Premier Li stops for Macao foods, landmarks

Premier Li Keqiang visits Rua da Cunha, a narrow pedestrian street in Macao's Taipa island known for shops selling traditional Macao food, Oct 11, 2016. He bought some egg tarts, almond cookies and a postcard there. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Premier Li Keqiang visited Macao's historical sites and then enjoyed traditional local delicacies on Tuesday afternoon.

At Rua da Cunha, a narrow pedestrian street in Macao's Taipa island known for shops selling traditional Macao food, Premier Li shook hands with locals and tourists and talked with shopkeepers. He bought some egg tarts, almond cookies and a postcard there.

Then he arrived at Ruins of St Paul's, the city's landmark, and interacted with people there. He said the Ruins of St. Paul's represents the syntheses of east and west in Macao, and conveyed his best wishes to the city and its people.