MACAU DAY TOUR TRAVEL

Check as we uncover our Macau day tour travel visiting the known “Las Vegas of Asia”,where casinos, luxirous hotels with mixed Portugese colonial heritage. A country that is part of China were casinos, shopping malls, architecture, and food are famous. Macau is located on the southern coast of China and a one(1) hour ferry travel from Hong Kong. The country is a mixture of Portuguese and Chinese heritage which is visible on all major landmarks and street. On top of that, it is a modernized city that has a luxury of world-class entertainment. So during our visit to Hong Kong, we had a side trip adventure in Macau for one day. We went to Macau in an early morning ferry ride from Hong Kong last 24 Sept 2013.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How To Enter Macau
Best Time To Travel Macau
Transportation
Places That We Have Been
Local Foods We Have Eaten
Macau Day Tour Travel Itinerary

Where is Macau

Macau is a special administrative region (SAR) of China, located on the southern coast of the country. From Hong Kong, it is about 60 kilometers southwest and 145 kilometers south of Guangzhou. Macau consists of a small peninsula and two islands, Taipa and Coloane, which are connected by land reclamation projects. The city is bordered by the South China Sea to the east and Zhuhai, a city in Guangdong province, to the west and north.

How to Go Enter Macau

Macau is easily accessible by air, sea, and land:

By Air
Macau has an international airport (Macau International Airport), which connects the region with major cities in Asia.
By Sea
Ferries frequently operate between Hong Kong and Macau, and there are also services from Guangzhou and other nearby cities.
By Land
There are bridges connecting Macau to the mainland Zhuhai area, and visitors can cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, one of the longest sea-crossing bridges in the world.

We woke up early in the morning to catch the ferry service from Hong Kong to Macau. From Hong Kong, there are two ferry terminals that cater to Macau: China Ferry Terminal located near Tsim Sha Tsui and Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal which is located near IFC tower.

How to Enter Macau

All visitors must;

Hold official passport with valid six (6) months prior to expiry.
Most foreign nationals from 66 countries are exempted from obtaining a visa on arrival with given number of days to stay.
On the other hand foreign nationals from countries of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa prior to entering the country.

Philippine Nationals are one of the countries that are exempted to obtain a visa and are given 30 days stay in Macau.

Best Time to Visit Macau

The best time to visit Macau is during;

Autumn season which will start mid-October until the end of December. During this time the breeze of the air is cold.
Meanwhile, months from April to September will be a rainy season, expect to bring an umbrella during this time if you happen to visit.

We went to Macau end of September and lucky for us the weather did cooperated because it was not raining and not sunny, it was a perfect day to explore the place.

Getting Around in Macau

Getting around in Macau are accessible through public buses, taxis, and private cars.

Macau is small, so most major attractions are located within a short distance from each other, making it easy to walk or take short trips using public transportation.
Avoid peak hours when traveling by bus or taxi, as traffic can get heavy, particularly around major hotels, casinos, and shopping areas.
Macau Pass: Consider getting a Macau Pass, which is a prepaid smart card for easy access to buses and the LRT system, making it more convenient to get around.

It is quite hard to ride on the bus as most of the signage is written in Chinese and local driver hardly understand English. So we end up walking along the streets as some landmarks were just nearby, which was good for us to fully explore and feel the city.

Where to Go in Macau

Macau offers a unique blend of Portuguese colonial history, Chinese culture, and modern entertainment, making it a fascinating destination to explore. Here’s a list of must-see places and top attractions in Macau:

The Venetian Macau

Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau
Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening Hours: 10:00am-11:00pm (Daily)

Is a five-star luxurious hotel at the same time a casino resort. It also has a duty free shopping center, restaurants, and food stalls to dine in. The highlight of this hotel was the Grand Canal where you can ride in a boat and take a tour of the scenic Venetian view.

TIP: There is a free service bus from Taipa Ferry Terminal to Venetian Macau Hotel

Senado Square

Largo do Senado, Macau
Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening Hours: 24hrs

It is a paved town square where buildings are part of a historic structure built by the Portuguese. The architectural design was stunning to witness the vibrant buildings with a wave mosaic flooring and fountain lying in the center of the square that adds to its scenic beauty.

Ruins of St. Paul

St. Paul’s Road
Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm (DAILY)

Is one of Macau’s iconic landmarks where a single-sided towering facade and stairway are all that remains of this early 17th-century church.

St Dominic Church

Largo do Senado
Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm (DAILY)

It is a late 16th-century Baroque-style church that serves within the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic.

Fisherman's Wharf

Near Macau Maritime Terminal
Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 hrs

Is an integrated waterfront, hotel, and a compound that includes restaurants, shops with a view from the sea.

Local Food To Try

Final Thoughts

We enjoyed our tour in Macau where we witnessed the Chinese and Portuguese culture and heritage. The modern city lifestyle and how history has changed the city. Macau attractions were fabulous and thought of going back to discover more adventure. We loved the place because the food and shopping stall were everywhere. Thank you for your time checking our Macau day tour trave, we hope that you can use this information for your future travel destination.

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