Initially, for this June holiday, I planned to spend two days in Macau and one day in Hong Kong. Although I have already visited Hong Kong for two weeks in 1995, while my parents have visited it for three days in 2000, I still thought of taking them there again. However, as I searched online on Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, I decided that it would be satisfying enough for us to use our three days in Macau with no hurry.
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is a theme park located in the Macau Peninsula. It is only walking distance (5 minutes)from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Pier. The complex has three themes: the Tang Dynasty, East Meets West, and the Legend Wharf.
The Tang Dynasty Fortress (details later)
East Meets West includes the following: Vulcania, Aladdin’s Fort, Aqua Romanis, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Vulcania, a 40m tall replica of a volcano, is best to see in the evening when it erupts. Inside, it is designed with the ‘River of Fire’ white-water and ‘Dragon Quest’ roller coaster rides while outside, it has walkways similar to those of the Potala Palace in Tibet. The Aladdin’s Fort, looking like a middle-eastern fort has a variety of children’s funfair rides. With the Vulcania and the Aladdin’s Fort, the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf has become an attraction for families with kids. Aqua Romanis is a Roman-themed shopping centre. The Roman Amphitheatre is an outdoor Colosseum with 2,000 seating capacity for concerts and other performances.
Legend Wharf (and Boulevard) complex has shops, hotels, restaurants, and casino which are designed to look like those in coastal towns of Amsterdam, Cape Town, Miami, Venice, and Italian Riviera. One particular interesting place is the Vasco da Gama Waterworld for water-based shows.
Dining in MFW: Afrikana BBQ Restaurant, Al Frat Caf, Darling on the Wharf (Bistro),ENZO Cafe, Hero Chinese restaurant, Japan Hokkaido Food Complex, Macau Oldies Street, New ZealandNatural, Seasons Hot Pot, Sky Lounge, Talay Thai Restaurant, and Vic’s Cafe.
Shopping in MFW: Arte Gifts and Souvenirs, City Mall US Mart, ENZO, Italiano,Lush, Macau Fisherman’s Souvenir Shop, Miami Lifestyle, Modern Classic, NgaLai Gifts ltd., Nicole Boutique, Professional optical, and Royal Gardens Flower and Fruit Company Ltd.
Others that can be found in MFW are Rocks Hotel, Babylon Casino, DD3 Disco, and The Underground Amusement Centre (open from 12:00 noon)
Don’t fail to visit their site http://www.fishermanswharf.com.mo/eng/ for more pictures and information details. I visited their website and inquired about wheelchair rental for my father to use and one was kind enough to respond that they have a shuttle bus for hire around the complex.
Getting there: Public Buses 1A, 3, 3A, 8, 10, 10A, 10B, 12, 28B, 28BX, 28C, 32, AP1; taxi; shuttle bus which passes by Macau Ferry Terminal and Landmark Macau every ten minutes
Entrance to Fisherman’s wharf is free.
Going around: The whole area can be toured on foot. They also have shuttle bus (10 people capacity) for rent at MOP 180 and for 20 minutes. Quite expensive but I guess that they will put together the passengers who can divide the cost among everyone. At least, there is an option for people who do not want to physically walk around the whole area.
As for me, I think I prefer to walk unhurriedly with my parents so that I can have time to enjoy taking pictures and checking on every interesting part in the complex. My parents can take rests in some restaurants. I plan on trying New Zealand Natural for some healthy drinks and snacks, I also think of going there twice—one in the day and one in the evening or staying there from afternoon till evening so that I can take pictures in daylight and in the night with all the lights on. Perhaps, I can take a quick run alone in the morning to take early morning pictures and go back to the place at dusk till evening.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau_Fisherman%27s_Wharf
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is a theme park located in the Macau Peninsula. It is only walking distance (5 minutes)from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Pier. The complex has three themes: the Tang Dynasty, East Meets West, and the Legend Wharf.
The Tang Dynasty Fortress (details later)
East Meets West includes the following: Vulcania, Aladdin’s Fort, Aqua Romanis, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Vulcania, a 40m tall replica of a volcano, is best to see in the evening when it erupts. Inside, it is designed with the ‘River of Fire’ white-water and ‘Dragon Quest’ roller coaster rides while outside, it has walkways similar to those of the Potala Palace in Tibet. The Aladdin’s Fort, looking like a middle-eastern fort has a variety of children’s funfair rides. With the Vulcania and the Aladdin’s Fort, the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf has become an attraction for families with kids. Aqua Romanis is a Roman-themed shopping centre. The Roman Amphitheatre is an outdoor Colosseum with 2,000 seating capacity for concerts and other performances.
Legend Wharf (and Boulevard) complex has shops, hotels, restaurants, and casino which are designed to look like those in coastal towns of Amsterdam, Cape Town, Miami, Venice, and Italian Riviera. One particular interesting place is the Vasco da Gama Waterworld for water-based shows.
Dining in MFW: Afrikana BBQ Restaurant, Al Frat Caf, Darling on the Wharf (Bistro),ENZO Cafe, Hero Chinese restaurant, Japan Hokkaido Food Complex, Macau Oldies Street, New ZealandNatural, Seasons Hot Pot, Sky Lounge, Talay Thai Restaurant, and Vic’s Cafe.
Shopping in MFW: Arte Gifts and Souvenirs, City Mall US Mart, ENZO, Italiano,Lush, Macau Fisherman’s Souvenir Shop, Miami Lifestyle, Modern Classic, NgaLai Gifts ltd., Nicole Boutique, Professional optical, and Royal Gardens Flower and Fruit Company Ltd.
Others that can be found in MFW are Rocks Hotel, Babylon Casino, DD3 Disco, and The Underground Amusement Centre (open from 12:00 noon)
Don’t fail to visit their site http://www.fishermanswharf.com.mo/eng/ for more pictures and information details. I visited their website and inquired about wheelchair rental for my father to use and one was kind enough to respond that they have a shuttle bus for hire around the complex.
Getting there: Public Buses 1A, 3, 3A, 8, 10, 10A, 10B, 12, 28B, 28BX, 28C, 32, AP1; taxi; shuttle bus which passes by Macau Ferry Terminal and Landmark Macau every ten minutes
Entrance to Fisherman’s wharf is free.
Going around: The whole area can be toured on foot. They also have shuttle bus (10 people capacity) for rent at MOP 180 and for 20 minutes. Quite expensive but I guess that they will put together the passengers who can divide the cost among everyone. At least, there is an option for people who do not want to physically walk around the whole area.
As for me, I think I prefer to walk unhurriedly with my parents so that I can have time to enjoy taking pictures and checking on every interesting part in the complex. My parents can take rests in some restaurants. I plan on trying New Zealand Natural for some healthy drinks and snacks, I also think of going there twice—one in the day and one in the evening or staying there from afternoon till evening so that I can take pictures in daylight and in the night with all the lights on. Perhaps, I can take a quick run alone in the morning to take early morning pictures and go back to the place at dusk till evening.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau_Fisherman%27s_Wharf
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