GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Macau, 2 days
- Exotic Macau, 3 days
- Vibrant Hong Kong Plus Exotic Macau, 6 days
OTHER TRAVEL IDEAS
- Vibrant Hong Kong, 3 days
- Discover Hong Kong, 6 days
- Hong Kong Extension Ideas
- Gems of South East Asia, 10 days
- Classic Orient, 13 days
- Tale of Two Cities, 9 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
FAR EAST TRIVIA
AIR-LAND INCLUSIVE
AIR-LAND INCLUSIVE
Macau
COUNTRY QUICKFACTS
Location: Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Area: 28.2 km²
Population: 513,000 (December 2006 est.)
Time: 13 hours ahead of Toronto and New York, 16 hours ahead of Vancouver and Los Angeles
Language: Chinese (Cantonese), Portuguese and English; both are official.
Ethnic Groups: Chinese 95%, Mixed Portuguese and Asian 5%.
Religions: Buddhist 50%, Roman Catholic 15% and others 35%.
Currency: Patacas (8 = US$1.00 approximately)
Climate: Subtropical; marine with cool winters and warm summers.
Country Code: 853
Holidays:
| January 1 | New Years Day |
| Chinese New Year Holidays | |
| April 5 | Ching Ming |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 31 | Dragon Boat Festival (Tun Ng Festival) |
| October 1-2 | National Day of the PRC |
| October 7 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| October 30 | Festival of Ancestors (Chung Yeung Festival) |
| November 2 | All Souls Day |
| December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| December 20 | Macau SAR Establishment Day |
| December 22 | Winter Solstices |
| December 24-25 | Christmas Holidays |
Tipping: Check your bill as many restaurants add a 10% service charge automatically. If service is exceptional you may add another 5%. Small tips may also be given to taxi drivers, bellboys, doormen and washroom attendants but this is discretionary.
Credit Cards: All major credit cards are widely accepted.
