The Best Sight in Macau, China

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Macau is a small place, where on a good day you can drive from one end to the other in 30 minutes. This makes walking the ideal way to explore winding city streets, nature trails, and long stretches of beach. Most of Macau's population lives on the peninsula attached to mainland China. The region's most famous sights are here—Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul's, A-Ma Temple—as are most of the luxury hotels and casinos. As in the older sections of Hong Kong, cramped older buildings stand comfortably next to gleaming new structures.

Hác Sá

Coloane Island South

Translated from Chinese, hác sá means “black sand.” Today, though, the beaches look a shade more golden, as the once-grayish sands have been mixed with yellow sand to prevent erosion. This quiet corner of Macau is a great place to hike, enjoy a picnic, or dabble in water sports. Cool off in the Olympic-size Hác Sá Park pool (open from May 1 until October 31; MOP$15 for adults; MOP$5 for kids under 12). Hike the easy Hác Sá family trail. Play a round of 18 at the Macau Golf and Country Club. Then finish with a bite to eat on the beach.

Beach Family
Hác Sá, Macau, Macau

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