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CHINA
MACAU
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).
BY DAY
In Coloane, visit cuddly pandas 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 factory overruns of designer
brands at the Three Lamps District.
BY NIGHT
Go to Taipa Village and walk through
Rua do Cunha to sample local pastries, cured meats
and the Serradura, a traditional Portuguese pudding.
For clubbing, go to Cubic at City of Dreams in Taipa,
or check out the pool parties at the Hard Rock Hotel.
SLEEP
Stay at the world’s largest Sheraton — the
new Polynesian-themed Sheraton Macao Hotel,
Cotai Central. Sky, the first of its two towers, opened
last month.
CHINA
HONGKONG
You can buy an Octopus card to help
you get around Hong Kong.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
BESTBREAKFAST
Have brunch
at Wynn’s Esplanada or Savory Crab
in Taipa.
MUST-TRY
Book ahead to watch
The House of Dancing Water
at the City
of Dreams.
BESTDINNER
Make reservations
for a late dinner of authentic Portuguese
cuisine at the famous Antonio’s in
Taipa Village.
Kiko
Dimalanta
ITmanager
COUNTRY CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HK$1 = PHP5.34/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express takes 24
minutes to Central and costs HK$100 (PHP534).
If you take a taxi from the airport, it will cost you
upwards of HK$300 (PHP1,602), depending on
where you alight.
BY DAY
Go to Stanley for lunch and breathtaking
views. Take the ferry to Po Toi Island to see old
villages. Check out the Maritime Museum (HK$20/
PHP107 per adult), then hit Elgin Street for antiques
and art galleries with boutique shops.
BY NIGHT
Go to Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha
Tsui to see the light show at 8pm. Enjoy singing at
Red Mr Karoke bar, which features new songs in all
genres. It’s very popular with locals and foreigners,
so book a day in advance.
SLEEP
Holiday Inn Express in Causeway Bay offers
Internet and breakfast. Kids under 18 stay free when
sharing with their parents. It’s right next to Times
Square mall.
BEST BREAKFAST
At a local
cha
cha teng
(
tea house), order hot
cheung
fan
(
rice rolls) and iced milk tea.
BEST DINNER
Icaramba on
Discovery Bay — you’ll get a view of
the fireworks from Disneyland nightly.
BEST SNACKS
The egg tart and
char sui
tart from Tai Cheong Bakery, and
won ton mein
(
wonton shrimp noodles)
at noodle shops.
Minal
Bharwaney
hotelier
