Part of the Historic Centre of Macau, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Guia Fortress was built between 1622 and 1638. The lighthouse inside the fort was built in 1865 and is considered the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast.
Macao peninsula’s Nam Van Lake and Macau Tower slowly come alive at nightfall.
A mass expanse of urbanisation stretches out beyond the border between Zhuhai and Macao on the Ilha Verde side.
A unique aerial view of the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal. An array of ferries are in the dock, waiting to head off to Hong Kong and other locations.
The Tap Siac Craft Market is held at Tap Siac Square twice a year, bringing locals together in celebration of creative talents from the city and overseas.
Galaxy Macau’s 75,000-square metre Grand Resort Deck boasts the longest skytop aquatic adventure river ride in the world. It runs for 575 metres.
This aerial shot of a water walkway surrounded by lotus plants is in Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, a garden built by merchant Lou Kau in 1906.
Standing tall at 258 metres, the Grand Lisboa entertainment resort was completed in 2008. It dominates the skies, whether photographed from above or below.
Macao’s 5.2-square kilometre Cotai Strip, the home of many iconic entertainment complexes, occupies reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane.
The Parisian Macao, located on the Cotai Strip, opened on 13 September 2016. The Eiffel Tower replica is exactly half the size of the real landmark.
Part of the Historic Centre of Macao, Senado Square boasts a beautiful Portuguese wave-patterned mosaic that covers the whole 3,700-square metre pavement.
To finish off our display, here’s an aerial view of the entire Macao peninsula. A fascinating Asian city, wherever you view it from.
TEXT Rafelle Marie Allego
PHOTOS Cheong Chi Fong
Cities are often viewed from the ground, not from high up in the air. However, local photographer Cheong Chi Fong regularly gets his drone out to give a unique perspective of Macao from the skies. He has shared a series of aerial shots with us for this issue’s Zoom, highlighting some well-known landmarks in the city as well as a few hidden gems. Take a fresh look with us at Macao’s inimitable beauty from the heavens.