Kun Iam Statue

Taking center stage along the outer harbor waterfront is this breath-taking statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Kun Iam is the most popular goddess amongst Buddhists and plays a special role in protecting children, as well as bringing wealth. Inaugurated by the Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio, the statue was designed by noted Portuguese artist, Cristina Rocha Leiria. The 48 polished bronze plates that make up the 20-meter tall statue were crafted in Nanjing, and bolted together on site. The giant lotus flower pedestal is home to the Ecumenical Centre, which provides information on China's major religions.
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Wine Museum

Macau isn't only famous for its colorful history and sumptuous egg tarts; it also has a wide and special variety of wines that are very delicately taken care of and exhibited in the Macau Wine Museum. The Macau Wine Museum is a special and serene place because of the wines that are stored and exhibited inside. The history of wine in Macau, the whole process of producing wine from the fermentation of the fruits and vegetables up to the bottling and corking processes are exhibited and explained in this special museum.

The atmosphere of the Wine Museum is a warm and friendly place. With yellow halogen lights coupled with the cool breeze and the pleasing aroma of wine, anyone who makes a visit to the Wine Museum would surely have a great time. The Macau Wine Museum occupies approximately 1,400 square-meters of space. It has different areas or divisions which have been sorted according to category. These areas are the Historical Information, Wine Cellar, and Museum and Exhibitions.

The Historical information area explains vineyard cultivation and wine cycles through the world.

The Cellar Museum are displays tools and utensils used for wine-making, goes through the successive stages of the viticulture, some sine fraternities outfits and a set of Portuguese glazed tiles.

Wine exhibitions and wine tasting features a collection of 1,115 wine vintages including 756 commercial wines and 359 collection wines. The oldest wind on display is an 1815 Porto wine.

Also, modern and traditional tools used in the production of wine of the objectives of the Macau Wine Museum is to incorporate into the visitor the special and unique process of making wine, to make him or her involved in the art of making the delightful drink. Wine can also be seen in these areas of the Wine Museum. Daily life drinking tradition and celebration rituals in the Portuguese culture are also exhibited in the museum. There is even a wine-tasting place inside where the visitor can taste the different types of wine.

Ey. The wines that are displayed in the Wine Museum of Macau come from Portugal, Macau and the People's Republic of China. Currently, there are about 1,115 wine bottles that are carefully organized and displayed on the shelves of the Wine Museum.

The different regions of Portugal are also exhibited in the Macau Wine Museum, together with the finest wines of each region. In addition, samples of wine production in the People's Republic of China are shown here as well.

In conclusion, a trip to the Wine museum is not complete without buying a souvenir at the gift shop when you exit.

The Wine Museum is conveniently located just next to the Macau Grand Prix Museum in the Tourist Activity Center of Macau.

Also, the location of these two museums is also convenient because the Tourist Activity Center of Macau is only a 10-minute walk from the Macau Ferry Terminal, if you're arriving by ferry from Hong Kong or Shenzhen.

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Macau towers

Not for anyone who has a fear of heights, the famed Macau Tower, also known as Macau Sky Tower, offers a breathtaking birds-eye view over the city. It was built on a vision when, on a visit to Auckland, New Zealand, Macau casino billionaire Stanley Ho Hung-Sun was impressed by the Sky Tower in Auckland. He returned home and commissioned a similar one to be built in Macau. Construction work started in 1998, and the tower was officially opened on December 19, 2001. It is similar in design to the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tower measures 338 m (1,109 ft) in height from ground level to the highest point.

When you visit, you’ll be able to go to the top to the observation deck that has panoramic views. Watch out! Sections of the Observation Lounge are fitted with glass floor letting you see the ground beneath your feet - 223m away! Step on them if you're brave enough and feel like you're walking on air. In addition, there are restaurants, theaters, and shopping malls. Be sure not to miss the Skywalk X, a thrilling walking tour around the outer rim. It offers the best view of Macau and in recent years has been used for bungee jumping.

At 233 meters, the Macau Tower's tethered "sky jump" from the tower's outer rim is the highest in the world. The tower is one of the members of the World Federation of Great Towers. Besides being used for observation and entertainment, the tower is also used for telecommunications and broadcasting.

Glass fronted elevators are in place so you won't miss a moment of the spectacular view as you fly to the top in these high speed lifts - check out Macau with a view like no other!. Entrance and lift lobby: begin your journey in the lobby below the Convention Centre.

Macau Tower Adventures
Macau Tower Bungee Jump

The World's Highest Bungee Jump at Macau Tower will take its guests on a free fall at a speed of up to 200km/h for the ultimate extreme journey! Plunging from a platform 233m high, challengers will experience a 4-5 second freefall before stretching the 50 meter bungee cord nearly four times its unloaded length and rebounding at approximately 30 meters above the ground. Using a guide cable system, bungee jumpers will be able to safely experience a few rebounds before slowly landing onto a specially designed airbag. Be a part of the Guinness World Record and show everyone you have what it takes!

Mast Climb the Macau Tower

Conquer Macau's highest summit, at 338 meters, and stand at the top of the world's 10th tallest free-standing tower by climbing 100 meters up the mast's vertical ladders. The ascent and descent takes approximately 2 hours and is not for the unfit or faint-hearted. Maximum height exposure and best views of Macau guaranteed.

Macau Tower is the One and Only free-standing tower in the world that takes people of the public to its very top. Advanced booking for this experience of a lifetime is highly recommended. Please call 853-9888 656 for enquiries and bookings.

Macau Tower Sky Jump

Taking off from the outer rim of Macau Tower 233 m aboveground, the Sky Jump will take guests on a 20 second flight over the breathtaking cityscape of Macau. The adventure is an astounding 41 meters higher than the only other Sky Jump in the world at Sky Tower Auckland, and is enlisted as the World¡¦s Highest Commercial Decelerator Descent under the Guinness World Records.

Based upon the principle of 'fan descenders', a technology used in skydiving training and in performing 'falling stunts' in movies, the Sky Jump lets its guests fly through air at 75km/h in 20 seconds before decelerating to a comfortable landing speed upon reaching ground.

This exciting attraction, designed and operated by two of the world's greatest adventure master-minds, AJ Hackett and Waitomo Adventures, is taking the altitude limit of similar adventures to a new height!

Macau Tower Skywalk X

Look! No handrail! It’s a very thrilling walk around the main & outer rim of the tower of 233 meters above ground. Safety is guaranteed by a world-first overhead rail system.

Macau Tower Long Iron walk

This walk is the Iron walk with a tricky extension. The challenge added is a true test of nerves. On this new vertical version of Iron walk, you will scramble up the shaft and legs of the Tower, up to a height of 18 meters.

*Open on weekends and public holidays only.

Macau Tower Long Flying Fox

Fly through the air on a 70 meter zip line that shoots out of the tower leg into a large net. Exciting and just challenging enough at 11 meters high, this flight over the Adventure Zone area is a favorite of the young and the young-at-heart.

*Open on weekends and public holidays only.

Macau Tower Sport Climbing

Discover the spider man in you. Climb 32 meters up the concrete shaft of the tower, probably the world's highest artificial climbing wall.

*Open on weekends and public holidays only.

Macau Tower Bungee Trampoline

Bounce, twist and flip on a trampoline with up to 4 friends. Secured by a harness and bungee cord system, you're free to show off your amazing acrobatic skills with daring flips and twists. You'll really jump for joy on this fun ride!

*Open on weekends and public holidays only.

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