The Macau Tower, also called the Macau Sky Tower, is a tower on the southern part of the Macau peninsula. Macau Taower is 338 metres (1,109 feet) tall. There is an observation deck at the top where visitors can enjoy panoramic views. Besides for observation and entertainment, the Macau Tower is also used for telecommunications and broadcasting.
The Macau Tower is the brainchild of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, who was so impressed with the Sky Tower in Auckland, that he was determined to have a similar tower in Macau. The tower was designed by Beca Group, a New Zealand engineering firm, working in corporation with Gordon Moller of Craig Craig Moller architects. Construction began in 1998 and the tower was officially open on 19 December, 2001.
On 17 December, 2006, the world renowned bungy jumper AJ Hackett leaped from the tower's outer rim. At 233 metres, it was the world's highest bungy jump.
Macau Tower (9 November, 2007)
Macau Tower, as seen from its base (9 November, 2007)
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