Ilha de Macau Travel Guide

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Pro

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  A-MA - Casino - Colorful - Atmosphere - Legendary Past - Wonderful Food - Indonesian Similarity 


Con

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  language barrier 


In a nutshell

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  Worthwhile a try! 

 

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Things to Do  

Quaint Coloane

Quaint Coloane, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  Spend 30-40 minutes at the Giant Panda Pavilion, where the main stars are pandas Xin Xin and Kai Kai. There are also several primates and 2 ostriches in the complex. Viewing by the hour. Proceed to Coloane Village. Stop for refreshments at Lord Stow's Cafe by the waterfront... 

The House of Dancing Water

The House of Dancing Water, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  The House of Dancing Water is a 90 minute patchwork of high-dives, acrobatics, gymnastics and motorcycle stunts. Great entertainment, but con't bother with the storyline. Those seated in the first 3 rows risk getting water-splashed. Towels are provided but disposable... 

Hotels  

Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16

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Venetian Macao Resort Hotel

 2 Reviews and 1097 Opinions  Last year we spent two nights at the Venetian as the Wynn was booked solid. Suffice to say, it was... 

Restaurants  

Restaurante Litoral: Portuguese/Macanese Food

Restaurante Litoral: Portuguese/Macanese Food, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  Went to Restaurante Litoral at past 7 pm and the place was not full. We were seated at the second floor.Ordered African chicken and grilled codfish. Loved the sauce on the chicken. Found the codfish a bit bland to my taste.Service was above average. 

A Lorcha: Portuguese/Macanese Food

A Lorcha: Portuguese/Macanese Food, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  Portuguese food. In the vicinity of A-ma Temple and Moorish Barracks.Reservations recommended (all tables were taken at 1 pm, and had to wait 45 minutes). 70 meters from Restaurante Litoral. Ox tongue stewed in red wine sauce. (strikingly similar to the lengua dish at... 

Portas Do Sol: Dumplings with a Twist

Portas Do Sol: Dumplings with a Twist, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  Great dimsum in lavishly lighted atmosphere.We tried the:Steamed dumplings with scallops and clamsBraised beef brisket and tendon in Chu Hou sauceSteamed river shrimp dumplings flavoured with basiland all were delicious. The beef tendons are so tender, they melt in your... 

Miramar: Don't miss the exquisite Portuguese food

Miramar: Don't miss the exquisite Portuguese food, Ilha de Macau

 celiabra Says:  I have been in Miramar restaurant and I loved its delightful Portuguese foodIt's an extreme relaxing place for recovering and balance with the fun and excitement of Macau's night.Thanks for letting me share this experience!http://www.miramar.com.mo/ Cataplana pork with... 

Lemongrass Macau Thai Cafe: Best Thai Food in Macau!

Lemongrass Macau Thai Cafe: Best Thai Food in Macau!, Ilha de Macau

 hondayuko Says:  I went to this Restaurant and Food was excellent!I'm a Thai food lover and finally there's a place in Macau that serves real Thai food, not the Chinese-Thai blend that you find in most of the places...they have same quality as you would find in a good place in... 

Nightlife  

casino

casino, Ilha de Macau

 bodo8 Says:  Do you love to have a drink and to dance? Do NOT go to Macao! The city center is full of Casinos and shops selling you (almost only) electronic devices, open until late in the evening. I was looking for a club, pub or disco, but nothing was available... Everywere, shops and... 

Cinema Macau: Movies In English!

Cinema Macau: Movies In English!, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  Tired of shows, gambling and the glitter & glamour? Come, let's go to the Cinema!If you want to watch a good movie there is a wide variety in Macau. There are some cinemas although watch before you go. The movies may be slightly older and the better quality entertainment you... 

Transportation  

Small city, but not too easy by bus

Small city, but not too easy by bus, Ilha de Macau

 swiftfoot Says:  Bus stops are denominated by the side streets or buildings, which may not be indicated on most local maps. So, best to inquire beforehand which bus to take and where to get off. (Ask the hotel or restaurant staff as most bus drivers do not speak English). Macau buses don't... 

Www.scootermacau.com

Www.scootermacau.com, Ilha de Macau

 Terry_Ching Says:  Reserved 3 scooters 2months ago with confirmation and now just before I depart to Macau the guys name Simon called said " oh I m sorry I just have 1 scooter for you, even u reserved it 2 months ago but since the business is not good I didn't buy the scooter..and my business... 

Shopping  

NEW YAOHAN: Macau Largest Department Store

NEW YAOHAN: Macau Largest Department Store, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  This is the largest department store in Macau and is incredibly popular. New Yaohan is a weekend mall for Macau locals. You can find this place easily, close to the Macau Ferry Terminal. It is Mr. Alan Ho, general manager of STDM's Shipping Department, who runs the New... 

Shop Good Luck: ONE EURO SHOP

Shop Good Luck: ONE EURO SHOP, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  Hahaha 'cuse me, I donot know the name of this shop, and because of the stunt I named this shop the Shop Good Luck. It is close to the well-known and beautiful Square Largo de Senado and, walking into the direction of the Red Market you may be lucky to find this shop ...... 

Local Customs  

Huge Incense

Huge Incense, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  Though Portuguese and Chinese (with Cantonese being the more widely spoken dialect) both are official languages of Macau, the dominant religions are Taoism and Buddhism. Only about 6% of the population goes to the Roman Catholic Church.You can find people for the whole day... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Worst Pollution

Worst Pollution, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  I do feel sorry to place this topic here, but I guess it is a need. On the small island of Coloana, next to Macau International Airport, you'll see the biggest Diesel engine you've ever seen. During the period of 1987 - 1996 there were Diesel engine planted with a immense... 

Watch The Dirty Ocean

Watch The Dirty Ocean, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  It is not a daily occurence, though you might see on TV the warning "Watch the ocean!". In fact this warning concerns sharks which do swimm around. These tricky folks indeed do appear in these ocean areas and, always boastful city-guys wanna go for swim there, too, so it may... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Friendship Bridge

Friendship Bridge, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  Walking from Macau downtown to Outer Harbour you'll see the long highway bridges. They all connect Macau to Taipa. The one of the photograph is the Friendship Bridge or Ponte da Amizade, and the longest one (4,5 km-long), completed in 1994. You'll go directly to Macau... 

Most Beautiful ...

Most Beautiful ..., Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  Told you the most beautiful girls dance at *L*I*S*B*O*A* Hotel! Once the very only girls dancing all naked! Well, that is finished unfortunately ... for now with feathers like these red ones, fabulous posing with me.Another curiosity; in the 6 last years the Oriental girls... 

Favorites  

*D*U*R*I*A*N*

*D*U*R*I*A*N*, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  This is the best that can happen to me! Smelling the odeur of *D*U*R*I*A*N* ..."Smells like hell, ..." oowkee, most of the people hate its odeur, but ... "taste like heaven!" and that is the truth!Kidding, my mam had a lot of *D*U*R*I*A*N*'s when pregnant of me, so this... 

All In The Famliy

All In The Famliy, Ilha de Macau

 RoyJava Says:  My brother is treated like one of the family in Macau, knows his way like his pocket and loves to show special and hot items in Macau. Always on the way he became an expert for visitors to show Macau, even he doesnot like it at all. Though when once on his way showing the... 

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 Buffet in Four Seasons Hotel - After we completed Phase 1 of a project, our team celebrated by dining in Four Seasons Hotel. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi there! I will be travelling with 3 young adults and 1 preschool child in Macau on April 6, 2012. It's my first time here.... 

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A: Do you mean Tsim Sha Tsui? If so there are several ways to get to Disneyland. You could take the MTR to Central then walk to the Tung Chung Line. Take the Tung Chung line... 

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MACAU > A-MA-GAU

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 My brother houses at MACAU for quite a while. Until I got there for the first time in 2000 he had never heard anything about the name of AMA-GAU and the relation with MACAU. It's about the Taoistic...... 

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Wow Macau!

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 I was a bit reluctant to pursue this trip as the weather was erratic. Needless to mention, I still went and found myself splurging in an array of cultures and people from the east and the west. I... 

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Macau

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ilha de Macau. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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A world of its own

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 Since I don't really enjoy gambling, I got to enjoy Macau in a different way. I went hotel hopping (trying to find out which one is the best), experienced the jump of the century, lived like a queen,... 

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Gangs, gambling and mafia??

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 If you have been to Ipanema in Rio, then you know what I am talking about. Evidently the Portuguese have a fondness for curves in thier sidewalks. I'd heard that the island of Macau was know for maifa... 

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