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Matsu Cultural Village Macau

Visitors to Macau should avail themselves of the opportunity to visit the attractive Matsu Cultural Village which has attained the status of a popular tourist destination. Matsu, also known as Tian Hou or A-Ma, is a goddess who is said to be the benefactor of seafarers and sailors. Probably Macau’s most venerated deity, Matsu is revered by innumerable millions of worshippers across the globe, mainly in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The splendid Matsu Cultural Village is a captivating creation which has been designed to replicate a palace complex of the Qing Dynasty. Visitors will encounter an imposing stone stairway, decorated with fine handcrafted engravings of auspicious features, which ascends to the magnificent gateway which opens into the inner courtyard of the complex. This expansive courtyard is flanked by two towers, the drum tower as well as the bell tower and a number of statues. Towards the rear of the courtyard you will see the elaborately decorated shrine which houses the principal figure of Matsu.

This entire building is filled with beautifully crafted statues, relief sculptures and other adornments which demonstrate the devotion of the builders of the shrine towards their beloved goddess.

Visitors will see that the location also features altars fashioned in marble, hallways, a museum and numerous attractive shops. You will also find several stalls within the compound selling souvenirs and folk handicraft items.

At the summit of the hill which rises above this cultural site you will see an immense statue of the deity which stands precisely 19.99 m, representing the year in which China received sovereignty over the territory of Macau. Visitors will be able to enjoy the delightful bird’s eye views available from this vantage point.

The Cultural Village is surrounded by a beautiful area of parkland. The visitor will also see that the lane leading to the site passes through a picturesque arboretum which features over a hundred species of unusual trees. These attractive surroundings add to the religious and cultural importance of the location.

Travellers to the area desiring a Macau hotel will find an outstanding rest in the Galaxy Macau Resort Hotel. One of the appealing Macau hotels this quality accommodation offers excellent rooms and service.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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An Authentic Traditional Village

Located west of the Pearl River Delta is Macau, one of the Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China. Known for its urban development and high quality of life, Macau has gradually gained popularity as an exciting and exotic tourist destination. The many cultural and leisure attractions, booming hospitality industry and international events are sure to keep any tourist more than occupied in Macau.

A village which represents the authentic villages of Macau, embodying the simple yet exotic lifestyle of region, is the Tai Pa Village. Considered to be one of Macau’s best attractions, this village offers an in-depth insight into the peaceful community life that existed in the villages, and is home to many popular landmarks and attractions.

The Tai Pa Village is the original location where the community of the Tai Pa Island settled in Macau. The village primarily is a collection of many interconnected lanes and walkways, dotted with various old-colonial and Portuguese styled structures maintained in good condition. One can observe that these buildings are often painted in blue, yellow and green hues, giving the village a mellow and blissful outlook. Many of these old structures are markets, eateries, offices, and street-side shops. In addition to beautiful structures and houses, Tai Pa Village is also home to ‘Rua do Cunha’ or simply, ‘the Food Street’. This Street has many restaurants and cafes, offering great dishes and meals of Chinese, Italian, Macanese, and Portuguese cuisines. Some of the well known restaurants in this street include Antonio’s, Restaurante Dumbo, Cozinha Pinocchio, O Stantos, and Galo. In addition, Tai Pa Village is home to the popular Pak Tai Temple and the Tin Hau Temple which are frequently visited by both tourists and locals. So to experience the quaint culture and unique beauty of authentic villages in Macau, visit the Tai pa Village.

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