Macau Tower

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The Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center, usually called the Macau Tower, is an observation tower in Se, Macau, China. It stands 338 metres tall from the ground to its highest point. With the Grand Lisboa hotel it is one of the most recognisable landmarks of the Macau skyline, and it is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.

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At a glance

Country: Macao SAR China
Location: Macau
Built: 2001
Height: 338 m
Type: Tower

Quick answers

Where is Macau Tower?

Macau Tower is in Macau, Macao SAR China.

When was Macau Tower built?

Macau Tower was built in 2001.

How tall is Macau Tower?

Macau Tower is about 338 m tall.

A 338 m observation tower, home to one of the highest commercial bungee jumps in the world.

Inside are an observation deck with views, restaurants, theatres and shops. Outside, the Skywalk X is a walking tour around the outer rim. The tower also serves telecommunications and broadcasting. It is known for adventure: a tethered skyjump and a bungee jump by A. J. Hackett leave from the outer rim at 233 metres.

Inspired by Auckland

The casino billionaire Stanley Ho was so impressed by the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, that he ordered a similar one for Macau. The tower was designed by Gordon Moller and engineered by the New Zealand firm Beca Group. Les Dykstra was the architect. Building began in 1998, and it was officially opened on 19 December 2001. It cost US$130 million.

New land beside the tower

The tower was part of the US$1 billion Nam Van land reclamation project, which transformed the Praia Grande neighbourhood. The project added 130 hectares of land and increased the overall size of the Macau peninsula by 20 percent.

Record jumps and screen fame

The 233-metre skyjump is the highest commercial skyjump in the world, and the second-highest commercial decelerator descent after SkyJump at The Strat in Las Vegas, which is 252 metres. On 17 December 2006, bungee pioneer A. J. Hackett and the artist Edison Chen broke two Guinness World Records here. The tower has also appeared in TV shows such as The Amazing Race, Running Man and America's Next Top Model.