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Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural influences. Its heritage is marked by a wonderful cultural hybridity that manifests itself in all aspects of life: Chinese temples stand on maritime-themed Portuguese tiles; the sound of Cantonese permeates streets with Portuguese names; and when you’re hungry, it could be Chinese dim sum, pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) or Macanese minchi (ground meat stir-fried with potatoes) that come to the rescue. Its giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, which joins the islands of Taipa and Coloane, have earned it the nickname, “Las Vegas of Asia”, and it is today the leading gaming tourism center in the world, with seven times the gaming revenue of Las Vegas. One of its more striking landmarks is the tall Macau Tower, with sweeping city views. Macau has developed into a major resort city and is indeed an epicentre of gambling and glitz and the luxury entertainment here is world-class.