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TAIPA Island

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Taipa is an island in Macau, presently united by an artificial landfill to the island of Coloane.

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LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED

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CASINOS

The Venetian casino measures 546,000 sq ft (50,700 sqm). It is divided into four themed gaming areas: Golden Fish, Imperial House, Red Dragon and Phoenix. The casino consists of over 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables.

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FOUR-FACED BUDDAH

The Four-faced Buddah seats in a Thai-style pavilion, surrounded by stone elephants, mythical birds and flower wreaths.This gold-leaf clad statue is a popular "praying stopover" for gamblers on their way to the neighboring Jockey Club and casino.

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OTHER PICTURES

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PAK TAI TEMPLE

The Pak Tai temple is dedicated to Pak Tai (literally ‘Northern Emperor’) who is believed to have the divine power to withstand floods and fire. In celebration of the Feast of Pak Tai on the 3th day of the 3rd month of the Lunar Calendar, performances of Chinese opera are usually held in a mat-shed in front of the Temple.

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TAIPA OLD VILLAGE

The Taipa Village is a small and peaceful community with narrow streets and picturesque markets. Portuguese-style offices, ancient temples and colonial villas blend effortlessly with the area’s old-fashioned street lamps, hanging flower baskets and street vendors.

CASINOS

Macau-TAIPA-island-Casino_-Venetian-8547 COVER

The Venetian casino measures 546,000 sq ft (50,700 sqm). It is divided into four themed gaming areas: Golden Fish, Imperial House, Red Dragon and Phoenix. The casino consists of over 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables.

FOUR-FACED BUDDAH

Macau-TAIPA-island-Four-faced-Buddah-11243 COVER

The Four-faced Buddah seats in a Thai-style pavilion, surrounded by stone elephants, mythical birds and flower wreaths.This gold-leaf clad statue is a popular "praying stopover" for gamblers on their way to the neighboring Jockey Club and casino.

OTHER PICTURES

Macau-TAIPA-island-Other-pictures-Taipa-11221 COVER

PAK TAI TEMPLE

Macau-TAIPA-island-Pak-Tai-temple-11114 COVER

The Pak Tai temple is dedicated to Pak Tai (literally ‘Northern Emperor’) who is believed to have the divine power to withstand floods and fire. In celebration of the Feast of Pak Tai on the 3th day of the 3rd month of the Lunar Calendar, performances of Chinese opera are usually held in a mat-shed in front of the Temple.

TAIPA OLD VILLAGE

Macau-TAIPA-island-Taipa-old-village-Carmo-fair-9040 COVER

The Taipa Village is a small and peaceful community with narrow streets and picturesque markets. Portuguese-style offices, ancient temples and colonial villas blend effortlessly with the area’s old-fashioned street lamps, hanging flower baskets and street vendors.

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