2 Best Sights in Downtown Macau, Macau

Inaugurated in 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, this museum tells the stories of the best drivers from every year—including German legend Michael Schumacher—but the highlights are the actual race cars on display. More than 20 Formula vehicles are exhibited in the hall, the centerpiece being the red-and-white Formula Three car driven by the late Brazilian champion Aryton Senna. Though Macau has lost its premier Formula Three race, replaced by a Formula Regional championship, its sporting legacy lives on here as well as the tough, twisting Guia Circuit.

Tak Seng On, “the virtue and success” store, offers a unique look at early-20th-century pawnshops and the important role they played in China for centuries. The architecture, interior design, and furniture date back to 1917, when this shop was established. It includes old abacuses, metal safes, accounting books, signboards in Chinese and Portuguese, and other items from that era. Public guided tours run Saturday from 3 to 5 pm.