After a quick rest, we’re
off with our feet again.
At the entrance there is a gold plated carriage. You can also have a picture taken with the guards in front of the hotel which are dressed up like British guards.
For lunch, we went to the only mall here – New Yohann Mall. It’s like Rustan’s. The difference is that the groceries and food section are located at the topmost of the building. Like most of the establishments here in Macau, the mall is so fabulous and clean. They even have sculptures inside the department store.
I love the concept of dining (in this mall). There is an array of fast food shops to choose from - Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Western. Since there is still a language barrier with the attendants, you will just pick the food you like by pointing or saying the code of the food. You will then be given a paper with your order written on it. Next is to pay at the cashier. Then you will just wait for the code to be flashed at the shop’s screen.
After lunch we went back to our hotel to ride the shuttle bus going to the Hotels/Casinos. You don’t have to spend a single cent in your hotel hopping experience in Macau. Just know where the shuttle bus stops are.
Before having lunch, we passed
by the Grand Emperor Hotel, owned by no other than the famous Jacky Chan. It’s known for its display of gold bars on
its floors.
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| back side.... |
At the entrance there is a gold plated carriage. You can also have a picture taken with the guards in front of the hotel which are dressed up like British guards.
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| hotel front |
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| can't leave without a photo with the guard |
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| gold carriage |
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| the lobby interiors |
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| authenticity of the withdrawn gold bars |
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| I'm stepping on a gold bar |
For lunch, we went to the only mall here – New Yohann Mall. It’s like Rustan’s. The difference is that the groceries and food section are located at the topmost of the building. Like most of the establishments here in Macau, the mall is so fabulous and clean. They even have sculptures inside the department store.
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| the only mall |
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| just one of the sculptures |
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| the thinker |
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| gigantic gold jewelries |
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| fresh apples |
I love the concept of dining (in this mall). There is an array of fast food shops to choose from - Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Western. Since there is still a language barrier with the attendants, you will just pick the food you like by pointing or saying the code of the food. You will then be given a paper with your order written on it. Next is to pay at the cashier. Then you will just wait for the code to be flashed at the shop’s screen.
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| too many options |
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| the cashier |
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| food sample with code and price |
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| our lunch |
After lunch we went back to our hotel to ride the shuttle bus going to the Hotels/Casinos. You don’t have to spend a single cent in your hotel hopping experience in Macau. Just know where the shuttle bus stops are.
1st stop – City
of Dreams
This hotel is famous for
their dancing water and huge LCD monitors featuring mermaids. We didn’t not wait for the dancing water show
but we were awed with the mermaids. They
looked so real and they just pop out on the screen. The
ceiling has an enormous dragon on it. It
is so grand.
Before crossing the street for Venetian, we stop at the street to watch a dance show (Sands' promo). Mike even joined the group.
2nd stop – Venetian Hotel
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| yes I'm a certified Leo |
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| a Hard Rock stretched limo |
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| the ceiling art work |
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| one of the beautiful mermaids |
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| Hard Rock Cafe is also located in the city |
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| don't let the picture fool you, this is beyond huge |
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| another dragon at the lobby... the lobe changes color from time to time |
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| City of Dreams as a whole |
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| Mike: Can I join? |
2nd stop – Venetian Hotel
This is the famous hotel in
Macau due to its Venetian outdoor setting and shopping malls. The sky looks so real. The clouds seem to be moving while you walk along its streets. Most of the famous branded stores are here. It's a shopper's paradise.
3rd stop - Four Seasons Hotel
It is also located inside Venetian. We rested our tired feet here before embarking on a very long and tiring walk again.
4th stop - Holiday Inn
This is where we rode a shuttle bus going to Galaxy. The theme of this hotel is nature park. Lots of trees and a manmade pond inside. It's like being lost in a forrest. They have Hawaiian dancers to welcome the guests. Lots of people are also checking in this hotel proving a lot of Chinese gamblers.
5th stop - Galaxy Hotel
For me, this is the grandest of them all with the biggest area of them all.
The lobby is decorated with crystals of different heights and colors. They are wonders to the eyes.
Then at the center is their main attraction of gigantic diamond descending from above being lighted with different colors depending on the melody of the song being played. I was not awed by this attraction actually. I was more attracted with the displayed Ferrari as a grand prize.
Like Venetian, there is a lot of shops and restaurants here. You can buy the famous egg tarts and beef jerkies here.
Every corner of this hotel is grand I may say. Everything is in big proportions.
The back side is so grand as well. A lot of nice cars are here. There is also a nice garden area at the back. I'm just in awe in everything. We ended our tour in this hotel at early evening. The shuttle bus area is also organized and nice.
One good thing about Macau is - a lot of our kababayans are working here. In every corner you will meet a Pinoy. This is good for our economy of course.
Macau tour doesn't end here. Next - other hotels and Malo at night. Thanks for dropping by.
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| the whole Venetian Hotel |
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| entrance |
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| ceiling art work |
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| this is the common CR, I'm sure the rooms are more exquisite |
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| our mirror shot |
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| gambling area |
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| shopping area with gondola |
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| for 100 MOP per hour |
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| wishing lagoon |
3rd stop - Four Seasons Hotel
It is also located inside Venetian. We rested our tired feet here before embarking on a very long and tiring walk again.
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| seats along the hallway |
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| the lobby |
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| one of the branded shops |
4th stop - Holiday Inn
This is where we rode a shuttle bus going to Galaxy. The theme of this hotel is nature park. Lots of trees and a manmade pond inside. It's like being lost in a forrest. They have Hawaiian dancers to welcome the guests. Lots of people are also checking in this hotel proving a lot of Chinese gamblers.
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| ceiling art work |
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| nature theme |
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| pretty receptionist |
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| love the reception area |
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| the inhouse balloon lady |
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| the Hawaiian dancers |
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| shuttle bus going to Galaxy Hotel |
5th stop - Galaxy Hotel
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| back side |
The lobby is decorated with crystals of different heights and colors. They are wonders to the eyes.
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| entrance to the hotel |
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| featured display |
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| the ceiling art work |
Then at the center is their main attraction of gigantic diamond descending from above being lighted with different colors depending on the melody of the song being played. I was not awed by this attraction actually. I was more attracted with the displayed Ferrari as a grand prize.
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| no diamond yet |
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| here it is |
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| gigantic right? |
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| is there anyone who doesn't want this car? |
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| dining area |
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| famous Macau egg tarts |
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| another famous here, the beef jerkies |
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| reception area |
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| look at the ceiling... |
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| some interesting pieces inside....even a tea holder is nice |
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| a stretched hummer |
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| ceiling art work |
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| cars runway |
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| Galaxy at night |
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| the garden |
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| the shuttle bus area |
One good thing about Macau is - a lot of our kababayans are working here. In every corner you will meet a Pinoy. This is good for our economy of course.
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| with a tall kababayan |
Macau tour doesn't end here. Next - other hotels and Malo at night. Thanks for dropping by.
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