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1. Kun Iam Temple & the Treaty of Wanghia

Macau, China

This ancient Buddhist temple was the unlikely setting for the signing of the Treaty of Wanghia, the first diplomatic agreement between China and the United States.

2. The Mandarin's House: A Reformer's Legacy

Macau, China

A sprawling 19th-century Chinese courtyard house, it was home to Zheng Guanying, a reformist intellectual whose influential writings inspired Sun Yat-sen.

3. Ká Hó Village: A Serene Past

Coloane Island, Macau, China

This secluded village on Coloane Island was once a leper colony, featuring a historic chapel with striking blue interiors and a poignant past.

4. St. Lazarus District: Cobblestones and Creativity

Macau, China

Macau's oldest Christian neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets and pastel buildings, was historically the site of the city's first leprosarium.

5. Dom Pedro V Theatre: Asia's First Western Stage

Macau, China

Inaugurated in 1860, this elegant neoclassical theatre holds the distinction of being the first Western-style theatre ever built in Asia.

6. Coloane Village: A Taste of Old Macau

Coloane Island, Macau, China

This tranquil fishing village on Coloane Island preserves Macau's traditional charm, offering a tangible link to the city's pre-casino era.

7. Lou Kau Mansion: Merchant's Hidden Gem

Macau, China

Tucked away near Senado Square, this elaborately decorated 19th-century traditional Chinese residential courtyard house offers a rare glimpse into a wealthy merchant's life.

8. St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery: Resting Place of the Past

Macau, China

This historic European cemetery, nestled behind St. Lazarus Church, is the final resting place for prominent Macanese figures and European merchants, with graves dating back centuries.

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