Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Jan 2023
Macau has recently reopened to the outside world after being in virtual lock down for the past three years. Now being able to return to our sister city from Hong Kong more freely, one of the first places we visited to is the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden in the St. Lazarus Quarter of the city. Opening hours are 6am to 12am daily.
This is a Suzhou-style garden that is very well maintained and just a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The garden is walled in and includes numerous bench seatings as well as a few pavilions with seating in a lovely landscaped garden with tall mature trees for shade, rock grottos, winding footbridge, a large koy pond with a historic building where exhibitions are held as well as access to the Macau Tea Culture Museum.
The gardens are attractive year round but particularly so during holiday periods such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year when they add additional plants, blooming flowers and kumquat trees. Some years there are orchid displays as well. It is also a top place to visit each June when the lotus plants are in full bloom.
This is a really nice place to spend some time if you plan to explore the St. Lazarus Quarter during a visit to Macau.
This is a Suzhou-style garden that is very well maintained and just a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The garden is walled in and includes numerous bench seatings as well as a few pavilions with seating in a lovely landscaped garden with tall mature trees for shade, rock grottos, winding footbridge, a large koy pond with a historic building where exhibitions are held as well as access to the Macau Tea Culture Museum.
The gardens are attractive year round but particularly so during holiday periods such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year when they add additional plants, blooming flowers and kumquat trees. Some years there are orchid displays as well. It is also a top place to visit each June when the lotus plants are in full bloom.
This is a really nice place to spend some time if you plan to explore the St. Lazarus Quarter during a visit to Macau.
Written January 23, 2023
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dremo
Singapore, Singapore26 contributions
Nov 2019
Childhood memories garden for a must visit for all ages. Well maintained, peaceful and tranquility. Trees are neatly named for public to understand and appreciate the plants more in depth. Comfortable walk away from the busy streets and corners outside. Friendly staff. Had a great time chillaxing.
Written October 7, 2020
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
We visited the Lou Lim leoc Garden (no entrance fee), east of the main Historic Center of Macau attractions, this past weekend during the Chinese New Year holiday and were very happy with this attraction. While not a World Heritage attraction in Macau, we felt this garden was very impressive and well worth seeking out.
This garden features numerous narrow and winding stone footpaths that surround a small lake. There is a rock grotto area, a nice small pavilion and very attractive winding footbridge towards the back of the garden grounds. There is also a lovely little statue of Kun Iam near the entrance, lots of bamboo shoots and well-maintained vegetation throughout the garden. Further, the building on the lake was hosting an interesting Xinjiang Uyghur exhibition during the Chinese New Year period as well.
We found numerous lovely spots to have a seat and just admire the beauty of this location. As this attraction is not on the main tourist trail in Macau, it had only a small number of other visitors during the time we were there, making our stop more quiet, peaceful and relaxing.
In the area of the Lou Lim leoc Garden you can also visit other interesting attractions, most not included in the UNESCO collection of attractions for Macau. These include the Macau Tea Culture House, on the street corner where you find the Lou Lim leoc Garden. Also, 2-3 minutes walk down the street called Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, which is lined with beautifully painted houses, you can find the nice Tap Seac Square, and the Tap Seac Gallery. Just around the corner from the back of Lou Lim leoc, is the Memorial of Dr. San Yet Sen and yet another five minutes walk and you can find the Flores Garden and Guia Hill cable cars.
Overall, it was the most beautiful attraction we were able to visit during this recent trip to Macau, one well worthy of a return visit. Unfortunately, some of the water plant vegetation was not in season due to the cold winter temperatures, making it potentially better to visit the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden during the warmer months of the year. This was the only thing we could think of that would our visit to Lou Lim leoc Garden better.
This garden features numerous narrow and winding stone footpaths that surround a small lake. There is a rock grotto area, a nice small pavilion and very attractive winding footbridge towards the back of the garden grounds. There is also a lovely little statue of Kun Iam near the entrance, lots of bamboo shoots and well-maintained vegetation throughout the garden. Further, the building on the lake was hosting an interesting Xinjiang Uyghur exhibition during the Chinese New Year period as well.
We found numerous lovely spots to have a seat and just admire the beauty of this location. As this attraction is not on the main tourist trail in Macau, it had only a small number of other visitors during the time we were there, making our stop more quiet, peaceful and relaxing.
In the area of the Lou Lim leoc Garden you can also visit other interesting attractions, most not included in the UNESCO collection of attractions for Macau. These include the Macau Tea Culture House, on the street corner where you find the Lou Lim leoc Garden. Also, 2-3 minutes walk down the street called Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, which is lined with beautifully painted houses, you can find the nice Tap Seac Square, and the Tap Seac Gallery. Just around the corner from the back of Lou Lim leoc, is the Memorial of Dr. San Yet Sen and yet another five minutes walk and you can find the Flores Garden and Guia Hill cable cars.
Overall, it was the most beautiful attraction we were able to visit during this recent trip to Macau, one well worthy of a return visit. Unfortunately, some of the water plant vegetation was not in season due to the cold winter temperatures, making it potentially better to visit the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden during the warmer months of the year. This was the only thing we could think of that would our visit to Lou Lim leoc Garden better.
Written January 28, 2012
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cath_rf
Lisbon, Portugal61 contributions
Oct 2010 • Friends
I discovered this garden a bit too late, i'm afraid, so I've been there only once, unfortunatelly. I say this because it's a beautiful place, very zen, very asian. There's green everywhere, and also this beautiful constructions, stactues, and lakes, etc.
I really enjoyed it there, and it's free, which is a bless considering its beauty!
I really enjoyed it there, and it's free, which is a bless considering its beauty!
Written September 15, 2011
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Rishon Lezion, Israel2,336 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
Lou Lim Iok Garden is a real gem of Macau. Compared to some other gardens, it is well taken care of and this certainly adds to its beauty. The garden is a mix of the traditional Chinese style with trees, a pond, and stones with antique Western buildings and beautiful statues. The entrance is free and you can't see Macau without visiting the place.
Written June 6, 2015
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Lou Lim Ieok Garden is a beautiful Suzhou style garden (free entry). It is a lovely place to visit year round but is particularly special during the annual Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period.
At this time of the year, Lou Lim Ieok Garden is fully decorated with traditional Spring Festival period flowers, plants and a blossom trees. The garden further hosts a small but very nice Orchid Exhibition, they bring out some lovely specimen to see and take pictures of.
We also like to visit the gardens during the CNY period as they host special exhibitions from various regions within China in order to educate visitors about other areas of China less familiar to most. This year, there was a neat exhibition of over 400 items and a few interactive activities from Chongqing Province.
In the end, we like spending time in Lou Lim Ieok Gardens and always make time for a visit during the annual Spring Festival. If you enjoy flora or simply want to see Macau's nicest garden attraction, this is the right place to go. If you are in the city during CNY, this is definitely a place worth making time for.
To find the Lou Lim Ieok Garden, follow Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, past Tap Seac Square for two short blocks. You will find the yellow coloured Macau Tea Culture Museum. The entrance to the gardens is just around the corner on Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro. The garden is open from 6am to 9pm.
At this time of the year, Lou Lim Ieok Garden is fully decorated with traditional Spring Festival period flowers, plants and a blossom trees. The garden further hosts a small but very nice Orchid Exhibition, they bring out some lovely specimen to see and take pictures of.
We also like to visit the gardens during the CNY period as they host special exhibitions from various regions within China in order to educate visitors about other areas of China less familiar to most. This year, there was a neat exhibition of over 400 items and a few interactive activities from Chongqing Province.
In the end, we like spending time in Lou Lim Ieok Gardens and always make time for a visit during the annual Spring Festival. If you enjoy flora or simply want to see Macau's nicest garden attraction, this is the right place to go. If you are in the city during CNY, this is definitely a place worth making time for.
To find the Lou Lim Ieok Garden, follow Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, past Tap Seac Square for two short blocks. You will find the yellow coloured Macau Tea Culture Museum. The entrance to the gardens is just around the corner on Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro. The garden is open from 6am to 9pm.
Written February 25, 2015
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
One of the places I really enjoy visiting during Chinese New Year is the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden in the St. Lazarus Quarter. This is the most beautiful garden in Macau and open from 6am to 9pm daily.
This is a walled Suzhou-style garden that is very well landscaped with plenty of flowerbeds, pavilions, grottos, pavilion with a zig-zag bridge and a large koy pond. There is exhibition house in the back of the garden which is regularly used for temporary exhibitions. You can also find the Macao Tea Culture Museum at Lou Lim Ieok as well.
There are lots of walking paths and park benches for those seeking a place to relax or even a picnic at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden. When the weather is nice, this is one of my favourite places in Macau throughout the year.
This is a walled Suzhou-style garden that is very well landscaped with plenty of flowerbeds, pavilions, grottos, pavilion with a zig-zag bridge and a large koy pond. There is exhibition house in the back of the garden which is regularly used for temporary exhibitions. You can also find the Macao Tea Culture Museum at Lou Lim Ieok as well.
There are lots of walking paths and park benches for those seeking a place to relax or even a picnic at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden. When the weather is nice, this is one of my favourite places in Macau throughout the year.
Written February 7, 2019
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jbgh1995
Greater Adelaide, Australia106 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a beautiful garden to wander through with plenty of places to sit & relax. Also some history displays.
Written September 19, 2018
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
A great time of year to visit Lou Lim Ieoc Gardens is during the annual Lotus Festival held each June. The gardens themselves are the most beautiful in Macau, add the annual blooming of the lotus flowers and this place is just lovely to visit, especially early in the morning.
There are a few lotus plants near the front of the pond. Have a quick look and then make your way to the back of the garden where you will find a very nice collection of lotus buds and blooms right up next to the walkways and the pavilion. It is a beautiful scene, one of the best of the annual Lotus Festival locations in Macau each June.
There is also a display area near Macau Tea Culture House within the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden grounds, where you'll see a nice arrangement of planted lotus plants.
To learn more about the annual Lotus Festival in Macau visit the Macau Government Tourist Office website or see the monthly 'What's On Macau' webpage which will give information about dates for future festivals and locations where you can see the lotuses in Macau.
There are a few lotus plants near the front of the pond. Have a quick look and then make your way to the back of the garden where you will find a very nice collection of lotus buds and blooms right up next to the walkways and the pavilion. It is a beautiful scene, one of the best of the annual Lotus Festival locations in Macau each June.
There is also a display area near Macau Tea Culture House within the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden grounds, where you'll see a nice arrangement of planted lotus plants.
To learn more about the annual Lotus Festival in Macau visit the Macau Government Tourist Office website or see the monthly 'What's On Macau' webpage which will give information about dates for future festivals and locations where you can see the lotuses in Macau.
Written June 23, 2015
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China156,886 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
We enjoy visiting the Lou Lim Iok Garden when we are in Macau. It is one of several enjoyable attractions northeast of the main historic city center area, and there is no better time to visit this attraction than during Chinese New Year.
This year we found another nice exhibition being held in the main pavilion area of the gardens, featuring Lunar New Year traditions of Shanxi and Sichuan provinces. There were very nice displays, art work as well as paper cutting and other demonstrations taking place.
Additionally, there was a very nice orchid and plant exhibition taking place at the Lou Lim Iok Garden during while we visited adding pleasant reason for spending some time in this beautiful area of Macau.
If you are happen to be in this area during the Chinese New Year Period, its worth you time to see what events are taking place at the nearby Tap Seac Square which hosts several events during the CNY festival period.
This year we found another nice exhibition being held in the main pavilion area of the gardens, featuring Lunar New Year traditions of Shanxi and Sichuan provinces. There were very nice displays, art work as well as paper cutting and other demonstrations taking place.
Additionally, there was a very nice orchid and plant exhibition taking place at the Lou Lim Iok Garden during while we visited adding pleasant reason for spending some time in this beautiful area of Macau.
If you are happen to be in this area during the Chinese New Year Period, its worth you time to see what events are taking place at the nearby Tap Seac Square which hosts several events during the CNY festival period.
Written February 13, 2013
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