Macau Overview

Macau is designated a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China, and maintains a status similar to that of Hong Kong. Located on China’s southern coast on the western bank of the Pearl River, Macau borders Guangdong province. Macau is around 35 miles from Hong Kong, and less than 90 miles from the city of Guangzhou. more...

Macau Activities

The Macau Motor Sports Club karting circuit is located at the end of the causeway that links Taipa with Coloane. Local residents and foreigners come to the track at weekends to enjoy the thrill of go-karting, or to watch the races from the grandstand. Driving lessons are also available. more...

Macau Events and Festivals

Chinese New Year: the new year is celebrated over three days in late January. This is the premier event on the annual calendar for all Chinese. Celebrations include dragon dances and red decorations, with the colour red thought to bring good luck. more...

Macau Sightseeing

Largo do Senado, or Senate Square as it’s known in English, is paved with tiles depicting swirling waves and is the centre of Macau and the point from which most tourists begin exploring the city. If you stand at the fountain in the centre of the square, you’ll see examples of colonial architecture and stunning monuments in every direction. Examples include the Leal Senado, Santa Casa da Misericordia, and the Sao Domingos Church. There’s a pleasant shady area here that features a small cafe. Directly opposite the square is a tourist information office. more...

Macau Transport

Peninsular Macau covers an area that's no more than a few square miles and can mostly be seen on foot. Streets signs are often non-existent and visitors commonly get lost, but this is part of the charm of Macau. There is bus and taxi service available. Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos de Macau and Transportes Urbanos Macau operate bus services. Taxi service is reasonably priced and distances between attractions are very short. more...

Macau Travel Tips

In Macau, as in many other parts of Asia, people who dine together typically order several dishes that are then placed at the middle of the table and shared. Each person is served rice as an accompaniment to the dishes that are shared. It is impolite to take food directly from the shared dishes and place it in your mouth: it should be placed in your bowl first. It is also customary to leave at least a small amount of food left over, so that the host does not feel that too little food was served. more...