Day trip to Macau Guide

Day trip to Macau Guide

Learn how to get to Macau from Hong Kong, find great hotel options, discover the top attractions, and find out what you should buy while you're there.
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The Las Vegas of Asia

Macau looks like a dream to me. I was really shocked on how amazing the architecture of all the hotels here especially the hotels in Cotai Street.ย 

How to Get to Macau from Hong Kong

1. Ferry services from Hong Kong to Macau:

- Where to ride from: Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal

- Journey time: 1 hour

Ferry options:

- TurboJet: from HK$175

- Cotai Water Jet: from HK$175

2. Bus services: One Bus

- Where to ride from: Jordan station (505 Canton Road)

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- Journey time: about 2 hours including immigration check

- Bus fare: HK$ 160

3. Private Cars:

- For more flexible time, you can also book private city transfer from Hong Kong to Macau from Klook.

You can get an extra 5% off with code: NESSAHUANGG on Klook.

Transportation in Macau

To travel around Macau, you need Macau Pass (just like Octopus Card) which is a contactless smart card used for various forms of public transportation, as well as for payments in retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses in Macau.

You can purchase Macau Pass from any convenient store in Macau.

4 Options of Transport in Macau:

1. LRT (Only in Taipa)

2. Public Bus

3. Shuttle Bus

4. Taxi.

What to Do in Macau

Macau is divided to two main Island:

1. Macau Peninsula:

- Ruins of St. Paul

Ruins of St. Paul's
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Really nice to take pictures here especially for history lovers.
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- Senado Square

Senado Square
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A very lively shopping district, probably the liveliest and biggest in Macau.
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Bonus insight:

Don't forget to try the Portuguese Tart at Koh Kei Bakery here in Senado Square. It's truly amazing.ย 

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The Portuguese tart here is HEAVEN.
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2. Cotai:ย 

-ย Rotunda Flor de Lotus

Rotunda Flor de Lotus
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This is a roundabout crossing bridge where you'll get a view of all the amazing hotels in Cotai.
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- The Venetian Macau

The Venetian Macao
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Experience Venice in Macau. This hotel has a HUGE mall that looks like Venice. They also have The Parisian and The Londoner beside the hotel.
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ย - Teamlab Supernature

teamLab SuperNature Macao
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If you're a fan of art then you have to visit this place. Highly suggest to book your tickets via KLOOK. Extra 5% off with code: NESSAHUANGG
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Entrance Fee: MOP 288 (only MOP 226 on Klook)

Extra 5% off with code: NESSAHUANGGย 

- Studio City

Studio City Macau
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They have a water park and an 8 figure gondola.
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- Wynn Palace

Wynn Palace
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They have a free water fountain show in front of the hotel and a free gondola ride.
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- The Londoner

The Londoner Macao
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That's all from me. Hope you have fun in Macau!ย 

Love, Nessahuangg.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nihao, I'm Vanessa Huang. A travel v/blogger based in Taiwan. Since 2021, I've been sharing my travel experiences on TikTok and Instagram, you can find me as @nessahuangg. You can think of me as your go-to person for travel tips and ideas around Asia. Right now, I'm exploring different parts of Asia. I'll be sharing all my adventures with you, so you don't have to worry about finding great places to eat, things to do, or how to get around when you visit these countries. Let's explore Asia together! ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธ
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