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Filipinos...Filipinos...Filipinos

by i-s-a

Is Macau invaded by the Philippines? :0) Here, you can see Filipinos everywhere...from shops, hotels, churches, banks, you name it and they are there. The first encounter that we had is at the Macau Tower. We asked a Chinese-looking security guard and he answered us back in Tagalog. We were so surprised and he told us how happy he is to see fellow-kababayans visiting the place. With few encounters more, in other different places, we learned that about 80% of all security guards working in Macau came from the Philippines. The reason is that Filipinos speak English and do not demand big salaries.Please take a good look at the photo...you can see an advert there saying "Lipat Bahay" (house movers) ^0^.

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Their Currency is Called "Pataca"

by i-s-a

In Macau, the official currency is "Pataca" or what is known as "MOP". It is available in 20, 50 and 100 denominations. It is easy to change your money here as there are many banks and money changers around town...especially in Senado Square. If you're coming from HK, you may opt to use your HK dollars as it is widely accepted in Macau. 1MOP = HKD 1.03

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Barrier Gate - gateway to China

by myspices

To get to mainland China (Gongbei,Zhuhai) from Macau is so simple. Board bus No. 3 or any other bus that says Portas De Cerco (meaning Barrier Gate). Fare is MOP2.50. and the ride is about 15minutes from Central Macau. Portas De Cerco or the Barrier Gate (gateway to China) is the last stop. If you arrive via Bus No. 3, get down at the last stop and go up the escalator to arrive at the way to checkpoint of Macau (don't worry, just follow the stream of people and you will get there). After immigration check, go down another escalator to the walkway of "no-man's land" between Macau and China to arrive at the Immigration hall to China. The foreigner queque at the Immigration into China is usually very short compared to the queques for Macau residents and mainland Chinese residents. Clearance to get into China takes approximately 1hour. After the China checkpoint, walk along to the exit of...

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Art on Road

by myspices

You can see so many "art pieces" as you walk along the roads in Macau. Patterns which are in graphics, geometrics and shells and crabs - all of which are beautifully and painstakingly laid on the "mosaiced road". Roads are clean and the patterns are distinctive. You can have a collection of all these road patterns as an album. To enjoy more beautiful designs on roads, see attached pics and my travelogue Art on road ... unique!

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Casinos - lots!

by myspices

You are right to say that Macau is full of casinos - there are so many. Big ones like Sands, Lisboa and many smaller ones. Go to one which is big to see some actions. Maybe you could get lucky, who knows... Glittering lights, exciting games and great place to watch people.

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Tourist Information Centre - helpful desk

by myspices

Upon arrival at the Macau International Airport (in Taipa), drop by the Tourist Information Centre when you are done with the immigration. The staff there is very help and courteous. They speak good English and will be able to help you with your travel plans. Good guides and maps are there for you to take your pick. You will be able to check with them what bus to take from the Airport to your destination. Lots of pamplets and guides which are informative are available. Good map on Macau but prints are a bit small. Helpful staff.

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crossing the street

by sweet_sentiments

i saw this rubber thingie on the street that when you step on it the lights on the road will start blinking to signal the drivers that someone is about to cross the street. quite cool if you ask me. i have never seen anything like it. Btw, not all macau roads has this.

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Ruins of St Paul

by aukahkay

The most famous landmark of Macau is the ruins of St Paul. St. Paul's Cathedral was built by the Jesuits in 1602, and destroyed by fire in 1835 except for its stone facade with carvings that tell the story of the Catholic Church in Asia. Do not stop at the front of the facade but continue under the ruins. There is a crypt containing the remains of Christian matyrs. The historic center of Macau is like a slice out of Mediterranean Europe. If not for the signages in Chinese, I could have imagined that I was somewhere in the Iberian peninsula.

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Taste the Local Flavor - Roasted Chesnuts

by i-s-a

My mother looked as if she hit the jackpot! Chesnuts are her favorites and here in Macau she could have those as often as she likes. We had come back in this particular street vendor at Senado Square day after day to get her fill of those hot and newly roasted nuts. Of course we have it also in Bataan (imported!) but not as fresh, sweet and soft as the ones available here. She would be back in Macau if only to taste those chesnuts again ;0)

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Egg tarts

by lovemyr1

I had my first taste of the famous Macanese egg tarts in Manila, Philippines of all places. When I went to the Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok a few months later, I was surprised to see a little cart setup for Lord Stow's Bakery of Macau there! I bought a couple and rested my feet for a little bit before returning to the rows of shopping.As soon as I set foot in Macau, I made a beeline for the nearest egg tart store I could find. I found the Pasteleria Koi Kei near St. Paul's Ruins. I bought a box of 6 and hurried back to the hotel to munch on them in peace. I took some pictures of them first just so I could remember them when I finished eating them all.

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Q:  I will be staying at the Pousada de Mong-ha in Macau. Is there a bus from the Macau airport to the hotel? Thanks. 

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A: Yes, there are buses in the airport and the ride is free. Just tell the people in the bus terminal where your destination is, so they may tell you the appropriate bus to... 

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