Barrier Gate, Macau

Portas do Cerco

The Barrier Gate, or Portas do Cerco, is the gate that marks the border between Macau and mainland Macau. The name actually means "siege gate" though in English it is called Barrier Gate. It got its name from the gate that was constructed in 1574 by the government of China, to separate it from Macau. It comprises a three-storey Chinese-style gate tower with specific opening times, and located in what became Ferreira do Amaral Causeway. The old gate was demolished in 1871 and present Barrier Gates was rebuilt by the Portuguese Government.

Today there is a new border crossing with 54 counters for travelers and 8 for vehicular traffic. The place is surrounded by new high rise apartment block on either side.

Getting there

There is a bus terminal in front of the Barrier Gate. Buses going there include Nos. 3, 3A, 5, 9, 9A, 10, 10B, 18, 25, 28C and AP1

Nearby Sights

The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park is located just to the west.

The Barrier Gate Location Map

Photos of the Barrier Gate

Portas do Cerco (9 November 2007)
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Portas do Cerco
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The old Barrier Gate
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Old barrier gate at Portas do Cerco
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