Four Seasons Hotel Macao Fitness Center

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Located on the fourth floor of the Hotel and open 24 hours a day, the Fitness Centre offers the latest in cardiovascular equipment, weight-training machines and free weights. To enhance your workout experience, machines feature individual LCD televisions and headphones for your enjoyment.

A yoga and Pilates studio is also available.

HOURS

Every day             24 hours

FACILITY DETAILS

Facility size (m2) 200

Facility size (sq.ft.) 2,152

Whirlpool   

Sauna 

Steam room   

Weight training 

Studio classes 

Certified trainers    Available on request

Complimentary juice 

Complimentary fruit 

Four Seasons Hotel Macao Pool

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Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip offers five outdoor pools ranging from 136 square metres (1,463 square feet) to 511 square metres (5,498 square feet).

Two of the pools are shallow pools, perfect for children, while another is a lagoon pool. Located on the lobby level, the pool area also boasts a hot tub.

POOL DETAILS

Location Outdoor

Pool length (m) 17 – 50

Depth of pool (m) 0.3 – 1.35

Pool length (ft) 65 – 164

Depth of pool (ft) 1 – 4

Lifeguard on duty during service hours  

Pool laps

Xi'an Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

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The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is one of the most fabulous archaeological reserves in the world Emperor Qin's Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum near Xian, China. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a must-see attraction by any visitor to China.

Terra Cotta Warrior

Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had work begun on his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish it. It is speculated that many buried treasures and sacrificial objects has accompanied the emperor in his afterlife. A group of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for a well nearby the royal tomb in 1974. It caught the attention of archeologists immediately. They came to Xi'an in droves to study and to extend the digs. They had established beyond doubt that these artifacts were associated with the Qin Dynasty (211 --206 BC).

The State Council authorized to build a museum onsite in 1975. When completed, people from far and near came to visit. Xian and the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses have become landmarks on all travelers' itineraries.

Life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum. They are replicas of what the imperial guard should look like in those days of pomp and vigor.

The museum covers an area of 16,300 square meters and is divided into three sections: No. 1 Pit, No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit. They were tagged in the order of their discoveries. No. 1 Pit is the largest, first opened to the public on China's National Day, 1979. There are columns of soldiers at the front, followed by war chariots at the back.

No. 2 Pit, found in 1976, is 20 meters northeast of No. 1 Pit. It contained over a thousand warriors and 90 chariots of wood. It was unveiled to the public in 1994. Archeologists came upon No. 3 Pit also in 1976, 25 meters northwest of No. 1 Pit. It looked like to be the command center of the armed forces. It went on display in 1989, with 68 warriors, a war chariot and four horses.

Altogether over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, chariots, and even weapons have been unearthed from these pits. Most of them have been restored to their former grandeur.

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archeological find of all times. It has put Xian on the map for tourists. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.

Xi'an Banpo Musuem

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Located in the eastern suburb of Xi'an, the Banpo Museum is the first on-site prehistoric museum in China. Banpo site is a typical Neolithic Matriarchal community of the Yangshao culture with a history of 6000 years. There are approximately 400 relics of this type have been discovered near the Yellow River Basin, among which the Banpo site is the largest one.

Banpo Musuem

The site was discovered in 1953 when constructing a power factory and the excavation work lasted four years from 1953 to 1957. The Banpo site was first opened to the public in 1958 and since then, two million people have visited it.

The Banpo site, occupying an area of approximately 50,000 square kilometers, was divided into three parts -- residential area, pottery-making area and cemetery area. Among the ruins are 46 dwellings, 2 domestic animal pens and over 200 storage pits, 174 adult tombs, 73 burial jars for kids, 6 pottery-making kilns and many production and domestic tools. The site delivers to visitors a vivid picture of the lifestyle of the primitive Banpo people a very long time ago.

The Banpo Museum consists of two Exhibition Hall and a site Hall. The First Exhibition Hall mainly displays the production tools used by the Banpo people, including stone knives, sickle, fishhook, specula and so on. These exhibits give visitors a general image of Banpo people's activities. Showpieces in the second Exhibition Hall are major inventions and art items which reflect the fork culture and social life of that time. Masterpieces in this hall are Fish and Human Face Design Pottery Basin, Pointed Bottom Bottle, Pottery Streamer and Children's Burial Jar.

Xi'an Muslim Snack Street

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Apart from its profound history, the ancient city Xi'an is also known for many wonderful dishes. If you are interested in Xi'an’s local snacks, the Muslim Snack Street right behind the Drum Tower is on the top of our recommendation list that you should visit.

Muslim Snack Street

For a special snack from the Middle East, Muslim Snack Street is the only area specializing in Muslim food in the city. The street is lined with small snack bars and restaurants, some of which are open around the clock. Diners on this street will find intriguing and tasty snacks such as cured beef and mutton, bean jelly in meat juice, fried dumplings, roasted fish, instant boiled mutton and barbecued mutton. Roasted seeds and nuts are also available.

Below are top three popular Xi’an snacks that you can get in the Muslim Snack Street.

Mutton Paomo (Steamed Bun Soaked in Mutton Soup)

A very famous local Xian dish with a long history is Mutton Paomo. The dish consists of mutton soup with a loaf of flat bread crumbled into it. Before eating, the bread is broken into pieces and put into an empty bowl. The waiter then adds the mutton soup. The mixture is eaten along with mutton soup, pickled garlic cloves, cabbages, cooking wine, vermicelli, and salt.

Roujiamo (steamed bread with mincemeat fillings)

Fried pork or beef stuffed in pita bread, sometimes with green peppers and cumin. It is very similar to the hamburger, thus the name "Chinese Hamburger.”

Liangpi (cold noodles)

Cool noodles, made of rice or wheat, taste spicy and great. Liangpi (cold noodles) is a famous summer snack and known for its white color, thin shape, and smooth surface. It is eaten along with garlic, ginger, pepper, sauce, vinegar, bean sprouts, capsicum flour, salt, sliced cucumber, caraway, chicken essence, sesame oil etc.

Muslim Snack Street is located close to the Drum Tower in Muslim Square. It is a vibrant area with many restaurants spilling out onto the street and mixing with the street sellers. Walking along the Muslim Snack Street, you will not only taste the wonderful Muslim cuisine, but also gain a full glimpse of local customs and culture.

Shaanxi History Museum

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Situated on Yan Ta Road in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, the Shaanxi History Museum is completed and officially opened to the public in 1991. It covers a land area of 65000 square meters with the exhibition area amounting to 11000 square meters. Constructed in the style of Tang architecture "the central halls surrounded by high towers", the large and elegant buildings have integrated the ancient architecture with modern technology. The newly built modern building recreates Tang-dynasty architecture and successfully symbolizes the great extent of Shaanxi history and its remarkable culture.

Shaanxi History Museum

A primary pavilion stands in the center, and secondary pavilions of varying heights are distributed orderly around it. With black, white and grey as the predominant colors, the buildings have a solemn and rustic charm. The museum is furnished with central air-conditioning and multi-functional lighting system to ensure the protection of the culture relics. The two-storied primary pavilion is divided into three main exhibition hall, the basic exhibition hall, the theme exhibition hall and the east exhibition hall.

The Basic Exhibition Hall is composed of the No 1 exhibition hall, the No 2 exhibition hall and the No 3 exhibition hall, marked by time order. The No 1 exhibition on the first floor hall displays the articles used during the period from 1.7 million years ago to 206 BC of the Qin Dynasty. This exhibition contains rough stone tools used by the ape man, the pottery, bronze sacrificial vessels and weapons. By visiting the No 2 Exhibition Hall on the second floor, you will gain a general understanding of the historical process from 206 BC in the Han Dynasty to 589 AD in the Northern and Southern Dynasties.The No 3 Exhibition Hall on the second floor is dedicated to articles in the dynasties. The shiny silver and gold utensils, pottery figures and the high-quality chinaware all await to be relished by the eyes.

To the west of the Basic Exhibition Hall lies the Theme Exhibition Hall. The exhibitions in this hall are often theme-oriented to show the history or the culture relics of Shaanxi Province, such as the 'Shanxi Bronze Ware Exhibition', the 'Shaanxi Pottery Figure Exhibition' and the 'Buddhist Culture Relic Exhibition'.

The East Exhibition Hall, equal in size to the Theme Exhibition Hall, is also on the first floor and to the east of the basic hall.The various exhibition themes, high-grade exhibition design and lively exhibition forms will surely please your eyes. Exhibitions of the frescos, the culture relics, the folkways, the fine arts and the calligraphy are conducted continuously.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Museum houses a collection of more than three hundred and seventy thousand pieces of precious cultural relics, large in quantity, complete in variety and high in grade. Among the treasures the mural paintings collected from about 20 tombs of Tang Dynasty account for approximately 1000 square meters, ranking No.1 among the Chinese museums.

Admission Fee:The museum issues 4,000 free ticket every day. (2,500 tickets before 14:00 and 1500 tickets in the afternoon).

1. Individual tourists can get the ticket at the ticket office by their valid certification (such as ID Card or passport).

2. Group tours should be booked 24 hours in advance between 09:00 and 17:00.Reservation.

Opening Hours:Tuesday-Sunday;Closed on Mondays

09:00 to 17:30 (Nov.15 to Mar.15; tickets available before 16:00)

08:30 to 18:00 (Mar.16 to Nov.14; tickets available before 16:30)

Address: East Xiaozhai Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi

Xi'an Ancient City Wall

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The Xi'an City Wall is the largest in size and integral ancient military fort of the world. In addition, it has been preserved complete, which is rarely seen in the world.

During the transition period from spring to summer in 1997, US President Clinton took the first stop of his China journey in Xi'an and sang high praise for the ancient city wall and the gates. Early before founding the Ming Dynasty, when Zhu Yuanzhang seized the control of Huizhou, a hermit called Zhu Shen advised the ambitious general should "build high walls, store abundant provisions and take your time in proclaiming yourself emperor". Zhu Yuanzhang accepted his proposal and ordered local governments all over the country to build city walls as much as could after he spread his power covering the whole country. Therefore the ancient Xi'an City Wall came into being on the original base of the capital of Tang Dynasty, in the heat of constructing under the Chief Commander Pu Ying's supervision.

City Wall

The Xi'an City Wall augmented in Ming Dynasty measures 12 meters high, 12 to 14 meters wide on the top, 15 to 18 meters wide at the bottom with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. There is a watchtower in every 120 meters, outstanding with a same height leveling with the wall to help soldiers kill enemies that are climbing the wall.

Since the gate provided the only way to enter the city, rulers of every period all put their emphasis on the gate. There are four ancient gates on east, west, south, and north of the burgh. Each has three gates belonging to the main tower, the arrow tower, and the Zhalou tower.

There are 5,984 battlements on the outer side of the wall. Crenel of the battlement can provide protection for soldiers to let off arrows and keep watch. The short wall on the inner side of the wall is the parapet, without crenels to prevent soldiers from falling down.

There is a suspense bridge in front of the gate. Raising the bridge means, the way to enter the city or go out is cut out. In the Ming Dynasty the fort had become an grand and precise defense system and now is still a better ancient fort kept intact than any other.The ancient Xi'an fort has not only displayed the Chinese talent showing in military construction but also provided valuable information to study history, military developments and architecture structure.The gate is of great importance to the defense systems of the city but is a weak part in strategy. In peacetime, it provides a way to relate the two areas separated by the wall and in wartime becomes the first target that both sides want to control.

City Wall Gate

Consequently, someone placed a special defense emphasis in Ming Dynasty as surrounded by a wide and deep defense channel. The defense channel measures 20 meters wide and 7 meters deep with a defense wall of 2 meters high on the inner bank. There is a roll-up gate, which is regarded as the breakthrough of defense-tech and improved the defense effectiveness greatly.

Time passes quickly and things happen every day, it is common to see something is treated differently in different times. In early years, those ancient walls regarded as the obstacle to the modernization of the city, but now it is the pride, which brings great honor to the old city as the light of honor absorbing historical accumulation.

The ancient city wall and the city gates are not only the shining stars of history but also historic wonders attracting tourists.