Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Historical landmark · Zhuhai

Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Historical landmark · Zhuhai

Guia Hill & Cable Car, Estr. do Eng. Trigo, Macao

Highlights

Colonial lighthouse & World Heritage site with museum

Guia Hill & Cable Car, Estr. do Eng. Trigo, Macao Get directions

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5 Best Day Trips from Hong Kong

"After a 20-minute trek up the gentle green slopes of Guia Hill, you'll reach Guia Fort, a small stone complex built during the 1600s, which houses the Chapel of Our Lady Guia and a 300-foot-tall white lighthouse. Ambling around the green hillsides is a pleasant way to spend a morning in Macau. (But if you’re not in the mood to walk, there’s also an electric cable car that transports you to the top in about five minutes.) The fortification’s long-range cannons were crucial in protecting Macau from naval attacks by the Dutch in the 1600s, while the white chapel, founded by missionary Clarist nuns, houses a series of beautiful frescoes that combine European and Chinese motifs." - Kate Springer

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View Postcard for Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Echo Bai

Google

It’s a very small fortress, it seemed very compacted. It’s on the hill so mind the heat and hill. We hiked up again after it closed, just to check the night views of the hotels. The hotel Lisboa is definitely visible.

Ellana Nabilah Nur Averina Ansar

Google

Not many people visiting this place. But I recommend to visit early in the morning or other season so the weather will not be so hot

L L

Google

As a child, I visited Macau once, so this time around, I wanted to explore a different side of the city. My mom and I embarked on a leisurely walk through the neighbourhood to reach the fortress. While it wasn't as bustling as the other tourist hotspots, the journey was a bit longer than expected.

Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)

Google

An easy walk uphill to find a historic relic. The lighthouse was once part of the historic battery there. The chapel was open for visit but no pictures allowed inside. Really picturesque photos of the light house plus wide open aerial views of Macao. This was also where the typhoons were hoisted in the old days, and therefore there are displays of the actual typhoon signals. Those are also relics now. The whole area is a natural park, and also there are military use tunnels as well, and the tunnels are open Tuesday to Sunday. Really worth a visit for instagrammable photos and also for historic buffs.

Gary Jelks

Google

After a trek up to the lighthouse in hot conditions, the view was expansive over Macao. Sadly the lighthouse was closed and the church was small. No photography was allowed inside the church making the visit shorter. There was free water in the visitor centre which was greatly needed after the trek. If you want to see it, get a taxi as far as you can. Similar views of Macao may be obtained from the air conditioned tower.

Anni E

Google

This place was awesome! Prepare to walk uphill though but it is worth it. Bundle up as well because it can get really cold and windy. The fortress and light house are cool places to see but there are also a lot of gym equipment installed here that you can use for free. I see many people - young and old using them and jogging here. The place is very well maintained. Cable cars are also available but the day we visited, they were none operational because of the weather conditions. There was no rain but super strong winds so that was unfortunate. Still worth visiting though when you visit Macao. No entrance fee. The cable cars do have a fee, if I recall, 2 MOP per ride.

Virginia L

Google

Totally worth the climb up! Great views of Macau! Don’t miss the little chapel as it has frescos inside!

Carrie K

Google

This quaint fortress and lighthouse is accessed by a very short hike up the side of a hill. The start of the walk from the foot of the hill is rather steep, but the path levels out soon enough. A 360° view of the city can be seen at the top of the hill.