Gardens and Parks of Macau
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Camoes Garden A history dating back to the British and then Portuguese occupation, this garden has been giving service since the 19th century. The original garden built during the British rule included walkways and flowering trees. When the Portuguese took over, a bust of the national Portuguese poet, Cameos was built as well as the grotto. Presently, the garden has become a meeting place to relax do morning tai chi or just simply to go out and enjoy the scenery. It is located in Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau and open from 6 a.m.- 9p.m..
Commendador Ho Yin GardenLocation at Alameda Dr. Carlos de Assumpção, Macau among city buildings. It is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Dr. Carlos d' Assumpcao Park located in Alameda Dr. Carlos de Assumpção, Macau. Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Garden of the Arts Located in Avenida de Amizade near Commendador Ho Yin Garden and Dr. Carlos parks. A great area to walk back to downtown without encountering the traffic.
Flora Garden A European style garden which formerly was the grounds for an aristocratic mansion. By the park gate, a cable car service is available in order to reach the top of Guia Hill. From there, one gets a panoramic view of the city and the gardenLocation is at Avenida do Sidónio Pais, Macau. Open from 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Garden of Montanha Russa - aside from the scenic garden view, it also has a Portuguese restaurant. It is located between the Estrada da Bela Vista and the Estrada de Ferreira do Amaral, Macau. It is opened from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lou Lim leoc Garden - a classic Chinese garden located at Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau. It is opened from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
St. Francisco Garden - open 24 hours, this garden is a favorite hangout of students. At the upper level of some flight of stairs is the headquarters for the Association for the handicapped. Location is at Avenida de Praia Grande / Rua Nova Guia, Macau.
Sun Yat Sen Park the garden is close to the border of Macau and mainland China. To be seen are an aviary, greenhouse, flower gardens, a fung shui tree forest, a pool, children's playground, and a multi purpose sports field. It also has a sculture in it's ground the " Permanent Handshake" which is a representation of the friendly relations of Portugal and China. Location is at Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin, Macau and open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Victory Garden a commemoration of the victory of the Portuguese over the Dutch in 1622. It is located in Entre Av. Sidónio Pais, Macau and open 24 hours.
Vasco da Gama Garden - a lake, some fountain with water spouts and a sculpture of the Protuguese navigator are seen in this garden. Location is at Rua Ferreira do Amaral, Macau, and open 24 hours.
Mong Ha Park a former fortress converted to a park with flowerbeds, walkways, and the old fortress walls. Location is at Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau and open 24 hours.
Carmel Garden - adapting a European touch to its style, this garden is situated beside next to the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Location is at Avenida de Carlos da Maia, Macau and open 24 hours.
Flower City Garden a classical walled Chinese garden of ponds, winding bridges and pavilions. It is located in Rua de Evora, Taipa and open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Seac Pai Van Park located in Coloane island and is quite popular as an outing area for families. The park has picnic area, a children's playground, a small zoo and some aviary. It is also serving as the grounds for the Natural and Agrarian Museum. Location is at Estrada de Seac Pai Van and open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Alto de Coloane Park - situated on the peak of Coloane, the statue of A-Ma standing on its ground is very much visible from the South China Sea. One will pass along the way to the top the Recreational Fishing Zone, the Arboretum which features more than 100 species of local and foreign exotic trees, and the access to Coloane Hiking Trail.
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