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Macau Travel Guide

January 7, 2011 By James Clark

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Macau Travel Guide

Macau was once a Portuguese colony, and it was the first European trading post in Asia. Macau consists of the Macau Peninsula (which is connected to mainland China), and the islands of Taipa and Coloane which have since been connected by Cotai, the reclaimed land between the two islands.

The Macau Peninsula is where the old city of Macau is. The streets are paved in the traditional Portuguese style, and the city centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

[Portuguese-style street paving
[Portuguese-style street paving.]

Macau is also famous for its casinos. It become the biggest gambling centre in the world in 2007 when it surpassed Las Vegas. With a monopoly of casino operations in China it is no wonder that the gaming industry has grown so fast here.

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Notes on Macau – Where US casinos and Portuguese heritage meet

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge – 3 bridges and an undersea tunnel on the world’s longest sea bridge

Macau – Las Vegas of the East

Crazy Jump Macau Tower: Bungy jumpers in costume at the highest commercial skyjump in the world

Accommodation

Macau hotels – Search for discount hotels in Macau.

Where to stay in Macau – If you’ve never been to Macau this guide will show you the which area to stay and the best hotels for every budget.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Lapa Macau – a luxury 5-star hotel in Macau

SanVa Hotel – The last guesthouse in Macau

Flights to Macau

Macau International Airport (MFM) serves mostly flights from around Asia, which reflects Macau’s status as a leisure city of East Asia. With Hong Kong airport being so close intercontinental flights arrive at HKG.

I have flown out of Macau on the now-defunct Viva Macau.

I’ve also flown with AirAsia from Macau to and from Bangkok.

Travel Guides

Macau Tourism – Macau Government Tourism Office.

Macau Closer – A monthly, bi-lingual, living and arts magazine providing in-depth information and commentary on life and news in Macau.

Macau.com – Macau hotels, dining, things to do.

Macau Magazine – Covers arts, politics, history, and news.

Blogs

Life in Macau, China

Blog Posts

Conquering the highest bungy jump in the world. Because I’m an idiot – Jeremy Scott Foster jumps 233 metres from the top floor of the Macau Tower.

Spending Two Perfect Days In Macau – By forbestravelguide.com.

Macau 2014: A tour of nature & creativity – By kampungboycitygal.com.

Food

12 hours in Macau: What to eat – By eatyourworld.com.

Guide Books

Lonely Planet Hong Kong

Photos

Rua Felicidade, Macau SAR - China
[Rua Felicidade, Macau SAR – China.]

Macau SAR Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits Macau SAR.

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