Travel back in time: Visit Peru!

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Every tourist will surely experience and discover Peru with a wealth of different world because of their unique and own landscaped, sounds, tastes and colors.

It will help you travel back in time during the ancient civilization, it will also share a rich and great cultural heritage of the Peruvian citizens. Many destinations and tourist attractions will surely keep and make you stay.

The memorable experiences in Peru’s coast and mountains can only be explained by seeing them in the flesh that is why packing your bags and be ready for a wonderful adventure in Peru.

Location

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Peru is located in the western part of South America. The countries of Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia border it. It has a total land area of 1,285,215 km2 and 200 nautical miles away from the Pacific Ocean.

It is the third largest country in South America and one of the 20 largest countries in the world. Peru is larger than Spain and France combined.

Climate

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The weather in Peru varies according to area – the changes in altitude are so extreme that the climate goes from freezing snow in the mountains to boiling sun on the coast. Likewise, the coast covers such a large stretch of longitude that the temperature changes dramatically as you head further south.

The winter on the coast can lasts from the months of June to September. This weather tends to be overcast and slightly damp but rarely cold, while in the mountainous areas these months are often sunny by day but cold during the night.

This is the best time to visit Peru. Rainy season starts during the month of September and peaks between the months of January and March, and heavy rains in both mountainous and jungle parts of Peru are during the months of December to April.

Transportation

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Peru’s main and major International Airport is The Jorge Chávez International Airport that is located In Lima. It is has leading international airlines from other countries, different airlines that offer services and flights to Peru from North and South America, Europe and Asia. Some of these airlines are the LAN Peru which caters domestic and international flights.

There is also the TACA Peru that offer only international flights, and Star Peru that only offers domestic flights.

The Jorge Chávez International Airport catered over 15,000,000 passengers in the year of 2013. It also serves as a Domestic air travel and a major method for tourists to cross the country with several airlines that offers good services between many of Peru’s cities.

What to see

Machu Picchu

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It is one of the most famous and impressive tourist sites not just in Peru but also in the whole world. 

Machu Picchu is the one of the most guaranteed and top tourist attractions in the country.

It is considered and called as the “Lost City of the Incas.” It is surrounded by beautiful agricultural terraces and watered by the natural springs.

Manu National Park

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This vast national park in the Amazon Basin is one of the best places in South America to see a stunning variety of tropical wildlife. With patience, wildlife is seen in most areas.

During just a one-week trip, visitors can expect and experience to see many different bird species, several kinds of monkeys and a few other mammals.

The best time to visit Manu National Park is during the dry season, between the months of June to November.

Paracas National Reserve

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Paracas National Reserve is located in Peru’s southern coast. It is a desert that reserves and occupies the most of the Península de Paracas.

The Nature Conservancy says it is a great example of Pacific subtropical coastal desert, a desert that extends right to the beach.

The area can also produce food for a wide variety of animals, including sea lions, dolphins and over 200 types of birds.

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The very beautiful Santa Monica

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Santa Monica has one of the best California coasts you will see. It is located on the west side of Los Angeles.

It offers a wide variety and diverse business economy and unequaled quality of life for the residents and of course the visitors from other states countries.

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This is a great place of the high profile of corporate businesses and a home of hi-tech entertainment district, beautiful and fine beaches, five star hotels, good restaurants and some of the finest and well-known shopping center in the Southern part of California.

Santa Monica stimulates a good living atmosphere and also for business and vacation.

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Location

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The City of Santa Monica lies in the West side of Los Angeles, California of United States of America. This flat slope angles down towards the Ocean Avenue and to its southern part.

The High bluffs separate the north side of the city from the finest beaches, it borders the L.A neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades to the Northern part, and to the Southern part is Venice.

And to its West is the 3-mile coastline that fronts the well-known Santa Monica Bay and to the eastern part is the LA communities of West Los Angeles and Brentwood.

Climate

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The climate in Santa Monica is Subtropical Mediterranean, where Santa Monica enjoys an average of almost sunny sunshine a year. This is an ideal and perfect atmosphere to experience the famous California lifestyle, centered on three miles of wide and sandy beaches.

This City enjoys a mild climate that averaging to 68 degrees Fahrenheit a year and the air quality is steadily good and refreshing in the coastal district part of the Santa Monica.

Transportation

By Plane

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This city has its own airport called the Santa Monica Airport, which is a well-known as an air hub and for general aviation and business jets tourists and travelers.

This airport is about 2 miles away from the Pacific Ocean, and 6 miles away from the one of the famous airports in USA, LAX.

What to see

Santa Monica Pier

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This famed Pier is the home of Santa Monica’s icon, the huge Ferris wheel. This is a long pier that has an old-fashioned amusement park, with cheap ride pricing, rides like a small roller coaster that is famous with kids.

Santa Monica Pier also has restaurants, shops that are perfect for souvenir shopping, bars and you can also find some street performers that will surely give you a good vibes.

Pacific Park

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This is the world famous amusement park located inside the Santa Monica Pier. This is a perfect place to catch your breath, play a game with the kids, show off your some of your hidden skills and collect your big prize.

Grab a treat then look around. It’s the beach, with sun, surf and more fun than you thought possible. And it’s all right here!

Bergamot Station

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Bergamot Station is a housing that has over 40 galleries that is located in rehabilitated warehouses that lies in the former site of the historic site of trolley depot.

This station has been a very popular tourist attraction not just for the visitors from other states but also all around the world.

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Experience the royalty in the Gold Coast

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Gold coast is in the southeastern Queensland on the east coast of Australia. It is the second most populated city in the state and the sixth in the country of Australia.

Gold coast is the place to be, the place where you can bring your loved one or the whole family, with lots of tourist attractions, and fun activities to try this is one of the best and outstanding places for your dream vacation.

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Location

The Gold Coast lies in the southeastern part of Queensland, Australia, while to its southern part is Brisbane. The capital of this state is the Albert River that separates the Gold Coast from the City of Logan, which is a residential area of Brisbane.

Different types of forests cover the gold coast, these include small areas of mangroves, untouched rainforests, coastal heathlands and a farm with land areas of unclear forest.

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Climate

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The climate in Gold Coast is humid and subtropical climate. It has a warm winters and hot humid summers. This city experiences extensive summer with lots of rainfall that is mostly concentrated with thunderstorm, including heavy showers that last for a few weeks giving the residents and tourist “the summer blue,” while winter season is very pleasant with warm and little rain. This is the best time to visit Gold Coast.

Transportation

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The Gold Coast Airport is the major Australian domestic and international airport located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, that is approximately 100 km to the south of Brisbane and 25 km to south of Surfers Paradise. This airport provides flights to interstate capitals of Australia, major cities of New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore.

Gold Coast Airport was the sixth busiest airport in Australia, and the busiest outside a state capital, in terms of passengers and eighth in aircraft movements. It is also the third fastest growing airport in the country.

What to see

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

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This skywalk is half kilometer. This gives the visitors a rainforest walking experience that includes Skywalk Bridge, the 40 meter Skywalk Cantilever, and the Cedar Creek Viewing Platform that is joined by a pathway to the canopy floor. This walk will showcase the natural beauty of the lavish rainforest in a safe and exciting way.

The whole experience takes approximately 45 minutes at a leisurely pace and begins and ends at the main center. The main center includes, the Eco Centre that has a bus parking, gift shop for souvenir shopping and café place to chill.

Dreamworld

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This is Australia’s biggest Theme park, it has over 50 rides and attractions that are best not just for the kids but for the whole family. It has the highest, fastest and most impressive rides in the whole country.

This is the home of they called “Big 9 thrill rides” including the Tail Spin. Whether you are old or young this place will surely make you happy and the whole friends and family.

Surfers Paradise market

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This market’s unique stalls that feature a variety of premium products including fashion jewelries and accessories, artworks, photographs, home appliances and beauty products.

If you’re looking for an unusual gift or one-off piece, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are your one-stop-shop, with friendly stallholders always on hand to chat about the ‘how’, ‘what’ and ‘why’ of their wares.

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The medieval port and the city fortress of Burgas

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Normally, when a city is near a port area, it is often overlooked just as a terminal starting point and end point. Tourist just set foot here to go to big cities and places in the inner part of the country without giving time to at least scan for possible activities that can be enjoyed too.

Sadly, this specific lay off of logic is what’s happening in Burgas, a port city in the country of Bulgaria that have been standing there to be explored, not just a part of your transport itinerary. Burgas is a small town bustling with life and vigor as locals get to welcome tourists who will just pass by their beloved land.

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Location

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Burgas is located in the western edge of the celebrated Black Sea, hence, the inclusion of this town on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. When it comes to measuring, Burgas is considered to be Bulgaria’s fourth largest next to Varna, Sofia and Plovdiv.

Burgas is well surrounded by the calming Burgas Lakes and is being resided by nearly 201,000 citizens as of last count. The city is at about 242 miles from Sofia, 208 miles from Istanbul and 169 miles from Plovdiv.

Aside from the Burgas Lakes, some notable places, which border Burgas, are Atanasovsko and Mandrensko, the Pan-European Corridor and European Routes E773 and E87.

Climate

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Due to its specific location, Burgas has an infused climate that leans on humid subtropical and the amalgamation of continental and maritime influences. In an annual estimate, the city is having a 17.6-degrees Celsius temperature, owing the hottest months to May, June July, August and September.

These five months are said to be the town’s summer season, with 28-degrees as their mean average temperature. The start of the rainy season kicks in December and can stretch as far as the month of March, with an average of 9-10 days of rain showers and thunderstorms.

Precipitation can happen anytime within the year and so the accumulated rain doesn’t really have a structured forecast as compared to other types of climate.

Transportation

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Located at about 10 kilometers from Burgas’ city center lies the Burgas Airport that is currently being served by the infamous Bulgaria Air. Aside from being connected to nearby cities such as Sofia, you’d be delighted to know that you can also be transported to Budapest, London, Prague and Warsaw via the Wizz Air, which runs every summer.

Some other international flight carriers would also serve customers from and to Germany and USSR. If you want to have a more personalized way of getting in, out and around the city, then you might want to take advantage of Burgas’ train station built in 1902.

From the train station, some trips are offered to Sofia, Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Stara Zagora and Sliven. Bus trips are being handled by the Yug Bus Station, which offers scheduled trips to equidistant cities such as Nesebar, Sunny Beach, Kiten, Tsavero, Pomorie, Sinemorets and Varna.

What to See

Sv Cyril & Methodius Cathedral

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Aside from being a place of worship, locals and tourists have this inner liking to visit Sv Cyril and Methodius Cathedral due to its intricately designed architecture and the sheer peaceful vibe that it exhibits.

In here, you’d be delighted to see walls and walls of colorful murals depicting scenes from the Bible, well-carved iconostasis and finely manicured ornaments on the altar and the megalomania brought about by the looming ceiling made to be perfect.

St. Anastasia Island

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Known to be a part of Burgas’ scope of land, St. Anastacia Island is finding its very own voice to be one of Bulgaria’s newest attractions. Being apart from the Burgas’ city center, this island is a former religious retreat camp and prison, which is not vacated and is ready to be explored.

In here, you’d be able to have a day tour, which will consist of visiting a lighthouse, staying inside a holy monastic cell and even sample herb potions being made at the place.

Natural History Museum

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Burgas, being a port city, is definitely inclined into having a rich flora and fauna that is now being enclosed on glasses and deep study at the Natural History Museum.

Inside, a tourist can get his/her eyes on the well-preserved types of animals and plants that have existed and is still existing in the whole of Burgas with detailed information to widen your understanding.

Aside from those, there’s also an extensive collection of rocks, seashells, insects and stuffed animals for you to tickle your imagination and intelligence.

Burgas Beach

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Not as posh as the other beach found in the whole of Bulgaria but the Burgas Beach is being adored by locals and tourists due to the realism it channels.

You’d expect some teenagers swamping around makeshift dive boards at the edge of the shoreline, fish folk gathering at the corner to talk about their latest catch and kids dipping their little toes in the shallowest part of the sea. In here, you’d be able to swim as if you’re not a tourist and just a part of Burgas’ daily expense of activities.

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Be Mesmerized with the Innate Charm and Spell of Venice

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There’s no mistaking that almost all of the people around the planet would have known Venice once in their lives.

Some might have come across this city from a history class while the lucky ones would have gotten here for a sweet, short vacation but nonetheless, most information and memories that is tagged with this wondrous city will definitely speak of positive and applause.

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Known to be a city with so many titles such as “City of Water”, “City of Masks”, “Queen of the Adriatic”, “La Dominante”, “The Floating City” and “Serenissima”, Venice would still be that humble patch of land which would thrive on the beauty welled within its walls.

Stepping on Venice would a chance that many travelers have dreamed of, why with the activities, sights and spots that’s been scattered all over as if the Heavens made it a headquarters on physical Earth.

With its very rich history and the tapestry of cultures imbibed on every bricked pavement, Venice would definitely suit your craving for a vacation filled with whim, pleasing lights, savory cuisines and downright magical ride.

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Location

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Spanning a total land area of 160.10 square miles, the city of Venice is one of the most visited spots in the whole of Italy. Perched nearby a humongous body of water, Venice is somewhat standing of soft ground with numerous alleys filled with running water.

As of last count, Venice is home to an estimated count of 240,000 residents and is currently governed by Luigi Brugnaro as the city mayor. Venetians have been scattered around 6 boroughs namely Cannaregio, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, San Marco and Castello.

Climate

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Due to its elevation of 3 feet above sea level, the Koppen Climate Classification put Venice as under the humid subtropical type. Venice experiences warm and humid summers with cool and pleasant winters in an annum.

Hottest months would kick in at June and can stretch up until October with a recorded high of 27.7-degrees Fahrenheit. Moving further in a year, temperatures drop to 0.6-degrees Fahrenheit when December comes and the cool weather can be enjoyed until April.

In a yearly basis, rainfall is experienced almost every month with June, ironically, as the wettest with 3.07 inches of accumulated rainfall. It has been observed that Venice accommodates 78 days of rainy days with 29.46 inches of rainfall in an annual scale.

Transportation

If you want to hover over the bricked Venetian land, you need to subscribe to the services offered by the Azienda del Consorzio Transporti Veneziano (ACTV) which is the governing firm for public transportation methods in the whole city.

If you wanted to be transported within the islands of Venice, then you can use up the numerous motorized waterbuses or locally called as Vaporetti. Train rides wouldn’t be much of a problem as Venice caters to both regional and national trains that can carry you to neighboring areas and attractions.

If you’re coming in from Rome, the travel time would be 3 ½ hours while Milan is one hour shorter, the historical city of Treviso is just roughly 35 minutes away same as Florence and Padua which are both nearby. The train system would have two stops at St. Lucia Station and the Mestre Station.

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If traveling in and out via air, the aviation terminal would be at the Marco Polo International Airport or the Treviso Airport, which is further down Venice’s city center.

What to See

Rialto Market

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Venice has all sorts of cathedrals and museums and it’s just refreshing for tourists to visit something out of that league. If you’re into souvenirs and the local produce then go straight to the Rialto Market to suit your craving to shop.

Standing proudly on Venice’s city center, the Rialto Market have been a blessing to Venetians seven centuries ago and is still in operations to give you the best of inky seppie, moscardini and moeche.

Haggle and have some fun while picking on the freshest items, local spices and some stuff that you can bring home that’s definitely would be reminiscent of this wonderful town.

Teatro La Fenice

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Built in 1792, Teatro La Fenice is one of the most treasured points of interest in the whole of Venice. This entertainment center have been around for quite some time and have been witness to numerous acts such as Rossini and Bellini opera episodes, the sounds of esoteric musicians on the likes of Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Britten and so much more.

Refurbished after the 1996 arson, Teatro La Fenice is now shouting of avant-garde architecture and is now an architectural masterpiece to behold. Almost all year long, operas have been playing on this theater, satisfying thousands of travelers and locals like how it used to since its first play.

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta

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Aside from being a place of worship, word of mouth has heralded the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta as a huge work of art due to the numerous pieces found beneath its walls.

Known to be the oldest Byzantine-Romanesque church in the Lagoon area of Venice, the Basilica is home to a wide stretch of mosaics that can be dated as far back as the 11th century.

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Keep a Close Eye to Macau and its Unfathomable Greatness

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One of the things observable now is the prevalence of once timid cities now being heralded as one of the most sought-after due to its ceaseless attempts in innovating and development.

These cities are sometimes regarded as ‘tiger economies’ and they all have proven their standpoint to be tagged as such—the plethora of skyscrapers, the interesting mix of modernized facilities, the business sprouting everywhere, the improved tourism indexes, the positive jolt in the quality of life, the countless feats of engineering and so much more.

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Cities like Astana in Kazakhstan, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Aklan in the Philippines and the illustrious Macau in China are some of the cities that have made a resounding mark in the tourism industry for the last couple of years.

Macau, specifically, have put forth several amusement sights and points of interest giving its new title as the Vegas of the East. Furthermore, this whimsical city has never let go of its roots and still in strict preservation of its majestic temples and historical shrines.

Truly a city that would give you the best of both worlds, Macau is a place that should have a heavy weight on your travel bucket list.

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Location

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Known to be China’s Special Administrative Region, Macau is carving a very deep etch on the tourism industry despite its minuscule land area of 30.3 square kilometers.

Currently home to almost 645,000 residents, it’s quite not a surprise that more and more foreigners have dwelled on the city far bit longer due to the innate fun and happiness that Macau offers.

Specifically in the map, Macau can be found 37 miles southwest of Hong Kong and estimated 90 miles away from Guangzhou. Macau is comprised of three parts, one of which is mainland and two branched out islands namely Taipa and Coloane. Macau is surrounded by two main bodies of water, which are Xi Jiang on its western side and Zhu Jiang on its eastern edge.

Climate

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Regarded as following the same climate concept as that of South China, Macau has been experiencing a humid subtropical climate as according to Koppen Climate Classification.

The general climate can be as humid as 75-90% in an annual scale and the drops and highs of temperatures are brought about by monsoons coming from the sea. In a yearly basis, Macau’s median temperature is at 22.7-degree Celsius with July as the most arid month averaging at 28.9-degree Celsius.

Due to the fact that Macau is perched on China’s southern coastal area, rainfall is more of like a natural weather occurrence in the city. With almost 130 days of rain, the city of Macau has an accumulated rainfall of amounting to 81.02 inches.

Transportation

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One of the things that Macau is proud about is its sophisticated and unified transportation system, which interconnects the three main areas of the city, which are the Macau Peninsula, Cotai and Tapai Island.

The major companies who hold transportation shares in the whole of Macau are Transportas Companhia de Macau, Transmac and Macau Nova de Autocarros Publicos, which is responsible for bus lines.

With the main purpose of pleasing tourists, Macau is also dotted with the so-called trishaw, which is more of like a hybrid of the conventional tricycle, and rickshaw that can also serve as a transport vehicle for short distances.

It is no surprise that the enterprises and hotels saturating mainland Macau offers a wide and continuous options for its clients such as private shuttles and limousines that would transport to airport, public casinos and back to their place of accommodation.

If you wish to get to nearby areas such as Hong Kong, you need to subscribe to the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal and the Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal. This harbor can offer scheduled and paid rides to Mainland China towns such as Shekou and Shenzhen.

For aviation transports, tourists would have to go through the newly opened Macau International Airport with Air Macau as the official air carrier.

What to See

Street of Happiness

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After the series of hotels and gambling halls now prevalent in Mainland Macau, there lies what locals call as the Street of Happiness which perched on the far western part of the town.

This used to be where life and parties happen, and it’s still thriving to lift the spirit that once housed within its avenues. It’s one of the still most visited parts of Macau due to its tourism value and the iconic red painted houses dotted the whole vicinity.

One trivia that the Street of Happiness owns is that it’s the venue of one of the scenes in the iconic movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Pak Tai Temple

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As part of their preservation of its culture and history, locals have very well maintained the original look of the Pak Tai Temple. This wondrous place of worship is Macau’s homage to the Taoist God Tai, which is just vital to the locals’ profound religious nature.

There are also scheduled operas to be played here and if you’re lucky to be in Macau on the third day of the third lunar month each year, you can witness well-rehearsed performance to take place within its grounds.

Macau Tower

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One of the best feats of architecture that Macau has aside from the posh and well-lighted hotels is the might Macau Tower. Located west of the isthmus’ Avenida de Republica, the Macau Tower is an observation deck with a height of 338 meters.

Many adventurers love the Macau Tower for the sweeping view that it offers, together with plenty of activities that can be done with places of height such as extreme sports like bungee jumping.

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