The Ultimate Macau Travel Guide (Updated June 2025) - Compiled After Multiple Visits

Macau Travel Guide (June 2025 Update) 🟧 Paid Attractions in Macau 🟧 Macau Tower 💰 Ticket: Observation deck ~MOP 128, Bungee Jump ~MOP 3988. Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 (Skywalk 11:00-19:00). 🌈 Tips: 360° viewing platform with panoramic city views. Daredevils can try bungee jumping or skywalk. 🟧 Golden Reel (8-shaped Ferris Wheel) 💰 Ticket: ~MOP 75. Opening hours: 12:00-20:00. 🌈 Tips: World's first 8-shaped Ferris wheel. Stunning night views - best ridden at dusk. 🟧 teamLab SuperNature Macau 💰 Ticket: ~MOP 255. Opening hours: 10:00-22:00. 🌈 Tips: Immersive digital art exhibition, perfect for families and photography. 🟧 Macao Science Center 💰 Ticket: Permanent exhibition ~MOP 25, planetarium charges separately. Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays). 🌈 Tips: Interactive exhibits make it great for family science education. 🟧 The House of Dancing Water (City of Dreams) 💰 Ticket: From ~MOP 638. Showtimes: 17:00/20:00. 🌈 Tips: World-class aquatic show. Arrive 1 hour early for best seats. 🟪 Free Attractions in Macau 🟪 Ruins of St. Paul's 😎 Opening hours: 24/7. 🌈 Tips: Macau's landmark. Use side uphill path to avoid crowds. Great photos at Lover's Lane. 🟪 A-Ma Temple Opening hours: 7:00-18:00. 🌈 Tips: Macau's oldest temple with strong incense culture. Good for blessings. 🟪 Fisherman's Wharf Opening hours: 24/7. 🌈 Tips: Roman-style architecture. Best photos at sunset. 🟪 Taipa Houses-Museum Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (Closed Mondays). 🌈 Tips: Mint-green colonial houses. Very photogenic. 🟪 Wynn Palace Free Gondola Ride Opening hours: 16:00-22:00 (Until 24:00 Fri/Sat). 🌈 Tips: Ride at sunset for fountain show views. Transport Guide Free Shuttle Buses Routes: Border Gate, Ferry Terminal, Airport → Major hotels (Venetian, Grand Lisboa etc.) 🌈 Tips: Look for "Sands/Galaxy" signs. Avoid peak hours. Buses Fare: MOP 6 (MOP 3 with Macau Pass). 🌈 Tips: Use "Macau Bus" app for real-time tracking. Taxis Starting fare: MOP 19 + MOP 3 per luggage. 🌈 Tips: Use "Macau Taxi" app to avoid rejections. Ferry Zhuhai Wanzai → Macau Inner Harbor: ~15min, ~MOP 25. 🌈 Tips: Night cruise packages (~MOP 168 with meal) offer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge views. Food Guide Must-try Foods Egg tarts: Lord Stow's Bakery (Coloane main store) - best when freshly baked. Pork chop bun: Tai Lei Loi Kei - juicy pork in crispy bun. Crab congee: Seng Cheong - sweet broth with plump crab meat. Serradura: Mok Yi Kei - try their durian flavor. Souvenir Recommendations Koi Kei: Almond cookies, Phoenix rolls (buy 5 get 1 free). Choi Heong Yuen: Charcoal-baked almond cookies made fresh. Budget Tips Street food: Old Day Beef Offal (Rua do Cunha), Cheung Chau Mochi (~MOP 20-30/person). Cafés: Nam Ping's satay beef noodles (~MOP 30). 5-Day Itinerary Day 1: Macau Peninsula Highlights 09:00-11:00: Ruins of St. Paul's → Lover's Lane → Na Tcha Temple. 11:30-13:00: Lunch (Margaret's egg tarts + Yee Shun milk pudding). 13:30-16:00: A-Ma Temple → Senado Square → St. Dominic's Church. 17:00-19:00: Guia Lighthouse → Cable car down. 19:30-21:00: Dinner at Rua da Felicidade (Tim's fish maw soup). Day 2: Taipa Cultural Tour 09:00-11:00: Taipa Houses → Our Lady of Carmel Church. 11:30-13:00: Lunch (Mok Yi Kei durian ice cream + Old Day beef offal). 13:30-16:00: The Venetian → Grand Canal Shoppes. 17:00-19:00: Parisian Tower 7F observatory → Londoner night views. 19:30-21:00: Dinner at Cafe Chei Ngon (minced beef rice). Day 3: Coloane Relaxation 09:00-11:00: Hac Sa Beach → St. Francis Xavier Chapel. 11:30-13:00: Lunch (Lord Stow's tarts + Hon Kee coffee). 13:30-16:00: Coloane Library → Avenida de Cinco de Outubro. 17:00-19:00: Cheoc Van → Coloane Trail. 19:30-21:00: Return to peninsula for dinner (Nam Ping's satay noodles). Day 4: Adventure Day 10:00-12:00: Macau Tower revolving restaurant buffet (book ahead). 13:00-15:00: Tower Skywalk/Bungee. 16:00-18:00: Golden Reel → Batman Dark Flight. 19:30-21:30: The House of Dancing Water show. Day 5: Shopping & Departure 09:00-12:00: The Grand Canal Shoppes → Galaxy Fashion. 12:30-14:00: Lunch (2-Michelin-star Jade Dragon). 14:30-16:00: Souvenir shopping (Koi Kei/Choi Heong Yuen). 16:30-18:00: Border Gate duty-free last-minute shopping. Important Notes Documents: Valid HK/Macau permit. Currency: MOP (HKD accepted 1:1). Internet: Buy Macau 4G SIM (~¥30/7 days). Safety: Watch belongings. Drive on the left. 🏙️ Discover Macau!