Must-Visit Night View Spots in Macau

48-Hour Macau Carnival Guide｜TMEA Music Festival + Complete Plan for Eating, Shopping, Staying & Playing 🎵

This trip to Macau was so exciting! Shopping and eating during the day, and enjoying the TMEA Music Festival at night—truly worthy of the title Asia’s Entertainment Capital~

🎤 Day 1: Music Festival Party Night
📍 Galaxy Arena (Galaxy Macau, Cotai)
A must-visit for fangirls! The venue is brand new with top-notch sound and lighting. It’s recommended to arrive 2 hours early to explore the giant crystal lobby of Galaxy Resort and take some beautiful photos. After the show, you can continue the night at the bars inside the resort 🍹

🛍️ Day 2: Walking Tour of Macau Peninsula
📍 Ruins of St. Paul’s: Macau’s iconic landmark, with the nearby Love Lane perfect for photos
📍 Rua do Cunha: Authentic Portuguese-style architecture plus lots of trendy food spots; highly recommend Mo Yi Kee’s durian ice cream and Tai Lei Loi Kei’s pork chop bun
📍 New Yaohan: A paradise for shoppers with Japanese cosmetics and trendy brands
📍 Wynn Palace Cable Car: Free ride! The night view is stunning, and you can also watch the music fountain show

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
✨ Galaxy Hotel: Within walking distance to the arena, perfect to rest right after the show
✨ The Venetian: One-stop for shopping, dining, and entertainment, with rooms offering views of the Eiffel Tower
✨ MGM Macau: An art-inspired hotel with a stunning aquarium in the lobby

🍜 Food Recommendations:
✅ Margaret’s Café e Nata: The original Portuguese egg tart, crispy outside and tender inside
✅ Chan Kong Kei BBQ: Michelin-recommended black pepper roast duck is amazing
✅ Ya Xin Burmese Noodles: Authentic coconut chicken noodles
✅ Lord Stow’s Bakery: The old brand of Portuguese egg tarts inside The Venetian

⚠️ Practical Tips:
1. Buy concert tickets in advance! TMEA tickets are highly sought after every year
2. Taxis in Macau are expensive; it’s recommended to use free hotel shuttle buses
3. Bring some cash, as some snack stalls only accept cash
4. Wear comfortable shoes, as walking on Macau’s cobblestone streets for a long time can be tiring