Here we are… after a long absence.
The continuation of the trip to Macau. No need for language. What you need, we will emphasize again. Just in case you didn't follow part 1: Pass to get on the bus. You can buy it at 7-Eleven and OK stores. The application used to check bus routes. If you are ready, let's go…
Starting point of the trip: Ole London Hotel.
The front of the school where we stayed and the condition of the room where we slept.
Day 2
Let's go on a trip. When we leave the hotel, we will head to the left and go back up. Notice the signs that clearly tell us where we are going. Even though the language may not be familiar, we can compare it to our own. We will start by walking to Mandarin's House and end at A Ma Temple, which is a must-visit for anyone of Chinese descent. Oh, don't forget to bring a map so we can have fun and not get lost.
Macau's street signs are a great way to navigate the city. They clearly indicate directions, points of interest, buildings, and churches in the vicinity.
It's important to note that restaurants in Macau tend to open late, making it difficult to find breakfast options outside of hotels. However, there are a few exceptions. One recommendation is a congee shop near our hotel. Despite the owner not speaking English, communication was easy through gestures, making the experience enjoyable for both parties.
Upon exiting the school, turn left and continue walking uphill. At the next intersection, turn left again towards Senado Square. At the next intersection, turn right immediately. The path will be slightly steep. Continue walking until you reach the church pictured. The library will be on your left, and you are welcome to enter. The church may be open depending on the occasion.
The picture below shows the entrance to the library. If you don't enter, turn left. Along the way, there are beautiful corners to take pictures. Just keep taking pictures. When you turn left, walk and observe on your right hand side. There will be another church. What are you waiting for? Take a picture.
This is another church.
Satisfied with the photos, they continued walking.
Walk straight until you reach a fork in the road. To get to Manarin's House, continue straight. After walking for a while, look for a park on your left and turn right immediately into the alley. It's not far, maybe 50-100 meters, and you'll find the entrance. You might be confused about whether this is the right place, but the house is on your left. Inside, you'll find Chinese architecture and souvenirs for sale. Some of the items, if purchased, will also contribute to charity.
This photo was taken from inside the alleyway, looking out towards the entrance.
Entrance to the house....after this will be pictures of the inside of the house, here we go
After taking photos, we visited the bathroom and browsed the souvenirs. It was then time to continue our journey. We exited the same way and turned right, continuing our walk. Our destination was a former military government building. While the interior is still used as an active government space, the beautiful and vibrant architecture makes it an ideal location for photography. We were only able to enter certain parts of the building, but we took some photos before moving on.
As mentioned earlier, the building is still in use as a government office. Therefore, we were only able to walk around the exterior and a small portion of the interior. However, the building's architecture is quite beautiful, so we decided to explore the surrounding area. We then walked from there to A Ma Temple, which is located nearby.
Walk straight ahead and then turn left. You will see a large crowd of people, that's where you need to go. This is the front of A Ma Temple.
Are you satisfied now? Then let's continue. Near the A Ma Temple, there is a bus stop where we will go to the A Ma Village. Take bus number 26 to get off at the designated stop. As a suggestion, if you are approaching the Panda Zoo, press the bell to get off. Otherwise, you will miss the stop and have to ride back.
This is the observation point. To reach the A Ma Village, you must take the white shuttle bus that we saw. It is free to ride, but you have to wait until it departs. The bus departs at specific times. If you want to go, but the door is not open, it means the bus is not leaving yet. You have to wait. The problem is that if you ask the driver, they will not understand you. Therefore, you have to wait until they open the door before you can go.
Here's the thing: I've been there before. I asked which bus was leaving, but they didn't tell me. I couldn't get on the bus to wait, and there was no sign indicating the departure time.
So, you have to wait until they open the door for you to get on. Upstairs, there will be a temple and a large statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin. I suggest that you visit all of them when you go up.
The car is ready, let's go! What are we waiting for?
**After a relaxing and rewarding visit, we boarded the same bus back down. We waited for the doors to open, then boarded the bus again and rode the 26 route to Coloane. We caught the bus at the stop in front of Ama's village, and this time, we didn't have to worry about missing our stop, as it was the final destination.
Our goal was to try the original egg tarts. We got off the bus and crossed the street, heading straight for our destination.**
This is the legendary shop.
What are you waiting for? Go buy it!
Besides enjoying the origin of egg tarts, Coloane also boasts several temples where we can visit, admire, and enjoy the cool sea breeze while taking a leisurely stroll.
Furthermore, this location features a church where the Korean drama "Princess Hours" was filmed. The final scene, where the protagonists get married, takes place inside the church, followed by photographs taken outside. This marks the drama's conclusion.
The church where they came to take pictures
After enjoying our trip and having a delicious meal, it was time for us to move on. We returned to the point where we had gotten off the bus, as it was already quite late. Our goal was to see the fountain in front of the casino, which is a must-see for anyone visiting the area.
The bus we were going to take was the number 25. We boarded the bus at the bus stop on Lane 14, which is conveniently located in the middle of a large intersection. It was the first time I had seen a bus stop in the middle of such a large intersection. We then walked to the casino, which has a dancing fountain. I can't remember the name of the casino, but I'll include a picture for reference. We crossed the street and went through a tunnel to get there. The place becomes even more beautiful as night falls.
After spending some time admiring the fountain, we decided to walk back to our accommodation, which didn't seem too far away. I recommend walking, as it's a pleasant experience. Google Maps is a great tool for navigating; it will guide you back to the bus stop where you got off. I won't go into too much detail about this part of the journey.
With the help of Google Maps, the journey was easy and not too long. Walking with friends made the time pass quickly, and we soon arrived back at the intersection where we had gotten off the bus.
The casino page where we will see the fountain
The second day of our trip ends here. We will leave you with some delicious food that you should try. We recommend that you buy it in Soi Daeng.
There are many food stalls in the alley.
We'll be back for the final episode... together.
Stay tuned for more.
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