Macau: Latest 2025 Travel Guide
🎰 Editor's Guide: A Complete Macau Travel Guide
Macau, located west of the Pearl River Estuary, comprises the Macau Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane. Known for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Portuguese architecture, cuisine, and casinos, Macau offers a mix of European-style streets and modern resorts, making it a popular destination for short trips.
📍 Must-see attractions in Macau
1. Ruins of St. Paul's
- Features : Macau’s most representative landmark, originally the remains of the facade of St. Paul’s Church.
- Editor's tip : There are fewer people in the morning or evening, so the photos are better. There is also a souvenir street nearby.
2. Senado Square
- Features : Portuguese cobblestone streets and European architecture, surrounded by shops and delicious food.
- Editor's suggestion : It creates a better atmosphere when the lights are on in the evening.
3. A-Ma Temple
- Features : Dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, this is one of the oldest temples in Macau.
- Editor's tip : The place is very popular and suitable for experiencing the local religious culture.
4. Macau Tower
- Features : The observation deck offers a panoramic view of Macau, and guests can also try bungy jumping and skywalking.
- Editor's note : The view is best when the weather is good, and watching the night view at night is also very romantic.
5. Rua do Cunha
- Features : Taipa's busiest food street, lined with snacks and souvenir shops.
- Editor’s recommendation : You must buy almond cookies, dried meat, peanut candy, and try some Portuguese egg tarts.
6. Cotai Strip
- Features : A concentration of luxury resorts and casinos, including the Venetian, Parisian, and Londoner.
- Editor’s Tip : Even if you don’t gamble, you can still come and take photos, go shopping, and watch performances.
7. Hac Sa Beach
- Features : Famous for its natural black sand beach, it is a natural landscape of Coloane.
- Editor’s suggestion : Stop by the nearby Coloane town to eat Andrew’s Portuguese tarts.
8. Guia Fortress
- Features : Combining a lighthouse and fortifications, it overlooks the Macau Peninsula.
- Editor’s Tip : It’s suitable for strolling and enjoying the scenery, and the weather is most comfortable in spring and autumn.
🍜 Must-try food in Macau
| gourmet food | Recommended locations | Editor's Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Egg Tart | Andrew's Bakery, Margaret's Egg Tart Shop | The crust is crispy and the egg flavor is rich. |
| Pork Chop Bun | Delilai | The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the pork chop was juicy. |
| Crab porridge | Liuji Noodle and Congee | The seafood flavor is rich and the porridge base is smooth. |
| African chicken | Wangde Restaurant | A representative Portuguese dish, the sauce is spicy with a coconut aroma. |
| Bacalhau balls | Portuguese restaurant | Made with salt cod, it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. |
| almond cookies | Tsui Heung Yuen, Ju Kee Souvenirs | Sweet and crispy, perfect for taking home as a souvenir. |
| Minced beef rice | Portuguese restaurants | The mixture of soft-boiled eggs and beef goes really well with rice. |
🚍 Macau Transportation Guide
1. Bus
- It covers Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, and the ticket price is cheap (about MOP 6).
- Editor’s tip : You can pay with Macau Pass (similar to Octopus).
2. Taxi
- The starting price is MOP 19, and additional charges apply for luggage and bridge crossings.
- It is recommended to confirm whether it will take the shortest route before boarding the bus.
3. Walking
- The Macau Peninsula has a lot of attractions, making it suitable for walking tours.
4. Hotel shuttle bus
- Major hotels and casinos provide free shuttle buses connecting the pier, border crossings and major attractions.
5. How to get there
- From Hong Kong : You can take the high-speed rail to Zhuhai Gongbei Port or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge bus; or take the high-speed ferry from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (about 1 hour).
- From Zhuhai : Walk across the border to Macau Border Gate, then take a bus or taxi.
🎯 Editor recommends a 2-day itinerary
Day 1 : Ruins of St. Paul's → Senado Square → Cunha Street Food → Cotai Strip Night View
Day 2 : A-Ma Temple → Guia Fortress → Macau Tower → Hac Sa Beach & Coloane Portuguese Tarts
