Macau: December 2008

Getting there

Cebupacificair Manila to Macau starts at 2,500pesos, about 2hrs flight.

Hydrofoil from Hongkong to Macau 20o HKdollar

I prefer cotaijet because it arrives at TAIPA which is near THE VENETIAN MACAU (http://cotaijet.com.mo)

By bus from Mainland China. The border city is Zhu HAi, Guangdong Province.

Getting around Macau

Getting around Macau is probably the most economical.

-Numerous free shuttle buses will bring a traveler from entry points to the doorstep of their casinos - for free.

- Entry/exit points in Macau such as the airport, border gate (near mainland China) and hydrofoil terminal are supplied with various free shuttle buses.

Sample 1 day itinerary:

1. Upon arrival at the cotaijet ferry terminal, hop in to THE VENETIAN Macau shuttle bus

2. Once you feel you're done too much italian, transfer to the CITY OF DREAMS right across the road.

3. The CITY OF DREAMS has excellent shows, however if the budget is tight or Casino or shows is not your thing, Enjoy another shuttle bus ride to the MGM Macau or GRAND LISBOA

4. From the MGM or Grand Lisboa options are plenty:

-next to MGM is WYNN macau which has several free shows (Tree of prosperity, Dragon of fortune. Performance Lake)

-a few minutes walk from Grand Lisboa is the SENADO SQUARE and RUINS of St PAUL

-you may take photos of picturesque macau bridges along this area as your backdrop

5. from here, take SANDS MACAU shuttle bus or ANY shuttle bus to the MACAU FERRY TERMINAL, nearby attraction is the Macau fisherman's Wharf (http://www.fishermanswharf.com.mo/eng/)

SENADO SQUARE and RUINS of Saint PAUL

Senado Square:

From the Grand Lisboa casino:

1. Walk north along Ave. do Infante D. Henrique, you may take photos of the Portuguese school at your right hand side.

2. After a few minutes of walking , the same street changes its name to Avenida de Almeida Rebeiro , you are now a few seconds walk to the Senado Square.

Riuns of St PAUL:

From the Senado Square,

just follow the signage to the Ruins, about 15 mins walk