Activities and What To Do in Taipa, Macau
Shopping
Taipa Village is home to many great shops that stock a range of cool gifts to take back home. From key chains and refrigerator magnets to buying snacks at local bakeries, there is something for everyone. Taipa Village is also home to optical shops, pharmacies, beauty products, clothing shops, stationery shops, art galleries and much more. It’s not a huge area to get yourself around, but there is so much charm to this little village.
Taking Photos
Old Taipa village is an Instagrammers paradise. There are colourful pastel buildings, historical streets and some beautiful traces of its Portuguese past spread out among the small corners and tiny streets. It is also home to some great street art and restaurants that have gotten creative with their exterior decorations. Look out for Café Litoral and the alleyways near the Taipa Village Art Space, you will spend hours around here snapping photos to fill up your feed.
The Taipa Village Art Space
This is a wonderful venue showcasing local and international artists. It acts as a cultural platform to promote Macau and its thriving art scene. There are beautiful pieces that you just might want to take home with you, too. It often has exhibitions on, along with interesting collaborations with local artists.
Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Tue – Sun 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Off on Mon) +853 2857 6118,
Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
You can’t miss this bright blue/greenish building located right opposite one of the main bus stops. It’s a small Museum but worth a look, and is open daily (except for Mondays), from 10am to 6pm, with free admission for everyone.
Museum of Taipa and Coloane History Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa, +853 2882 5631, +853 2882 7103
Taipa Houses Museum
These are not only a wonderful part of Macanese history that were built in 1921, but also a great place to take some photos or sit down outside and enjoy the snacks you have bought. It faces out over the Cotai strip and is a different way to view the casinos in the distance.
Taipa-Houses Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa, Macau, +853 2882 7103 or +853 2882 7527
Our Lady of Carmel Church
This Church is unique because it stands on a hill overlooking Taipa Village right above the Taipa Houses Museum. Together with the lovely garden that surrounds it, it’s a great place to snap a few Instagram pics, or wander around. Admission is Free.
Our Lady of Carmel Church, Avenida De Carlos Da Maia, Largo Do Carmo, Taipa, +853 2882 7566
Tin Hau Temple & Pek Tai Temple
Built in 1785 during the Qian Long Reign, The Temple of Tin Hau is the oldest temple of Taipa, and built in 1844, Pek Tai Temple is one of the large-scale temples in Taipa. It’s dedicated to Pek Tai, Va Kuong, Goddess Kam Fa and Wealth God. Admission is free to both.
Tin Hau Temple, Rua Gov Tamagmin Barborsa, Macau
Pek Tai Temple, Largo Camoes, Taipa Village, Macau
