Macau Fisherman's Wharf
Near Macau Maritime Terminal, Macau Fisherman's Wharf is Macau's first theme park as well as a shopping center modeled on Euramerican fisherman's wharfs. It has an area of over 111,500 square meters (about 28 acres), of which 40 percent is reclaimed from the sea. It was invested in by Ho Hung San (One of the top 10 billionaires in the Hong Kong-Macau region through running his gambling business) and Chow Kam Fai (a Macau entrepreneur in the tourism, entertainment and gambling industries). The total investment in the project is about MOP1.9 billion. The wharf was inaugurated on December 31st, 2005, in the presence of Ho Hau-wah, the chief executive of Macao, and Ho Hung San. On December 23rd, 2006, it was opened to the public formally. Now, it is rapidly emerging as a popular attraction.
Three Sections of Macau Fisherman's Wharf
With different characteristics, Macau Fisherman's Wharf can be divided into three main sections: Dynasty Wharf, East Meets West and Legend Wharf.
Dynasty Wharf
Dynasty Wharf is composed of many Chinese towers, which are built in the imitation of the Tang-style.
East Meets West
Macau East Meets West mixes together oriental traditions and features of western design, including a 40-metre (about 131 feet) tall man-made volcano, waterfalls, architectures of Greece, an ancient battleship, an Arabian children's play area, a Roman Amphitheatre, a characteristic shopping mall and exhibition facilities.
Legend Wharf
Legend Wharf is equipped with all kinds of recreational facilities, such as a High-tech Games Center, Water Performance Arena and a Video Games Center.
Sands Macau
With large amounts of money being invested in expertise and manpower, the Fisherman's Wharf has developed into a well-equipped place for public entertainment. It is worth noting that Macau Fisherman's Wharf sits right beside the Sands Macau, which is another place to further your visit.
Sands Macau, which was named after a hotel (the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas), is the largest and the first U.S. owned casino in Macau. The project is invested by Sheldon Gary Adelson (the Las Vegas Sands Chairman). With an investment of $240 million, it opened its doors in 2004. With an area of 4,132,231 square meters (about 1,021 acres), it has 740 table games and more than 600 casino slot machines. Sands Macau is, without doubt, a magnificent casino center for visitors.
How to get to Macau Fisherman's Wharf
1. Take bus 3AX to Fisherman's Wharf Convention Center.
2. Take bus 1A, 3A, 3, 10B, 10X, 10, 28A, 28B, 29, 32, 56, AP1, or N1A to Avenida da Amizade.
| Entrance Fee | Free |
|---|---|
| Opening Hours | All day |
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