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MACAO
73 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. One steamer (S. S. Heungakan, 1.055 tons) daily to and from Hongkong, and two
steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.
Travellers to the East should not leave Hongkong without paying a visit to Macao. This historical and picturesque Portuguese Colony, founded in 1557, is sufficiently Important and interesting to deserve a portion of the
tourist's time
The approach to Macao is exceedingly beautiful, and has often been spoken of as a miniature Bay of Naples. A day may be pleasantly spent in visiting the following places:-
The Praia Grande, a beautiful promenade on sea front, with Fort San Francisco and Public Gardens at the Eastern end, the ancient Fort Bom Parto and magnificent Hotel “Boa Vista " on an emineuce at the West end.
The Gardens and Grotto of Camoes, named after the distinguished and famous Portuguese poet, who
wrote the Lusiad there The facade and ruins of the Jesuit Church of San Paulo, which was burnt down in 1835. The Barrier of Porta do Corco, the place of demarcation between Portuguese and Chinese Territory, so tragically associated with the murder, by the Chinese, of Governor Ferreira do Amaral on 22nd August, 1849. The Gula Fort, with Chapel and Lighthouse enclosed-the latter being the first Lighthouse in the Far East. From this point, a magnificent panoramic view can be obtained of the city, the islands, surrounding country and water-w 'ya. The Avenida Vasco da Gama. The picturesque Montanha Russa on the outskirts of the city, beyond
Flora Gardens, overlooking the bathing-beach of Areia Preta,
"BOA VISTA”
(HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH CHINA),
MACAO.
UNDER EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT.
The strictest supervision as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene is exercised. All comforts of a Home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few days rest and quiet. Comfortable accommodation for travellers.
It is beautifully situated, overlooking the sea and Praia Grande, and from its verandahs may be seen a vista of ever-changing panoramic views, not to be excelled in any part of the world.
For terms, apply to-
Telegraphic Address :–“BOAVISTA.”
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Extracts from BOA VISTA
Everything most confortable.
Food good and nicely cooked,
Everything supplied for comfort.
The MANAGER.
Visitors' Book.
The most attractive spot and very best hotel 1 have seen in China.
Delighted with our visit. Too charming for words.
We have spent the happiest hours of our lives at the Boa Vista" Hotel. Delighted with Hotel and Macao. An ideal place for a quiet holiday.
"Boa Vista" is by a long way the best Hotel in the East. We cannot strongly enough recommend this
first-class house.
Food and attendance excellent, bed-rooms comfortable, scrupulous cleanliness throughout. For one desirous of a few days rest and quiet to recuperate, a beau ideal establishment.
Most pleasant retreat for one either in good or bad health.
Quel charmant petit endroit ce sera pour le repos de nos fatigues.
Ravissant Hotel
A charming place. The best Hotel I have found in the Orient.
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