This unique assimilation of Eastern and Western architectural influences makes Macau very photogenic. Given that so many of its heritage buildings are well preserved and in close proximity to each other, a walk around Macau to marvel at its architectural hits is a must. A fun fact: Macau also has the second longest life expectancy in the world!
Macau Street Arts
It is so satisfying to see their street arts
Macau casts its net to find creative inspiration, Vance’s canine is sandwiched between witty designs by Singaporean and Thai artists (Song and Mauy respectively), while to its right there’s a pixellated abstract work by Hong Kong’s Xeme. In this area you’ll also find a showcase for the Macanese street-art collective Gantz5, whose works are on view all around the city; check their site-specific daubing at the junction of Rua do Pai Kok and Rua do Regedor. Nearby, you can size up witty and wacky pieces by artists from the US, Thailand, Taiwan, mainland China and Hong Kong; two of the most beautiful designs come from Portuguese supremo Vhils (a prolific artist in this city), with his distinctive chipped-concrete style, and Korea’s Royyal Dog, whose stunning profile of a young girl facing away from the street decorates the junction of Rua do Tesuoro. Calcada do Ampero’s Instagram-fêted thoroughfare, a home to many sought-after boutiques, also flaunts its share of expressive street art – most visibly at the vine-strewn alleyway of Patio de Chon Sau. - By Jonathan Evans
