Rua da Felicidade
When it comes to Macao, a picture of Lisboa Casino would appear in your mind, including luxurious hotels, shopping malls, and so on. These are definitely attractive spots in Macao. But we cannot forget that Macao has a long history. Rua da Felicidade is one of them. It is a historic street in the southwest of Macao Peninsula. The name comes from Portuguese, which means blissful street.
Walking here in the morning is such a joyful relaxation, people can feel the strong atmosphere of history from the red windows. You can have your breakfast in the tea restaurant to experience the local food culture.
History
Rua da Felicidade was built in the middle age of the Qing dynasty by the Macao governor-general. Then, two rich merchants bought it. With their management, it rapidly developed into an entertainment street. Rua da Felicidade was divided into two parts. One is a cluster of brothels and teahouses while another part is a perfect place for taking drugs and drinking. So it was also called “the PARADISE for men”.
Once you come here, you’ll find that the street is preserved so well by the government that as if you have come back to the period hundreds of years ago. It’s a kind of magical time traveling.
Development and Current Situation
The bustling entertainment street had stopped. It’s special business since World War Two. After that, the government began to ban drugs and whoring. In recent years, it has been reformed. So the Rua da Felicidade you see today is one of the tidiest streets. In spite of the historic architecture, people who visit Macao can’t miss the appetizing local snacks here.
Food
For the popularity of any place, its cuisine is one of the major contributing factors and a source of attraction for the tourists. If you have been fortunate enough to travel around Rua da Felicidade, then you must have an idea that Rua da Felicidade is enriched in providing you a countless number of cuisine varieties that differ from one another according to the provinces. And, if you have not visited Rua da Felicidade, then be ready to visit this place which is having a lot of charm as far as cuisine is concerned. Rua da Felicidade is really world-famous for its cuisine. Specialties are Tian FaWan fin and Shrimp eggs.
TianFaWan fin
With a high reputation around the country, TianFaWan fin is quite popular in the whole of Macao. With carefully selected materials which include top-quality tripang, nutritious chicken soup, some fresh chufa, and finally matched with several drops of sesame oil, TianFaWan fin is finished delicately. what's more, it's cheap but healthy, for it has great effects on people's health, such as anti-aging, vessel malacia, digestion, cancer prevention, and so on. Therefore, once you come to Rua da Felicidade, TianFaWan fin can't be missed!
Shrimp eggs Noodles
Another Specialty is Shrimp eggs Noodles in the noodles House of Xiang Ji. While you can find nothing about it on the mainland, it is special but easy to make. different from the traditional method, the ingredients are separated, which are mainly comprised of the eggs of shrimp and chopped green onion. Gastronome CaiLan once recommended it. Have a try.
Film Location
There are many cheap hotels, of which the most famous one is the Xinhua Hotel built in 1873. Being one of the most beautiful hotels in Macau, it is a well-known film location.
In 2006, only 18-year-old Hong Kong actress Isabella Leong won the best actress in the 27th Portugal International Film Festival with the film Isabella, and Isabella mainly found the view in the Xinhua Hotel.
In addition, the film butterfly starred Josie, daughter of the Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, and the film 2046 directed by Karwai Wong was also taken here, the main performers Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Zhang Ziyi were living in Room 2047 and 2046. Many famous celebrities like Faye Wong, Gong Li, Carina Lau, Takuya Kimura, and Zhang Manyu had once lingered there many times.
Nearby Attractions
- Quarteldos Mouros (0.12km away)
- Barra Square (0.16km away)
- Our Lady of Penha (0.28km away)
- Domingos Road (0.35km away)