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Mandarin's House vs A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
Both are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, A-Ma Temple is the choice of most writers compared to Mandarin's House. A-Ma Temple scores 95 with approval from 6 reviews like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Mandarin's House
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
No. 10,Travessa de Antonio da Silva, Macau
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Frommer's
"Constructed around 1860 by the Zheng family, it's a magnificent home, occupying a 4,000-sq.-m (43,055-sq.-ft.) compound of more than 60 rooms and a series of courtyards. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built around 1869, the Mandarin’s House, with over 60 rooms, was the ancestral home of Zheng Guanying, an influential author-merchant whose readers included emperors, Dr Sun Yatsen and Chairman Mao."
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Afar Magazine
"Beautiful serene space with a courtyard and interesting division of space through the whole mansion - definitely something for architecture buffs."
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A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
West Mountainside of Mage, Macau
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Frommer's
"Macau's oldest Chinese temple -- and the longest surviving building in Macau -- is situated at the bottom of Barra Hill at the entrance to the Inner Harbour, across from the Maritime Museum."
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At the very least, your visit may coincide with an explosion of fireworks, traditionally set off to scare away evil spirits and now a popular demonstration for visiting tour groups (avoid mornings, however, when most tour buses come here).
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's the best part of a touristy 'cultural village', which also features Tian Hou Temple."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This temple is the site of much emotional fervour, especially in April during the joyous festival of the birth of A-Ma."
Afar Magazine
"The A-Ma Temple is a famous Macau landmark, and though it can be crowded at times, it's worth a visit - the temple grounds are beautiful, and the atmosphere is rich."
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