Macao

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Macao, just across the bay from Hong Kong, was a Portuguese colony until 1999.

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And in just 20-some years, it's come into its own identity with a vengeance. Grander than Vegas — don't let that distract you — Macao is also a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, with a complex, colorful past best displayed in its Portuguese-esque streets and Chinese temples.

Start at Taipa Food Street, where you can find everything from a hot egg tart to a Michelin-starred experience. Then wander to A-Ma Temple, Camões Garden, or shop at the world-class resorts and ride the world's first figure-eight Ferris Wheel. There's also black-sand beaches, hiking trails, and plenty of views over the water. Rest up — you'll need energy for this one.

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Welcome to Macao! With two official languages (Portuguese and Chinese), and a history woven with trade, this tiny autonomous region of China has a fascinating cultural makeup. This is reflected in the local art, architecture, and especially the food, which blends Cantonese and Portuguese cuisine in combinations found nowhere else. The historic downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there are special events and festivals year round. Come see it for yourself!

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