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MACAU |
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Minimum Budget for traveling US$20-25/day |
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If you are tired of the crowds in H.K., Macau is a the perfect
alternative. Easy access (one hour ferry ride) from H.K., Macau,
with its colonial style buildings, historic sights, relaxing
atmosphere,is more than just a place to go gambling. The town is easy to get around. |
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| Cantonese, Portuguese |
| English: People at hotels, restaurants etc., can speak English. |
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| Local Currency | Pataca=M$. M$1=100avos. |
| Exchange rate | HK$100= M$103.2 $1=M$8 |
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HK$ can be used in the city including
on transportation at a rate of HK$1 to M$1. Usually change will
be in Pataca. Pataca can not be used in H.K. |
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| Black Market | None |
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| Border Crossing | |
| Visa | Visa not necessary for stays up to 20 days. |
| By Air | International Airport? |
| Bus | Bus runs from Guangzhou, China. No info at this time. |
| Ferry(To/From H.K.) | |
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Takes about 1 hours. Leaves every 15-30min. during the day time. Night Ferry is available. Several companies operate ferries: Far East Jetfoils, TURBO CAT, etc. Fare: Economy class (One
way fare from H.K./from Macau. Round trip costs twice one way
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Ferry Terminal: Bus stop is on the right as you leave the ferry terminal. |
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Bus: Macau is a small town
and has a regular, efficient bus service. There are 2 types of buses - Big buses and mini buses they operate along the same routes - indicated by the no. and charge the same fare. Single ride M$2.3 (on the peninsula) Pay when you get on. No change given. A bus route map is available at Info. office. Bus drivers generally don't speak English. 2 suggestions are that you try writing your destination in Chinese characters or you point to the map (one that has Chinese characters. The main sights are usually located close to bus routes. |
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Tourist Information: Near Leal Senado T315 566, 513 355 In Macau Ferry Terminal T726 416 In H.K. Ferry Terminal T(852)2559 0375 There are also information counters at places like the Lighthouse on Guia Hill etc |
| Around Leal Senado |
| Beautiful colonial architecture. Lit up at night. |
| Ruins de St. Paul's |
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Only the great stone facade remains of the Church. 5min. walk from Leal Senado. |
| Fortaleza do Monte |
| It's closed now (at the time of research, Jan 7, 98) for the construction of new museum. However you can go up to the viewing point overlooking St. Paul's, just below the cannon. From there, China is in your sight east from St. Paul's. |
| Fort & Lighthouse on Guia Hill |
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The oldest lighthouse on the China coast built in 1865. Small but beautiful lighthouse. From the top of Guia Hill, are views of China and east side of the peninsula, not visible from the Fortaleza do Monte. Free telescope available for visitors at the view point next to the lighthouse. Getting there: About 25min. walk up a steep slope from Leal Senado. |
| Floral Garden |
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Zoo? and botanical garden, north of Guia Hill. Recently renovated, but quite small. Transport: Gondola goes from
north exit of Flora Garden to half-way up to Guia Hill. |
| Dog Races |
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Tu, Th and weekends at 20:00. Races are held about every 15min. Betting is from 10M$ or 10HK$.Public stand M$2, Members' stand M$5 |
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Location: Canidrome: Take bus No. 4 or 5. to the entrance gate. Bus No.3 also goes close by. |
| Casino: |
| Many places have Casinos such as Hotel Lisboa, Macau Palace (Floating Casino) etc. |
| Warning: Around Macau Palace is a prostitute area. |
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| Beyond the street, Avenida da Almeida, from Leal Senado to Macau Palace (Floating Casino), there are many cheap hotels which offer single rooms for about M$100. |
| Many travel agencies at Ferry Terminal on H.K. side reserve mid range hotels from HK$230. They also sell packages including round trip ticket for ferry and hotel from HK$500. |
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| Jan 1 | PH | New Year's Day |
| Feb 2-7 | PH | Chinese New Year's Day |
| March 11-12 |
Procession of Our Lord
of Passos Christian Festival. A parade is held. |
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| April 5 | PH |
Ching Ming Festival Chinese Festival in which they came back their home to pray for their ancestors in front of their graves. |
| April 21-23 | Easter Day | |
| April 27 |
A-Ma Festival Festival for the God of Sea. Snake dance is held. |
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| May 1 | May Day | |
| May 11 |
Feast of the Bathing of
Lord Buddha Worship the Buddha. |
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| May 11 | Feast of the Drunken Dragon | |
| May 11 |
Tam Kong Festival Macau Lion Dance is held. |
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| May 13 | Procession Our Lady of Fatima | |
| ??? | Macau Arts Festival | |
| June 6 | PH |
Dragon Boat Festival International Competition. |
| June 12 |
Portuguese Night Portuguese Cultural Festival |
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| June 14 |
Feast of Kuan Tai Macau lion Dance is held in Senado sq. |
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| June 24 | PH |
Feast of St.John the Baptist A parade is held. |
| August 13 |
Feast of Hungry Ghost Offer food to the ghosts/spirits |
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| Sep. 12-13 | PH |
Autumn Full Moon Festival Under the full moon, they eat "Moon cakes". |
| End of Sep -Oct. |
Macau International fireworks
Festival It lasts 5 days. Many fireworks technicians are invited to compete their techniques. |
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| Oct. 1 | PH | Independent Day for China |
| Oct 6 | PH | ? Chinese festival to worship ancestors. |
| ??? | Macau International Music Festival | |
| Nov. 2 | PH | All Souls Day Christian Festival |
| Nov 18-19 |
47th macau Grand Prex The largest Auto Show in Asia |
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| Dec. 8 | PH |
Feast of Immaculate Conception
Festival for Virgin Maria |
| Dec. 20 | PH | SAR Establishment Day-Return to China |
| Dec 24-25 | PH | Chrismas |
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