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DIALING CODE
+853
CURRENCY
MOP1 = PHP5.11/US$0.12
TOUCHDOWN
Upon arriving in Macau,
board the Bus AP1 from the airport to
the Barrier Gate (China border). A taxi
ride into the city only takes 15 minutes
and will cost you around MOP40–50
(
PHP204–256).
SEE &DO
In Coloane, visit cuties Hoi
Hoi and Sam Sam at the Panda Pavilion.
Then head to Hac Sa beach for some sun
and grilled food from nearby stalls. Shop
for designer brands' overruns at the Three
Lamps District. Go to Taipa village and walk
through Rua do Cunha to sample yummy
local food.
SLEEP
Stay at the world’s largest Sheraton
—
the new Polynesian-themed Sheraton
Macao Hotel, Cotai Central.
com/macao
EAT
Start your day with a filling meal at
Wynn’s Esplanada or Savory Crab in Taipa.
For dinner, head to Antonio's.
MUST-TRY
Book ahead to watch
The
House of Dancing Water
at the City of
Dreams.
SHOP
Check out the stores at The
Venetian.
DIALING CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HK$1 = PHP5.34/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express
takes 24 minutes to Central at HK$100
(
PHP534). If you take a taxi from the
airport, it will cost you at least HK$300
(
PHP1,602), depending on where you
alight.
SEE &DO
Go to Stanley for lunch and
breathtaking views, then take the ferry
to Po Toi Island. Check out the Maritime
Museum, then hit Elgin Street for antiques
and art galleries with boutique shops. Go
to Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui to
see the light show at 8pm. Enjoy singing
at Red Mr Karoke bar. Book in advance.
SLEEP
Holiday Inn Express in Causeway
Bay offers Internet and breakfast. Kids
under 18 stay free when sharing with their
parents.
EAT
At a local
cha cha teng
(
tea house),
order hot
cheung fan
(
rice rolls) and iced
milk tea.
MUST-TRY
Seafood dishes at outlying
islands, such as Lamma, Lantau and
Cheung Chau.
INSIDER TIP
Buy an Octopus card to get
around Hong Kong.
Kiko
Dimalanta
ITmanager
Minal
Bharwaney
hotelier
CHINA
HONGKONG
CHINA
MACAU
The Venetian Macau is the largest
casino in the world.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
