In Macao, Summer Heat is On

Get set for a summer of exhilarating adventures in Macao – be it edge-of-your-seat water fun, a life-like dinosaur exhibit and bouncy castles, the thrills and spills of the Macao Grand Prix or the wonder of arts. Are you ready for the ride?

Macao has geared up to captivate the imagination and stir the adventurous spirit this month. From the moment you step into the realistic and life-sized world of dinosaurs at Lisboeta Macau, right through the 40,000-square-feet wonderland of gigantic bouncy castles, giant slides and water roller coasters at Studio City Water Park, Macao is offering what is sure to be a summer full of marvels and memories for the whole family..

There has never been a more colorful collection of racing cars and motorcycles, hair-raising action pictures, comprehensive data and precious memorabilia for visitors to reminisce on the long and rich history behind the Macao Grand Prix, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Plus, get your art fix at the returning Art Macao and Taipa Village Art Space’s very-first contemporary art museum.

Let’s have a peek!

A roaring adventure

It turns out prehistoric dinosaurs have landed in Lisboeta Macau after the asteroid impact. ‘Dinosaur Adventure through the Jurassic’ is an astounding exhibit bringing jaw-droppingly realistic, full-sized dinosaur replicas to life with life-like movements and bone-shaking roars. From now until 3 September, you and your kids will get to experience the prehistoric age and encounter T. rex, pterosaur and dozens of other enormous creatures up-close.

The thrilling expedition makes sure that little ones of all ages will have a field day with an array of fun-filled activities – taking a ride on the dinosaur-shaped train, shooting arcade games and more – making for an exciting family day out like no other.

Dinosaur Adventure through the Jurassic:
www.lisboetamacau.com/en/promotions/global/dinoexhibition/?fbclid=IwAR2TQioX9-h26h1xZE1ZpvZ1M-5S29kJ8o65mHbuB8iciukJK9KpQZNSS28

Fantastic summer flavors

Jumptopia is bringing its first bouncy castle carnival to Macao at The Venetian Macao. Themed ‘Little Gourmet Festival’, the 40,000-square-foot space features nine gigantic bouncy castles, with a 6.5-meter-tall giant slide and a joyful ball pit filled with multi-colored balls. From now till 3 September, children and adults alike are going to have a blast as they frolic, slide and bounce for hours on end, embarking on a sensational foodie tour with Kiztopia Friends across Macao to discover the world’s finest culinary delights. This is where the ultimate summer fun begins!

Jumptopia Little Gourmet Festival @ Macau:
www.venetianmacao.com/exhibition/jumptopia-little-gourmet-festival.html?_ga=2.211011157.1747146377.1690448242-1365286565.1690448242

Splash and slide

What’s summer without some adrenaline-pumping water adventure? The long-anticipated, all-weather Studio City Water Park has opened in Macao. With a new indoor park designed by industry legend WhiteWater Canada, Studio City Water Park is kept at a balmy 30 degree Celsius all year round for you to have fun and, most importantly, beat the heat.

The indoor area is a space-themed park comprising 16 thrilling attractions. Go all out with seven breath-taking water slides, take the plunge with the electrifying water roller coaster, and don’t forget to check out Macao’s one-and-only indoor surfing simulator. Heading outdoors, there are a total of 62 attractions: brave the five crazy slides of the 20-meter-high Highpoint Twister or join in on the crowd as the Golden Bucket drenches at regular intervals. Not to mention the specially curated kids’ area with water slides and interactive features designed just for the kiddos.

Studio City Water Park:
www.studiocity-macau.com/en/entertainment/waterpark

Where racing history comes alive

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Macao Grand Prix, the Macao Grand Prix Museum is putting on a special memory collection event for you to relive the extraordinary history of Macao’s landmark motorsport road race through admission tickets, posters, mailers and souvenirs of the bygone years. While you are there, strike a pose and snap pictures with the life-like wax figures of eight internationally renowned racing drivers, before experiencing the thrills of racing on the car and motorcycle simulators.

Even better, you can enjoy a 10% discount on the standard ticket when you present and pay with a Visa card at the ticketing counter of the Macao Grand Prix Museum (available from today till 31 August).

Macao Grand Prix Museum’s Visa discount:
www.visa.com.hk/en_hk/visa-offers-and-perks/macao-grand-prix-museum/154309?fbclid=IwAR37YIL6NwrSlSvEdEpWozzpa71u_qZS-gvSZ6dlqWu_CaQcCKjl9VA4aBo

A feast for the senses

Art and culture lovers are in for a real treat at Art Macao! This year’s rendition spans summer to autumn to offer an immersive experience through 30 exhibitions showcasing modern and contemporary pieces from over 20 countries. Organized around the theme ‘The Statistics of Fortune’, the main exhibition curated by Qiu Zhijie explores the exciting interplay of science and faith.

There are city pavilions from Kyoto, London, Shenzhen and Vila Nova de Cerveira featuring the artistic creativity of those vibrant cities. Public art installations and invitational exhibitions by Macao artists such as Konstantin Bessmertny, Ung Vai Meng, Lampo Leong, Chan Hin lo, Bunny Lai Sut Weng, and Eric Fok Hoi Seng are scattered throughout the city, transforming Macao into a grand open-air museum and a celebration of all things art for visitors to discover.

Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023:
https://www.artmacao.mo/2023/en/

An artsy affair

Taipa Village Art Space has been transformed into a contemporary art museum for the very first time. From now till 22 September, ‘The First Contemporary Art Museum of Macau by Felix Vong’ promises a thought-provoking experience through appropriation art.

Born in Macao and now completing his master’s degree in Lisbon, Vong is a young, up-and-coming artist who plays with imitation and fakes to explore the blurry line between real and copy. On display are over 25 of Vong’s imaginative reinterpretations of iconic works by the likes of Andy Warhol, Banksy and David Hockney. Half were created solo by Vong and half in collaboration with Portuguese artists.

The First Contemporary Art Museum of Macao:
www.taipavillagemacau.com/event/the-first-contemporary-art-museum-of-macau-a-solo-exhibition-by-felix-vong/

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