Life Advice: Visit These Places Before Leaving Macau

After visiting Macau over 10 times, I finally discovered that beyond its iconic landmarks, the city's charming old streets, local delicacies, and specialty snacks are equally worth exploring. I've carefully curated this one-day itinerary to help you savor authentic Macanese flavors while hitting all the must-see landmarks. Save this guide now!

✅ One-Day Itinerary
Ruins of St. Paul's → Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin → Guia Lighthouse → Fisherman's Wharf → The Parisian Macao → Wynn Palace → Grand Lisboa Palace
🔸 Ruins of St. Paul's: Macau's iconic landmark
🔸 Guia Lighthouse: Perfect spot to capture both Grand Lisboa and Macau Tower in one frame
🔸 Fisherman's Wharf: Easily shoot Roman-style atmosphere photos
🔸 The Parisian Macao: Get Eiffel Tower shots without going to Paris
🔸 Wynn Palace: Ride the free and romantic sunset cable car

✅ Local-Recommended Specialty Foods
1️⃣ Chi Fung Abalone Products Co., Ltd.
👍🏻 Ready-to-eat Braised South African Dried Abalone: Made with whole South African abalone, just heat for 15-20 minutes. Tender, glutinous texture with lingering aroma.
📍 Location: Chi Fung counter at NY8, 2F Grand Lisboa Palace Hotel

2️⃣ "M Mark Certified" Golden Pagoda Sauce
👍🏻 Dried Shrimp Sambal (Medium Spicy)
If you love XO sauce but find it too oily, this dried shrimp sambal is perfect. Low oil content with crispy dried shrimp + Burmese fried shallots.
The star of noodle dishes! Great for fried rice, congee, or sandwiches - starts with crispy shallot flavor followed by gradual spiciness.

👍🏻 Scallop Sambal (Mild)
Designed for spice-sensitive eaters. Real scallop strips with explosive umami flavor. Perfect with noodles - chewy texture instantly upgrades any bowl.
Sweet and fragrant with just a hint of spice - even kids love it!

👍🏻 Golden Pagoda Curry Sauce (3 spice levels)
Three spice options suitable for all ingredients - seafood, meat, or vegetables. Turns kitchen novices into master chefs!
📍 Location: Rua de Coelho do Amaral No.2, near Three Lamps District (towards Fruit Street)

3️⃣ Tai O Bay (Macau) Food Products Co., Ltd.
👍🏻 QQ Spicy Dried Shrimp Sambal: Decades-old Macau brand with no artificial colors or preservatives. My ultimate companion for fried rice and noodles!

👍🏻 QQ Scallop XO Sauce: Higher oil content, but this "soul sauce" guarantees success whether you're making fried rice or noodles!
📍 Location: Unit K, 12/F, 2nd Phase, Kac Seng Industrial Building, 157 Avenida de Venceslau de Morais

✅ Tips
Before leaving, a friend reminded me: When buying Macau-made products, look for the "M Mark" certification - it guarantees 100% Macau origin. Remember this!!!