Lou Kau Mansion, situated at No.7 of Travessa da Sé in Macao, is the former residence of the renowned Macao merchant Lou Wa Sio (Lou Kau)'s family. Based on the inscriptions on the eaves in the left courtyard, the mansion was completed in 1889, the 15th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty. Lou Kau was born in Xinhui, Guangdong, and moved to Macao in 1857, the 6th year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign in the Qing dynasty. According to genealogical records, Lou Kau ‘lost his parents at a young age and led a poor life. After reaching 20 years old, he moved to Macao and worked in the currency exchange sector. With some savings, he opened the Pou Hong Money Changer. He operated his businesses with prudence and accumulated unrivalled wealth.’ The street Rua do Lu Cao in Macao is named in memory of Lou Wa Sio.
For more details, please visit the Lou Kau Mansion website
Address: Travessa da Sé, no. 7
Opening Hours:
9:00 - 18:00 (No admission after 17:30; Closed on Mondays. Open on the remaining days of the week, including on public holidays)
Free Admission
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Public Guided Tours |
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays |
Tour Size |
Language |
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On-site Admission |
10:00 - 11:00 12:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 15:00 15:00 - 16:00 16:00 - 17:00 |
Each tour maximum 10 visitors |
Cantonese or Mandarin |
For enquiries:
Please call (853)2836 6866 during office hour
E-mail: WHDocent@icm.gov.mo
For requests to use the space, please contact the Cultural Affairs Bureau Tel: 2836 6866.
In order to ensure an undisturbed environment for visitors, all film or photo shooting activities must request prior authorization from the Cultural Affairs Bureau, at least 20 days prior to the date of the activities, except for normal public commemorations. For this purpose, please fill out the following form:
https://www.icm.gov.mo/en/Service/FilmLicense/Default.aspx