Coloane Slow Tune: A Dopamine-Induced Half-Day Getaway on a Secluded Island
This time in Macau, instead of walking on the Grand Samba or going to the casino to feel the crowds, change the car to Coloane Island for an afternoon full of color and slow life. There are few people here and it's quiet. There are dopamine-colored buildings everywhere. It's like walking into a colorful gallery. It's perfect for relaxing, taking photos and relaxing.
After crossing the border from Hengqin Port, take the bus to Shek Pai Wan Country Park to see the cute little pandas and other small animals for free and get close to nature. Then take the bus to the city of Coloane, first go to Han Kee hand-brewed coffee, drink a cup of fragrant hand-brewed coffee, eat a piece of peanuts, recharge. Then walk to Coloane Pier to see the surroundings full of fishing village style. Along the way to Andrew's Egg Tart Headquarters for a hot Portuguese tart. Then walk to the road on the fifth day of October and take pictures of the colorful buildings on both sides. Feel the serene atmosphere at St. Francis Church and the Coloane Library. Walk to the surrounding arts and crafts shops and cafes, such as 3345, and feel the charm of vinyl records and specialty coffees. Finally, take the bus to Black Beach, enjoy the sea breeze, watch the sunset, and feel another kind of beauty of Macau.
Check-in attractions
Coloane Pier is full of fishing port style, with nearby seafood shops and colorful buildings, it is a life-filled photo spot. On the fifth day of October, the road is lined with colorful townhouses, which look like a rainbow falling. St. Francis Church is a pure white Portuguese-style church with a continental flair with the cross in front of the door and its surroundings. Black Beach is the famous black sand beach in Macau. You can walk by the sea and enjoy the sea breeze.
mode of transportation
It's quick and smooth to take the high-speed rail from Guangzhou South to Zhuhai, then cross the border from Hengqin Port. After crossing the border, take bus No. 50 to Shek Pai Wan Country Park, then change to bus 26A to Lo Wan City and Black Beach.
Shadow phase
On the fifth day of October on the road, take a picture of the colorful architectural facade or a street scene full of dopamine sensations. In front of St. Francis Church, take a photo of the pure white building and the blue sky. At Black Beach, take a close-up shot of the black sand and waves, or take a sunset view of the sea, the golden sun is healing.
Specialty food
The hand-beaten and peanut-rich coffee at Han Kee Hand-Battered Coffee is the signature. The Portuguese tart at Andrew's Egg Tart Head Office is the soul. The egg filling is smooth and the crust is crispy. You must eat it while it's hot. The specialty coffee at 3345 cafe is amazing to try, and their vinyl record collection is a major feature.
Accommodation recommendations
If you plan to play for another day, you can choose to stay near Rowan Island to continue your tour, or stay to Taipa city, the transportation is quite convenient.
Precautions
Many parts of Coloane Island are outdoors, so remember to bring rain gear or a sun hat depending on the weather. Black Beach is a public beach, be safe and don’t swim too far. Some small shops may only accept cash. Remember to bring a little cash with you. The most important thing is to relax and enjoy this slow-life atmosphere, you will find a different Macau.
Little reminder
Coloane Island is not as bustling as the Macau Peninsula, but it is this tranquility and color that makes it worthwhile. Next time you visit Macau, remember to leave half a day for Luan to feel the charm of this colorful island.