Day 2 : Macau Heritage Trail : Lilau Square Largo do Lilau, Mandarin House

Continuing our way to Lilau Square. Most of the streets in Macau are very narrow. But there is a mini public bus that will come this way - bus #18.

Bus Stop outside Lilau Square


Here we are - Lilau Square. Largo do Lilau is situated in the old “Christian quarter” where the Portuguese first settled in Macao.

This area is surrounded by Portuguese style buildings and is therefore an area representing Macao’s unique urban style and features.


Residential buildng in Lilau Square

The Square was one of the first settlements for the Portuguese at the earliest phase, "Lilau" means "mountain spring". The buildings in this area are built in the Chinese-Portuguese style with a rich reminiscent atmosphere. The ground water of Lilau used to be the main source of natural spring water in Macao. The Portuguese popular phrase: "One who drinks from Lilau never forgets Macao" expresses the locals' nostalgic attachment to Lilau Square.

Many residential buildings around the square

Olive Green Road Signs

Mandarin House, situated on Travessa de António da Silva, is just across the narrow road from the Lilau Square

Situated on Travessa de António da Silva, the Mandarin's House is a traditional 4,000square metre Chinese-style compound made up of several courtyard houses featuring a mix of Chinese and Western detailing and one of the 2 only traditional Chinese residenttail houses in Macau. The Mandarin's House was the residence of prominent Chinese literary figure Zheng Guanying who promoted major historic changes in China by writing a book here. In addition to its historic value, the Mandarin's House is a fine example of Qing Dynasty architecture. This is currently under renovation.

Olive Green Road Signs


You might be interested in the itinerary.

Day 1 - 10.05pm flight to Macau by Jetstar, Check in Royal Hotel, Sleep zzz

Day 2 – Arrival at Macau/Breakfast at Royal -> Chapel of Our Lady of Penha -> A-Ma Temple/Barra Square -> Moorish Barracks -> Lilau Square/Mandarin House -> Travessa de António da Silva -> St Lawrence Church -> St Joseph Seminary and Church -> St Agustine Square -> Dom Pedro V Theatre -> Sir Robert Ho Tung Library -> St Augustine's Church -> Leal Seando Building -> Senado Square -> St Dominic Church -> Cathedral -> Lou Kau Mansion -> Ruins of St Paul -> Na Tchah Temple -> Section of Old City Walls -> Mount Fortress -> Macau Museum -> Lunch at Wong Chi Kei 黃枝記 -> Desert at 義順 Leitaria I Son -> Sharkfin at 添發魚翅 at 福隆新街 -> Pork chop bun at 勝利茶餐廳 -> Grand Lisboa Hotel -> Lisboa Hotel -> Wynn Hotel -> MGM Grand Hotel -> Royal Hotel（Review） -> Nap -> Dinner at A lorcha 船屋 -> Ruins of St Paul at night -> St Dominic Church at night -> Senado Square at night

Day 3 – Breakfast at Royal -> Vasco da Gama Garden -> Fisherman's Wharf -> Leave luggage at Venetian Hotel -> Lunch at 祥記麵家 ->Check in Venetian Hotel ( Venetial Hotel Room Review) -> Taipa Food Village(Rua do Cunha), 大利來記豬扒包, 達榮魚翅湯麵 -> Taipa House Museum 龍環葡韻住宅式博物館, Church of Our Lady of Carmel (嘉模聖母教堂) -> Exterior of Venetial Hotel/Four Seasons/City of Dreams (Day), Venetian Hotel Interior (Day) -> Dinner at 城昌 -> Almond cookies at 晃記 -> Serrdura Desert at 莫義記 -> Exterior of Venetian Hotel/Four Seasons Hotel/City of Dreams (at night)


Day 4 - Breakfast at Cafe Deco in Venetian -> Shopping at Grand Canal, Check out -> City of Dreams -> The Bubble Show -> Lunch at Festivita Food Court-> Coloane Village -> Lord Stow's Portuguese Egg Tarts -> Church of St Francis Xavier -> -> Macau Airport -> Home Sweet Home