Macao launches PDA Guide

Following the success of the Macao Heritage Net in 2004 and the Macao World Heritage Information Kit launched last year, the Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau has launched ‘Exploring the Historic Centre of Macao’ PDA route guide. The system presents a comprehensive introduction and information on the sites situated in the Historic Centre of Macao in digital format with visuals and text descriptions that can be downloaded by PDA for the convenient use of residents and tourists.

The Historic Centre of Macao was listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List last year.

‘Exploring the Historic Centre of Macao’ PDA route guide system is available in traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Portuguese and English formats. The content comprises user interface directions, description on the universal value of the Historic Centre of Macao, route guide, maps, albums, introduction and opening hours of each site, and relevant activities. The interfaces of the system are vivid, and its clear instructions make it simple to use. It is also equipped with a virtual mode for exploring the Historic Centre of Macao, which enables users to have a clear picture about the location of the sites. In addition, each site has an individual interface. Surrounding streets and areas are mapped out and the map can be magnified and reduced according to user’s needs for easy reference.

At less than 5MB, the system can easily be downloaded and used via PDA. Download the ‘Exploring the Historic Centre of Macao’ PDA route guide for free either at www.macauheritage.net or at www.icm.gov.mo. Users are advised to register their e-mail addresses when downloading so that they can be informed of the latest information through their mailbox.

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