Which is better, Macau's Ruins of St. Paul's or Venice? How to get to Venice from Macau's Ruins of St. Paul's?

Macau is one of the special administrative regions of my country, and it attracts many people every year. Macau has many unique attractions and food, and many big brands can be bought in the malls here. Just one day is enough. The Ruins of St. Paul's and Venice are two well-known landmarks in Macau, so which of these two places is more fun? How to get to Venice from the Ruins of St. Paul's?

Which is more fun, Macau's Ruins of St. Paul's or Venice?

The Ruins of St. Paul's and the Venetian are places that everyone must visit when visiting Macau.

The Venetian is a famous casino, and people under 18 are prohibited from entering. Security guards check ID cards every time you enter and exit. You can have some fun, but don't get addicted. You should quit while you're ahead. Casinos usually have shopping malls, and the Venetian is the same. There is the Grand Canal Shopping Center, and the famous brands and luxury goods will dazzle you. You will feel that it's great to have money. The Venetian also has a fake sky, which is a highlight. It's very real, just like a gloomy sky that's about to rain, and you can experience the Grand Canal on a boat.

The Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau is the remains of St. Paul's Church. The church experienced three fires and was rebuilt many times until October 26, 1835, when the last fire burned it down to only the front wall of the church. This wall was named "Ruins of St. Paul's" because it resembles a traditional Chinese archway.

Below the Ruins of St. Paul's is a shopping paradise, where many people buy goods on behalf of others. You can go shopping at Sneaker Street, Mannings, Sasa, and upstairs, and then go to New Yaohan, which has all major brands of cosmetics.

How to get to Venice from Macau Ruins of St. Paul's

Bus route: N3, about 7.3 kilometers

1. Walk about 500 meters from the Ruins of St. Paul's to Xinmalu/Dafeng Station

2. Take N3 and go through 8 stations to Lianchuan Highway/City of Dreams Station

3. Walk about 460 meters to the Venetian Hotel

The bus fare is 6 yuan. You can download a bus stop announcement that shows the bus arrival station in real time.

From the Venetian to the Ruins of St. Paul's, you can take a free bus to Lisboa or Emperor Plaza, and then walk to the Ruins of St. Paul's on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro. Taxis in Macau are more expensive. Take the free bus from the Venetian to the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, where there are buses to Lisboa or Emperor Plaza.

Macau One-Day Tour Route

Suggested route:

Morning: Border Gate→The Parisian/The Venetian→Guanye Street

Afternoon: Ruins of St. Paul's→Fisherman's Wharf→Portas do Barrier

1. After passing through customs in the morning, walk to the left to find the Parisian Fortune Car, take photos at the Eiffel Tower and shop at the Venetian (there are DFS and Sasa inside)

2. Have lunch at Guanye Street and buy souvenirs (more than 10 minutes walk from Venice)

3. After dinner, take bus (26A/33) from Guanye Street to the Ruins of St. Paul's (nearby are Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro/New Yaohan/Love Harbor)

4. After exiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s, you can take bus No. 12/17/32 to Fisherman’s Wharf to take photos

5. After taking photos, go to the Marina Bay Sands opposite Fisherman’s Wharf, get a free ticket at the service desk on the second floor, and take the bus back to Border Gate!

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The Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau is a must-see for tourists. It was originally the Church of St. Paul. The 68 stone steps in front of the archway make the whole building look majestic and spectacular. The Ruins of St. Paul's was originally a Portuguese church. One day, a priest was cooking in the kitchen and accidentally caught fire. All the wooden structures were burned down, leaving only this gray-black archway that was smoked by the fire... Its rough surface seems to have accidentally touched the face of history. They are all the most loyal watchers of the years, and they all remember the traces of foreign invaders. Its existence has witnessed the passing of an era and the rise and fall of the motherland.