Things to note when traveling to Macau Things to note when traveling to Macau 1. Macau is a free port and one of the four major gambling cities in the world. In Macau, this treasure land, its food, hotels, shopping, attractions, etc. have long been known. Here are some things to note when traveling to Macau. 1. During public holidays in Macau, most tea restaurants are closed, and restaurants that are open as usual will charge an additional 10%-20% service fee. 2. Public security in Macau is good and generally there will be no problems, but it is not recommended to walk around in front of the casino late at night. 3． The food and climate in Macau are easy to get angry, so you can buy local herbal tea. 4. The sockets in Macau are different from those in mainland areas, so remember to bring a converter. 5. When entering Macau, you may have to wait for a long time at the immigration hall. 6. The road signs in Macau are very distinctive. They are all made of porcelain tiles. The tiles on the road are also laid in various patterns. If you pay a little attention, you can see many styles. 7. Due to the narrow lanes and many one-way streets in Macau, sometimes it feels like the taxi driver is taking a detour when taking a taxi, so walking may be faster in some places. 8. There are stairs on the back of Ruins of St. Paul's that can be climbed up, but female tourists should not wear short skirts to avoid being exposed. 9. Free drinks are provided in each entertainment venue, and you can drink them as you like. 10． There are many museums in Macau, but almost all museums are closed one day a week. Most are closed on Mondays, and some are closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. 11. During the summer vacation, it is recommended to try to avoid going to Macau on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as various tourist attractions will be very crowded and the customs clearance time will be extremely long. Things to note when traveling to Macau 2: 1. How to apply for a Hong Kong and Macau Pass and Macau Endorsement. Going to Macau requires one permit and one visa. You need to go to the Public Security Bureau of your place of residence to apply for a "Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macau" + Macau Individual Travel Endorsement. The first-time application fee for the pass is 100 yuan, the validity period is 5 years, and the Macau endorsement is 20 yuan per time. The processing time is about 15 working days, and the stay in Macau shall not exceed 7 days, starting from the second day of entry. 2. Regarding the exchange of Macau Pataca dollars, you can go to a bank in the mainland to exchange Macau Pataca dollars before going to Macau. When you arrive in Macau, you can also exchange foreign currency and traveler's checks at banks and hotels in Macau. The locations are moderate and very convenient. In addition, Macau International Airport and Lisboa Hotel provide 24-hour foreign currency exchange services. Passengers can also redeem their tickets at areas near the port, Senado Square, Xinma Road and some private tobacco and alcohol grocery stores on the streets. If you want to save money, you might as well go to three currency stores and visit more places. You can also use Hong Kong dollars in Macau. 3. Can UnionPay cards be used for shopping/cash withdrawal in Macau? In Macau, you can use UnionPay cards to make purchases at over 10,000 merchants. All ATMs in Macau can use UnionPay cards to withdraw MOP or HKD. 4. Is there any handling fee for using UnionPay cards or withdrawing cash in Macau? There is no currency conversion fee of 1%--2% when using UnionPay cards to make purchases or withdraw cash in Macau. When using UnionPay cards to withdraw cash in Macau, the card issuer will charge There is a certain handling fee. The exchange rate is calculated based on the standard exchange rate issued by China UnionPay on that day. There will be a service fee for withdrawing money from some ATM machines in Macau. 5. Take the Mainland-Macau-Hong Kong-Macau-Mainland route. Within 7 days, you need several Hong Kong endorsements and several Macau endorsements to take the Mainland-Macau- The Hong Kong-Macau-Mainland route requires one Hong Kong endorsement and one Macau endorsement within 7 days. 6. How many days can you stay when transiting Macau with a passport to a third country/region? Passengers transiting Macau with a Chinese passport will have a period of stay of 7 days shortened to 5 days. The first time a Chinese passport holder transits through Macau will be shortened from 7 days to 5 days. If a person violates the transit regulations and fails to go to the destination, and enters Macau for the second time within 60 days, he can only stay for 1 day. If you violate the transit regulations again and enter the country for the third time within 60 days, you will be refused entry and will not be able to enter until 60 days later. 7. Problems with mobile phone Internet access in Macau. "WiFi is my go-to" is a WiFi hotspot service provided free of charge in Macao. The areas with this logo are covered with wireless networks. Visitors can connect and use it from 8:00 every day to 1:00 the next day. Every day The connection time is limited to 45 minutes, and you can connect again after being disconnected. The network names are "wifigo" (unencrypted) and "wifigo-s" (encrypted), and the login name and password of the encrypted network are both "wifigo". Notes on traveling in Macau 3 1. Pass Ordinary tourists hold Hong Kong and Macau passes, or passports +Visa+air ticket allows you to stay in Macau for 7 days, and there is a fine of 500/day for overstaying. Passengers from Guangdong can renew their visas two months from the issuance date. (Tips: There are electronic passes now, so you can clear customs faster!) 2. There are two checkpoints for ordinary passengers from Zhuhai to Macau: Gongbei Port (6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day). Qin Port (24-hour customs clearance) 3. Customs clearance. Many people now pass through Gongbei Port. The peak periods are 8-9 am (from Gongbei to Macau), 6-7 pm (from Macau back to Gongbei), and the least crowded are 2-4 pm. If you can come on weekdays, never on weekends! As for Hengqin, the location is relatively far away, which is more suitable for tourists after visiting. 4. Free Bus (Fortune Bus) The gate between Zhuhai and Macau is called the port in Zhuhai and the border gate in Macau. On the left hand side after exiting the Macau Border Gate are the free buses (fortune buses) of major casinos.

Fortune Bus can take you to various prosperous areas in Macau for free. The service attitude is good and there is free Wi-Fi on the bus. 5. If you don’t want to gamble and just want to stroll around, the bus (bus) is your best choice ~ Exit the border gate and follow the flow of people for 20 meters. There are signs. Turn right and get off the elevator, which is the border gate terminal. There are direct buses to wherever you want to go, but be aware that buses in Macau charge by section! Generally, buses on the main island of Macau cost 3.2mop, and buses to Taipa and Coloane cost 6.4mop. Coins are automatically inserted, so you need to prepare change in advance. 6. Macau Pass If you find it troublesome to prepare change, you can buy a Macau Pass at a convenience store with a deposit of 30 and a minimum recharge of 50. It is a "one person, one card" use, and there is one free transfer within 1 hour. But for tourists who only come to Macau once or twice a year, it is better to take the fortune bus or get some change! 7. Taxis Taxi fares in Macau are relatively high. When the luggage fees and bridge tolls are added up, it’s really like “a jump in your watch, a jump in your heart”! It costs at least 70mop (RMB: about 60 yuan) from the main island of Macau to Taipa. 8. If you want to go to New Avenida and New Yaohan, the most convenient way is to take the casino bus from Emperor or Grand Lisboa. Of course, you want to go back to customs from there. Zha, it’s time to get your bus ticket! 9. During the peak traffic period, there are the most people around 5 pm every day. Buses and buses are completely crowded! Everyone should stagger the time and stop joining in the fun! Moreover, the roads in Macau are very narrow and there are many vehicles, so you can spend hours without any negotiation~ 10. Both Hong Kong and Australian dollars can be used in Macau, with an exchange rate of 1:1, but the exchange rate of Hong Kong paper is high and cannot be used in Macau. What a deal! Note that the casino uses Hong Kong dollars. 11. When shopping, it is recommended to swipe your card for large items or luxury purchases, so you don’t need to exchange so much cash! If you want to exchange money, it is recommended to choose Bank of China or Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Macau. In comparison, the exchange rate is the most cost-effective and safest. 12. Exchange If travelers pass through the Gongbei Port and find it troublesome to exchange money in Macau, they can exchange money at the Gongbei Underground Shopping Mall. There is also a street where money is exchanged. It is recommended to "compare the money of three companies" and go to the one with the higher exchange rate! The exchange rate changes every day, so the exchange must be determined according to the specific day. 13. Must-buy guide In addition to the often mentioned almond cakes, butcher shops, etc., what else is worth buying in Macau? There are many, such as digital products (but they are difficult to carry through customs), jewelry, imported cosmetics, imported food, milk powder, medicines, glasses, and watches. They are all the primary targets of the sweeper army! 14. When shopping, you need to know what good things are there, and of course you also need to know where to buy them. You can buy all the good things here: digital products: the cheapest place is at the Avenida Costa Mall; imported cosmetics and perfumes: Yaohan; sports shoes : In Shuikengwei, commonly known as "Sneakers Street"; Souvenirs: In Ruins of St. Paul's Street, Guanye Street, Gaowei Street, etc., we recommend a time-honored souvenir shop - Juji Souvenirs; Medicines and watches: in Xin road. There are many high-end products in the Venetian Macao. If you want to shop for famous brands, this is the right place to go! 15. Everyone likes to go shopping in Macau for discounts, so when can you save money and buy good products? Every year, Christmas and New Year’s Day are the times when major shopping malls in Macau offer the most discounts. Shoppers must not miss it! 16. You can buy all daily necessities and imported foods in supermarkets. Not to mention, taking into account the exchange rate and other factors, shopping in Macau is really cheap! The supermarkets in Macau include: Lai Lai Supermarket: the largest one, available everywhere in Macau, with moderate prices. Xin Miao Supermarket: the most affordable and high-quality things. Food, such as: curry beef offal at the Fountain (New Road), Taipa Italian pork chop buns, Margaret Portuguese tarts, Taipa Chengchang Hotel water crab porridge, and buffets in major hotels. Macau is a food paradise. From buffets in high-end restaurants to tea restaurants on the roadside, there are all kinds of delicacies and plenty of delicious food to satisfy every foodie! 18. McDonald’s is a familiar figure that can be seen everywhere in Macau—McDonald’s. McDonald's in Macau has more varieties than in the Mainland, and the prices seem higher than those in the Mainland, but after taking into account the exchange rate, they are actually about the same. 19. Booking a room During weekends, holidays, during the Grand Prix and during the summer tourist season, hotels in Macau are often in short supply, so when you come to Macau during this period, you must book a room in advance! 20. Plug When traveling to Macau, be sure to bring a charger conversion plug, because Macau uses British standard plugs, and mainland electrical appliances cannot be used in Macau! 21. When you come to Macau, you will find that the hotels and casinos are magnificent and maze-like, making it easy for people to get lost. Casinos are often overcrowded, and luxury stores are everywhere, just like their decorations. However, be careful, the temperature inside the hotel and casino is very low, so remember to bring a small jacket! 22. Regulations Macao’s regulations are somewhat different from those in the mainland. For example, vehicles must let people go first on zebra crossings, otherwise they will be fined 600mop, littering will be fined 600mop, and smoking on the street where the sky cannot be seen is also fined 600mop. So travelers, please be careful! Precautions for entry and exit 1. When traveling in a group, when passing customs, please follow the instructions of the travel agency staff and line up to pass the customs in the order of the entry and exit list. 2. Please take good care of your belongings. Valuable items cannot be checked in the suitcase to prevent them from being transferred by others. Don't help strangers with things. 3. Please carry your ID card with you. If you don’t have an ID card, please bring your household registration book. 4. Things to note when leaving the country: 1) According to customs regulations, residents can carry 40,000 RMB or foreign currency cash equivalent to US$5,000 when leaving the country.

2) If you are carrying a video camera, a camera with a zoom lens, a digital camera, a laptop, etc., please declare it to the customs in advance and keep the declaration form. 3) Duty-free goods: Each person is limited to 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of wine. 4) If you take cultural relics out of the country, you must hold a certificate from the provincial cultural relics management unit. 5) Comply with other relevant regulations. 5. Things to note when entering the country: 1) Duty-free items: Each person is limited to 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of wine. 2) Shopping cameras, cameras with zoom lenses and other items are subject to Shanghai customs duties. 3) It is prohibited to bring obscene, reactionary books, periodicals and audio-visual products into the country. 4) It is prohibited to bring fresh animals and plants into the country. 5) Comply with other relevant regulations.

Things to note when traveling to Macau 4. 1. Necessary items for traveling to Macau in autumn. When traveling to Macau in autumn, it is recommended that you put an appropriate amount of cash with you, but you can bring a few more credit cards or bank cards because you can spend money when traveling in Macau. It is better for taller women to bring their necessary cosmetics, sunscreen and other skin care products. You can also bring some moisturizing spray during the trip. If you need it when it is hot, it is best to bring your own when staying in Macau. Toiletries, tourists who love cleanliness can also bring disposable toilet mats. 2. Clothing guide for traveling to Macau in autumn. Traveling to Macau in autumn is relatively hot, and there may be more rainfall in autumn, so at this time you You can go out wearing only short sleeves, but it is recommended that you add an extra coat at night, otherwise you are likely to catch a cold. If you go to some entertainment venues, you must pay attention to the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. In addition, it is best to bring a jacket with you when you go out. A raincoat will not only prevent you from getting wet, but also keep you warm. It is best not to wear high heels when going out. 3. Recommended attractions for traveling to Macau in autumn. If you travel to Macau in autumn, you can go shopping in the local area. The Mazu Temple (historical news mentioned before in the Mazu Temple guide~), the local Mazu temples are very historical, and you can also see their belief in Mazu Empress here. In addition, you can also go to the Macau Tourist Tower or the Fisherman's Tower. You can also take a lot of touching photos by visiting modern cultural and architectural places such as the People's Wharf;