Macau Tower
Macau Tower is a high-rise building and one of the city's main tourist attractions. At the same time, the tower is multifunctional - there is an observation deck, a restaurant, shopping areas, and a 3D cinema. According to statistics, this place is visited annually by millions of tourists who admire its scale.
History of Macau Tower
The story is connected with the name of billionaire Stanley Ho, who was shocked by the Sky Tower, located on Auckland Island (New Zealand), and decided to build a similar object in his hometown of Macau. The famous architect Gordon Moller worked on the tower project. 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.
World events are often held in this place. 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 extreme sports enthusiast. The popular show "America's Next Top Model" and many other shows were also held here.
Entertainment at Macau Tower
At the tower, every extreme sports fan has 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 short briefing, after which they will tie you to a special rope and lead you to the jump start point. 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 lasts only a few seconds.
Another entertainment at Macau Tower is sky jumping. This type of entertainment involves a descent from a height, which lasts about 20 seconds. You can jump either alone or in a group. In addition, the tower provides its visitors with a free walk along a vertical staircase. A helmet and insurance are provided for those who want to start their journey from the 61st floor. The height offers views of many beautiful places in Macau. For lovers of quiet walks and beautiful photos, there is 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 provided with safety ropes. There are a lot of wonderful places inside the tower where you can spend your time. There are always slot machines, a cinema, a restaurant, a cafe and various shops for family shopping and children's shops. Sometimes special shows are held - fire shows, puppet theaters, as well as various prize drawings.
Macau Tower is an amazing holiday destination for extreme sports lovers and ordinary tourists. There are many recreational areas open, as well as places for a better view of the city. If you come to Macau, locals recommend visiting this attraction, as it will give you many vivid impressions from your trip.