Macao Cultural Heritage Trails

When the Portuguese settled in Macao in the mid-16th century, Macao rapidly emerged as a transit port for international trade, from where Chinese silk, porcelain and other goods were exported to Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The Maritime Silk Road shaped the cityscape of Macao, which is still clearly visible in the traces ...

With the collision and interactions between Chinese and Western cultures over more than 400 years, Macao has established unique education systems, characterised by diversity and inclusiveness. Some of the schools visited on this trail have completed their historical mission, while others are still practicing their educational philosophy and cultiva...