Macau Travel Guide

Explore Macau for free with the following travel guide: All transportation is free! Lucky car and light rail cover it all 1. Hengqin Port → Macau Taipa. The newly opened Hengqin section of the light rail takes you directly to 'Lotus Station' in 1 stop (purchase tickets via Zfb/Wx). The 10-minute border crossing is super smooth! Exit right at the Wynn Palace Fountain. 2. Unlimited rides on the lucky shuttle buses Free shuttle buses from MGM, Wynn, Venetian, and other hotels cover 90% of the attractions! MGM has the most frequent service, short queues, and reliable stops—personally tested. Must-grab free activities! Photo ops to the max 1. Wynn Palace: Cable car overlooking the lake and musical fountain, dreamy golden dragon check-in, lucky tree performance Cable car hours: Opens at 16:00! Queue on the second floor is half as long, hotel guests get priority, non-guests should arrive before 16:00. The lucky tree is at the old Wynn, with performances on the hour. 2. MGM Cotai Free pearl milk tea + dim sum (milk tea unlimited) Sky Ocean Show (penguin LED interaction) Showtimes: 13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00 (raise your hands, you might get stickers) 3. The Londoner Hotel: Royal Guard Changing Ceremony | Exterior light show (British theme) Times: Guard changing show: Tuesday to Sunday at 16:00/19:30/21:30 (arrive early to get front seats at the Crystal Hall) 4. Ruins of St. Paul’s Area: Luban Wood Art Museum (traditional tools exhibition), Church of St. Dominic (Baroque church) Hours: Wood Art Museum free, open 10:00–18:00; the altar in the Church of St. Dominic is exquisitely detailed, free admission Free food guide! Fill your stomach without spending MGM: Pearl milk tea, Portuguese egg tarts, desserts, no membership needed City of Dreams: Register as a member to get lemon tea/small cakes Rua do Cunha: 10-minute walk from Venetian, try almond cookies and pork chop buns! Ruins of St. Paul’s: Free snacks on the way up, pork jerky... Luggage & storage free of charge Wynn Palace: Store luggage without checking in! After picking it up, take the lucky shuttle to the port Travel tips: Small backpack plus power bank, indoor places are very cold so bring a light jacket Classic one-day itinerary (all free admission) recommended: Hengqin Port → Cotai East (light rail) → Wynn Palace (cable car + fountain) → MGM Cotai (milk tea + ocean show) → The Londoner (guard changing show) → Ruins of St. Paul’s (photos + art museum) → Wynn Macau (lucky tree show) → Return Schedule: Cross the border at 9:00, return to the port before 10:00, easily covering 8 major attractions! Student tips: 1. Documents: ID card + Hong Kong and Macau travel permit (apply for endorsement in advance). Border control checks age at 111 (minors are prohibited from entry). 2. Currency exchange: Not really necessary, Zfb/Wx payments are very convenient. 3. Internet: Buy a data package. 4. Hidden perks: Free ice cream at Studio City and Galaxy Hotel.