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Macao is the perfect getaway from Hong Kong.Such experts as China Travel Services propose week-end package deals (ferry + hotel) at interesting rates (starting 500 HKD pax).Hotels include Hyatt hotel, Lisboa hotel, Ritz and many more prestigious places ! Macao is definitely the place to go in Asia if you want to have some typical european (portuguese) cuisine.Check out the Restaurant " A Petisqueira", located in Taipa Village, on Taipa island.
MET Card is a bonus point loyalty program. To accompany spending paid by credit card or cash at participating merchants, MET Card is used as a medium to register bonus points earned and redeemed. You can apply for the card at Hong Kong's Shun Tak Centre and Macau's Maritime Ferry Terminal.http://www.metcard.com.mo
Money in Macau is similar to Money in Hong Kong for multiple reasons. First, despite the fact that Macau (and Hong Kong) has been reunited with mainland China, they maintain their own unique currency. Second, the Macau currency is valued at almost exactly the same rate as the Hong Kong Dollar (1 Macau Pataca = 1 Hong Kong Dollar). And finally, Macau Pataca and Hong Kong Dollars are both legal currency in Macau (but not in Hong Kong!).Unfortunately, Patacas are somewhat difficult to come by in Macau. Many ATMs will not distribute them and stores will often not give them as change for your Hong Kong money. Luckily it doesn't matter if you use Patacas because HK$ are accepted everywhere, and they are even distributed at all Macau ATMs. I received a 10 Pataca note and a few one Pataca coins as change from a taxi ride. The only place Patacas are REQUIRED in Macau is at the slot machines in...
Of Macau's 450,000 residents today, only 20,000 are Macanese (Portuguese/Chinese mix) and a minuscule 1,000 are full-blooded Portuguese. Macau was a Portuguese colony from 1513 until 1999, so the influence of Portugal here is still very strong. The food has an interesting blend of eastern and Portuguese, and there are still two official languages: Portuguese and Chinese. The money is of course the Pataca, which is printed under the authority of the Chinese government. The people here seem to be more laid-back and friendly than their neighbors in big-city Hong Kong. The culture seems more rich and unique, the architecture more diverse, and the food more tasty.
Situated on the South coast of China, Macao really is something special, since it has a heritage of Chinese and Portuguese influences. The current population of Macao is estimated at around 450,000 inhabitants, mostly Chinese (93%) followed by the Portuguese community (5%) and other residents of different origins like Filipino’s and Thai’s. It is wonderful to experience this mix of cultures - even if you visit just for a day!
Probably if you have limited time in Macau ? as in a one day trip from Hong Kong, then it would be better to take a tour to really get around the Island. If you just want to go and shop, then it is easy enough to do on your own. Museums are generally closed Mondays or Tuesdays. Its very easy to loose your bearings in the shopping area of Macau so if you can get yourself a map, this will help.
This is the main border overland route into nearby mainland China (Gongbei district). Apparently you can get a Chinese visa at the customs desk if you intend to visit only Zhuhai. However, I got my visa ahead of time, so I don't know if it is true or not. Many local Macanese go into Gongbei to buy their groceries as the costs are even cheaper! The customs area is a lot less chaotic than Hong Kong's overland routes at both Lo Wu and Huanggang. Many buses terminate at the bus terminal adjacent to the border.
This is a picture that I believe was taken by my dad up at Penha Hill. My dad's secretary, Sylvia is on the left and then there's my sister, my mom (looking like a hippy!) and me showing off my six pack abs on the right.
The central area of the peninsula is hilly, but it's worth to walk up and down to forts, temples and churches. As I was walking down from Fort Monte on this street (Caminho dos Artilheiros), it was very hot, I was thirsty and hungry, and at the end of the street, I found the THS cafe, a nice place with air conditioning and good coffee! It was very pleasant to sit there for a while and read my book.
Incense originates from the tropical areas of South-East Asia and is used to purify the air, to calm the mind, to strengthen one's health. The scent of burning incense sticks and coils fills all the temples in Macau (it reminds me of lighting candles and the smell of frankincense in Catholic churches).
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Q: Hi.. I was wondering if anyone could suggest me good and cheap local travel agents in Macau that can arrange Day tours. I would...
A: the lisboa casino gets very lively late at night. but I had better luck at the MGM.as for travel agents. language was very difficult in Macao part portuguese and part...
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