Macau is truly the Eastern City That Never Sleeps
by Murphy Emily Em
Sep 11, 2025
Spanning Melaka’s old-world charm to Macau’s glitzy fun, this trip was a wild blend of heritage and headline-making luxury ✨🏛️
Must-See in Macau: The Venetian Macao lives up to the hype! Right on Cotai Strip (Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança), it’s basically a palace for hotel-goers — huge, luxe rooms (so comfy and clean!) and endless over-the-top extras. You’ve got epic pools, shops, all kinds of restaurants, and those iconic gondola rides that’ll make you forget you’re in Asia’s “Las Vegas.” The location rules too: free hotel shuttles whisk you to the airport and top destinations, so ditch the cab stress. It’s perfect for a family vacay or even solo exploring, but fair warning: check-in can get hectic, and while staff are mostly friendly, expect possible long waits when you arrive. Some facilities are showing their age, so peek at recent reviews for fresh feedback.
Travel Tip: If you’re toggling between outdoor sightseeing and indoor treats, plan for rainy/cloudy weather (like I hit with Melaka’s old church!) — bring a brolly, and double down on indoor things if you’re caught in a downpour.
Getting Around: Macau’s free shuttles (especially at The Venetian) are lifesavers. Melaka, meanwhile, is best done by walking or with local rideshare for those surprise rain spells.
Food: Go big on Macanese-Portuguese fusion — Lord Stow’s egg tarts at The Venetian are a winner! In Melaka, get a taste of Nyonya cuisine for old-town flavor.
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