iv) The Galaxy Macau
Opened in May 2011, the vast Galaxy Macau complex is a fully integrated world class resort, offering a plethora of luxurious 5-star accommodations, dining and entertainment options.
Galaxy Macau initially started with just three hotel brands; Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Japanese owned Okura Hotels and Resorts and of course, the five-star Galaxy Hotel Macau. In 2015, three new hotels brands were added to its collection which are The Ritz Carlton Macau, JW Marriot Macau and Broadway Hotel, making it the largest resort complex facility in Macau.
With six world-class hotel brands under its collection, The Galaxy Macau offers close to 4,000 rooms, suites and villas in total, bringing guests a diverse range of lavish hospitality experience!
Set in a sprawling white and gold complex of low and high rises towers, the palatial structure of Galaxy Macau is definitely built to impress. The massive structure consists of two linear form of twin towers, each with a large central spine and smaller spines on each end. Located atop the two towers are six cupolas covered by 24 carats gold leaf, four of which measured 15 meters and the other two measured 24 meters in height. The amount of gold leaf used to cover the cupolas would be enough to cover 87 football pitches.
For afar, the golden cupolas of Galaxy Macau gleams brightly under the sunny blue sky. With gold plated windows, the shimmering gold complex was incredibly mesmerizing, making it one of the most recognized landmark on Macau skyline.
The cupolas feature a nightly laser light show named Galaxy Laserama - an outdoor light show claimed to be the largest in the world and is visible across Macau. The show starts at 7.15 pm to 10.45 pm every night, projecting laser beam into the sky every 15 minutes. But unfortunately, we did not get to watch the show because out time here was quite limited.
a) The Wishing Crystals, Crystal Lobby
The free shuttle bus brought us to the complex of Galaxy Macau and off the bus, we entered to the crystal lobby featuring The Wishing Crystals, which one of attraction of Galaxy Macau.
Stepping into the crystal lobby, visitors will be greeted with a series of colorfull giant crystals that floats above a shimmering pool. The crystals have adopted advanced motion sensor technology that triggers special visual effects when guests walk near to the crystals. Symbols of good luck will flash from the crystals and reflect in the water below when all the crystals are activated.
Apart of the crystals, there is also a wall with a peacock-like pattern at the Crystal Lobby.
Peacock usually symbolize of integrity and beauty. Amazing isn't it?
The entire complex of Galaxy Macau is beautifully furnished, strikingly grand and delightedly spacious.
b) The Promenade Shopping Centre
Enough with the wishing crystal, from the lobby we went into the entrance to the promenade that leads us to the shopping centre and also to the main entrance of The Galaxy. For your info, the shuttle bus will only pick up and drop the passengers at Crystals Lobby and not main entrance. Probably this is The Galaxy's arrangement to avoid traffic and congestion at the main entrance.
The Promenade Shopping Centre features over 200 luxury and high-street lifestyle retail brands including 30 first-to-Macau brands such as Alexander McQueen, Georg Jensen, Delvaux, Harry Winston, Maje, Moncler, Mulberry, Proenza Schouler, Roger Viver, Sandro and many more.
Other than that, the Promenade also offer over 120 restaurants, bars and lounges, including eight Michelin standard restaurants.
The casino area.
c) The Fortune Diamond, Diamond Lobby (Main Entrance)
At the end of the promenade, we entered through a massive lobby featuring The Fortune Diamond as its centrepiece.
The Fortune Diamond show is undoubtedly, one of the most stunning feature in Galaxy Macau. As the music begins, a 3 metres tall gigantic neon diamond gradually rise behind a water curtain with flashing colour lights right under the crystal chandeliers. While in the air, the diamond spins and sparkles like the roulette table, symbolizing abounding prosperity and good fortune. The show is free and is presented every half an hour in the hotel lobby of Galaxy Macau, however we didn't managed to catch up the show.
Still.. without the diamond, the chandeliers change colours giving the space an elegant and luxurious atmosphere.
Couldn't resist myself to pose at the Fortune Diamond.
Lots of visitors sat at the lobby to wait for the diamond show.
Finally, we could tick Galaxy Macau off from our itinerary list. Around 4pm, we walked back to East Promenade and to the Crystal Lobby to catch the shuttle bus to our next destination.
We waited for the Shuttle Bus infront of the Crystal Lobby.
While waiting for the bus, I saw this poster at the lobby and couldn't stop myself for being proud of Malaysian artist, Shila Amzah to be one of the performer for the Golden Concert here among the others Chinese singer. She really had made a big name in China & Hong Kong. What an achievement!!
Finally the bus arrived, and off we boarded into the bus.
To sum it all, unlike The Venetian where the design is quite extravagant, The Galaxy somehow is a bit simple and moderate which I love when things are simple! Nevertheless the exterior is still beautifull and captivating.
We had it enough with hotel tour. Next place would be a historical place which one of Macau's must visit attraction.
To be continued.....
Trip to HK, Macau and Shenzhen Fast Link Here
Preparation
Day 0 – Departure to Hong Kong and First Night at Chungking Mansion
Day 1 – Star Ferry Ride from Kowloon to HK Island
Day 1 – HKCEC and Golden Bauhinia Square
Day 1 – Repulse Bay and Stanley Village
Day 1 – Lunch at Islamic Muslim Centre, Ammar Mosque and Tram Ride
Day 1 – The Mid Level Escalator
Day 1 – The Peak Tram and Night at Victoria Peak (Sky Terrace 428)
Day 1 – End of Day 1
MACAU Day Trip
Day 2 – Journey to Macau by TurboJET Ferry
Day 2 – The Venetian, Macao
Day 2 – City Of Dreams and Hard Rock Hotel
Day 2 – Grand Lisboa and Senado Square
Day 2 – The Ruins of St. Paul’s
Day 2 – Macau back to Hong Kong
Shenzhen Day Trip
Day 3 – Starting Journey to Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong
Day 3 – Window of The World
Day 3 – Shopping at Shenzhen and back to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trip Continues
Day 4 – Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island
Day 4 – Aberdeen Floating Village and Jumbo Kingdom
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 1
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 2
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 3
Day 5 – Shopping at Ladies Market, Mongkok
Last Day – Avenue of Star
Last Day – HK Museums, 1881 Heritage and Back to Malaysia
Total Expenses
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