Weishan 巍山
This is one of my favorite Yunnanese old towns. I have visited dozens of different ancient towns all over China and this one stands out. Okay, it has less interesting buildings than for example Lijiang, its location is less impressive than that of Fenghuang, there …
Macau. St Lazarus
The grid of streets around St. Lazarus’ Church seems to receive far less tourists than Senado Square and St. Paul’s Ruins. The area is also not a part of the World Heritage Site core zone. I reached it from Tap Seac Square and first headed …
Macau. Lotus Sq
Lotus Square (Praça Flor de Lodão, 金蓮花廣場) is named after a monument of a golden lotus flower, set here to commemorate the transfer of the sovereignty of Macau from Portugal to People’s Republic of China in 1999. I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t visit …
Macau. Taipa 氹仔
I reached the old town of Taipa (氹仔) from the Galaxy casino resort complex. It is located just on the other side of a busy street. The gate which says “Vila da Taipa” is hard to miss. When you look at it, keep in mind …
Macau. Barra
A-Ma Temple is one of the key sights in Macau, situated in the southwestern corner of the peninsula. You can get there by bus, but I usually walk. If you are here for the first time, the choice of which street to take is obvious: …
Macau. Company Sq and Monte Fort
The Ruins of St. Paul’s 大三巴牌坊 are arguably the most famous landmark of Macau. The church, Igreja de São Paulo, was built in 1602-1640. The disaster which turned it into a ruin happened in 1835: during a violent typhoon, a fire commenced, taking down all …
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