Macau (aka Macau) is located in Guangdong Province on the coast of the South China Sea, in the Pearl River Delta, 60 km southwest of Hong Kong. For almost 450 years, it was a Portuguese colony, which in many ways determined the external appearance of the city, its culture and way of life. On December 20, 1999, Macau came under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, in commemoration of which a spectacular "Blossoming Lotus" monument was erected on the Lotus Square opposite the Fisherman's Wharf amusement park.
What is Macau today? One of the most densely populated cities in the world and the largest on the entire planet gambling stash. Here is the largest casino in the world "Venetianets". Walking in the Old City, it's easy to imagine that you are somewhere in Europe (with the amendment for street signs in Chinese) - temples, fortresses and other entourage in stock. And suddenly stumbling upon a statue of Avalokiteshvara by the sea, next to the Sands Casino and MGM, you are surprised to notice that it looks more like a traditional European Madonna than a Buddhist bodhisattva.
The central part of Macao, the most attractive for tourists, is located on the peninsula of the same name. A large part of the peninsula with 25 buildings on it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humanity.
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How to get to Macau
In Macao, it's easiest to get from Hong Kong on a fast jet-foil boat. The journey takes about an hour, ships go around the clock. On board boats offered drinks and snacks. The cost of the ticket in the economy class is ~ 150 HKD (20 kg luggage), in the business class ~ 250 HKD (30 kg luggage).
Those who are in a hurry can be advised to travel to Macao from Hong Kong by helicopter: this journey will not last more than 16 minutes. The ticket costs 2300 HKD in one way, surcharge on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or public holidays - plus 200 HKD.
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Visa in Macau
A visa to Macau is issued at the border. The cost of an individual visa is 100 MOP (or 100 HKD), a family visa is 200 MOP (or 200 HKD) for all family members, a group (for a group of over 10 people) is 50 MOP (or 50 HKD) per person. Sometimes it is required to present cash in the amount of at least 2000 USD per person. Difficulties with entry into Macau can occur in young unmarried women.
Climate of Macau
Overcast +19 ° С in the day +20 ° С at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain +20 ° С in the afternoon +18 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +21 ° С in the day +20 ° С at night ° С water |
| Macau weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 17 | + 17 | + 20 | + 24 | + 28 | + 30 | + 31 | + 31 | + 30 | + 27 | + 23 | + 19 |
| night | + 12 | + 13 | + 16 | + 20 | + 23 | + 25 | + 26 | + 26 | + 24 | + 22 | + 17 | + 13 |
The climate of Macau is warm, tropical. The average annual temperature is about +20 ° C. Humidity is high, on the average from 75 to 90%, the greatest amount of precipitation falls in the summer. The best time to visit Macau is the period from October to December, when there are sunny and warm days, and there is almost no rain. In winter (January-March) it is cold enough, but it's sunny. Since April humidity increases, summer (from May to September) is usually hot and humid with rains and typhoons.
Money
The official monetary unit of Macao is a pataca, the course of which is tied to the Hong Kong dollar, which has free circulation here. In hotels, most shops and restaurants accept credit cards. Banks are usually open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 am to 17:00 pm, shops are open from 10:00 to 20:00.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Macau
The ruins of St. Paul's church, destroyed during the fire of 1835, today its preserved façade plays the symbolic role of the city altar. In the basement of the church is the Museum of Sacred Art. In the mountain fortress, built by the Jesuits, today houses the Museum of Macau, exhibits illustrate the city's life for the past four centuries.
The Portuguese-built Senado Square, decorated with stone mosaics in the form of waves - the main square of Macau. There are many cafes and restaurants, small shops. In different corners of the square are the Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau (formerly the Royal Senate), the Holy Relief House (16th century, the oldest western charitable institution in China). At the far end of the square is the Church of St. Dominic, a beautiful example of baroque architecture created by the Dominican monks in the 17th century.
Temple A-Ma - the most picturesque temple of Macau, from which the name of the city, built in honor of the Taoist goddess A-Ma and Buddhist goddess of mercy Kun Lam. It is also interesting to see a fragment of an ancient city wall.
Macau today is a huge metropolis with impressive skyscrapers, chic hotels, fine restaurants and branded boutiques, where prices are lower than in Hong Kong. And, of course, a lot of casinos, thanks to which the city won the fame of "Las Vegas of the East."
In the role of the main local entertainments are the karto on the island of Koloan and the TV tower of Macau, from which you can make a crazy jump or just walk along its outer rim without rails at an altitude of 233 meters above the ground. Photos Macau (13)