Macao's revitalized historic areas attract locals and tourists

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 2, 2024 shows a view of the revitalized Mount Fortress in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People enjoy themselves at the revitalized Barra District in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on June 16, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People visit an exhibition at the revitalized Barra District, south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 8, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Children play at the revitalized Lai Chi Vun Shipyards in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 7, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People take selfies at the revitalized Lai Chi Vun Shipyards in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 7, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People visit the revitalized Lai Chi Vun Shipyards in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 7, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows a view of revitalized Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

This photo taken on May 3, 2024 shows models presenting creations at an event in the pedestrian area of revitalized Fulong New Street in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People are pictured at the pedestrian area of revitalized Fulong New Street in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 7, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

An actor performs face-changing stunt at the pedestrian area of revitalized Fulong New Street in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Feb. 24, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua)

People enjoy a performance at the revitalized Mount Fortress in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Sept. 17, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

People in traditional Chinese costumes take selfies at the revitalized Mount Fortress in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Sept. 17, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

This photo taken on Feb. 17, 2024 shows the drunken dragon dance performance at the revitalized Inner Harbor area in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

A person paints from life at the revitalized Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Dec. 7, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians attend a handcraft workshop at the revitalized Barra District in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Sept. 1, 2024. The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

This drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows a view of the revitalized Barra District, south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Macao SAR government has been committed to revitalizing and utilizing the historic areas in the region. An increasing number of locals and tourists visit these areas today to feel the charm of integration between traditional and modern cultures. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)