What to pack for Macao

Miscellaneous: Local currency is the Macau Pataca (MOP), but Hong Kong dollar is also widely accepted.

So don't waste time exchanging your HK Dollars for Patacas... you'll end up with some as change from your purchases.

Luggage and bags: with your big backpack is ok (for overseas traveler, not HK residents). or you will leave your luggage in HK (friend's house or somewhere), small backpack is enough

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: you can buy there as there are several factory outlets selling brand-name stuff

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: no need

Photo Equipment: films are not expensive as HK, around US$2.5-21/HK$15-20 for colour, US$3-5/HK$24-30 for black+white

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: camping seems not so popular in Macau but there are several beaches

Luggage and bags: Take a small day pack if you're visiting Macau for the day...you will need to carry a bottle of water among other things...

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It was hot when we were there so we needed 'cool' clothes... Good walking shoes are a must too...you will do a lot of walking!!

Luggage and bags: Dun have to bring lots of stuffs for this place, not because it is a small place, but it's really a bit too muchto bring so many things to there as you can simply buy from there...
just bring a bag/ backpack with you for your souvenir (like food, like hand-made stuff)

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: causual wear, but please try to wear running shoes cos you may need to walk for a whole day even you have transportation there.
IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO FEEL THE PLACE WITH YOUR FEET WHEREVER YOU GO!!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: it's pretty easy to get medicial stuff there, just bring some pocket tissues.

Photo Equipment: not difficult to buy films from there.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: casual wear, camera and its accessories, a bottle of water. of course dun forget you watch, otherwise, you may miss another great spot:)

Miscellaneous: enough cash. you can use HKD there.

Luggage and bags: Well, if you're coming over from Hong Kong for a day, you don't need much except a wallet and a camera.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Southern Asia... HOT AND HUMID! Yes, it was both when we went, and we were very grateful when a cloud would pass over and block out some of the sun for awhile! Therefore, in summer, just wear shorts.. be comfortable!

Luggage and bags: Leave space for things you want to bring back.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Check http://www.cityguide.gov.mo/weather/weather_e.asp for weather conditions. Its cold in winter (Nov-Feb) and Rainy in summer (June-July). Its subtropical so don't expect snow! Watch out for typhoons in the summer.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: There are Chinese pharmacies and Watsons (British supermarket). So you can pickup Aspirin and such easily, just have enough prescriptions with you!!! Here are their numbers: http://www.cityguide.gov.mo/phone/phone_e.asp

Photo Equipment: Make sure to bring the standard Hong Kong electrical adaptors. Otherwise bring everything fully charged with backups!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: There are a few black sand beaches, Hac Sa for example on Coloane Island. So enjoy!

Miscellaneous: Bring an extra suticase for collectables you want to bring back.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: These are the absolute necessities. So DON'T ever forget to pack them along! Toothpaste/Toothbrush.
Contact lens equipment and spare glasses. You might also wish to consider bringing along disposable contact lenses especially if you are going to be at a place with poor water supplies. Makeup (I never leave home without it!). Razor. Hair care products (brushes, comb, blow dryer, hair gel, hair spray. Get the picture?).




Ladies, DON'T forget to transfer all your toner, cleanser, night cream et al into small plastic
containers - to save luggage space.

Photo Equipment: I ALWAYS, ALWAYS bring along at least 2 camaras with me... just in case one breaks down. My friends used to laugh at me.... until their one and only camera broke down. When when they have to RELY SOLELY on me and my amateurish photographic skills, they stopped laughing. Yes, immediately. Serve them right!
:-))


Now that I've a new digital camera, I'll be bringing it on my trips overseas! Yippee.

Miscellaneous: If you are going to do lots of walking and sightseeing, do remember to put the following items into your tote bag or backpack:



- Maps and perhaps your Cantonese/ Portuguese phrase books.

- Your all-important Guidebook.

- Water bottle.

- Sunglasses.... etc.



Postcard Below: The Guia Lighthouse and Weather Observatory building.

Luggage and bags: Travel Light

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Casual wear and comfortable shoes

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Allage medication

Photo Equipment: A camera or video-cam, and lots of film!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: None

Miscellaneous: Visit the 'Equipment' section at my Macau site:
http://home.macau.ctm.net/~liox0001/travel/macau/