China to Xiamen

Macau, situated on the southeast coast of China is a main administrative region of the country. It is Asia's well-known and largest destination for gambling which earns even more revenue than Las Vegas. It was situated across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, until the year 1999 when Macau was an overseas territory of Portugal. The city got its name from the word Magao (A-Ma Temple), which was the shrine devoted to Mazu. Mazu is basically a sacred Sea Goddess who is still respected by the local people of Macau. As per the legends, it is said that in the middle of sixteenth century, when the Portuguese first set their imprints there, one of their officers asked a fisherman about the name of the land. The man misunderstanding the officer's meaning answered “Magao” - the name of A-Ma Temple. After that the word became the Portuguese name for the land and for almost 400 years, the Portuguese controlled here prior to Macau's official return to China in the year 1999 as a distinctive administrative region. Tourism of Macau is flourishing as it is a beautiful place comprising of many famous attractions and oozing with atmosphere that lure large number of people from all across the globe. The city is a paradise for gourmands as there is a wide range of delicious cuisines which is famous all over the world. The best cuisines in Macau include unparalleled Macau-style Portuguese cuisine, traditional Cantonese cuisine, exotic food from Italy, France, Brazil, India, Japan, Korea and so on. It is a famous tourist location with prosperity and peace, fashion and history, oriental and western cultures. It is one of the best places for a visit and a stay to rejuvenate weary travellers. MakeMyTrip.com is an online travel portal where you can get proper information about the city and its main attractions. You can do online air ticket booking as you just need to follow few simple steps. Get huge discounts on each booking which will make your entire journey economical. So, choose best deal from MakeMyTrip.com and enjoy unforgettable trip to Macau.

Blessed with a year-round salubrious climate and immense natural beauty, Xiamen is a popular coastal town located in southeast China. There are many scenic spots and cultural attractions that amaze tourists at the very first glance. The Gulangyu Island is one of the main attractions of Xiamen. Adorned with breathtaking scenery that is complemented with many historical edifices and architecture feats, Gulangyu is a place worth visiting. The highest point of the island – the Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden are splaces where tourists, especially nature-lovers would have a memorable time. Located at the base of Wulaofeng, also known as the Mountain of Five Old Men, the South Putuo Temple is another prime attraction of this city. Jimei - the hometown of Tan Kah Kee, the renowned Chinese community leader and philanthropist, is a must-see place. They can also visit the Jimei University, Shigu Road, Jiageng Park and Guilai Tang in Jimei. The Wanshi Botanical Garden, Mount Wuyi, Gulang Huandao Road and Taining Danxia Landform are other worth-visiting places in Xiamen. Tourists can explore this interesting city without any hassle by choosing one of the travel packages by MakeMyTrip.