Macau
I was in Macao early this month, just to visit the oldest permanent European settlement in East Asia. Macao was established as a Chinese territory under Portuguese administration in 1974. This joint agreement, signed in 1987, returns Macao to Chinese sovereignty with effect from 20 December 1999.
Official Name: Macao Special Administrative Region
Capital: Macao
Government Type: Limited democracy
Population: 456,989
Languages: Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin, other Chinese dialects
Literacy: Total Population: [91%] Male: [95%]; Female: [88%]
Year of Independence: none; special administrative region of China
Until Portugal returned Macao to Chinese rule in 1999, the island had a reputation for violence, gangs, prostitution and pawn shops, as much as gambling. With an eye to changing that, Beijing broke the gambling monopoly of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, controlled by Stanley Ho, a Hong Kong billionaire who owns extensive real estate and other investments in Macao.Now, Macao has become bigger than Las Vegas. Macao is going to overtake all of Nevada as the biggest gambling territory in the world.
I was staying in The Venetian Hotel, the biggest hotel I ever stayed. It's a casino resort, so not much of entertainment area except Casinos. They also have SPA on Level 5. All suites are beautiful and size from 700sq.ft. 
The Venetian has more floor space than four Empire State Buildings. The hotel’s slot machines, baccarat tables and other games of chance sprawl across a casino more than three times the size of the largest casino in Las Vegas. 
The 
15,000-seat sports arena nearly rivals Madison Square Garden, the convention center has a 6,000-seat banquet hall and the luxury shopping mall has three indoor canals with singing gondoliers; the Venetian in Las Vegas has just one. They have 3,000-suite.
I also visited The Ruins of St. Paul's (also known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik) stands adjacent to the famous Mount Fortress and Macau Museum. The front façade and the grand stone stairs are the only remains of the greatest church in Macau.First constructed in 1580, St. Paul's Church caught fires in 1595 and 1601. However, reconstruction started in 1602 soon after the church was burnt down. Completed in 1637, the church became the biggest Catholic Church in East Asia at that time. Unfortunately, a violent typhoon hit Macau in 1835 and the church caught fire for the third time leaving its glory a history.
This is Senado Square. It has been Macao’s urban centre for centuries, and is still the most popular venue for public events and celebrations today. Located close to the former Senate building, Sam Kai Vui Kun is also a reminder of the active participation of the local Chinese community in general civic affairs, providing a clear example of the multicultural dimension of the Macao community. The square is surrounded by pastel-coloured neo-classical buildings, creating a consistent and harmonious Mediterranean atmosphere.
The only problem I had is "makan". To get a halal food is almost imposible. Everything is too expensive. I didn't manage to eat Portuguese Egg Tart. That part I miss and should be able to go there again for the egg tart. hehe!
Official Name: Macao Special Administrative Region
Capital: Macao
Government Type: Limited democracy
Population: 456,989
Languages: Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin, other Chinese dialects
Literacy: Total Population: [91%] Male: [95%]; Female: [88%]
Year of Independence: none; special administrative region of China
Until Portugal returned Macao to Chinese rule in 1999, the island had a reputation for violence, gangs, prostitution and pawn shops, as much as gambling. With an eye to changing that, Beijing broke the gambling monopoly of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, controlled by Stanley Ho, a Hong Kong billionaire who owns extensive real estate and other investments in Macao.Now, Macao has become bigger than Las Vegas. Macao is going to overtake all of Nevada as the biggest gambling territory in the world.
I was staying in The Venetian Hotel, the biggest hotel I ever stayed. It's a casino resort, so not much of entertainment area except Casinos. They also have SPA on Level 5. All suites are beautiful and size from 700sq.ft. 
The Venetian has more floor space than four Empire State Buildings. The hotel’s slot machines, baccarat tables and other games of chance sprawl across a casino more than three times the size of the largest casino in Las Vegas. 
The 
15,000-seat sports arena nearly rivals Madison Square Garden, the convention center has a 6,000-seat banquet hall and the luxury shopping mall has three indoor canals with singing gondoliers; the Venetian in Las Vegas has just one. They have 3,000-suite. 
I also visited The Ruins of St. Paul's (also known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik) stands adjacent to the famous Mount Fortress and Macau Museum. The front façade and the grand stone stairs are the only remains of the greatest church in Macau.First constructed in 1580, St. Paul's Church caught fires in 1595 and 1601. However, reconstruction started in 1602 soon after the church was burnt down. Completed in 1637, the church became the biggest Catholic Church in East Asia at that time. Unfortunately, a violent typhoon hit Macau in 1835 and the church caught fire for the third time leaving its glory a history.
This is Senado Square. It has been Macao’s urban centre for centuries, and is still the most popular venue for public events and celebrations today. Located close to the former Senate building, Sam Kai Vui Kun is also a reminder of the active participation of the local Chinese community in general civic affairs, providing a clear example of the multicultural dimension of the Macao community. The square is surrounded by pastel-coloured neo-classical buildings, creating a consistent and harmonious Mediterranean atmosphere.The only problem I had is "makan". To get a halal food is almost imposible. Everything is too expensive. I didn't manage to eat Portuguese Egg Tart. That part I miss and should be able to go there again for the egg tart. hehe!
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