Macau Travel Tips: preparing you for what to see and how to get there

Welcome to Macau Travel Tips. This website is created to help tourists and visitors prepare for a trip to Mac

The city of Macau, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, has a long and colorful history. Today Macau's rich heritage is celebrated by Unesco with its inscription as a World Heritage Site. While it is true th many visitors come to Macau to gamble in its many casinos, there is a lot to this small enclave than gambling at Macau Travel Tips, I want to share with you everything that is wonderful about this former Portuguese col Along the way, I will also provide you practical travel tips so that you have all you need to plan a smooth and enjoyable visit there.

Macau Travel Tips is the result of travel tips I have accummulated over years of traveling. The information is arranged in the topics listed below. My apologies here that this website is still very much a work in progress. of the information need to be reverified before I upload them to the web, and I need time to do this research. However, it's a task that I enjoy tremendously. I do seek your patience as this website takes shape bit by bit. D check back every now and then for new updates.

Sightseeing Macau
1. A Ma Temple 2. Barra Fort 3. Barrier Gate 4. Bazaar Temple 5. Biblioteca Publica da Associao Comercial de Macau 6. Camoes Garden 7. Camoes Grotto 8. Casa Garden 9. Casino Lisboa 10. Cathedral of Macau 11. Chapel of Our Lady of Guia 12. Chapel of Our Lady of Penha 13. Chapel of St Francis Xavier, Coloane 14. Chapel of St James 15. Chapel of St Michael 16. Church of Our Lady of Carmel 17. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Coloane 18. Coloane 19. Convent of the Precious Blood 20. Cotai Strip 21. Dom Pedro V Theatre 22. Fire Department Museum 23. Four Face Buddha Shrine 24. Fundao Oriente 25. General Post Office Building

26. Grand Lisboa 27. Guia Fort 28. Historic Archives 29. Holy House of Mercy 30. Kuan Tai Temple 31. Kun Iam Statue 32. Kun Iam Temple 33. Lilau Square 34. Lin Fung Temple 35. Lin Kai Temple 36. Lin Zexu Memorial Museum 37. Lotus Bridge 38. Lotus Flower in Full Bloom, Lotus Square 39. Lou Kau Mansion 40. Lou Lim Ieoc Garden 41. Macau Cultural Centre and Museum of Art 42. Macau Ferry Terminal 43. Macau Fisherman's Wharf 44. Macau International Airport 45. Macau Museum 46. Macau Peninsula 47. Macau Shopping Precinct 48. Macau Tower 49. Mandarin's House 50. Maritime Museum 51. Mong Ha Fort 52. Moorish Barracks 53. Morrison Memorial Chapel 54. Mount Fortress 55. Na Tcha Temple 56. Old City Walls 57. Orient Arch 58. Our Lady of Ftima 59. Outer Harbour 60. Protestant Cemetery 61. Protestant Chapel 62. Red Market 63. Ruins of St Paul's 64. Sai Van Bridge 65. Sands Macao Casino Resort 66. Santa Sancha Palace 67. Santa Sancha Palace 68. Senate House 69. Senate Square 70. Sir Robert Ho Tung Library 71. St Anthony's Church

72. St Augustine's Church 73. St Joseph's Church 74. St Lawrence's Church 75. St Lazarus Church 76. Sun Yat-sen Memorial House 77. Taipa 78. Tam Kung Temple, Coloane 79. Tang Dynasty Fortress 80. Tin Hau Temple, Coloane 81. Tou Tei Temple 82. Vasco da Gama Monument 83. Venetian Macao Resort Hotel 84. Wallace Fountain

Getting there

Arriving by Plane Arriving by Ferry

Getting around

Taking the bus

Practical Information on Macau

About Macau History of Macau

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Largo do Senado, Macau's main square(9 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Explore Macau at night(8 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Glittering world of Venetian Macao(11 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Venetian Macao's Indoor Canal(11 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Penha Chapel(9 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Directional arrows make exploring Macau so easy.(8 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Macau Tower at Night(11 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Chancel of St Dominic's Church (8 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Crowded house - scene in downtown Macau(9 November 2007) Timothy Tye

Macau Hotel Room Price Checker

Booking hotel rooms online is today the most convenient and cost-effective way to get accomodation. But do you know that different Hotel Booking websites actually offer the

same hotel room at different prices? If you just stick with one Hotel Booking site, you could be paying more for the same reservation. Why pay more? At Penang Travel Tips, we encourage people to become informed travelers. Before you book your hotel room, use our free Hotel Search Engine below to find out the rates offered by the major Hotel Booking Sites. First our engine shows you the rates from different hotels. Select the hotel, and we'll show you the rates for the same room offered by different Booking Sites. You will see that the different sites really offer different rates! Select the Hotel Booking Site that offers the most attractive rate and you could well be saving a good http://www.metropolasia.com/Macau_mid_range_hotels Cheap Macau hotels Cheap Macau hotels dont necessarily offer rooms at rock bottom prices, but comparatively many hotels do offer rooms for much better rates than others. If youre looking for a Macau hotel that offers cheap rates forget about any four or five star accommodations. Aim for three star and lower if possible. Guesthouses are an option as well but mostly cater to students. Though your cheap room may not be in one of the grand casinos youre still in the land of opportunity for gambling! When looking for a cheap hotel Macau is home to the Metropole which is an affordable choice. Putting up with a little added noise is a compromise guests may have to make as this Macau Hotel is located in one of the most lively commercial quarters in the city. When staying at the Metropole the good things definitely outweigh any negatives. Its one of the more popular choices in cheap Macau hotels. With a short cab ride away a world of adventure and thrills awaits. With many terrific casinos nearby like The Sands, Emperor Palace and MGM Grand, thousands of gaming tables and slot machines are available to play. The Taipa Island bridge and the ocean are both in plain view creating a nice backdrop during your Macau vacation. From this cheap hotel Macau cinemas, banks, shopping complexes and the post office are all nearby. The Metropole offers standard rooms with a private bath, color TV, air conditioning, mini bar and telephone. Rooms are slightly outdated yet clean and comfortable. Free shuttle transportation is a bonus in the room rate and makes getting around convenient. When looking for an affordable place to stay in Macau cheap accommodation can also be found at the Kingsway Hotel. This Macau hotel is only thirty minutes from the airport and close to the downtown area in the Gonzaga Gomes district. Its also close to the Macau Pier. Buses and taxis make travel around the area easy. In the Gonzaga Gomes area there are numerous Macau attractions such as monuments and commemorative statues highlighting Macau history. The old world feel of the area is complimented by the many venerable mansions and old cathedrals that line the streets. With this Macau hotel being so close to the city center, nightlife and exciting entertainment are only a short walk away.

Guest suites at the Kingsway Macau Hotel are spacious and modern. Rooms include air conditioning, TVs, radio alarms, mini bars, and refrigerators. Private baths have separate showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. At this cheap hotel Macau business travelers have use of private telephones and dataport connections. In Macau cheap accommodation can also be found at the Fu Hua Hotel located in the revered shopping district. The location isnt the most idyllic for walking to different attractions but a short taxi ride to the city center will solve that. Once in the city center the gambling opportunities seem endless! The Galaxy Rio is perfect for those who want to gamble in private rooms. The Galaxy Grand Waldo offers a number of VIP rooms for those who prefer not to be distracted by the thousands of people around. Macau tours should also include a trip to the favored Wynn casino where luxury and gaming meet head on. At this three star hotel in Macau cheap accommodation is readily available except during busy events and holidays when guests should reserve ahead. This cheap Macau hotels room amenities include in-room movies, telephone, mini bar, radio, air conditioning, and hair dryer. If room decor is important to you ask to see a few different standard rooms as some are more modern than others. When traveling to Macau cheap accommodation isnt too difficult to find but youll want to look around at the different options before making a final decision. The savings youll enjoy allow for more time at the casinos and less time thinking about your expensive room. Though most Macau accommodations do live up to Western standards there are still some awful rooms out there! Make sure to be diligent and look around. Best of all, once you find a hotel that fits an affordable bill, youll be able to save your money and use it for enjoying great entertainment, nightlife and a wealth of city attractions.