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Macau
Macau (Macao) (Chinese: 澳门) is a Special Administrative Region of China, located in Asia. Macau borders only to China. Macau consists of three islands which are interconnected. These islands are: Macau, Taipa and Coleane. The capital of Macau is Macau. Macau has no other cities.
Travel and tours to Macau
Macau is one of the most populous cities in the world. Macau has a historic town which is listed as world heritage. Here one can find many historical buildings dating from the era of Portuguese colony. Macau is best known for its many gigantic casinos. These attract many tourists and keep the economy going. Furthermore, Macau is known for its street circuit.
Official name: Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Continent: Asia
Area: 26 km²
Capital: Macau
Population: 568 700 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Special Administrative Region of China
Highest point: 172 m (Coloane Alto)
Distance (Amsterdam - Macau): 9.270 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Macau. This will avoid the cold winter and wet hot summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Macau. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Macau has a subtropical climate. In summer temperatures are around 25 to 30 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures are around 15 to 20 degrees. Macau is plagued by typhoons during the summer season. Thereby can prevent severe storms.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Macau, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Macau is available at Climate Info.
Language
Chinese and Portuguese are both official languages in Macau. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Want free from or to Chinese / Portuguese translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 30 days upon departure from Macao.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Macau for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Macau Embassy: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/
Macau consulate: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Macau.
Money
Macau is paid by the Macau Pataca (MOP) and the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
The current state of these currencies (currencies, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Macau can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summertime is in Macau six hours later.
During our winter is the Macau seven hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Macau visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Macau you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Macau.
Electricity
In Macau, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Macau can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999, 110 or 112
- Fire: 999, 110 or 112
- Ambulance: 999, 110 or 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Macau can be found on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers in Macao available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Macao finish on .mo.
Official websites of Macau macautourism.gov.mo and portal.gov.mo.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Macau is 00 853 or +852.
Would you call use 0f 0031 +31 from Macau to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages for Macau.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Macau.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Macau.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Macau can be found on Wikipedia.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Macau? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Macao, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Macau?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Macau earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) Macau visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Macau can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Macau.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Macau attracts nearly 30 million tourists?
... Macau is known for its Formula 1 road course ??
... The many casinos one of the largest sources of revenue?
... People in Macao can find the largest casino in the world?
... Macau has a black sandy beach?
Macau is one of the most populous cities in the world. Macau has a historic town which is listed as world heritage. Here one can find many historical buildings dating from the era of Portuguese colony. Macau is best known for its many gigantic casinos. These attract many tourists and keep the economy going. Furthermore, Macau is known for its street circuit.
Official name: Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Continent: Asia
Area: 26 km²
Capital: Macau
Population: 568 700 inhabitants (2012)
Government: Special Administrative Region of China
Highest point: 172 m (Coloane Alto)
Distance (Amsterdam - Macau): 9.270 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to Macau. This will avoid the cold winter and wet hot summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Macau. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Macau has a subtropical climate. In summer temperatures are around 25 to 30 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures are around 15 to 20 degrees. Macau is plagued by typhoons during the summer season. Thereby can prevent severe storms.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Macau, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Macau is available at Climate Info.
Language
Chinese and Portuguese are both official languages in Macau. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Want free from or to Chinese / Portuguese translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 30 days upon departure from Macao.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Macau for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Macau Embassy: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/
Macau consulate: http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Macau.
Money
Macau is paid by the Macau Pataca (MOP) and the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
The current state of these currencies (currencies, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Macau can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summertime is in Macau six hours later.
During our winter is the Macau seven hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Macau visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Macau you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Macau.
Electricity
In Macau, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Macau can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999, 110 or 112
- Fire: 999, 110 or 112
- Ambulance: 999, 110 or 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Macau can be found on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers in Macao available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Macao finish on .mo.
Official websites of Macau macautourism.gov.mo and portal.gov.mo.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Macau is 00 853 or +852.
Would you call use 0f 0031 +31 from Macau to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages for Macau.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Macau.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Macau.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Macau can be found on Wikipedia.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Macau? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Macao, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Macau?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Macau earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) Macau visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Macau can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Macau.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Macau attracts nearly 30 million tourists?
... Macau is known for its Formula 1 road course ??
... The many casinos one of the largest sources of revenue?
... People in Macao can find the largest casino in the world?
... Macau has a black sandy beach?
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