- Currency P Macanese Pataca (P)
- Language Portuguese, Chinese
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- Plug Type D/G/M · 220V
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East meets West on the South China coast: UNESCO Portuguese heritage, dazzling mega-resorts and one of the world's great food scenes. A bite-sized city break with big impact.
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Macao is a dazzling fusion of East and West, where 400 years of Portuguese heritage meet the neon spectacle of Asia's entertainment capital, all packed onto a compact peninsula and its islands.
Its UNESCO-listed old town, cobbled squares, baroque churches and pastel facades, sits minutes from world-class mega-resorts, shows and shopping, making it a superb bleisure and short-break destination.
Above all, Macao is a food lover's paradise: a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy where Macanese cuisine, the world's first true fusion food, and legendary egg tarts await.
Macao in pictures
Weather & timing in Macao RIGHT NOW 27° cloudy
Best Dec–Jan, Mar · Shoulder Feb, Apr, Nov
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Macao. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.