Sunday, June 20, 2010

malibiclibic waterfalls



While surfing the net about the Cavite’s natural attraction I found this interesting falls near by in my home town. So it caught my attention and read all the post regarding in this place. And it makes me so interested on that place I want to visit this place, I heard it’s like a hidden paradise.

I will invite some of my friends to visit this MALIBICLIBIC FALLS in Lumipa General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite.

Monday, June 7, 2010

my Macau tour May 27-30, 2010

Macau was a Portuguese colony and both the first and last European colony in China.
is situated on the Southeastern coast of China in Guangdong Province, 60 kilometers west of Hong Kong and 145 kilometers south of Guangzhou. The territory comprises a peninsula and two islands (Taipa and Coloane) and the total area is 23.8 square kilometers.
In 2005, 25 places of Macau became the designated sites of the Historic Centre of Macau enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List.


Things To Do & See In Macau

A-Ma Temple
Casa Gardens
Cotai Strip - Venetian
The Docas Waterfront
Grand Prix Museum
Guia Fortress
Handover Museum of Macau
Historic Centre of Macau
Lilau Square
Lin Fung Temple
Macau’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Macau Museum of Art
Macau Museum
Mandarin’s House
Maritime Museum
Mount Fortress or Monte Forte
Macau Tower
Nam Van Lake Cybernetic Fountain
Senado Square
Cathedral of Saint Paul
Old Protestant Cemetery
Wine Museum
Wynn Macau Fountain Show


Top 10 Sights
1.Ruins of St Paul at San Ma Lo
Built from 1582 to 1602 by the Jesuits, the cathedral was the largest Catholic church in Asia at the time, and the royalty of Europe vied with each other to bestow upon the cathedral the best gifts. With the decline in importance of Macau, which was overtaken as the main port for the Pearl River Delta by Hong Kong, the cathedral's fortunes similarly ebbed, and it was destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835.

2. Senado Square (aka San Ma Lo)

3.The Venetian Hotel
(including the Venetian Shoppes, the Four Seasons Hotel and the Four Seasons Shoppes)

my favorite hotel in macau i think this is the currently biggest hotel in macau and very accessible.
From the Macao International Airport:
The Venetian Macao is only 5 minutes away via the complimentary Venetian shuttle bus (departing every 15-20 minutes from 11:00 am to 9:00pm).

Bellini Lounge
If you hear live music while you are walking the casino floor, it’s definitely coming from the Bellini Lounge. Walk over and watch our dancers, singers and musicians from all over the world perform here day and night. And ladies, make sure you go to the Bellini’s Ladies Nights for free drinks every Wednesday from 8:00 pm – 1:00 am,
Tel: +853 8118 9940
Open: 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Mondays - Fridays)
2:00 pm - 4:00 am (Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: On the casino floor

Gondola Rides


Gorgeous gondoliers will serenade you with "O solo mio (My Sun)" – echoing throughout The Venetian as you drift through the San Luca, Marco Polo and Grand Canals aboard our beautifully crafted gondolas.
Tickets are available at Boutique di Gondola (Shop No. 2301) and Emporio di Gondola (Shop No. 2660) at just MOP108 (per ride) for adults and MOP80 (per ride) for children.

4. Fisherman's Wharf
(i'm sorry i didn't visit this one)

5. The Macau Tower
also known as Macau Sky Tower, is a tower located in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, now a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The tower measures 338 m (1,109 ft) in height from ground level to the highest point. An observation deck with panoramic views, restaurants, theaters, shopping malls and the Skywalk X, a thrilling walking tour around the outer rim. It offers the best view of Macau and in recent years has been used for a variety of adventurous activities. At 233 meters, the Macau Tower's tethered "skyjump" and Bungee jump by world renowned AJ Hackett from the tower's outer rim, is the highest in the world.

For discounted rates book/contact below agent:
(i think you can save 30-50 hkd)

SHUN TAK TRAVEL SERVICES LTD
Shop B12, Basement Floor
Shun Tak Centre
200 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
General Line: (852) 2283 2688 / 2283 2626
Direct Line: (852) 2283 2124
Fax: (852) 2283 2707

6. Lighthouse/Guia Fortress
Built on the highest point of Macau between 1637 and 1638, the fortress contains a chapel and a lighthouse. The chapel inside is in the style of Portuguese heritages of the 17th century.
To the right of this chapel is a bell which was made in 1707. The lighthouse, which is the dominating feature of the Fort, was built by a local-born Portuguese. It was first lit up on September 24, 1865, and is the oldest on the China coast. Standing only 16 feet tall, its beam can be seen from 20 miles at sea under good weather conditions. To this day, it provides a guiding beacon to the passing boats.

the Guia Fortress (Portuguese: Fortaleza da Guia; Chinese:) is a historical military fort, chapel, and lighthouse complex in the St. Lazarus Parish of the former Portuguese colony of Macau, in China.
The fort and chapel were constructed between 1622 and 1638, after an unsuccessful attempt by the Netherlands to capture Macau from Portugal. The lighthouse was constructed between 1864 and 1865, the first western style lighthouse in east Asia or on the China coast. The lighthouse stands at 91 meters tall, and has a light visible for some 20 miles in clear weather conditions. The complex was built upon the highest point on Macau, Guia Hill, and named after the same location.

7. Ama Temple (I felt regret for not visiting this)
The A-Ma Temple, located in the southeast of the Macau Peninsula, is the oldest temple in Macau. It was constructed in the year of 1488 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to commemorate Mazu, the sacred sea goddess who blesses the fishermen of Macau. It is said that the goddess was called Lin Mo, and that she was born in Putian City, Fujian Province, and was more intelligent than other children her age. She could predict good or ill luck and after her death she often helped merchants and fishermen ward off calamities and turn danger into safety. Now there are a number of folktales about the great goddess narrated in the littoral lands.
8. Museums (Macau Museum, Grand Prix Museum, Wine Museum)
take a cat walk from ruins of st. paul

9. Monte Fort
The Fortress was built in the 16th century for protecting the properties of Jesuit in Macau. Later it was seized by the Governor, for the defense of Macau. Within the interior of the fortress, you can see the Museum of Macau which was built on the hill in the 1990s. The museum presents the history of the city and territory of the former Portuguese colony of Macau.

10. Bridges of Macau, especially at night





Thanks Sebastien for asking me to join you in your Coloane and Taipa tour. So I had a chanced to see it. If you didn’t ask me I cannot be able to go there…
Hac Sa Beach – black sand bay

It is on the southeast side of Coloane. However to prevent the beach from disappearing d
ue to erosion, the government “refilled” the beach with yellow sand.

Coloane's A-Ma Cultural Village(devoted to Macau's most revered fisherman goddess), St. Francis Xavier Chapel (a beautiful little chapel set in a square in Coloane V
illage) and Lord Stow's Bakery(home of Macau's most famous egg tarts).
Over on Taipa, you will have a chance to step into the former residences of wealthy Macanese families. These residences have been remodelled into Taipa Houses Museum, and from there you can walk over and explore the Old Village of Taipa full of colorful restaurants and plenty of souvenirs to bring home. On Mondays, the Taipa Houses Museum is closed. In place of the Museum, you will have an opportunity to visit the nearby Lady of Carmel Church and garden.



Hotels and Casinos I have visited
Grand Emperor
You can buy noodles here for only 10 Patacas
Grand Lisboa

nothing interested aside from their casinos


Wynn Hotel

I'm so amazed in their prosperity tree. It is a Very very nice presentation I feel great having a chance to saw that.


City Of Dreams

is a property along the Cotai Strip in the Cotai reclamation area in Macau built, owned and managed by Melco Crown Entertainment, formerly known as Melco PBL Entertainment. City of Dreams is Melco's second mega-sized property in Macau. It is located directly opposite The Venetian Macao, the first property in Cotai, opened by Las Vegas Sands Corp.


Hard Rock

Go upstairs from city of dreams casino.
Venetians Hotel


MACAU HOTEL'S WEBSITE

Hotel Sintra - http://www.hotelsintra.com/
Wynn Hotel - http://www.wynnmacau.com/index.jsp
Hotel Lisboa - http://www.hotelisboa.com/
Macau Masters Hotel - http://www.mastershotel-macau.com/
Emperor Hotel - http://www.emperorhotel.com.mo/
Grand Emperor Hotel - http://www.grandemperor.com/index.php?lang=1
Casa Real Hotel - http://www.casarealhotel.com.mo/
Venetian Hotel - http://www.venetianmacao.com/en/
MGM Grand Hotel - http://www.mgmgrandmacau.com/
Grandview Taipa Hotel - http://www.grandview-hotel.com/
Best Western Taipa Hotel - http://www.hoteltaipa.com/eng/index.htm
Metropark Hotel - http://www.metroparkmacau.com/
Golden Dragon Hotel - http://www.goldendragon.com.mo/en/index.htm
Hotel Rio - http://www.riomacau.com/
Hotel President - http://www.hotelpresident.com.mo/mo/home.html
Starworld Hotel - http://www.starworldmacau.com/eng/home/index.php
Hotel Royal - http://www.hotelroyal.com.mo/
Beverly Plaza Hotel - http://www.beverlyplaza.com/Home.html
Sofitel Ponte 16 Hotel - http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6480...16/index.shtml
Grand Waldo Hotel - http://www.grandwaldohotel.com/eng/
Mandarin oriental Hotel - http://www.mandarin-oriental.com/macau/
Landmark Hotel - http://www.landmarkhotel.com.mo/
Victoria Hotel - http://www.mo-victoria.com/en/index.htm[/url]
SanVa Hotel - http://www.sanvahotel.com/rooms.html
Augusters Lodge - http://www.augusters.de/