Between 1557 until the 1999 handover, Macau was a Portuguese enclave. Now a Special Administrative Region of China, this tiny territory is just 65km from Hong Kong and has easily apparent Portuguese atmosphere with pavement cafes, Portuguese street names and public squares with pastel coloured buildings. It is popular locally for gambling with a number of casinos, but there is also a rich history and a legendary food scene including the local Macanese fusion cuisine.
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