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Macau Travel Guide
The name of Macau is derived1 from the word Magao （A-Ma Temple）, which were shrines2 dedicated3 to Mazu, a sacred sea goddess respected by Macau people. It was said that in the middle of sixteenth century when the Portuguese4 first set foot there, one of the officers asked a fisherman the name of the land. The man misunderstanding the officer's meaning, answered 'Magao' - the name of A-Ma Temple in front them. The word became the Portuguese name for the land and for nearly 400 years, the Portuguese ruled here prior to Macau's official return to the People's Republic of China on December 20, 1999 as a special administrative5 region.
The land of Macau when compared with other Chinese metropolises6 unlike Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou is quite small covering an area of just 27.5 square kilometers. The total population Macau is 469,800 of which 95% are Chinese, the remainder being Portuguese and other westerners.
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The majority resides on the Macau Peninsular where you can find a variety of both Oriental and Western cultural and historical places of interest and all sorts of old buildings that are either European baroque or traditional Chinese in style. The blend of people, culture and history has influences on every aspect of life in the city. A wander around the Macau Peninsular will bring you into a world of antiques and fashion, traditional and modern, as well as tranquility and glitz.
Most travelers who have been to Macau conclude that it is a location suited to both tourism and living as it is a beautiful city with clean streets, gardens and picturesque8 hilly landscapes. Sunshine, clear air, green lands and all sorts of delicious food all contribute to its many attractions.
Wandering around is the best way to explore the city's numerous historical and cultural heritages. Popular sightseeing places that form part of a traveler's itinerary9 are spread all over the Macau Peninsular. Largo10 do Senado, the splendid main square with surrounding simple, elegant Portuguese and baroque style buildings is the busiest downtown area of the city. Clothing shops, curio markets, pharmacies11, snack stalls and jewelry12 shops housed in the narrow alleyways that radiate from the square sell dazzling items.
A northerly walk leads tourists to the featured attractions of the city Ruins of St. Paul's, a former screen wall of St. Paul's Church and the Monte Fort, one of the best-preserved forts in Macau. The Museum of Macau, to the right of the ruins, tells all stories on the city's past. Situated13 at the base of Penha Peninsula in the southwest part of the city is A-Ma Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty （1368 - 1644）, which is dedicated to the sacred goddess A-Ma. During the festival seasons, thousands of devout14 prayers come to visit the temple.
In the southern part of the Peninsular, the New Reclaimed15 Area and the Outer Harbor Area, compared with the more traditional central and western areas, is the newly-developed region on which the modern aspect of the city can be found. There are many luxurious16 hotels housing various gambling17 casinos and these venues18 are packed with people from all over the world when the night comes. Numerous museums in these two areas present the essence of Macau's culture and history including Macau Wine Museum, Grand Prix Museum，Macau Art Museum, etc.
The two outlying islands of Taipa and Coloane, connected to the Macau Peninsular by two bridges feature tranquil7 natural and beach sceneries and are good choice for a short break away from the bustling19 Macau Peninsular. Macau Jockey Club's horse racing20 attracts numerous gamblers from the nearby areas and Hac Sa Bay and Bamboo Bay are two breathtaking natural scenic21 areas with the best seaside bathing places in Macau.
Macau is the paradise for gourmands22 with a wide range of delicious cuisines24 from all over the world including unparalleled Macau-style Portuguese cuisine23, traditional Cantonese cuisine, exotic food from Italy, France, Brazil, India, Japan, and Korea…… Everyone can find his own favorite! Moreover, the well-known Macau dim sum delicacies25 should never be missed. The Pastéis de Nata （a Portuguese-style egg tart） that originated on the outlying island of Coloane is the featured snack of the city and Margaret's Café & Nata offer the best. All kinds of dim sum ranging from almond cake, chicken cakes, cashew cookies, sesame crackers26, egg and cheese rolls are served in the many Portuguese café and they are good choices for gifts of families or friends.
Known as 'Oriental Las Vegas', the gambling industry in Macau is booming and has already become an important feature of Macau's economy. Surprisingly, tourists do not find the kind of razzmatazz in Macau's casinos as elsewhere; by contrast you can feel the expectations of gamblers from their polite manners and the peaceful atmosphere.
Macau, a famous destination with prosperity and peace, fashion and history, oriental and western cultures, is deserving of a visit and a stay here is sure to revitalize the weary traveler.
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| vi.起源；由来；衍生；导出v.得到( derive的过去式和过去分词 )；（从…中）得到获得；源于；（从…中）提取 | |
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| n.烹饪( cuisine的名词复数 )；菜肴；（通常指昂贵的饭店中的）饭菜；烹饪艺术 | |
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| adj.精神错乱的，癫狂的n.爆竹( cracker的名词复数 )；薄脆饼干；（认为）十分愉快的事；迷人的姑娘 | |
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