Macau was both the first and last European colony in China. Four-century Portuguese sovereignty until 1999 has left tiny Macau an inimitable mix of Chinese and Portuguese cultures and religious traditions. Today, it is known as the Mecca of gamesters, and it remains many famous historical monuments, such as the facade of St Paul's Church, A-Ma Temple, Mount Fortress, Guia Fortress, St. Anthony's Church, and St. Augustine's Church...Like its neighboring city - Hong Kong, Macau is also noted for Cantonese food and the status of Shopping heaven. For travelers, a tour to Macau will be an excursion to a Mediterranean town or a casinos paradise.