Avoid the crowds! Macau's off-the-beaten-path World Heritage city walk route

Macau is a place I never get tired of visiting If you plan to spend half a day in Macau I suggest you follow this World Heritage route❤ Avoid the crowds and experience more local culture Neighborhoods with a strong sense of life, dopamine architecture... Stroll leisurely along the way, taking photos as you go Feel the unique charm of 🇲🇴, the 2025 East Asian Cultural Capital · 🗺️Route (in the last image): Taipa Houses-Museum ➡ Carmo Square ➡ Pak Tai Temple ➡ Carmo Market ➡ Carmo Square ➡ Our Lady of Carmel Church ➡ Taipa Houses-Museum · 🔸Taipa Houses-Museum: Entering the Taipa Houses-Museum is like traveling back in time to ancient Macau The first floor displays archaeological discoveries, regional changes, village culture, and religious artifacts; the second floor focuses on modern history, local culture, economic development, and architectural art, showcasing the history and culture of Taipa from prehistoric times to the modern era Opening hours: 10:00–16:00 (closed on Mondays) - 🔸Carmo Square: Also known as "Pak Tai Temple Square," walking in Carmo Square, you will see a variety of architectural styles, including traditional Chinese temples and Portuguese-style buildings, as well as many fun places and delicious food nearby - 🔸Pak Tai Temple: Built around the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1843), Pak Tai Temple is one of the oldest temples in Taipa. The wood carvings, murals, and historical inscriptions on the walls silently tell the story of the temple's past. In Macau, Pak Tai is the god of water and fire, inspiring awe, so every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the temple is bustling with activity! - 🔸Carmo Market: Carmo Market was originally the site of the Taipa Municipal Market, which was transformed into a leisure square. It retains the four-slope roof pavilion-style architecture and single-slope roof open corridor-style architecture, with a unique architectural style, and is an important witness to the history of Macau's public markets! - 🔸Carmo Square: Carmo Square is an open space surrounded by colorful and unique buildings, with the most eye-catching being Our Lady of Carmel Church. There are also some Portuguese-style buildings around the church, making it a great place for photos! - 🔸Our Lady of Carmel Church: Built in 1885, it is the only Catholic church in Taipa, with an Instagram-worthy pale yellow exterior, a serene and sacred interior, a benevolent statue of the Virgin Mary, an artistic choir loft, and a beautiful view of the sea! - 🔸Taipa Houses-Museum: These five buildings were built in 1921 and are one of the eight scenic spots in Macau. They were originally the residences of senior officials of the outlying islands of Macau and are typical Macanese residences. They have now been transformed into the Taipa Houses-Museum, Creative Drawing Gallery, Art Gallery, Style Gallery, and Reception Gallery, each exuding its own unique charm