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The name "Macau" loosely means "Gateway" or "Door" - a gateway between East and West. Today, Macau remains a gateway, encouraging development by granting business licenses to western casino financiers, bringing Las Vegas into the mix. Whether you look at Macau's architecture, its food, or its music, Macau culture is all about fusion. Old and new stand together, east and western influences mixed. Macau attractions are not limited to the historical. It also actively embraces fusing the past with the future. The newest of Macau attractions, Fisherman's Wharf, is a vast themed park, divided into different port towns. One can escape to Cape Town, Amsterdam or the Italian Riviera in the same evening. The kids will love the active volcano, children's fort, and Roman amphitheater. The Dynasty Wharf section replicates the time of the Tang Dynasty, offering tranquil Chinese kiosks and tea parlors. Ultra modern, and dominating the Macau skyline, is the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center. Walk the hair-raising AJ Hackett Skywalk 216 meters above Macau, or enjoy a 70-meter Flying Fox cable ride. Inside, a 500-seat theater offers everything from full-scale productions to the latest hit movies. Kids will love the bungee trampoline, and the hand-painted carousel. A giant Carvel ship replica shows a slice of life, pirate style, as well. Everyone will enjoy the 360 Café, the revolving restaurant.   For a beautiful mixture of modern technology with old stately elegance, don't forget to see a Cybernetic Fountain laser and music show, on the waterfront near the palace.  And for the ultimate fusion experience offered by Macau culture, visit Rua da Cunha (Food Street) on Taipa Island. For more information on Macau, please visit http://www.macautourism.gov.mo/     ** Excerpts of writings taken from Macau Resort

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