The Ultimate Macau Travel Guide (Updated June 2025) - Compiled After Multiple Visits

Macau Travel Guide (June 2025 Update)

🟧 Paid Attractions in Macau

🟧 Macau Tower

💰 Ticket: Observation deck ~MOP 128, Bungee Jump ~MOP 3988.
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 (Skywalk 11:00-19:00).
🌈 Tips: 360° viewing platform with panoramic city views. Daredevils can try bungee jumping or skywalk.

🟧 Golden Reel (8-shaped Ferris Wheel)

💰 Ticket: ~MOP 75.
Opening hours: 12:00-20:00.
🌈 Tips: World's first 8-shaped Ferris wheel. Stunning night views - best ridden at dusk.

🟧 teamLab SuperNature Macau

💰 Ticket: ~MOP 255.
Opening hours: 10:00-22:00.
🌈 Tips: Immersive digital art exhibition, perfect for families and photography.

🟧 Macao Science Center

💰 Ticket: Permanent exhibition ~MOP 25, planetarium charges separately.
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays).
🌈 Tips: Interactive exhibits make it great for family science education.

🟧 The House of Dancing Water (City of Dreams)

💰 Ticket: From ~MOP 638.
Showtimes: 17:00/20:00.
🌈 Tips: World-class aquatic show. Arrive 1 hour early for best seats.

🟪 Free Attractions in Macau

🟪 Ruins of St. Paul's 😎

Opening hours: 24/7.
🌈 Tips: Macau's landmark. Use side uphill path to avoid crowds. Great photos at Lover's Lane.

🟪 A-Ma Temple

Opening hours: 7:00-18:00.
🌈 Tips: Macau's oldest temple with strong incense culture. Good for blessings.

🟪 Fisherman's Wharf

Opening hours: 24/7.
🌈 Tips: Roman-style architecture. Best photos at sunset.

🟪 Taipa Houses-Museum

Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (Closed Mondays).
🌈 Tips: Mint-green colonial houses. Very photogenic.

🟪 Wynn Palace Free Gondola Ride

Opening hours: 16:00-22:00 (Until 24:00 Fri/Sat).
🌈 Tips: Ride at sunset for fountain show views.

Transport Guide

Free Shuttle Buses

Routes: Border Gate, Ferry Terminal, Airport → Major hotels (Venetian, Grand Lisboa etc.)
🌈 Tips: Look for "Sands/Galaxy" signs. Avoid peak hours.

Buses

Fare: MOP 6 (MOP 3 with Macau Pass).
🌈 Tips: Use "Macau Bus" app for real-time tracking.

Taxis

Starting fare: MOP 19 + MOP 3 per luggage.
🌈 Tips: Use "Macau Taxi" app to avoid rejections.

Ferry

Zhuhai Wanzai → Macau Inner Harbor: ~15min, ~MOP 25.
🌈 Tips: Night cruise packages (~MOP 168 with meal) offer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge views.

Food Guide

Must-try Foods

Egg tarts: Lord Stow's Bakery (Coloane main store) - best when freshly baked.
Pork chop bun: Tai Lei Loi Kei - juicy pork in crispy bun.
Crab congee: Seng Cheong - sweet broth with plump crab meat.
Serradura: Mok Yi Kei - try their durian flavor.

Souvenir Recommendations

Koi Kei: Almond cookies, Phoenix rolls (buy 5 get 1 free).
Choi Heong Yuen: Charcoal-baked almond cookies made fresh.

Budget Tips

Street food: Old Day Beef Offal (Rua do Cunha), Cheung Chau Mochi (~MOP 20-30/person).
Cafés: Nam Ping's satay beef noodles (~MOP 30).

5-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Macau Peninsula Highlights
09:00-11:00: Ruins of St. Paul's → Lover's Lane → Na Tcha Temple.
11:30-13:00: Lunch (Margaret's egg tarts + Yee Shun milk pudding).
13:30-16:00: A-Ma Temple → Senado Square → St. Dominic's Church.
17:00-19:00: Guia Lighthouse → Cable car down.
19:30-21:00: Dinner at Rua da Felicidade (Tim's fish maw soup).

Day 2: Taipa Cultural Tour
09:00-11:00: Taipa Houses → Our Lady of Carmel Church.
11:30-13:00: Lunch (Mok Yi Kei durian ice cream + Old Day beef offal).
13:30-16:00: The Venetian → Grand Canal Shoppes.
17:00-19:00: Parisian Tower 7F observatory → Londoner night views.
19:30-21:00: Dinner at Cafe Chei Ngon (minced beef rice).

Day 3: Coloane Relaxation
09:00-11:00: Hac Sa Beach → St. Francis Xavier Chapel.
11:30-13:00: Lunch (Lord Stow's tarts + Hon Kee coffee).
13:30-16:00: Coloane Library → Avenida de Cinco de Outubro.
17:00-19:00: Cheoc Van → Coloane Trail.
19:30-21:00: Return to peninsula for dinner (Nam Ping's satay noodles).

Day 4: Adventure Day
10:00-12:00: Macau Tower revolving restaurant buffet (book ahead).
13:00-15:00: Tower Skywalk/Bungee.
16:00-18:00: Golden Reel → Batman Dark Flight.
19:30-21:30: The House of Dancing Water show.

Day 5: Shopping & Departure
09:00-12:00: The Grand Canal Shoppes → Galaxy Fashion.
12:30-14:00: Lunch (2-Michelin-star Jade Dragon).
14:30-16:00: Souvenir shopping (Koi Kei/Choi Heong Yuen).
16:30-18:00: Border Gate duty-free last-minute shopping.

Important Notes

Documents: Valid HK/Macau permit.
Currency: MOP (HKD accepted 1:1).
Internet: Buy Macau 4G SIM (~¥30/7 days).
Safety: Watch belongings. Drive on the left.

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