Kun's Postcrossing: World Heritage Sites in China (9) - Walk through "Historic Centre of Macau"

Sunday, January 12, 2014

World Heritage Sites in China (9) - Walk through "Historic Centre of Macau"

Few days ago, I visited the small city of Macau and walked through its historical center which has been a World Heritage Site designate by UNESCO. The historical center includes 22 monuments and 8 squares and I spent a whole day walking through one to another, from A-Ma Temple to Guia Fortress(and the lighthouse). Of course, it was only a glance trip without enjoying any detail especially the history behind them.

This is a letter box on the hillside to Guia Fortress, I posted some postcards here. :)

Ruins of St.Paul's is the landmark of Macau.

I bought some postcards, among which I like very much "Macau World Heritage Collection" (you will see them below) and "Eat around Macau".

The most interesting thing is taking some similar photos before each monument. :) I am posting few here, those photos were taken at Dom Pedro V Theater, Mandarin's House, Lilau Square and St.Anthony's Church respectively.

There are so many indicators in the crossroads to show you where is the next heritage site so you can walk without a map easily. Also there is an introduction board on the front side on each monument/square.

Now I am going to share with you the whole set of postcards shows most sites of the historical center also some other related cards. Many of them have a special cachet on the backsides. The cachets are only available in each site (except the squares), unfortunately in some places the cachets are broken.

1. A-Ma Temple