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Macau is a city emerging from its cocoon to unveil lavish colors and interwoven shapes which simultaneously welcome and excite anyone fortunate enough to partake of this sensory feast! It is difficult to imagine this geographical tapestry as tops on the list of densely populated areas, but it is. The reason for not noticing all the people is the expert placement and large numbers of attractive gardens throughout Macau.
Thanks to their depth of appreciation for aesthetic beauty and balance in natural environments, the Chinese and Portuguese have combined their landscaping talents to establish and maintain attractive green spaces even in the busiest urban neighborhoods of Macau. Eastern serpentine bridges over lotus ponds with brightly colored carp swimming languorously below and weatherworn rocks strategically placed midst bamboo and pine groves provide a sense of a much larger lake within a forest of serenity holding surprises just around the bend. Western geometric definition of flower beds combined with ornate fountains, theme-oriented mosaic patterns in the calcada paths and busts of historical figures adjoin government buildings of the city. A mixture of rich heritage and astute composition have turned this city into a wonderland of gardens to visit.
At any time of the day you'll find serenity and peacefulness under the shade of a banyon tree, or enjoy a cooling mist from one of the myriad of fountains of Macau.
Sun Yat Sen Park, looking out at China's Zhu Hai from the northern edge of Macau, is one of the latest additions to this collection. This fantastic combination of flora and water zones rests atop what used to be a site for discarding waste. Recycling has never been better expressed. In the heart of the city lies Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, the most Chinese of all, yet also holding a western style home built by a wealthy Chinese merchant in the 19th century. A venture to Coloane's Seac Pai Van Park includes not only outdoor wonders, but indoor displays of traditional farming techniques and exhibits from the Islands Municpal Council's research laboratories. These include indigenous medicinal plants as well as explanations for herbal remedies, reflecting the importance of traditional Chinese medicine in this region.
Whatever your interests concerning flowers and plant life, outdoor sculptures and cultural expressions - Macau offers something for everyone to appreciate in the countless gardens and green spaces all around the city!
