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Great Asian Escapes - Macau, China

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The wonders of Angkor Wat, the sublime scenery of Guilin or the thrill of the roulette table in Macau ... whatever you yearn for, you can find it just a short flight (or ferry ride) away from Hong Kong. On the following pages are six cities to get you inspired.

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Macau is often overlooked in favour of the exotic beaches and islands that surround nearby Hong Kong. But with its unique Portuguese-Macanese culture and the multitude of casinos and resort-hotels opening, it promises to be the next landmark destination in Asia.

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For the Las Vegas treatment, try Wynn Macau (Rua Cidade de Sintra, Nape, tel: 853 2888 9966; www.wynnmacau.com). Or there is The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel (Estrada da Baqa de N. Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa, tel: 853 2882 8888; www.venetianmacao.com), opening in September.

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A few minutes walk from the Venetian, Don Quixote (tel: 853 2882 5028) is one of the only Spanish-style restaurants in town and serves a wide range of tapas and Spanish wine. If you don't fancy Spanish, head over to Wing Lei at Wynn Macau (tel: 853 986 3663; as before). It only opened last year, but has quickly established a reputation as one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Macau.

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