Taipa

Taipa is an island and district in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. It comprises Taipa Island and the Cotai reclamation area, a long strip of land created by dredging and reclamation that links Taipa with Coloane. The district is connected to the Macau Peninsula by several bridges and to Coloane by causeways; the Cotai Strip, a major entertainment and resort zone, sits on reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane.

Historically a fishing village with Portuguese influence, Taipa developed under colonial governance into a commercial settlement. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries it underwent rapid urban development as Macau expanded its tourism economy. The Cotai district was built on reclaimed land starting in the 1990s, and several integrated resorts opened in the 2000s and 2010s, including The Venetian Macao, Galaxy Macao, City of Dreams, and The Parisian Macao.

Taipa Village preserves a historic core with narrow streets, traditional houses, and temples, reflecting a blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences. The Taipa Houses-Museum preserves early-20th-century Macanese houses and offers a glimpse into the district's past.

Today, Taipa is a mixed district where tourism, hospitality, and residential life coexist. The Macau International Airport is located on Taipa, and the area is served by a network of roads and bus routes; the Cotai Strip concentrates many casinos, hotels, and convention facilities that draw visitors from around the world.