Discover Macao
Explore Macao and the Greater Bay Area
Macao combines Chinese and Portuguese heritage, distinctive cuisine and a modern international outlook. From historic streets and waterfront promenades to green spaces and coastal trails, the city offers plenty to explore alongside the congress. Discover how this compact destination brings together culture, urban development and nature.
We encourage delegates to explore Macao by public transport where possible. The city’s bus network connects the peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, while its light rapid transit system provides another option for getting around. Learn more about transport in Macao.

Restaurants and local cuisine
Macao is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, with a rich food culture shaped by Chinese and Portuguese traditions. From local Macanese specialities to international dining, delegates can discover the city through its diverse culinary scene.

Macanese and Portuguese cuisine
Sample the distinctive fusion of flavours that reflects Macao’s history, from Portuguese classics to traditional Macanese dishes. Discover local dishes.

Taipa Village and Rua do Cunha
Explore traditional streets, cafés and local eateries in one of Macao’s best-known areas for food and neighbourhood culture. Explore Macao’s food scene.

Porto Exterior
A family-run restaurant serving Portuguese and Macanese favourites, offering another way to experience the city’s culinary heritage. Restaurant's website.
Places to visit: Sustainability in action
Macao and the Greater Bay Area offers opportunities to explore biodiversity, urban green space and the relationship between city life and the natural environment. These destinations would make useful additions to the congress visitor guide, particularly for delegates interested in sustainability beyond the congress' programme.

Hac Sá–Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail
Explore coastal landscapes, distinctive rock formations and ecologically rich vegetation along this 1.2km trail on Coloane. A good option for delegates interested in coastal environments and nature conservation. Learn more.

Seac Pai Van Park
Discover a green space dedicated to ecological education, with a butterfly-friendly garden, aviary and facilities that raise awareness of wildlife conservation. Learn more.

Flora Garden and Guia Hill
See how green space and pedestrian routes sit within Macao’s urban landscape. The garden’s shaded paths and access to Guia Hill offer a quieter perspective on the city. Learn more.

Greater Bay Area
Macao is part of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. For delegates staying longer, the wider region offers a broader look at how urban development, biodiversity conservation and innovation are shaping the future of one of Asia’s most dynamic economic regions.

Hong Kong Wetland Park
Explore a 60-hectare wetland reserve with habitats for waterbirds, mangroves, nature trails and environmental education. It offers a tangible example of biodiversity conservation within a densely developed urban region. Learn more.

Shenzhen Bay Park
Discover an extensive coastal park where urban recreation meets ecological protection, including mangrove habitats and a connected network of walking and cycling routes.
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