In addition, Macao holds events such as Grand Prix, art festival, international music festival, fireworks festival, food festival and International film festival every year. Those traditional and modern events all add up to Macao's attraction to visitors, gaining more recognition from international organizations.

In 2005, Macao's historic districts had been enlisted into World Cultural Heritage. The Ruins of Saint Paul's has become an icon of Macao to the world.

In 2017, Macao was accepted as a new member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy.