Macau - the Las Vegas Asian

Recently I visited the well-known American gambling and entertainment city of Las Vegas and learned that one of its kind in the world, he is not the only



Macau - the gambling capital of Asia. This is a small island country with a population of half a million people, in which there are 31 huge casinos. For 442 years it was a Portuguese colony and only in 1999, the year the Portuguese handed over the reins of the Chinese government. However, he is now considered to be a separate country with its own visas, money and customs.



The first half of the day I spent at the exhibition, and in the afternoon went to Macau in a helicopter. There can also be reached by ferry, but it is not as fast and interesting.



The helicopter flies to Macau every half hour. All the fun lasts only 16 minutes. We were transported by helicopter Sikorsky S76C +



This was my first helicopter ride and I'm a little worried, but everything went perfectly. The helicopter was just 12 seats and 2 pilots. They sat down, and the pilots strapped tore us from the earth. First, we slowly and gradually rose to a height of a couple of meters and then suddenly, like a high-speed elevator, climbed to an altitude of just 170 meters. After that, we heeled nose forward and raced toward Macau:



Our flight took place at an altitude of 300 meters and at a speed of 270 km / h:



Excitement over 5 minutes passed and I got Whatever your flight. The blades rhythmically soothing and threshed on. The weather was foggy and closer to Macau, we flew in the milk, but the pilots "did not miss." Planting also was very soft:



We were the only passengers on the customs in Macau. I bought a visa for 100 Hong Kong dollars (320 rubles) and 46 set foot in a foreign country:



Just as before in Moscow, I was surrounded by a bunch of taxi drivers who offered to "show the city." They were armed with photos of their vehicles and tourist map with the route and pictures. I chose the first available and loaded into his right-hand drive Toyota. Stir in Macau, as well as in Hong Kong - the left.

My first stop was a monument established by the Chinese government, after the transfer of Macao to Chinese rule. In the background shines casino:



Next I visited the monument, established by the Portuguese Government in honor of the same event. Portuguese I liked:



From all points of the city you can see a huge Casino Lisboa in the form of a burning torch:



Of the attractions in Macau there is a television tower and the ruins of St Paul's Cathedral, built in 1602:



Another attraction



Near the ruins I saw a woman meditates, right on the sidewalk. Passing by tourists it is not confused. She seemed ready to take off:



There are many social advertising. Her painted directly on the walls:



I could not understand what it means following advertisement:



And then I saw this miracle - a dog toilet, next to a Buddhist temple:



The city center is very similar to the provincial Portuguese town - narrow streets, cobbled pavement and European architecture.

By the number of scooters city can beat even Rome:



Macau has its own beer, but made a couple of sips, I abandoned the idea of ​​the bank to drink - it tastes disgusting:



All taxis in the country are numbered:



Macau borders with China. Long white house - this is China:



The border runs right through the city and a lot of people travel every day back and forth:



Moreover, the foot!



On the streets many beggars and beggars:



During the tour, I saw 2 wedding:



Second:



40% of state income taxes are accounted for on gambling:



I returned back to the helicopter, too, but after dark:



Photographing during poleeta flash is prohibited, but the pilots agreed to pose for me any more ground:



In the evening I again watched the laser show, but on the other side of Victoria Harbour:



That's it.



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