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on Macau. In this video we'll show you how to get to Guia fortress using the
guia cable car to see the dramatic views of Macau. The Guia fortress is a world
heritage historic building. There is a 15 meter lighthouse located inside the Guia
fort. The real reason to make the trek up to guia fort is the observation platform
at the top where you'll find 360-degree views of Macau. the fortress is open from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. the chapel in the fortress is open at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and there's no admission after 5:30 p.m. and the lighthouse is not open to the
public. We took a taxi from Macau Outer harbour ferry terminal for a short ride
to Jardim de flora which is a nice Park. It runs the cable cars, trails, and paths
from avenida Sidonio Pais to the top of Guia hill. The jardim de flora also
known as the flora garden is a hidden treasure within the city of Macau in my
opinion. It has an aviary, small zoo, and paths which wind up the side of the hill
we got dropped off at the front of the floral garden gate and took the cable
car which is located near the entrance of the avenida de Sidonio Pais
street. the guia cable car is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
to purchase a ticket for the cable car or Travessa do Tunel, we went into
the small building on our right after the gate to the ticketing counter. Be
aware that you'll have to pay in cash. It was 3 MOP per adult when we visited
once we got our tickets, we took the elevators to the left of the ticket
counter up to the cable platform. We lined up for our turn to get into our
cable car. You can also get to the flora garden by taking a bus from senado
square or around old Macau on routes to 2, 2a, 6a, 12, 17, 18, 18a, 18b, 19, 22, 23, 25, 25b
32, and 56. As we rode the cable car we saw the hills and small terraces and
alcoves where you can see locals doing exercises or just hanging out. The cable
car is cheap and a short ride with nice views of the park. If you choose not to
take the cable car, you can walk up the path to the top of the hill to the other
side of the hill to Guia fortress and lighthouse. Just follow the signs along
the path. We took the Guia cable car to get us near the top. The cable car
dropped us off at the foot of the hill from there we had to walk about 10
minutes up to the fortress
the walk is peaceful and an easy walk up the flat path to the fort, just follow
the signs. Along our path we saw exercise equipment and nice views of old Macau. At
the end of the park path it meets the main Guia fortress road going up to the
entrance of Guia fortress and lighthouse. Continue to follow the signs. Continue
walking up the hill to the guia fort
once at the base of the fortress, find the tunnel at the base of the guia fort
you will go through the tunnels to get to the top of the fort. The tunnels of
guia fort are interesting places to learn about the military history of the
fort.
on the tunnels' walls and coves there are old photos and displays of its military
past including an old generator and military uniforms. Continue walking
through the tunnels to the other side of guia fort. After we walked out of the
tunnels on the other side, we walked along the outside perimeters of the
stone walls to the top where the lighthouse is located. Just continue to
walk up and follow the signs. Take your time and enjoy the nice views as you
walk up. There are also benches available for you to sit down and enjoy the
incredible views. As we continued up the path the views just got better and
better as we went up. The guia fortress is a world heritage historic building
there's a 15 meter lighthouse located inside the Guia fort. The Guia fortress
was built in the early 1600s. You'll also find the Guia lighthouse which dates
from 1865 and was the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast
You'll also find a chapel inside. Finally when we got up to the top, we went
through the gates of Guia fortress
There's a visitor center which we went through which has history and pictures of
the lighthouse and for your information there's a bathroom at this level. We went
outside and went up a few flights of stairs to the guia fort chapel and
entrance to the lighthouse. Once we got up to the top we went into the chapel
this is a small chapel decorated with frescoes with Western and Chinese motifs
sorry we don't have any videos or pictures because they're not allowed
inside the chapel. At this level there are unhindered 360-degree views of Macau so
spectacular. This is a great place to take your time and enjoy the views of
Macau. So worth the effort! After our time at the fort, we decided to walk down to
the other side of the fort towards Hotel Guia Macau. We continued to walk to the
Royal Macau Hotel and took the free hotel shuttle to the Macau ferry
terminal. You can also take a cab or public bus from the Royal Macau Hotel
area. You won't find a better view for free in Macau. Guia fortress is a great
place and highly recommended. Happy Travels. Go to hipfig.com for more
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