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Macau is a mix of China, Portugal, and Las Vegas in one small island. The highlight for me was the Grand Lisboa, which has to be the most garish building I have ever seen. The inside is worse, but at least it smells nice.
The old town has been well maintained on the surface, but the insides of most of the buildings have been gutted and replaced with modern stores which air condition the entire street. Though to be honest, the power waste seems worth it when you feel the high humidity and scorching heat of the place.…
Tai O is known for its stilt houses that line the rivers in the village. You can also take a tour to see some bubblegum pink dolphins, that live in a bay nearby. Unfortunately I didn't get a shot of these, they don't come close, and didn't stay still long enough! Tai O is a good 2-3 hour side trip, easily done from the airport if on a longer layover.
Ngong Ping Village is the home of the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island. It is basically a temple, the buddha and a tourist trap. The cable car ride is nice, albeit expensive.
Myeong-dong is known for its clothes shopping, and its Chinatown, neither of which are much to look at. Heading down on a Saturday will make you think you never got off the subway as you press your way through the crowd. Things get worse if anyone famous is around. If you are lucky you might be next to private Christian evangelists taking it upon themselves to tell you what you need to do to save yourself from an eternity of hell. They're easy to find, they have full-sized crosses with "Believe in…
