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macau

Touching moments, experience

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Location of Macau

Located in Guangdong province, on the western bank

of the Pearl River Delta.

Time Zone+ 8.00 GMT

Population

>58200094% are ethnic

Chinese.

Language

Chinese Portuguese

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CurrencyMOP $Pataca1 pataca = 100 avos

Coins10, 20 and 50 avos1, 2 and 5 Patacas.

Banknotes 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 Patacas.

Exchange Rate1 MOP = 6.7911 INR

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Climate & Clothing

• Fairly warm tropical climates.

• Average temperature is about 20ºC (68ºF)

• Autumn (October -December) is the most pleasant season.

• In the summer, visitors are advised to wear light cotton clothes.

• In winter some woollen clothes are recommended.

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Some other Information• Water SupplyMacau's water is supplied directly from Mainland China and is purified.• ElectricityElectricity in Macau is at 220V, 50Hz. Power plugs used in Macau are of the three-pin.• Health & HospitalsVaccination certificates are required only in exceptional circumstances.• Safety & SecurityEmergency dial 999 & Hotline numbers 110 and 112 • Media & Publication Daily and weekly newspapers in Macau published in Chinese, Portuguese and English.• TelecommunicationsLocal calls in Macau are free of charge when made from a private phone.• ISD CODE00853• VISAVISA – Free on arrival valid for up to 30 days for Indian Citizens.

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Getting to Macau

Macau International AirportIATA Code: MFMThe airport is located on Taipa Island and is 15 minutes away from the Macau Ferry Terminal.(8.00 hours from Delhi)

Helicopter ServiceHongkong – MacauSchenzen (China) – Macau

Ferry Service (Hydrofoils)Hongkong – MacauKowloon(China) – Macau

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Macau

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Macau peninsula

• Mainland portion of China's Special Administrative Region of Macau.

• Its 8.5 square km is almost totally built up.

• It making it the most urbanized and populous district in the territory.

• It is packed with historical attractions and interesting streets.

• It is home to most of Macau's casinos and entertainment spots.

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Macau Heritage Walk Circuit

25 Buildings of cultural and historic significance comprises UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• A-ma TempleThis is a Taoist temple related to sea goddess Matsu who saved a ship from storm & this temple predates the Portuguese era.

• Ruins of St. Pauls Cathedral17th Century monument & City’s most famous landmark is greatest monument to Christianity in the East.

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• Senate Square (Largo de senado)

A colourful typical Iberian town square, this is the traditional heart of Macau city.

• Guia FortressBuilt in the 1600s on top of Guia Hill, Within the fortress is the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia and the 15m tall Guia Lighthouse.Guia Fortress can be reached by the Guia Cable Car.

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• St. Dominic's ChurchIt was founded in 1587 by Spanish now famous for small Museum of Sacred Art with around 300 artefacts.

• Kun lam Temple & StatueTwenty metre high bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy emerging from a lotus floating in the Outer Harbour.

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• Porcos de cerco“The Barrier gate” in Chinese built in 1870 marked the border between Portuguese and Chinese territory and was the actual border crossing between Macau and China until 1994.

• Wynn MacauCasino/hotel/resort complexAt night there are short fountain shows in front of the hotel with music, spraying fountains and the occasional bursts of flame.

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Macau Tower• Height : 338.8 Meters• It offers a great view over

Macau and Taipa.• There is an viewing platform

outside and an inside platform with glass floor panels.

• It has an observation deck with restaurants, theater & mall.

Adventure Activities on the Tower

• Sky Walk• Bungee Jumping : 233m

(World’s Highest)• Mast climb that takes you to the

very top of the tower.

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Taipa• It is a major residential

center and is the location of Macau's International Airport.

• It boast many hotels, casinos, shopping malls and is home to the Macau Jockey Club racecourse.

• Gambling at macau Jockey Club.

• The two Taipa Hills are suitable for hiking and cycling.

• One can see Museum of Taipa and Coloane History.

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Cotai

The area is being developed into the Las Vegas Strip of the East and will also house several hotels, sports facilities, golf courses and other facilities.

Most Famous for :• Gambling (World’s Largest

Casino)• Go Karting (Southern end)• Bowling at Macao Dome.• The Venetian Macao Resort

Hotel.

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Venetian

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The Venetian Macau• 40 story Building.• 6th largest building in the world• Largest Single Structure hotel in

Asia.• Largest Casino in the World (3400

slot machines and 800 gambling tables)

• Hotel offer 3000 Suites.• Offers Gondola (Boat of Venice)

Ride inside the hotel Premises.• Offers various Exhibitions.• The Venetian multiplex Theatre

inside the premises.• “Cotaiarena” offers various shows.

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“Let’s See Venetian”

“ Itself a complete destination”

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Coloane• The island, formerly a haven for

pirates who sought shelter in its many coves.

• Chapel of St. Francis Xavier.• It is largely rural and provides a

wonderful break from the crowded and busy Macau Peninsula.

• Coloane Village with its pastel Portuguese-style houses and narrow lanes.

• It also has two of Macau's best beaches - Cheoc Van and Hac Sa.

• People come over to feast on Macanese cuisine and seafood.

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Events in Macau

• A-ma festival – AprilOfferings are made. There are also performances of Chinese opera.

• Dragon Boat Festival – JuneLion dances are enacted and Chinese opera performed in a specially constructed bamboo shed outside the temple.

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• International Fireworks Festival – September

It is a unique innovation with experts from different countries invited to compete with spectacles of fireworks.

• Grey Hound RacingAt Canidrome Stadium (only in Asia)Over 300 dogs take part in races on each racing day.Dog chases a lure (artificial hare or rabbit)

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Macanese Cuisines

Most popular snack • Pork chop bun.

Most Popular Dishes• Ginger milk.• Pastéis de nata (egg

tarts)• Almond cake.

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Shopping Areas

• Senado Square

• Fisherman’s wharf

• City Center Streets

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“A Night in Macau”

“ atleast Once in a Life”

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