Macau | Guia Fortress and Lighthouse | TRAVEL GUIDE | Episode# 12
Macau Guia Fortress and Lighthouse Travel guide for Visitors in this travel video guide by Hipfig.
This Guia Fortress Macau travel guide includes below information in detail :
1). Guia Fortress in Macau introduction for visitors,
2). How to get to Guia Fortress to visit Guia Lighthouse in Macau by Cable Car, Walk and Taxi,
3). Guia Cable Car tickets, ride and other useful information from Flora Garden Gate (Avenida Sidónio Pais) for visit to Guia Fortress in Macau,
4). Things to do at Macau Guia Fortress like Guia Fortress Tunnel, Guia Fort entrance, views of Macau from Guia Fortess, Visitors center at Guia Fortress Macau, Chapel and famous Guia lighthouse in Macau,
5). Detailed information about attractions at Guia Fortress like Tunnel at Guia Fort, Guia fort entrance, views of Macau, Visitors center at Guia Fortress Macau, Chapel and famous Guide lighthouse, and
6). Travel tips for visiting Guia Fortress Macau for visitors to Macau (Macao).
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A 17th Century Colonial Military Fort Chapel and Lighthouse Complex. The Complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site center of Macau.
Lighthouse and chapel at Guia Fortress, Macau (China)
The Guia Fortress and chapel were constructed between 1622 and 1638, after an unsuccessful attempt by the Netherlands to capture colonial Portuguese Macau from Portugal.
The lighthouse was constructed between 1864 and 1865, and was the first western style lighthouse in east Asia or on the China coast. The lighthouse stands at 91 metres tall (almost 300 feet as measured from water level), and has a light visible for over 30+ kilometres (20 miles) in clear weather conditions.
The entire complex was built upon the highest point on Macau, Guia Hill, and named after the same location. The chapel was built around 1622 inside the Guia Fortress.
Unfortunately the transfer of sovereignty of Macau (a former Portuguese colony) and Hong Kong (a former British colony), to the People's Republic of China (PRC), took place in the late 1990s. Both were some of the world's most prosperous countries but are now considered Special Administrative Districts of the PRC. Since both Macau and Hong Kong will maintain a high degree of autonomy, for about 50 years beyond their loss of sovereignty, they're still considered separate countries by most measures (and me).
Here's my personal webpage about Macau and China:
Here's my maritime page featuring lighthouses:
12-05-2014
MACAU VLOG#2 - The Guia Fortress / CABLE CAR / Lighthouse / Military Tunnels • YesChoey
Guia Fortress, Macau
Marco Polo Trip.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 12:09:46 PM.
Guia Fortress, Macau:
The fortress was built between 1622 and 1638. Inside the fortress stands Guia Chapel, originally established by Clarist nuns, who resided at the site before establishing the Convent of St. Clare. The chapel's elaborate frescoes depict representations of both western and Chinese themes, displaying motifs of religious and mythological inspiration that are a perfect example of Macau's multicultural dimension.
Guia Lighthouse, dating from 1865, which also stands within the perimeter, is the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast. Guia Fortress, along with the chapel and lighthouse are symbols of Macau's maritime, military and missionary past.
fortress de guia, macau, china
having fun on our day off in guia light house macau, china with our friends weng and eva. hope you like the view of macau in the light house. it seems to be scary but when you are up there it's extremely satisfying ang heart warming. i hope you like my video.
Macau: Guia Fortress
We pause at the Guia Fortress to talk about our day so far in Macau.
View of Macau from Guia Fortress
Guia Lighthouse at Guia Fortress in Macau, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Macau. Video 2 Guia Fortress
Videos from my world trip. More info about the trip on my website - unclesocky.com/worldtrip
Macau - Guia Fortress & Lighthouse
Built in 1638, the Guia Fortress marks the highest natural point in Macau. The chapel here dates back as far as 1626, but the fort's most prominent feature is the lighthouse. Built in 1865, this lighthouse is the oldest on the China coast and it is still operational today.
[마카오여행]기아요새 / Guia Fortress, Sticker in Macau/하나투어 스티커
마카오의 가장 높은 곳에 자리한 기아요새에서는 마카오의 전경이 한 눈에 내려다보인다. 이국적인 건물과 파스텔톤의 색감은 여행객들의 마음을 사로잡기에 충분하다.
기아요새, 스티커 in 마카오 / Guia Fortress, Sticker in Macau
CABLE CAR + LIGHT HOUSE (GUIA FORTRESS MACAU)
東望洋炮台 / Fortaleza da Guia / The Guia Fortress
Here I take a look around The Guia Fortress / 東望洋炮台, in the heart of old Macau peninsular. The fortress comprises a historical military fort, chapel and lighthouse and is on the highest point on Macau. The whole site being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The fort and chapel were constructed between 1622 & 1638, following an unsuccessful attempt by the Dutch to capture Macau from the Portuguese.
The lighthouse was built between 1864 and 1865, the first western style lighthouse in East Asia and on the Chinese coast.
The charming chapel, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia, 聖母雪地殿教堂 adjacent to the lighthouse, was built around 1622 by Clarist nuns to provide the soldiers of the fort with religeous services. During restoration work in 1998, frescoes were uncovered lining the interior walls of the chapel, representing both western & Chinese themes.
Along the ridge of Guia Hill are a series of tunnels and gun emplacements built as defensive network in 1931.
The hill is accessible by foot, road or Cable-car.
Guia Lighthouse Macau
We walked from Gongbei border China to Guia Lighthouse Macau.
Fortaleza do Monte, Macau Macau Fort
Fortaleza do Monte, Macau
The fort proved crucial in successfully holding off the attempted Dutch invasion of Macau in 1622
Mount Fortress of Macau
Mount Fortress - The construction in 1617 and completed in 1626.
Mount Fortress was once a principal military facility and was one of the city's strongest defence points.
When we exploit instead of explore, we need to build all these forts and fortress defence systems to protect the others coming in to do the same.
WHY because we human can't be content with what we have. We always looking to have more.
2016 Travelling To Macau Guia Fortress
Guia Fortress was initially designed to defend Macau from attacks from the sea, but because of its position overlooking the entire city, its chief value has been as an observation post.
The lighthouse stands at 91 meters tall, and has a light visible for some 20 miles in clear weather conditions
Macau Guia LIghthouse and Kun Iam Aerial Shot
Db Aerials 2016 P3Advanced at Macau China Aerials
12 Things To Do In Macau With Kids
Macau is packed with fun things to do with kids! Many families struggle with packing in the must-do activities on their weekend trips to Macau. Little Steps has put together the top 12 things to do with kids in Macau.
1. SPLASH OUT AT GALAXY SKYTOP POOL
2. EAT AT FERNANDO'S
3. GO HIKING: We love Taipa Grande Nature Park, Guia Hill Fitness Walk, Coloane Trail, and Hac Sa Reservoir Family Walk!
4. GET CULTURED IN AND AROUND SENADO SQUARE: Visit Macau's great sites! Favorites include Senado Square (UNESCO World Heritage site), the Ruins of St. Paul, Guia Fortress, and A-Ma Temple.
5. GO GRASS SLIDING: Located in Taipa Grande Nature Park, families can slide down the famous green slide.
6. SAY HELLO TO THE PANDAS: Meet Kai Kai and Xin Xin, Macau's Giant Pandas
7. PLAY AT AQUA WORLD
8. EXPLORE MACAU'S AMAZING PLAYROOMS: Must visits include Warner Brothers Fun Zone At Studio City, Kids City At City Of Dreams, Venetian Qube, and JW Marriott's indoor playroom
9. VISIT THE VENETIAN
10. SEE YOU FAVORITE CHARACTERS AT SANDS COTAI CENTRAL
Breakfast with the characters, parades, and so much more.
11. HOUSE OF DANCING WATER
12. VISIT MACAU SCIENCE CENTER
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best places on a cheap budget in Macau
my best pick places on a cheap budget in macau (how to get there)
here's a link for the details on how to get to those places :
1. senado square/st.paul ruin / namvan lake
HOW TO GET THERE :
from macau ferry by bus :
you can ride bus number 3 and 3a( pracaponte horta bus sign) and take off at almeida ribeiro
2. Macau fisherman wharf
if you are at the macau ferry terminal you just have to cross the footbridge and you can actually see it from there..
from macau airport..
you can ride bus mt4 drop off ponte 16 and then ride bus 3 to terminal maritimo
3. guia fortress
from macau ferry cross the footbridge go you will see golden dragon hotel..and on the left side of the hotel u will see the bus stop rua de malaca and you should ride bus 32 and take off at jardim the flora
4.penha church/ ama temple
from macau ferry terminal you can ride 28b and drop off at largo de lilau square.. from there you will see an alley up hill and from there you can actually see the penha church
ama temple..just ride 28b from macau ferry and its the last station
5. seak paivan park/ tin hau temple
from macau ferry you can ride bus 3,10, 10a and drop off to praca ferreira amaral.. from praca ferreira amaral.. you can ride bus 26 or 26a and drop off at seak paivan park
going to tin hau temple
from seakpaivan park..you will see a big arc there and you will see shuttle bus.. those bus will drive you to the temple for free..it leaves every 30min