Discover Macau: Top 10 Astonishing Fun Facts You Never Knew!

1. Wealthy Asian Powerhouse

Step aside, Las Vegas: you ain't the only high-roller in town! The little Asian powerhouse called Macau has been silently stacking chips and cashing in on the casino craze: Boasting a GDP of over $36,000 per capita, Macau has skyrocketed to become one of the wealthiest cities in Asia and the 20th richest economy in the world. And with an expected 30 million tourists in 2020, it's safe to say the house always wins in Macau.
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2. Adrenaline-Pumping Grand Prix

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but when it comes to motor-racing, all roads lead to Macau: The adrenaline-pumping Macau Grand Prix has been a hotspot for rising racing stars, serving as a gateway for Formula Three drivers to rev up their careers, with many former Formula One drivers gracing its shores as well. Fearless competitors strap in for a wild ride as they tackle the circuit's blazing-fast straights, twisty turns, and unforgiving crash barriers, diving headfirst into a high-octane weekend that includes the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, the FIA GT World Cup, and the Touring Car Guia Race.
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3. Orient Express Gambling

Who needs Sin City when you can take a gamble on the Orient Express: Macau, dubbed the "Las Vegas of the East", boasts a gambling industry that rakes in seven times the moolah of its flamboyant Western counterpart.
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4. Buzz Lightyear's Skyjump Haven

If you've ever had dreams of falling with style like Buzz Lightyear, but also yearn for the thrill of a bungee jumping Woody: Macau Tower is your wish-granter, featuring the highest commercial skyjump in the world at 233 meters (764 ft) from the tower's outer rim, with an observation deck, entertainment options, and the second-highest commercial decelerator descent facility, right after Vegas' Stratosphere skyjump at 252 meters (827 ft). Channel your inner Toy Story character and let the adventure ensue!
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5. 3D World Meets King of Pop and T. rex

Ever felt the urge to moonwalk with the King of Pop while evading a T. rex in Jurassic Park? We've got just the place for you: Pier 16 Macau 3D World, the world's first 4D painting museum in Macau. It houses over 100 photography points in seven theme zones, where visitors can not only marvel at mesmerizing 3D artwork but also become part of the masterpiece themselves. With state-of-the-art technology such as lighting effects and analog sound, this interactive museum offers an unforgettable creative experience for both tourists and locals alike.
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6. Fusion Food Love Story

What do you get when culinary Cupids make a match between Portuguese and Chinese flavors? A delicious marriage called Macanese cuisine! The seriously scrumptious reveal: Recognized by Unesco as the world's first fusion food, Macanese cuisine dates back to the 16th Century when Macau was leased to Portugal as a trading post. This divine union was nurtured through the intermarriage between Chinese and Portuguese people, with Chinese wives adapting traditional Portuguese dishes using local Chinese and South-East Asian ingredients.
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7. Macau's Dancing Cobblestones

Step right up and see the sidewalks perform the Macau-rena: Macau's streets boast traditional Portuguese-style cobblestones called calçada Portuguesa, showcasing intricate patterns and motifs like the iconic Senado Square waves and stunning aquatic-themed designs on main roads such as Almeida Ribeiro and Praia Grande, reflecting the region's 450-year Portuguese influence before rejoining China in 1999.
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8. Antique Hotel Art Gallery

If walls could talk, the Hotel Lisboa in Macau would have a serious case of multiple personalities – part ritzy hotel, part antique shop, and part art gallery, attracting hotel guests and museum connoisseurs alike: This lavish accommodation boasts an eclectic collection of antiques and artwork from the ex-hotel owner, Mr. Stanley Ho and his family, transforming its interiors into a cultural haven. Not to mention, it's located smack dab in the heart of Macau, perfect for exploring eateries and hopping on public transport.
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9. Canine Racing History

In Macau, greyhounds were once treated to the absolute "laps" of luxury at a racing track, spending their days going round and round, making canine history – or so they thought: The Yat Yuen Canidrome opened its doors in 1931, had a brief seven-year stint, reopened in 1963, and became the center of Macau's gambling scene until it ultimately closed in 2018 amid declining revenue and pressure from animal welfare organizations. The 533 surviving dogs were then whisked away in a heroic airlift operation in June 2019.
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10. Fireworks Film Fiesta

Lights, camera, fireworks: cinematic pyrotechnics users, Macau had an explosive party to light up your screens! In ode to the "20th Anniversary of the Establishment of Macao SAR" and the "30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest," a video contest roped in local film aficionados and secondary school talent to birth festive visual feasts by capturing the sparkle and boom of the iconic event through their distinct lenses.
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