn’t get photos before eating them all.<\/p>\n

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Gondola Rides in the Venetian Macau Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Parisian Macau’s Eiffel Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Overall the trip was a ton of fun, and well worth the multiple buses we had to take to go! \u00a0I would definitely recommend giving Macau a visit, even if you don’t want to gamble- the sights and attractions are well worth the trip!<\/p>\n

Best,<\/p>\n

Sam<\/p>\n

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Hi everyone! This past weekend we took a day trip to Macau, and it was a blast! \u00a0Known as the Asian Las Vegas, Macau has a fascinating mix of massive casinos and attractions as well as traditional Portuguese architecture and history. \u00a0With the new bridge that just opened in November 2018, China, Hong Kong and … <\/p>\n

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