Must-go-to spots listed for great fireworks competition

Twelve world-class fireworks teams will stage pyrotechnic shoot-outs in front of Macau Tower during the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest on Sept 7, 13, 21 28, and Oct 1 and 5, celebrating the former colony’s return to China and National Day.

The teams come from Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Korea, the United Kingdom, Romania, South Africa, Canada, France, China, Japan, and Australia. Malaysia and Australia are new this year, while the other ten are Macao veterans. They all are said to have rich experience and extraordinary artistry in creation of fireworks shows.

"The marvelous fireworks displays add a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals, and have become an annual must-see in Macao, with many spectators specially choosing this time of the year to visit for an exotic and romantic break", states the Macau Government Tourism Office.

Eight ways are recommended for Zhuhai residents to enjoy the show from Zhuhai, in Macao, or at sea:

Fireworks in front of Macao Tower

1. Jialin Mt near Zhuxiandong (Bamboo Immortals Cave) Park 加林山（竹仙洞附近）

The view from the mountaintop commands almost half of Macao's nightscape after a hike from Man Mo Temple (文武庙) upon the mountain in central south Wanzai and long descent to Wanzai Middle School (湾仔中学) in the northeast.

Hiking route

Buses 55, 101, 21, 608, 207, 34, 36, 601B, 601, 46, K5, 8, 931, 56, 31 to Ganger Road bus stop 港二路

2. Hengqin Bridge 横琴大桥

Hengqin Bridge faces the performance venue in the east and has an unobstructed view.

Buses 14, 62, 86, Z51

3. Shizimen Central Business District 十字门

The visual effect promises to be spectacular as the International Convention & Exhibition Center in Shizimen is near the fireworks launch point.

Buses 14, 61, 62, 86, 130, K10, K11, N20 to International Convention & Exhibition Center bus stop 国际会议中心

4. Lovers Avenue 情侣路

The Lovers Avenue section near Jiuzhou Port in Jida is recommended for its broad horizon, but the visual effects may be limited due to the distance.

Buses 12, 22, 23, 25 to Jiuzhou Port 九洲港

5. Macao Cruise Tour 澳门环岛游

Embarking on a 90-minute cruise from Wanzai Tourist Terminal (湾仔旅游码头) on South Nanwan Road (南湾南路) is also a prime choice. Not only can passengers view the fireworks from the deck, they can sight many tourist attractions in Macao.

Buses 5, 60, 130, 62, 14, 61, 86, K10, K11, 2, 6, 7, 16 Loop, 26, 9 to Wanzai Tourist Terminal 湾仔旅游码头

6. Macau Tower

A close-up view of fireworks is at hand when they are set off from the sea area in front of the 233-m (765-ft) Macau Tower Observation Lounge. 

Macau Buses 5, 5AX, 9A, 18, 18B, 23, 26, 32, N2 or take a taxi to Macau Tower

7. Bishop (Penha) Hill Lobby

The hill is the highest landmark on the western Macao Peninsula 62.7 m (206 ft) above the sea plane. Despite being distance from the fireworks scene, it's the best place to frame the Macao Tower and fireworks in a picture at the same time. You may also take in Penha Church, which was built on crest of the hill in 1622. 

8. Anim's Arte Nam Van

In addition to checking out the fireworks, visitors can stroll around cultural-creative fairs and sample local specialties at the cultural-creative and leisure lakeside landmark.

744B Avenida Panoramica do Lago Nam Van

Program

Promotional poster [Photos courtesy WeChat account: zhuhaifabu]