MACAU - Cotai and Coloane

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Cotai is a piece of reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane islands in Macau. Many hotels and casinos can be found in the vicinity of Cotai Strip. The largest and most notable casino hotel at Cotai Strip is Las Vegas Sands’ Venetian Macao.



I took a shuttle bus from Peninsular Macau to Cotai. Yup, took my luggage with me because I’m leaving Macau on the same night.



The Venetian Macao is a must visit at Cotai Strip.







Zaia is a Cirque du Soleil stage production based at the Venetian Macao. It was opened in 2008 but the show ended in 2012 due to disappointing ticket sales.





Sorry for the poor photo quality. The photos here didn’t do the Venetian Macao justice.



There is a man-made canal in the Venetian Macao. You can even ride a gondola, which I did.





The gondolier was friendly and it was a pleasant ride. Hopefully one day I can ride a real one in Venice.







After that, I left the Venetian Macao.



I was lost while trying to find the connection bus to Coloane. Coloane is the southern-most island.



Coloane is a rural area. It has Macau’s best beaches – Cheoc Van and Hac Sa.



This is the main square of Coloane Village. Behind me is a monument dedicated to the fight against piracy. The island is formerly a haven for pirates, the real ones.



Behind my beau is the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier.



Coloane Village is lined with Portuguese style houses and narrow lanes.



It is a nice break from the busy part of Macau.












Lord Stow’s Garden Cafe is a cafe and bakery which is famous for its Portuguese egg tarts.



Customers lining up to buy its Portuguese egg tarts.



The fresh and delicious Portuguese egg tarts marked the perfect end to my visit in Macau before heading to Macau International Airport.