MACAO

Macau was the first crossroads of east and west, the meeting point for traders between Europe and Asia. Today the city remains a point of contact between cultures, a vibrant shopping paradise and over the past five centuries has evolved into a true blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage that is utterly unique.

Macau is a unique destination. It is built on a fusion of nearly 500 years of Portuguese presence and thousands of years of Chinese culture. The Historic Centre of Macau is a UNESCO World Heritage site and there are historical and architectural treasures in all directions.

Macau has been a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China since 1999, a status that recognises both local autonomy and Chinese sovereignty. This special relationship allows Macau to act as a gateway between mainland China and the outside world. The Venetian Macao regularly hosts events such as international conferences or trade shows that bring together figures from Chinese businesses and the central government with their counterparts from elsewhere.