Wetland in Avenida da Praia, Taipa — Attraction in Taipa

The wetlands in Taipa are located just below the Taipa Houses Museum and next to the Dra. Laurinda M. Esparteiro Garden. In the past this was the southern coastline of Taipa Village, hence the 20th-century Portuguese houses found here. After large scale land reclamations linked up Taipa and Coloane Islands to form the large land mass now referred to as Cotai, this area became a protected wetlands and ecological viewing zone.

The wetlands occupy a space of 4,500 square meters and is dominated by a small reservoir for which amphibians, insects (particularly dragon flies), birds and even freshwater fish now make their home. There is some light landscaping on the west side of the wetlands, near the exhibition area of Dra. Laurinda M. Esparteiro Garden and a long promenade on the north side just in front of the Taipa Houses Museum. From here you have very rewarding views of the wetlands as well as the Cotai Strip to the south.

Note that during the month of June, Macau hosts an annual Lotus Festival. During the month, thousands of lotus plants are in bloom in the wetland reservoir, making this a beautiful display of pink, red and white blooms sprouting out he flush green plants that cover the lakes surface. It is a really nice time of the year to visit and experience the...

The artificial wetland on Taipa is a great haven for wildlife and wildlife viewing. A boardwalk has recently been added, giving access to photographers, amblers, and anyone just out for a breath of fresh air.

There are a number of aquatic birds to be seen all year round, as well as fish, frogs, songbirds,...

There are full of lotus flowers in June. The pond is quite big decorated with a grass boat, just like a pond near a village. It is a peaceful...