Macau Trip Guide: 5 Visits Worth of Wisdom (With Hidden Gems Route)

Help! As someone who's explored Macau like my own backyard, my first four trips could fill a book titled "Macau Pitfalls Exposed!" Finally, I've compiled this foolproof "No-Regrets Guide" covering everything from must-see spots to hidden culinary gems. Macau-bound travelers, grab your notebooks! 📝 📸 Must-Visit Spots: ✅ Ruins of St. Paul's: Secret photo angles Skip the crowded frontal shots! Sneak into the right alley to find "Lover's Lane" with its pink staircase – perfect for K-drama style backdrop shots 📸 Arrive before 9am for magical morning light on the facade. Nearby, the blue-and-white porcelain walls of "Na Tcha Temple" create stunning contrast! ✅ Rua do Cunha: Carb heaven confirmed This colorful street is foodie paradise! Grab freshly baked almond cookies from "Koi Kei" (warm ones are heavenly!), then try "Mok Yee Kei"'s durian ice cream (so rich it sticks to your lips!) 🍦 Pro tip: Buy Portuguese egg tarts from "Lord Stow's Bakery", then pair with iced coffee at "Sei Kee Cafe" at street's end – dip the tarts for perfection! ✅ Coloane Village: Macau's slow-living secret Take the bus to "Lord Stow's Bakery (Coloane)" for their crispiest egg tarts, then wander past mint-green and lemon-yellow fishing houses straight out of a Ghibli film 🌊 Don't miss "Avenida de Cinco de Outubro" – every seaside shot looks cinematic. Wear light colors! 🍜 Locals' Secret Eats: 🦐 Old Day Eatery: Hidden seafood gem Navigate alleys to this humble spot for "Bacalhau fried rice" (salted cod with egg) and shrimp-paste stir-fried water spinach – so flavorful you'll lick the plate! ~$60/person. Arrive before noon to avoid queues 👯‍♀️ 🥪 Wing Kee Bean Curd: 60-year-old pork chop bun legend Their signature pork chop bun features crispy-juicy meat bursting with juices in fluffy bread. Pair with almond tofu dessert – the perfect balance! The sweet granny owner might chat with you in Cantonese~ 🚶‍♀️ 3D2N Itinerary + Pitfall Avoidance: ✅ Golden Route: Day1: Ruins of St. Paul's→Lover's Lane→St. Dominic's Church→Senado Square (City Walk) Day2: Rua do Cunha→Taipa Houses→Venetian (Photos+Shopping) Day3: Coloane Village→Hac Sa Beach→Return (Slow Travel) ✅ Bloody Lessons: ▪️ Exchange money in city (better rates than border) ▪️ Use free hotel shuttles from border – avoid solicited taxis ▪️ Buy souvenirs on "Rua de São Domingos" – "Choi Heong Yuen" almond cookies cost half price ▪️ Wear comfy shoes – cobblestone streets are no joke! 💡 Local Secrets: Stroll "Nam Van Lake" at night for romantic light displays and street performers 🎸 Or visit "Tap Seac Square" night market (Fri-Sat) for handmade crafts and "Lemon Cello" (local lemon slush) to experience Macau's nightlife~ Macau keeps surprising you beyond the postcard spots – its true soul lives in those aromatic alleyways! Bookmark this guide to turn my hard-earned lessons into your seamless adventure! 🚢✨