A Perfect 1 Day Macau Itinerary

A Perfect 1 Day Macau Itinerary

Macau is a very small territory in China not far from Hong Kong. And it used to be under the Portuguese domain in the past. There are many Macau tourist spots that you can’t miss.

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The whole centre of Macau is on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list which is brilliant so nearly all the sites here have historic importance. Portuguese influence is mostly seen in some of their architectural designs, you can see many churches as well. Most of the sights can be done in a day trip if you don’t have time to spend a few days in Macau.

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Macau Itinerary- How To Get To Macau

GETTING TO MACAU BY FERRY

The cheapest and most convenient way to get to Macau is by ferry if you are coming from Hong Kong. You can take the ferry from Kowloon or from Hong Kong Island to Macau.

In Hong Kong Island ferries to Macau operate for 24 hours everyday and the ride takes approximately 1 hour.  Ferries can go to Macau and also to Taipa Island if you are planning to stay at Taipa as we did in Macau.

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DAILY TRAVEL BUDGET IN MACAU

Your daily travel budget in Macau will be higher than in countries around Southeast Asia like Philippines and Thailand. In transportation, you can get buses for half a dollar and even go walking distance of almost everywhere in Macau.

For food you will find local restaurants with dishes from $3-10 USD. The most expensive part in Macau will be the accommodation. A dorm in a hotel can go to $20-30 USD and a room in a hotel can go to $30-50 USD. You can also go for Airbnb and find deals starting from $20-30 USD in Macau.

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1 Day Macau Itinerary

If you have only one day in your itinerary in Macau. You have to do the most of it. Macau is small and you will have time to see most of the places around city center. I would recommend first going to Saint Paul Ruins and Travessa da Paixao. From here go to Senado Square. There are only 5-10 minutes walking distance these places. Apart from this the time you want to have to try local food or taking pictures. For food Rua Du Cunha is a great place to try local delicacies.

You can continue visiting around with A-Ma Temple the most popular one. You can hike to see the views of the city from Fortaleza Do Monte and also Guia Chaple and Lighthouse. Still during the day you will have time to visit the Fisherman’s Wharf.

At night one of the best plans is checking the lights of Macau Tower and visiting the casinos. To feel the vibe of Macau. You will find free tea and coffee. Plus there is free transportation from casinos to hotels and different places in Macau that will allow you to save a couple of USD.

You will find a lot of casinos and quiet and calm life around the area. You will find affordable restaurants for lunch and dinner.

VISIT SAINT PAUL RUINS

St. Paul’s ruins are from 17th century Portuguese church. It is in our list of Macau tourist spots for many reasons! The area is surrounded with colonial Portuguese buildings, still preserved to show its original architecture.

 Definitely a good place to visit while in Macau. During the day it’s such a beautiful sight and at night with the illumination is amazing! 

How to get to St. Paul’s ruins? It’s easy since is well indicated and everybody is going there visiting the shops and restaurants around.

TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO

Also known as the Love-lane, Travessa da Paixao is a street filled with colorful buildings and one of the most famous Macau tourist spots. Tourists don’t come here often as they mostly spend their time in the Ruins of St. Paul. From there, you could walk for a few minutes to get here in Travessa da Paixao. It is a great place to have colorful and instagrammable pictures in your gallery.

SENADO SQUARE

Senado Square is located near the former Senate building. The square is surrounded by people, shops and restaurants. We were walking around this square everyday and we loved getting lost around the area. It´s the most crowded apart from the casinos in Macau!

LOCAL FOOD AT RUA DU CUNHA

Travelling isn’t complete without introducing yourself to the local cuisine of a place. The first place that you should be eating yourself out in Macau is Rua du Cunha. Located in Taipa Village, Rua du Cunha is a narrow pedestrian street filled with shops, stalls, and vendors offering a variety of local food. The street could be filled with tourists sometimes but there is always a way for you to enjoy the offered food.

A-MA TEMPLE

A-Ma temple is one of the most popular Macau tourist spots. A-Ma Temple also known as the Mazu Goddess Temple is one of the oldest temples in Macau. The A-Ma Temple is a sacred place for offering silence and stellar views. Not only is the place full of amazing cultural designs, the temple also contains rich and deep of traditional Chinese culture.

MACAU TOWER

In Macau Tower you can find everything from watching movies, shopping, theatre performances and of course, magnificent views. If you live adventure you should try Skywalking or Skyjumping!

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CASINO HOPPING AT MACAU

There are many casinos in Macau: The Venetian, City of Dreams Macau, The Sands Macau, or Casino Lisboa. Casino Lisboa is the largest casino in Europe and the top 10th largest casino in the world!

Enjoy casino hopping and live bands at night, shows during the afternoon. Free tea, coffee, water and drinks. Be ready to gambling and goodluck!

FORTALEZA DO MONTE

Fortaleza do Monte is a UNESCO world heritage site, a fort that is meant for defending ground from attackers. Fortaleza do Monte is part of the historic center of Macau and one of the main attractions in Macau. Tourists love the beautiful panorama of the city seen in Fortaleza do Monte. There is also a historic museum that you should visit to have a glimpse of Macau. The place opens up at 10:00 AM and closes at 06:00 PM. There is no entrance fee, just a short hike, ha!

GUIA FORTRESS, GUIA CHAPEL AND GUIA LIGHTHOUSE

The fortress with Portuguese influence in their architectural designs was built between 1622 and 1638. What’s inside the fortress stands Guia Chapel and Guia Lighthouse, which were established by Clarist nuns.

The architecture of the lighthouse is of a column structure, the interior of the lighthouse boasts three levels, connected by a spiral staircase that leads to a large light on top of the building. The lighthouse was damaged by a typhoon in September 1874. 

FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Being the largest leisure and themed entertainment complex in Macau, Fisherman’s Wharf features casinos, hotels, convention centers, and many more entertainment facilities. The food in the restaurants may be a little bit pricey for some, so you might want to take note of that.

Also, it’s a great place if you have kids with you because they can enjoy the rides. Getting inside the 24-hour Fisherman’s Wharf’s area is free but the attractions’ fees vary.  The Fisherman’s Wharf is located at Macao Avenida da Amizade.

More Days in Macau Itinerary

If you decide to extend your Macau itinerary at least for 2 days as we did. We spent 3 days and we recommend you to stay in Taipa Village which is another island separate from Macau City center. It will take you 15-20 minutes to get there.

You can relax in Hac Sa Beach if the weather is good. It’s black sand and it’s usually quiet. There are also churches to visit when walking around Macau where you will feel the Portuguese vibe. It’s so cool to have this thing in Macau combining Chinese Style with Portuguese for food and for sightseeing.

If you have more days you can explore Flora Garden and Giant Panda Pavilion. You can also go for food trying Chines and Portuguese cuisine. Prices for restaurants is affordable compared with Western countries. But it’s more expensive than countries around Southeast Asia like Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.

TAIPA VILLAGE

Having a walk around the historic Taipa in Macau to admire the colorful buildings in the area. We were staying at Taipa, not only casinos around the area but also nice places to walk around. 

There are many local places to eat in Taipa Village. Everything was walking distance in Taipa and we really loved this part as a place to stay in Macau.

SMALL FONTANA DI TREVI

This is our secret Macau tourist spot. A small fountain colorful in the condo that we were staying. Just close to The Venetian Casino less than 10 minutes walking distance.

HAC SA

Hác Sá Beach is named after the black sea sand of its shoreline. Relaxing getaway from the crazy and chaotic city life. You can spend your day playing sports, swimming and walking along the beach.

ST DOMINIC CHURCH

A simple but beautiful baroque style church. The church has decorated ceilings and art hints all over the place. Aside from the beautiful interior, the facade is one of its own as well. People go here to relax and appreciate the elegance of this site. St. Dominic Church is at Macao Tv. de São Domingos.

ST LAWRENCE CHURCH

Being one of the oldest churches in Macau, St Lawrence Church has a neo-classical style structure and beautiful interior. Tourists love getting their peaceful and relaxing stop here at the church. Of course, the facade and the entire interior of the church are outstanding. St. Lawrence Church is also known as Freguesia de São. It is located at Rua de São Lourenço.

GIANT PANDA PAVILION

Who doesn’t want to see a Panda? No one, right? In Giant Panda Pavilion you can visit 2-4 Pandas doing all the Panda “things” you have seen or watched somewhere else on the internet. For its price, you’d get much more value than you expected. And also, Pandas will truly be an animal that you should be excited meeting! Regular admission price is MOP 10.00. Giant Panda Pavilion is located at Estr. de Seac Pai Van.

FLORA GARDEN

Located in São Lázaro, Macau, Flora Garden is a flowerful garden park. It opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM. Even if it is a park, it also has a small aviary and zoo. Yes, you guessed it, there are animals here and there. If you have kids, they can ride a bicycle and have fun touring around. The place is best for families wanting a place for their kids to have their own playtime.

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