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Macau Tower

448 views. 2010-12-2 15:54 |

If you have a chance to visit Macao, do not forget to go to Macau Tower, an important landmark of Macau. It was designed by Gordon Moller, a famous architect of New Zealand. The construction was finished in December, 2001, at the 2nd year anniversary of Macau’s return. The tower was the eighth high tower in Asia and the tenth in the world by the year of its completion.Besides, Macau Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. It is such a charming place attracting more than 1 million people to visit in a year in different ways.

Sightseeing 
Macau Tower is 338 meters (about 1,108 feet) above the ground. The highest observation level is the Outdoor Observation Deck on Level 61, with a height of 223 meters (about 732 feet). Walking around the Observation Deck, You can have a panoramic view of the Peal River Delta, Macao Peninsula and Taipa, Coloane islands. The Observation Lounge is on Level 58. It is a fascinating place to see the sunset in the morning or see the spectacular night-view of Macau. Looking down, you can see the East and west Mangyang Hill, Casino Lisboa and even the outlying island of Hong Kongin sunny days. 

Dining & Shopping 
Lua Azul: Serving Huaiyang, Cantonese and Chaozhou (Chiu Chow) cuisines. You can have a look about how your dishes are prepared. Private dining rooms are available. Lua Azu is in the third floor of tower.
Café on 4: Next to the theatre, it is a comfortable place to relax. You can see the harbor view though the windows when you enjoy the delicious desserts.
180°Lounge & Grill (On Level 59): Serve you with grills of hearty beef, lamb, chicken and all kinds of seafood. Vintage wine of Portuguese will bring you unforgettable experience.
360°Café: On Level 60, the 360°whirling Café provides you authentic Chinese and western style food, such as, fresh sea food, Portuguese and Indian flavors, spaghetti and sweets of Italy. You will enjoy yourself about the buffet dinner no matter by the environment of the café or the delicious food it offered. You can have a bird’s eye view of scenery around the tower when you dining at the same time.

The Kidz n Joy: The store is a special gift for the young. You can buy international renowned brand fancy toys, clothing and so on.
Sa Sa: It is the largest cosmetics store in Asia. You can find more than 400 international brands and about 15,000 items includes fragrance, skin care, hair products, and health supplements.  
Other stores: The World Vision (glasses). Tonino Lamborghini (Italian men’s wear). Oriental Watch Company (different brands watches).

You may already feel excited, but wait for a moment because there are more funs here that beyond your expectation. 

Adventures 
Mast Climb: Standing at a height of 100 meters (about 328 feet), you can climb up to the top of the tower. At that time, you are at the highest point of Macau it will be another your special memory because what you see at here about Macau is a complete different scene.  
Bungee Jump: Maybe you have played bungee jump several times, but this is the highest one in the world. Jumping up and down about 223 meters (about 732 feet), you have the chance to renew the Guinness record.   
Skywalk X (on Level 61): Walking on the out rim 223 meters (about 732 feet) above the ground, and no handrail is provided. This is another special experience in Macau Tower. 

Conference & Entertainment Function 
The Conference Center has good facilities for all kinds of international conferences, seminar and art performance, meetings and some private occasions. The Exhibition Hall (on Level 2) has about 100 exhibition booths, and it is suitable for trade fairs and all kinds of exhibitions. The Grand Hall (on Level 4) contains 8 rooms for different function. The open terrace of the Grand Hall is a good choice to hold cocktail parties and home gatherings.

In the theater on the 4th floor of the tower, you can watch upcoming movies. The auditorium has 500 seats, and simultaneous interpretation facilities provide three languages translation. The multifunctional hall equipped with advanced lighting and audio–visual facilities. Private VIP Tiger Slot booth is available. Modern gambling machine is ready to serve for you Banquet Hall (on Level 3) provides meeting packages and banquets for wedding, baby’s full moon (one-year birthday) ceremonies in the meeting rooms.
      
Tips: 
It only takes five minutes by bus to the Macau Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes to the Macau International Airport.

Tower Observation Deck (Level 58 and 61)

Admission Fee: MOP100 for adult /MOP 50 for senior (over 65 years old) and children (3-11 years old)


Opening Hours

10:00—21:00 (Monday---Friday)
9:00—21:00 (on weekends and public holidays)

Tower Packages

Tower observation deck admission ticket + Sky Jump MOP  1,913 for double

Tower observation deck admission ticket +Bungee Jump  MOP1,718 for adult

Tower observation deck admission ticket + Bungee Jump + CD + DVD + 2 Photos MOP 2,298 for adult

Tower observation deck admission ticket + Sky Jump  MOP1,018for adult

Tower observation deck admission ticket + Mast Climb  MOP1,718 for adult

Tower observation deck admission ticket + ‘360° Café’ Lunch Buffet  MOP258 for adult/ MOP188 for children

Tower observation deck admission ticket + ‘360° Café’ Dinner Buffet  MOP348 for adult / MOP238 for children

Tower observation deck admission ticket + ‘Café on 4’ Tea Set  MOP110 for adult

Tower observation deck admission ticket + Skywalk X  MOP618 for adult and children.

Bus Routes

Take Bus 9A, 18 or 21 and get off at Macau Tower

 

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