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Macau neighbours Hong Kong and it is best known for its casinos. Although Macau is a small place, there is more to see there than casinos. There are numerous temples, some rather nice parks and some nice views.

Ruins of St. Pauls: The most famous of churches in Macau, the facade is basically all that remains of the once magnificent building. This is one of the main tourist attractions and it is in easy walking distance from Senado Square. The ruins still make an interesting photo and there are many locations in the surrounding area to take photos of it.

The Macau Tower: This services both as a convention centre and a place of entertainment. It stands 338 metres high but the main  observation deck is located some 220 metres from ground level.

There are extra activities that visitors can take up during a visit. Bungy jumping, climbing the mast, skyjump and the long ironwalk. I tried the skywalk, which you wear a harness connected to an overhead rail system and follow an instructor/guide around the main outer rim of the tower. The views from out there are fantastic but cameras (or and device) are not permitted due to the danger of dropping them on people below. The instructor carries a camera to record the visit.

Senado Square: Sooner or later everybody ends up at the square. The Portuguese influence is very obvious here both in the way the street is paved and by the surrounding buildings. Although this area is essentially a mixture of shops and restaurants, there are many photographic opportunities. A number of events and celebrations are hosted here though out the year.

Guia Hill: The highest hill is easy to find as it's the one with the lighthouse on it. At the base of the hill is the Flora Garden which displays an assortment of flowers (and there is a mini zoo there too). There is a path leading up to the top of Guia Hill or it can be reached by a cable car service. It is well worth walking up as scenic views are more easily captured.

Next to the lighthouse there is a the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia and a good viewing point to look down on the surrounding area.

Kun Lam Tong Temple: This Buddhist temple is away from the main tourist areas but is worth while a visit. The architecture, the hanging joss sticks and the general atmosphere makes interesting and thought provoking photos.

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