Laid-back Coloane Village is ringed by a coastal trail leading to peaceful Cheoc Van and Hac Sa beaches. Portuguese colonial buildings include the striking yellow Chapel of St. Francis Xavier, while temple complex A-Ma Cultural Village has a museum of Buddhist artifacts. Macau Giant Panda Pavilion zoo draws families to see China’s beloved native bears. Casual Portuguese and Macanese eateries line Parque Eanes square.
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"As the only place in China where gaming is legal, Macau has seen an astronomical rise in wealth over the past 20 years. Only a few cultural enclaves remain untouched by aggressive development, the most charming of which is Coloane. Located on the farthest southern tip of Taipa Island, Coloane Village is just a 20-minute taxi ride from the Cotai area (Macau’s main casino drag) but a world away in terms of atmosphere. And its famous egg tarts, colonial buildings, and cobblestone streets, Coloane provides rarely found evidence of Macau’s Portuguese past. Come for a pleasant seaside stroll for a peek into low-key village life and a cultural antidote to the glitz and glam of Macau's developed tourist centers." - Kate Springer
