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 Casino by Amareyui
Although Macao is much calmer and safer after 2000, it is never a bad idea to be more careful, particularly inside or around the casinos. Leave a Comment
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Whenever you come to Asia (even in winter time) don’t forget to carry all the time a bottle of water with you.
Unless you are one of those who like to spend all day drinking soft drinks. No matter what, you will be walking a lot, therefore, having a bottle of water at your side will help you to cope with the humidity.
Besides, during those days you are in Asia, if you feel the humidity is too high, then you should drink more water than usual, sip it a little bit every 10, 15 minutes. Warning: even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink! (for your good sake).
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Upon arriving at the Macau Port, we were immediately accosted by a guy wanting to drive us around the town to show us the major sights for only US$80! We wisely said no and decided to show ourselves around the city.
It turns out that the average cab ride between any two sites in the city is only about US$2. This guy may have shown us a few things we never would have seen on our own, but it was have cost us far, far more than we paid. Our total transportation bill was no more than US$15 for all of our cab fares combined. Leave a Comment
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Macau seemed pretty safe to me, of course just taking care for pick-pocketers, like anywhere. But, Macau is big, and I didn't wander everywhere. I have no doubt that there are some slummy parts of the city that you'd want to watch out for. I was told by a friend of mine from Hong Kong that there are a number of casinos here run by the mob, and thus the mob has a notorious business here in crime... apparently people getting fingers chopped off for not paying in the casinos. Anywho... I don't think you have to worry about that! Just don't go in any casinos! :=) Leave a Comment
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 by BradmedLeave a Comment
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The casinos are very overrated. We visited two and they are nothing like Las Vegas. You must wear long pants to get into the casino. No bags allowed inside. Skip the casino and go see the A-Mah Temple.
P.S. You will see a few working girls at the casinos. Leave a Comment
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 by Krystynn
O.K., I'm no Lara Croft... but do be careful when you're here in Macau. Petty street crimes occasionally occur in touristy areas including the vicinity of these infamous casinos.
Violence relating to organized crime has been on the increase in Macau and it does pose potential security concerns for the general public and tourists like us.
Just for your info - The U.S Navy allows its service members visiting Hongkong during port calls to enter Macau for private travel ONLY in groups and ONLY during daylight..... and of course, early evening hours.
So.... what's the moral of the story?
BE CAREFUL. Alternatively, you may wish to learn SOME martial arts from the likes of Jackie Chan OR Jet Li before you set foot on Macau soil. :-)
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Macau is relatively safe for tourists. In fact, much more so than in the States! Relax and have fun!
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