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Coloane

South of Dangzhi Island, Macau, China
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Ranked #13 of 140 attractions in Macau
Type: Islands
Traveler Description: Coloane (pronounced Ko Lo On) used to be an island, used before the Portuguese arrived as a salt making area.  After the Portuguese arrived it... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Compared to what's happening in the malls and casinos of nearby Cotai Strip this is heavenly. So nice to stroll around this old fishing village with interesting remnants of the Portuguese period. The church of Francis Xavier is a highlight and outside is a cairn commemorating a battle in 1910 between the militiary and Chinese pirates who had dominated life... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

We spent our time in Coloane for almost 1-2 hours. As we are in tight schedule. When we arrived rains were just pouring and the old village became quite. We took a Bus toward Hac Sa Beach from Senado Square, my google maps estimated arround 1 hour trip, apparentely it doesnt count how Grandpriexest Bus Driver of Macau are..those 1... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

We recently spend 1/2 day visiting Coloane Village, which is a much the quieter side of Macau than what most experience on the Cotai Strip or historic city center area. Located no more than 10-12 minutes bus ride from the bustling Cotai Strip you can find this sleepy community, which features a few interesting things to see and good dining.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Coloane's main attraction in my opinion is the fact that it is an old part of Macau where time and people seem to have forgotten. There is really not much to do except potter around looking at the old housing settlements. If you are fascinated by how people live in a place where hodge-podge buildings pop out from everywhere, this... More

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Macau, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Quiet and old village in Macau. Coloane Village offers a range of unique cultural and historical sights as well as great food that you would enjoy. From temples to abandoned ship construction sites, to churches and old Portuguese streets and buildings, you can easily spend a day there relaxing in this quiet place, on foot or on a rented bike.... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Another part of life in Macau, quiet, sea breeze and beautiful scenery. There is a famous shop called lord stow selling Portuguese egg tarts.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Stroll round this village untouched by the glitz of the casinos. The Macau tourist organization has a nice walk you can do in Coloane

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Hong Kong
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Sleepy little town away from it all. Its easy to walk around for a few hours or half a day. See the quaint old architecture and wander the alleyways and along the water. Stop at the temple. Have coffee at a cafe and egg tarts at Lord Stowe's bakery. Then board a bus or taxi back to Taipa or Macau.... More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Well the best has to be Hac Sa beach which is safe for children and excellent for swimming. The reservoir behind the beach has a boating lake and wonderful country park walks with fantastic views and for a meal the Miramar restaurant at the north end is excellent in both food and value

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I agree with the other contributors. If you have time you must visit Coloane and experience another side to Macau. In addition to the eateries in Coloane village and Hac Sa beach there is Cheoc Van Village and beach. On Cheoc Van there is a Pousada (inn) with a lovely restaurant with a terrace overlooking the beach. There is also... More

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