How to exchange Australian dollars in Macau? Best travel season in Macau

Recently, it is said that many friends are planning to go to Macau. If you plan to travel to Macau, you must know the following travel guide information about Macau. The editor will introduce it to you below, and friends who are planning to visit can take a look.

Macau Endorsement/Entry and Entry

To travel to Macau, you need to apply for one permit and one visa: Hong Kong and Macau Permit and Macau Endorsement. If tourists want to travel individually in Macao, they should present their household registration certificate and apply to the exit and entry administration department of the public security bureau in the place where they have their household registration. The first-time pass fee is 100 yuan. For the first 10 months of the probation period, a visa is 20 yuan per time. The processing time is 7-15 working days.

: Currency introduction

1. Macau Pataca Exchange

The official currency unit of Macau is the Macau pataca, which is 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, and 100 yuan. There are six denominations of 500 yuan and 1000 yuan, and six coins of 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 1 yuan, 2 yuan and 5 yuan.

It’s actually the hotel where you want to change money. Hotels and banks offer foreign currency and traveler's check exchange services, as long as they are conveniently located. Macau International Airport and Lisboa Hotel have 24-hour foreign currency exchange services. Or domestic and foreign currencies can be freely entered and exited, with no limit on the quantity. Credit cards can still be used in some stores in Macau.

Macau mainly uses Macau Pataca, which cannot be used outside Macau. The Hong Kong dollar is the second currency in circulation in Macau. In recent years, RMB has been widely used in Macau. All three currencies can be used to buy things in Macau. However, from an exchange rate perspective, RMB may still be the least cost-effective. Although Macau Pataca will be the most cost-effective, it is difficult to know how much to exchange, and any excess Macau Pataca will need to be exchanged for other currencies. If you don’t buy too many things, it is recommended to pay in Hong Kong dollars, and the store will also provide change in Hong Kong dollars. And the exchange rate in Macau is not very different. Everyone should pay attention to the real-time changes in the exchange rate, mainly based on the exchange rate of the exchange meeting on that day.

2. Use UnionPay cards/credit cards in Macau

UnionPay cards can also be used in Macau. There are many places where you can top up directly with a credit card. You can check to see if the store has a UnionPay logo, or you can ask the store clerk directly. UnionPay cards can also be used to withdraw Macau patacas directly from ATMs, but there will be some approximate fees according to the regulations of different card issuers. In fact, most hotels, shopping malls, and restaurants in Macau accept credit cards, including some conveniences like RuadoCunha. However, it's useful to have some cash on hand knowing that some local snack bars and private stores don't accept credit cards.

: Communication information

1. Telephone/mobile phone card

Communications in Macau are very convenient. There are public telephones throughout the city. All local communications cost 1 MOP and can be used for five minutes. Whether it is major hotels or public phone booths, you can make international calls directly. You can also choose to use a calling card. There are public telephone booths on the Macau Peninsula and outlying islands that accept coins and phone cards. If you want to go online, you can buy a phone card online in advance.

2. Macau public *** free WIFIWiFi

There are tourist information offices in front of the conference booth, public libraries, some hotels in Dilis Building, Internet cafes, etc. May have Internet access. Macau provides free Wi-Fi hotspot services. All areas with this sign are covered by Wi-Fi. Available from 8:00 to 1:00 the next day. It can only be connected for 45 minutes at a time and can be connected again after being disconnected.

: Other information

1. Socket/voltage

The voltage in Macau is AC 220v, and the socket is generally 50Hz. The socket on the other side is usually a square or round triangular socket, and you need to prepare a converter in advance. However, you can also borrow it directly from the hotel. It is recommended that everyone bring their own insurance.

2. Tourism Season

Xiamen’s climate is relatively warm, with an average temperature of 20°C. September to December is autumn in Macau. There’s nothing to be proud of trying to read at this time, and the weather is mild, perfect for travel. May to August is the hottest time every year, and it is still the rainy season, and heavy rains may occur at any time. However, summer is the off-season in Macau, and there are sometimes typhoons in Macau in summer.

As the typhoon approaches, Aodang Bridge and Ludang Highway will be temporarily closed, and flights and ships to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan will also be cancelled. Everyone should pay more attention when traveling during this period. In spring and autumn, it is hot during the day and the temperature will be lower in the morning and evening, so it is recommended to bring a coat and other clothing. In summer, you can wear light clothes such as short sleeves. Winters are dry and cold with plenty of sunshine. The coldest time is in January, so you can wear woolen clothes and jackets.

3. Friendly reminder

Macau Island has narrow lanes and many one-way streets, so sometimes you may feel that the taxi driver is taking a detour. In fact, it might be faster to walk in some places.

There are stairs to climb the tower behind the No. 3 bus, but female tourists should be more careful, as wearing short skirts can easily strip them off.

All entertainment venues in Macau will provide free drinks, which you can drink as you like. There are many museums in Macau, but most of them are closed one day a week. Most are closed on Monday, and some are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.

The above is Macau tourism-related information. Only by understanding the basic information about Macau can you have a better tour.