This photo shows the Ruins of St. Paul's and its surrounding areas in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
The historic center of Macao, a UNESCO world heritage site, bears witness to one of the earliest and longest-lasting encounters between China and the West.
The narrow and elongated area is dotted with historic buildings, from the A-Ma Temple dedicated to the sea-goddess Mazu, to the Mandarin's House -- the former residence of a prominent Chinese historical figure, and the landmark Ruins of St. Paul's, once among the largest Catholic churches in the Far East.
Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the historic center of Macao in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the historic center of Macao in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
This photo shows the St. Lawrence's Church in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists take selfies at the Monte Fort in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the Monte Fort in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the Guia Fortress in south China's Macao, Dec. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists sit on the steps of Dom Pedro V Theatre in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the Lilau Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the Senado Square in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the A-Ma Temple in south China's Macao, Dec. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
This photo shows the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Tourists visit the Mandarin's House in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
