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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
Take a gondola ride at The
Venetian Macau. Most of the singers who
will serenade you in Italian are Filipinos
and their voices are topnotch. Watch
traditional Portuguese dances. Consult
the pamphlets from the Macau Tourism
Board for the schedule. End your trip with
a bungee-jump from the Macau Tower.
SLEEP
Regency Hotel Macau is located
near the airport, the rates are affordable
and the rooms are comfortable and
spacious.
Tel: +853 2883 1234
EAT
Try Boa Mesa on Travessa de S.
Domingos, No. 16A, for good, authentic
Portuguese fare.
SHOP
For souvenir items, try the shops
at Rua de Mercadores.
INSIDER TIP
You don’t have to pay for
transportation if you take the free shuttle
rides offered by most resorts.
Ria
Santos-
Natividad
editor
CHINA
MACAU
DIALING CODE
+886 (2)
CURRENCY
NT$1 = PHP1.39/US$0.03
TOUCHDOWN
Taxis to the city will cost
you NT$1,100 (PHP1,533). Private bus
companies run trips from both terminals;
you’ll pay a more manageable NT$110–
140 (
PHP153–195). To get around, take
the MRT.
SEE &DO
Go to the night markets
to sample local fare and soak in the
culture. Visit the massive Taipei Zoo.
The 90-hectare park has eight outdoor
and eight indoor exhibition areas. If you
have time, travel from Taipei to other
neighboring cities via the high-speed train
Xin Gan Xian.
SLEEP
KeeTai Service Apartments at
Nong An Street, Zhongshan District is
a good choice. Email
kstar@thekeetai.
com.tw
EAT
The famous Hot Star large fried
chicken at the Shilin Market is a must-try,
you can’t beat the size and price.
SHOP
For gadgets, head to the NOVA
Electronics Center.
MUST-TRY
Try the Maokong Gondola,
a 4.3km cable car ride. It will take you to
Maokong Village.
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TAIWAN
TAIPEI
Taipei Zoo is home to two giant
pandas, Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
