Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Historical landmark · Zhuhai ·

Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Historical landmark · Zhuhai ·

Colonial lighthouse & World Heritage site with museum

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

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"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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Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Jake W.

Google

Excellent spot to visit while in Macau. While it is a bit of a walk to get to if you don’t take the cable car, the views are spectacular.

Keng L.

Google

Drive up to end of the road where there is parking and easy walk to the summit. Part way up there is a rather steep pedestrian road up the hill. Check out the tunnel.

Echo B.

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.

Mathew D.

Google

Spectacular views of Macau, and it was interesting how the site has been in use since the city’s founding. It’s worth the small hike.

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 J.

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 J.

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.

Alvin L.

Google

Free entry, a good place to visit for photo taking and it’s very cooling up there. Going up is easy also, not much climbing is needed as there is cable car. Other than cable car you can use lift access to go up from another entrance. Need some time to find the location but it’s quite worth it when you reach the top. Also best to go at a sunny even for sunset photo:

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Guia Fortress and Lighthouse

Jake W.

Google

Excellent spot to visit while in Macau. While it is a bit of a walk to get to if you don’t take the cable car, the views are spectacular.

Keng L.

Google

Drive up to end of the road where there is parking and easy walk to the summit. Part way up there is a rather steep pedestrian road up the hill. Check out the tunnel.

Echo B.

Google

Mathew D.

Google

Spectacular views of Macau, and it was interesting how the site has been in use since the city’s founding. It’s worth the small hike.

L L

Google

Helen Yu (Chestnut J.

Google

Gary J.

Google

Alvin L.

Google

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