Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Vegas of China

Macau, a peninsula in southern China, is a gambling mecca. A Portuguese colony for about 300 years, the city is a blend if old and new, traditional and glitzy. From Quanzhou on the mainland I took a train, subway, shuttle bus, ferry, then a taxi to reach my Macau hotel. Above is the entrance gate to board the high-speed train in Quanzhou.


The casinos in Macau seem a lot more sedate than Vegas casinos. The Chinese like to keep a clear head when gambling, so instead of alcohol, there is complimentary water, tea, and coffee.




Above 4 photos, some of the more traditional elements in Macau.


Above 3 photos taken at the upscale Wynn Palace.



The 4 photos above taken at a performance of the Monkey King, an elaborate Vegas-like show at the Macau Sands Theater.

2 comments:

  1. great parting photos.....no insects for me, thank you love, Mom

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