Despite its tiny size, Macau draws thousands of visitors everyday, many of whom come just for the entertainment. This is a city that never sleeps, with an abundance of bars, restaurants and of course, casinos open all night. However if it's cool clubs and trendy bars you are after, you'd be better off making the trip back to Hong Kong. But, if you are here for the gambling, be it horseracing, dog racing or the casinos, Macau may seem like paradise.

There are now nineteen major casinos in Macau, all of which are open twenty four hours around the clock. The casino in The Hotel Lisboa is one of the most famous and arguably, the most fun. Most of the major hotels have casinos, including The Mandarin Oriental and there is also a Floating Casino anchored off the west of Macau. The atmosphere here is very professional and it can get very crowded. See a list of some of the more popular casinos here . Most of the casinos also have dancing shows and their own in house nightclubs. One of the most popular forms of gambling in Macau is Mahjong- a game not played at all in casinos but in houses, parks, and streets by local residents. It can be a lot of fun to watch local residents battle it out over the Mahjong pieces.

The Macau Grand Prix takes place the third week in November when budding Michael Schumacher's and Nigel Mansell's come to race, watch and get in on the action. Horse racing at the Macau Jockey club and greyhound racing are also popular here.

There is however, an up coming new area in town. The streets around the Alameda Doctor Carlos D'Assumpcao in the south east of the peninsula, are slowly catching up with some of Hong Kong's more cosmopolitan areas. A little place right on the waterfront, Opiumarium play great music, have very sophisticated decor and serve good drinks. Another growing area is along Avenida Sun Yat Sen close to the Kum Iam Statue and the Cultural Centre. A picturesque location gives a very relaxing atmosphere for you to sit back and enjoy a glass of wine. If you are looking for a popular trendy disco head for NAPE and Avenida do Infante D. Henrique , where international pop songs are sung in the local Asian languages. There are a few good bars in the city center. The Jazz Club on Rua da Alabaradas is a fun place. They don't guarantee live music every night but even the recorded selection is pretty impressive. Finally, on Estrada Ferreira de Amaral there is a nice bar/restaurant which is popular with locals, the Bar da Montanha Russa .

Lastly, a new attraction in Macau is the Macau Tower , which stands at 233m high, and offers incredible views over the region as well as several challenging adventures for those people seeking a thrill. The SkyJump allows you to jump from the tower, and fly through the air, then making a comfortable landing on the ground below. If you don't fancy taking the plunge, but still like the buzz of standing on top of this huge tower, you can experience Skywalk X – where you can take a stroll around the outer rim that encircles the top of the tower. This walkway is just 1.8 meters wide and there is no handrail- not for the faint hearted!

The Mast Climb, Ironwalk, Long Flying Fox and other attractions also challenge adults and kids to their outmost. Kids of all ages can also join the Caravel replica, Carousel and Bungy Trampoline. If you would just like to enjoy the view from the safety of inside the tower, you can visit the Observation Deck on the 58th floor, or you can enjoy delicacies from Sichuan, Portuguese and Cantonese dishes as well as a buffet meal at the 360º Café on the 60th floor. The tower can be found at Largo da Torre de Macau, or you can call (853) 933339 for enquiries. Opening hours are 10am - 9pm (weekdays), 9am - 9pm (weekends and public holidays). The Observation Lounge & outdoor deck will cost you MOP$70 per person. Please see www.macautower.com.mo for more information and prices.