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Macau
- Name in Chinese characters: 澳门
- Name in Pinyin: Àomén
- Status: Special Administrative Region
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Location within China
General Overview
Macau was taken by the Portuguese in the 16th Century. It then became a 'colonial free port' until the end of the 19th Century when Portuguese control was legitimised by treaty. The territory reverted to Chinese control in 1999, two years after Hong Kong.
Macau was once a small island. Land reclamation projects finally connected it to the mainland and the city of Zhuhai. The two islands of Taipa and Coloane have also been joined together by land reclamation - and with Macau by three bridges. The international airport is based on another land reclamation project in the sea off here.
Macau's economy id now largely based around gambling (legal only here for the whole of China) which has also stimulated its tourism industry.
Attractions For Visitors
Firstly, it is worth making it clear that entry into Macau (which requires no visa in advance for most western nationalities) counts as an exit from the mainland of China. To return to the mainland from Macau (as with Hong Kong) will require a double or multiple-entry Chinese visa, or a new one altogether.
Macau has historic sites as well as casinos. The city centre is listed with UNESCO and sites such as the ruins of St. Pauls' Catholic Church attract many admirers. There are beaches but these are small and can get quite crowded.
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8 comments so far (post your own)Ethan
You are right - there are alternatives:
www.cotaijet.com.mo and
www.ytmacau.com
Apparently Hong Kong North West Express Limited (previously www.hknwe.com) have ceased operations.
And for those who would like a helicopter transfer:
http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/
Posted by China Journeys on Wed 16 May, 2012
You only offer one ferry company website. I thought there were alternatives
Posted by Ethan on Wed 16 May, 2012
Jonathan
Rather than repeat the information, here is the ferry company's site:
http://www.turbojet.com.hk/
Posted by China Journeys on Wed 16 May, 2012
Can you say more about the ferry
Posted by Jonathan on Wed 16 May, 2012
Joel
The easiest way to visit Macau is by ferry from Hong Kong Island's ferry terminal at:
3/F Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan
If you hold a European or North American passport then you do need a visa in either direction.
Most visitors find a day visit is long enough, though if you intend staying into the evening to visit a casino then it makes sense to check in to a hotel.
Posted by China Journeys on Fri 27 Apr, 2012
how easy is it to visit macau from hong kong
Posted by Joel on Fri 27 Apr, 2012
Eloise
That really depends on your interests. In a day trip you could easily see the historic centre of the territory. Only if you have a deeper interest in some aspect of Macau's culture would it be worthy of a longer visit.
There is much in Hong Kong to fill 5 days. Check out the outlying islands a New Territories as well as the more obvious attractions.
Posted by China Journeys on Thu 12 Apr, 2012
I'll be visiting Hong Kong for 5 nights in July. Is Macau worth a day visit?
Posted by Eloise on Thu 12 Apr, 2012