Macau Travel Guide

Macau Travel Guide 1. A Quick Overview of Macao’s Humanities and History As the only city in China that integrates European style, Macau’s more than 400 years of Portuguese colonial history has created a unique "combination of Chinese and Western" culture. After the handover in 1999, Macau has retained a large number of historical buildings, with 22 historical sites listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site ("Historic Center of Macau"). Portuguese cobblestone roads, Baroque churches and Chinese temples coexist harmoniously on the streets, making it an "open-air museum". 2. Must-see attractions and popular check-in spots 1. World Heritage Highlights Ruins of St. Paul's: the ruins of St. Paul's Church, a landmark of Macau. There are few people in the early morning or evening, and the Love Lane on the side is a great photo spot. A-Ma Temple: A 500-year-old faith center for fishermen, it is very popular and has a Portuguese Maritime Culture Exhibition Hall nearby. Rosary Church: A pale yellow Baroque church housing Catholic relics and holding concerts on weekends. 2. Modern wonders Macau Tower: 233-meter-high aerial walk, bungee jump (the world's highest commercial bungee jump), and panoramic views from the 58th floor observation deck. The Venetian Macao: Take a gondola through the canals, check in at the replica of St. Mark's Square, a shopping paradise. 3. Internet celebrity check-in spots Coloane Island: Colorful houses, Andrew's Bakery main store, and October Fifth Road, a must-visit for this artistic and fresh place. Love Lane: candy-colored buildings + Ruins of St. Paul’s background, a holy place for couples to take photos. Guia Lighthouse: The highest point in Macau, overlooking the peninsula and the Pearl River Estuary, the sunset is absolutely beautiful. 3. Traffic Guide 1. External arrival Airplane: Macau International Airport, 15 minutes’ drive from the city. Waterway: Take a boat from Shenzhen Shekou/Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port to Macau Taipa/Outer Harbor Terminal. By land: Walk through the Zhuhai Gongbei/Hengqin Port, 24-hour customs clearance (Hengqin Port). 2. Internal transportation Free shuttle bus: major hotels provide shuttle buses from the airport/pier to the hotel (such as the Venetian and Wynn). Public transport: 6 MOP/trip, supports Macau Pass (available at convenience stores), routes cover the entire city. Light Rail: Taipa Loop Line, passing through the airport and Cotai resort. Taxi: Starting from MOP19, some attractions require calling 4. Food Map: From Michelin to Street Stalls 1. Portuguese cuisine and classic snacks Portuguese chicken: Recommended [Boathouse Portuguese Restaurant] (reservations required). Andrew/Margaret Egg Tarts: The crust of Andrew’s main store in Coloane is crispier, while the recipe of Margaret (Peninsula) is sweeter. Pork chop bun: [Dali Lai Ji] Limited edition daily, pineapple bun with charcoal grilled pork chop. Crab porridge: [Chengchang Restaurant] The crab roe is melted into the porridge base, which is fresh and fragrant. 2. Street Style Beef offal: Ming Kee Beef Offal (from a push cart stall on San Ma Lu) is flavored with curry sauce. Almond biscuits: Juji’s souvenirs are best freshly baked, and [the most fragrant bakery] is a time-honored charcoal-fired bakery. Sawdust pudding: Yishun Dairy Company, with a smooth texture like ice cream. 3. High-end experience Tianchao French Restaurant (Grand Lisboa): Michelin three stars, overlooking the panoramic view of Macau. 8 Restaurant (Grand Lisboa): Michelin three-star Cantonese cuisine, with stunning goldfish dumplings. 5. Accommodation recommendation: luxury and uniqueness Luxury options: Wynn Palace (cable car access to the hotel), Morpheus (futuristic building designed by Zaha Hadid). Value-for-money options: Hotel Lisboa (historic landmark), Grand Coloane Resort (next to the black sand beach). Niche experiences: Coloane "Macau Inn" (B&B), "Po Zai Wu" Art Space (old Portuguese house). 6. Niche In-depth Experience Jiu'ao Village: Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Chapel + Abandoned Leprosy Hospital, Secret Ruins Adventure. Fengtang Alley: Portuguese-style buildings, local art exhibitions and creative markets. Taipa Portuguese Style: Mint green Portuguese house museum, bird watching in the lakeside wetland. Grand Prix Museum: F3 racing simulator, a great place for parent-child interaction. 7. Practical Tips Best season: October to December (cool and less rainy), avoid the typhoon season (June to September). Currency: Macau Pataca (MOP) is commonly used. It is not cost-effective to use Hong Kong Dollar at a 1:1 ratio. QR code payment is popular. Language: Mainly Cantonese, Mandarin + English are fluent. Safety: The public security is excellent and you can travel without worries at night. Internet: Purchase a "Macao Telecom" prepaid card, or activate a roaming package from a mainland operator. Etiquette: Noise is prohibited in temples, shorts and slippers are prohibited in churches, and restaurants generally charge a 10% service charge. Although Macau is small, it combines world-class luxury, the bustling atmosphere of the market and the weight of history. Whether it is a two-day and one-night flash mob or an in-depth exploration, this place always brings surprises. 🎆