Cotai, Macau's entertainment district has gained its reputation to be China's answer to Sin City. With enormous resorts and casinos emerging over the past few decades, Macau has been a preferred destination for visitors around the globe.
Macau had been under the Portuguese regime for centuries. It was considered an important part of the Portuguese trade route back in the day. However in 1999, China reclaimed the land and Macau then became a part of their territory. The rich history left an impression of both Portuguese and Chinese marks as evident in the city's edifice.
One of the reasons why tourists flock the place is the rise of casinos. Macau is the only city under China which legalized gambling. This had been a major factor for China's booming economy.
Among the many casinos found in Macau are The Venetian which is a carbon copy of the one in Vegas, with a full-size replica of St Mark's Square, and the Grand Lisboa which is shaped like a lotus flower.
The Venetian Macao is a sister casino of The Venetian Las Vegas, both owned by Las Vegas Sands. It is a 39-storey casino hotel and is considered the largest casino in the world and the largest single structure hotel building in Asia. It has a total of 3,000 suites, 550,000 square feet of casino space - with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and CotaiArena which has 15,000 seats for entertainment and sports events.
Another world famous casino in Macau is the Grand Lisboa. Owned by Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, this 856 ft giant is the tallest building in Macau. This casino holds 800 mass gaming tables and 1000 slot machines. It has 430 hotel rooms and suites in total.
Apart from the vast resorts and casinos, Macau also offers top- of- the- line experiences like Shrekfasts, Waterpark adventures and Cirque du Soleil-style shows. Indeed an exciting destination for travelers and families alike.
