Before I came to Macau, I thought it would take a long bridge to get from Zhuhai to Macau. When I arrived, I found that the two places were connected, and there was only a small barrier between them. After crossing this gate, I entered a new world.
The currency in circulation here is Macao pataca, and the common language is Cantonese. Besides locals, pedestrians on the road are more tourists and laborers from all over the world.
In the first year of work, I will also go to various tourist areas in Macao with my friends excitedly, and follow the online food guide one by one to send the butcher shop and almond cake home.
Slowly, I found that these online websites are marked with "must-see attractions" and "must-eat food". These places are places that most locals will not go to, and there will not be too many surprises except crowds and crowds.
As a Cantonese, after comparison, I feel that all kinds of old shops in Macau, such as bacon, porridge noodles and double-skin milk, are not as delicious as those in Guangdong.
However, the arrival of the Portuguese left many western buildings in Macao, and the combination of Chinese and western cultures made Macao a unique city. It has many fresh scenic spots and exotic foods, which are worth seeing and tasting.
Today, I will sort out a travel guide to Macau and give myself a weekend. Come and play!
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Travel tips
1. Transportation:
Macau's transportation is very convenient, and there are free shuttle buses between scenic spots, commonly known as "rich cars", which are available at customs, docks and airports;
Bus: Without a conductor, you can buy a Macau Pass with a bus card at 7- 1 1 convenience store, or you can coin it. The current fare is MOP 6/person. You need to ring the stop bell before you get off the bus. Generally, there are stops in Cantonese and Portuguese.
Taxi: the first1600m is 17mop, then jump 2mop every 260m, wait 2mop every minute, and charge 3mop for each piece of heavy luggage. Macau's streets are narrow, traffic jams, and many of them are one-way. Drivers in Macau have a bad temper and attitude.
2. Currency:
Macau can use Macao patacas and exchange them at the Bank of China in advance. There are also places to exchange money at the gates and scenic spots in Macao, and the exchange rate fluctuates from time to time. Generally speaking, the ratio of RMB to MOP is about 1:0.8.
Renminbi and Hong Kong dollars can be used here, but most of them are charged at 1: 1, which will be a bit of a loss. Alipay and WeChat payment have been popularized in most scenic spots.
3. Accommodation:
Hotel: Macau is a place in arachis duranensis. You can book all kinds of hotels in Ctrip, with prices ranging from 500 yuan to 1000 yuan. You can book rooms according to your personal economic ability.
B&B: Book on Arbnb, and you can find B&B in Zhuhai and Macau. Although Macau B&B is small, it is close to the scenic spots. Generally, in the living area, you can better experience the local characteristics and the price is cheaper than the hotel.
4. Weather: Macau's climate belongs to subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by warm winter and hot summer, with concentrated rainfall, mainly in summer, followed by winter. The climate in Macau is changeable in summer, so check the weather before going out.
5. Network: I almost forgot to introduce the most important network! China Mobile can open unlimited traffic packages in Macau, but the network speed is slightly slower, which is 3G; If you stay longer, you can buy a local CTM or digital communication card in Macau.
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A niche and fresh place to go
1. Classic route: If you come to Macau for two days and take two classic tourist routes, you can complete most of the landmarks.
Macau Peninsula: Big March 8th Archway-Big Fort-Macau Museum-Notre Dame de Rose-In front of the Deliberation Pavilion-Fisherman's Wharf-Magician's Temple.
Taizai: Green Island-Xinhao Cinema-Venetian Resort-San Francesco Church -Rua do Cunha- Longhuan Puyun Folk House Museum.
2. The niche is fresh: If you are free, you don't need to arrange your trip urgently. You can avoid the crowd and these niche places.
Love Lane: Just below the arch facing St. Paul's Church, it is a pink and yellow alley.
According to folklore, anyone who walks through love lane will meet love soon, and lovers who walk through love lane hand in hand will also have sweet love. Many couples come here. A few days ago, I specially brought my boyfriend to punch in.
Oblique Lane of Crazy Hall: When I first walked here near the bus, I was shocked. This is a short alley, but it is very exotic. There are many southern European buildings with baroque columns and Portuguese-style gravel tiles on the ground.
On weekends, there will be a creative market in Crazy Hall Alley, and lanterns will be hung on Mid-Autumn trees. Day and night are two different feelings.
Tashi Square: It's next to the crazy hall and alley, one of the four major squares in Macau. There are activities here from time to time. In the evening, I have seen foreigners doing aerobics here, which is a bit like the square dance in China.
Fifth Street in October: It's a path. It is said that the cover of the poster "Moonlight on the Fifth Day of October" shot by Csillam and Charmaine Sheh was shot here. There are some old houses in the street. It's not fresh here, but it's authentic.
Yongli Entertainment Center: In the lobby, from 10 in the morning to 10 in the evening, a rich tree or dragon will rise every half hour. Yes, it will! I was surprised when I first saw it. There would be many people around. The performance is free. You can go and have a look if you are interested.
There will be a music fountain outside at night.
Highway around the island: I want to focus on it. It is remote and there are few tourists here, but it has a sense of comfort away from noise.
The Korean drama "Palace" in the city library was shot here, and the colorful houses everywhere are the biggest feature here. It is a good place to take pictures near the sea.
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speciality
There are many special snacks in Macao, but they are expensive to eat in scenic spots and taste ordinary. I recommend some delicious places for you:
1. dessert:
Portuguese egg tart in Macau: When Margaret and Andrew came to Macau, egg tart was a must-have dessert. When my friends come, I will take them to eat. Margaret is on the new road, and there are many people waiting in line every time she goes. Andrew is in the road ring, there are fewer people and the taste is similar.
Mojic: Maoshanwang durian ice cream. I like durian's recommended food! Real material, full of durian flavor, Mo Yi Ji is an old dessert shop in Macau, located in Sanpaoba and Ruado Cunha. You can also try other cakes.
Serve tea in front of the imperial court: just near the crazy hall inclined lane, matcha tofu two-color ice cream! It's the first time to taste tofu, with a strong matcha fragrance but not greasy ~
Mr Lady: the most delicious air in macau is shufulei. Tourists seldom go there, but locals often go there. There is a long line, and adults and children like to eat it.
This shop is next to Peizheng Middle School in Costco. Most people don't go to this place when they travel to Macao, but Costco is where many Macao locals live. It takes only 15 minutes to take a taxi from xinma road, and you can go to Costco by bus No.25, No.25 and No.22!
Italy to pigsty: there are buses and Rua do Cunha. The most classic is pineapple pork bun. The bread is soft and the pork chop is delicious.
2. staple food: the brain has always been occupied by various sweets. Now let's introduce some staple food restaurants. When you come to Macau, of course you must eat Portuguese food.
After years of precipitation, although most of them have become Australian-style Portuguese dishes, they are delicious. Portuguese chicken, Portuguese grilled seafood and Ma Jiexiu meatballs are more distinctive dishes.
Yali curry house: Portuguese restaurant, near the Macau Tower in Xiwan, with quiet and comfortable environment and moderate price, which is not only elegant but also distinctive. It is best to book in advance and call +853 2855 5865.
Boathouse: Portuguese restaurant, next door to the mage temple, with a good environment. Maybe we can make a reservation in advance. Tel:+853 28313193;
Dumbo: Portuguese restaurant is located in Rua do Cunha, which is very famous locally. This is an authentic Portuguese restaurant. Dumbo's signboard is very pleasing, and the decoration is very artistic. Price is on the high side, service charge 10%. Tel: +853 2882 7888.
In addition, Japanese food in Macau is also good, because there are many kinds of immigrants here, as well as Italian, Thai, Myanmar, Vietnamese and other restaurants. You can try.
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go shopping
When RMB is converted into MOP for consumption in Macau, buying something is equivalent to a 20% discount. In order to benefit the majority of female compatriots, the last part also set aside a part to write shopping routes.
1. New Yaohan: The only and largest department store in Macau, with 9 floors, with all kinds of cosmetics, clothes, electrical appliances and delicious food. Cosmetics here are cheaper than those in the mainland. There will be a VIP day in June and June every year,165438+1October. Many beauty brands offer discounts and send many samples. Buyers flock to VIP day, and the queue will be particularly long.
2. Sasha: There are many branches and the prices are very affordable. There are all kinds of beauty masks.
3. Wanning: Daily health products, beauty and skin care can be bought here.
4.DFS Duty Free Shop: Located on the first floor of Four Seasons Boutique in Cotai Avenue, Macau, it is divided into three areas: watch and jewelry world, fashion world and beauty world, and it gathers world-renowned luxury brands.
5. Jewelry Store: Liu Fu Zhou Shengsheng Jewelry is an old brand in Hongkong. Compared with the mainland, it is closer to the place of origin and has better color. It is suitable for giving gifts, preparing weddings and sending parents away.
6. Sports shoes street: Go along Shuikeng tail street and go to Tashi Square. The whole street is full of sports brands, including Nike and Clover, and most brands have a 10% discount before the Spring Festival.
There are also light festivals, food festivals and fireworks festivals in Macao. I will tell you about them next time.
The first time I wrote a travel note, I accidentally introduced so many. Come and play sometime ~