

Macau is the only city in China where casino gambling is legal, and The Londoner is the latest opening in a series of themed resorts inspired by famous European cities, including The Parisian Macao, complete with replica Eiffel Tower, and The Venetian Macao, with a version of Venice’s Grand Canal. The Suites by David Beckham, which feature framed photos of the footballer and monogrammed DB cushions, are located on the top two floors of the resort’s The Londoner Hotel. In his role as brand ambassador for The Londoner, Beckham has worked with London interior design firm David Collins Studio to design 14 exclusive by-invite-only suites that range in size from 113 to 298 square metres. News Jennifer Lopez marries Ben Affleck in the Las Vegas tunnel of love Read More Meanwhile, the resort’s main Crystal Palace lobby atrium features a six-minute Changing of the Guard display with artists, special effects and music several times per day. Among them, the “Black Cab Escape” takes visitors on an adventure inside a London taxi with a hologram of David Beckham. Inside, visitors can choose from 6,000 rooms across five hotels, as well as three spas, more than 40 dining options and a host of British-themed attractions.

It features a 96-metre recreation of Big Ben that chimes every hour (Photo: Sands China Ltd) Those who visit The Londoner will first notice its eye-catching exterior, which features a massive replica of the UK Houses of Parliament and a lifesize, 96-metre recreation of Big Ben that chimes every hour. And we are confident that The Londoner will become another must-see destination in Macau designed to welcome visitors from around the world.” “We are bringing the best of London to Macau. “We conducted extensive research and based on the results, we strategically branded the property with a British theme as London is one of the most popular destinations for world travellers with many iconic landmarks,” said Dr Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. The £1.6bn venue features a Changing of the Guard show and lifesize replicas of famous London landmarks including the Houses of Parliament (Photo: Billy Yiu/Sands China Ltd) The resort centres around a dazzling Crystal Palace atrium (Photo: Sands China Ltd) Some public toilets require an entry fee of 20 pence, which can now be paid with a contactless credit card.Sands China, the management team behind The Londoner, say they opted for the London theme as it’s a popular city with travellers the world over. There is a Starbucks a few blocks west of Parliament Square for those who need a familiar pick-me-up. Instead, look for iconic diner The Regency Cafe, Indian eatery The Cinnamon Club, or old school pub The Windsor Castle.
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Sky Garden offers free tickets to its 37th-floor indoor garden, which has 360-views of London, and The Shard has viewing platforms on floors 68, 69, and 72 for paid ticket holders. For an aerial view of Big Ben and the surrounding sights, head to one of London's viewing platforms, which can be found around the city.Look for benches that overlook the river with amazing views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Crossing the river to the Albert Embankment is also a great way to see Big Ben without throngs of people. Try to arrive early in the morning on a weekday to avoid the crowds. Parliament Square can get extremely crowded with tourists during the summer and on holiday weekends, making it difficult to get a good photo.
