Macau Tower
The Macau Tower is a high-rise building and one of the main tourist attractions of the city. At the same time, the tower is multifunctional - there is an observation deck, a restaurant, shopping areas, as well as a 3D cinema. According to statistics, this place is visited annually by millions of tourists who admire its scale.
The History of the Macau Tower
The story is connected with the name of billionaire Stanley Ho, who was shocked by the Sky Tower located on the island of Auckland (New Zealand), and decided to build a similar facility in his hometown of Macau. The famous architect Gordon Moller worked on the project of the tower. The construction of the tower began in 1998, and was officially opened in 2001. The height of the Macau Tower is 400 meters, it is among the top 15 tallest towers in the world.
This place often hosts world events. So, in 2006, the tower entered the Guinness Book of Records, from its height the highest bungee jump was made from the top of the building. The record was set by Alan Hackett, a famous fan of extreme sports. The popular show "Top Model in America" and many other shows were also held here.
Macau Tower Entertainment
On the tower, every fan of extreme sports is given the opportunity to test their own strength. To do this, you need to go to a special platform, which is located at an altitude of about 250 meters. Then the instructors will give you a brief briefing, after which they will tie you to a special cable and escort you to the starting point of the jump. You can jump from a height in almost any position, but the safest jump is upside down. The speed of free fall exceeds 200 km/ h, and the time lasts only a few seconds.
Another entertainment on the Macau Tower is sky jumping. This type of entertainment is a descent from a height that lasts about 20 seconds. You can jump either alone or in a group. In addition, the tower provides its visitors with a free walk up the vertical stairs. A helmet and insurance are given to those who want to start their journey from the 61st floor. The altitude offers views of many beautiful places in Macau. For lovers of relaxing walks and beautiful photos, there is a Skywalk entertainment where you can stroll along the observation deck and appreciate the beautiful views. A special feature of this entertainment is the complete absence of railings, so visitors are given safety ropes. There are a lot of great places inside the tower where you can spend your time. Slot machines, a cinema, a restaurant, a cafe and various shops for family shopping and children's shops are constantly functioning. Sometimes there are special fire shows, a puppet theater, as well as various prize draws.
Macau Tower is an amazing vacation destination for extreme sports enthusiasts and ordinary tourists. There are many recreation areas, as well as places for a better view of the city. If you come to Macau, locals advise you to visit this landmark, as it will give you a lot of vivid impressions from the trip.
