Fort Gaia is located at the monastery of Lazarus in Macau, at the highest point of the island. It was built in the early 17th century and today is a UNESCO world Heritage site.

The Fort was built in 1622 and its main purpose was to protect the monastery from the Dutch. Since the Fort is built on the highest point in Macau, in this place, it was decided to erect the beacon, made in the European style. This was the first lighthouse on the coast of China.

In order to see the castle and the surrounding area from the top, you can climb to the top of the lighthouse on the iron spiral staircase. At the height of 91 meters from the ground level is an observation deck and a lantern, whose light is visible ships within 30 miles.

Inside the fortress there is a small chapel, built in 1622, in which there are survivors from vandals murals and painted ceiling with images of angels. Most of the murals depict Chinese mythological and religious motifs.

At the Maritime Museum, located below, you can see a paraffin lamp, one of the first models that were used by the Chinese before the advent of electricity.

To get to the fortress from a Flower garden, using the transport. Road to the mountain passes through the most picturesque places with a great panoramic view of the mountain.