Macao Travel Guide

 machomikemd Says:  one can see sweeping views of Macau from it. The Colina da Penha is otherwise known for Bishop Hill, because the magnificent Bishop's Residence is on the hill. By the side of the Bishop's Residence, there is a St. Mary Hall called Chapel of Our Lady of Penha which was built... 

 al2401 Says:  TurboJET is the name of the ferry service of the Hong Kong-based Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management Limited. It was formed when Far East Jetfoil and Turbo Cat merged in 1999.TurboJET has several routes over the Pearl River Delta including Hong Kong, Hong Kong... 

 al2401 Says:  The fort was built on the Mount of St. Paul and was the military centre of the then Portugese colony - Fortaleza do Monte (Mount Fortress). It was built in the 16th century to protect the colony of the Jesuits and later became the military defence of Macau. It is included in... 

 al2401 Says:  A large proportion of the economy of Macau is based on tourism and gambling. It is known as the 'Las Vegas of the East' or the 'Monte Carlo of the Orient'.The Portugese legalised gambling in the colony in 1850s and since then has been a well known gambling destination. Only... 

 al2401 Says:  Macau Sky Tower is a telecommunication tower. It is 338m high and the observation deck is at 233m. The tower is known for its outdoor Skywalk - a walking tour around the outer rim. It is also the home of one of A J Hackett's bungee jump sites - the highest in the world. The... 

 al2401 Says:  The Ruins of St. Paul's consist of the façade of the Cathedral of St. Paul. The cathedral was built by the Portugese in the 17th century and it was dedicated to the apostle St. Paul. It is now the most famous landmark of Macau and was listed as World Heritage in 2005. The... 

 al2401 Says:  A-Ma Temple is located on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula. Built in 1488, it is one of the oldest and most famous temples in Macau. Tthe temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen.The first Portugese sailors landed on the coast near the... 

 machomikemd Says:  more of the Macanese Food and Sweets and this is the most popular pastellaria in the wholeof macau. Tracing its roots back to a cart selling only crunchy peanut and ginger candy, Koi Kei established its first shop in 1997 and initiated the trend of making almond cake and egg... 

 shintarojon Says:  Flight schedule:Manila-Macao via Cebu PacificDeparture date: December 18, 2011Departure time: 19:30 Arrival time: 21:30Flight 5J - 362Base fare: Pesos 488.00Taxes & fess: 652.50Web. Admin Fee; 80.00Total: P 1,220.50 

 macauzone Says:  You can hire a scooter. Scooters are a very economical and fun way to see the sites of Macau - it's certainly the best way to get around the Macau's narrow streets!You need a license that covers motorcycles or mopeds, licenses from most countries are accepted. 

 machomikemd Says:  cheap way to go around macau and way cheaper than hiring a taxi. Going around Macau with Buses is the way to go. Macau Public buses and minibuses run from 6:45 a.m. to midnight. On all routes within the city, the fare is 2.5 patacas per journey. There are buses (Route 3, 3A,... 

 chuck_taylor Says:  Have Patacas Coins ready as buses dont give change. Take a tourist map from the tourist info center as they have the bus route of different bus nos. available there (for both Transmac & TCM). Be warned though that buses have a lot more stops than what the bus route map says,... 

 farahjadez Says:  If you're planning to stay/play at Venetian or Sands, you might want to apply for a Cotai Rewards card. This is free - just fill out the forms available at the Cotai booth in the hotel lobby and you're good to go. You can get 10-20 % discount in their restaurants and some...