"Another UNESCO World Heritage Site on our list, Malacca boasts a surprisingly diverse architectural portfolio. Controlled at different periods by Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, and Dutch settlers, the city boasts red brick houses typical of the Netherlands, a number of Portuguese buildings, and mosques and temples representing its Chinese and Malay past. Malacca is also known as one of the culinary capitals of Malaysia-with curries, flatbreads, and coconut rice among the many dishes you'll want to sample."
"At the crossroads of a number of different civilizations, Macau is today a small enclave of China with-like nearby Hong Kong-a unique status as a special administrative region. With its many millionaires and casinos, it has been called the Monaco of Asia as well as the Vegas of China. The city is also unique with its mix of Portuguese and Chinese influences (it was controlled by Portugal from 1557 to 1999), along with the international influences from its long history as a major port."
Malacca features a diverse architectural portfolio formed by Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, and Dutch control. The city includes red brick Dutch-style houses, Portuguese buildings, mosques, and Chinese and Malay temples. Malacca is renowned for its culinary offerings, including curries, flatbreads, and coconut rice. Macau operates as a special administrative region of China with pronounced Portuguese and Chinese influences after centuries of Portuguese presence. Macau combines casinos, banking, and contemporary architecture, reflecting its international port history and earning nicknames like the Monaco of Asia and the Vegas of China.
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