What are the common questions about Macau tourism?

Macao has always been a popular tourist city. In addition to gambling, tourism here is also one of the major industries here. There are various historical buildings and many historical and cultural heritages for people to visit.

So, today, Bian Xiao will help you answer questions, what are the common problems and solutions in Macau tourism, and see what Bian Xiao has sorted out!

Prepare before departure

1. Visa:

Free travel in Macao, of course, requires Hong Kong and Macao passes and visas. Detailed procedures can be found on the exit and entry website of the Public Security Bureau.

2. Transportation:

Take the light rail or bus to Gongbei, Zhuhai, and walk to Gongbei Port for customs clearance.

Port-downtown Macau: After customs clearance, there is a big parking lot, where many rich cars lead to casinos. You can choose a car from a nearby casino according to your destination.

Take the casino bus in Venice directly to see the exhibition (in fact, sometimes Venice tourists will queue for a long time, so it is recommended to take the casino bus near Jinsha City or Parisian and Galaxy and walk through Venice for ten minutes instead of queuing for an hour).

3. Coins:

In Macao, both the Australian dollar and the Hong Kong dollar are very common. The Australian dollar is a little lower than the Hong Kong dollar, but it can be ignored if it is not too expensive. After all, Hong Kong dollars can be used up to play in Hong Kong, but Australian dollars can't be used in Hong Kong.

It is suggested that you can exchange Australian dollars at the bank first, because it is still a good deal to buy things in Macao. Try to swipe your card if you can. It is also a good deal to calculate the exchange rate on the same day. Now Alipay can pay in many places. )

4. Accommodation:

Accommodation in Macao is generally expensive, mostly five-star hotels, which are integrated with shopping malls and casinos. It will be cheaper to avoid the peak season and book in advance. You can book a hotel online in advance. Sometimes it is much cheaper to avoid tourist attractions, and it takes only ten minutes to walk.

Frequently asked questions and answers

Q: What documents do I need to apply for to travel to Macau?

Generally speaking, you need a Hong Kong and Macao Pass and an endorsement within the validity period to travel to Macao. For the first time to apply for Hong Kong and Macao Pass and endorsement, you need to verify the fingerprint information, and you need to submit your application to the Exit-Entry Administration Center in person, and you can't entrust others to do it.

Q: What's the difference between the G gesture and the L gesture?

G sign: individual travel endorsement, L sign: team travel endorsement. At present, residents of Guangdong Province and 28 cities can apply for G visas, including Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Taizhou, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing.

Chengdu, Jinan, Shenyang, Dalian, Nanchang, Changsha, Nanning, Haikou, Guiyang, Kunming, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Changchun, Hefei and Wuhan.

Except for residents in Guangdong Province and 28 cities that have opened G visa, residents in other regions can only apply for L visa, but they can't just travel with a group and buy customs clearance services through travel agencies to travel freely to Hong Kong and Macao.

Customs clearance service means that the travel agency arranges your personal information on the list of group tours. Some areas can leave the country directly with the list, and some areas need special personnel to take them out with other people who buy customs clearance services.

Q: How to get from Macau to Hong Kong?

There are two main ways to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao. One is a helicopter, which lasts about 15 minutes and costs HK$ 4,300. The other is a ferry, about 1 hour. The cheapest adult fare for standard class JAL is 153 Hong Kong dollars. Among them, ferry is the most popular and cost-effective mode of round-trip transportation.

From Macau to Hong Kong, there are generally two passenger terminals: Macau _ Tsai Terminal and Macau Outer Port (Macau Terminal), which are handled by two shipping companies, namely, Kingfisher and Jeter.

Q: How can I get to Macau from Zhuhai?

At present, there are two main ports leading to Macau in Zhuhai, namely Gongbei Port and Hengqin Port. 1) Gongbei Port: It has the largest passenger flow and is also a customs clearance port that everyone is used to.

2) Hengqin Port: The flow of people is the smallest. If you want to go to _ Zi (Venetian, city of dreams, Yinhe, Longhuan Universiade), you can choose this port, and it takes about 20-30 minutes to clear customs.

Q: Can I travel to and from a third country without a pass in Macau?

Generally speaking, you can transit Macao without a pass, just show your passport, a visa for a third country (not for visa-free countries) and an air ticket from Macao to and from a third country (ordinary air tickets are also acceptable), and you can stay for up to 7 days (7 days for each round trip).

Q: Do I need to buy travel insurance to go to Macau?

In the process of traveling, the possibility of accidents is not ruled out, and getting sick during traveling may pay a great price. Therefore, for the safety of yourself and your family, you can buy travel insurance that suits you according to your destination and the tourism projects you will participate in.

Q: Can I use RMB or Hong Kong dollars in Macau?

Renminbi and Hong Kong dollars can be used in Macao. Shopping malls and gold shops generally exchange at the exchange rate of the day (HK$ 65,438+000 ≈ MOP 65,438+003), but traditional shops, street shops or tea restaurants generally use MOP 65,438+0: 65,438+0 to find petty cash.

Therefore, if you travel to Hong Kong and Macau, you don't need to exchange Hong Kong dollars specially.

Q: Where can I exchange patacas?

There are five common options for exchanging Macao currency: domestic bank exchange, Gongbei port exchange, UnionPay ATM withdrawal and Macao exchange shop exchange.

1) domestic bank remittance

There are China Industrial and Commercial Bank, China Bank and China Construction Bank in China. Generally, there is a currency exchange business. According to the selling price of cash on the same day, there is generally no handling fee or only a low handling fee, which can be exchanged directly depending on the bank's situation.

Advantages: high cost performance and reliability.

Disadvantages: it is best to call in advance to confirm whether to make an appointment; It's very troublesome to come here specially.

2) Zhuhai Port Exchange

There are many exchange shops near Gongbei Port in Zhuhai with different exchange prices, but they are generally close to domestic banks. (But many of them were blocked the other day. )

Advantages: the exchange is convenient, and some stores may have more favorable exchange prices than banks.

Disadvantages: Need to compare prices many times, beware of counterfeit money.

3) Bank exchange in Macau

Macau also has China Industrial and Commercial Bank, China Bank and China Construction Bank. Generally, these banks have currency exchange business, similar to mainland banks.

Advantages: high cost performance and reliability.

Disadvantages: queuing, some tellers speak Cantonese, and communication may be difficult.

4) UnionPay ATM withdrawal

There are UnionPay ATMs everywhere in Macau. All ATMs marked with UnionPay cards can use UnionPay cards to withdraw cash, but generally there is a handling fee, depending on the bank card held.

Advantages: convenient and worry-free.

Disadvantages: small cash withdrawals require handling fees, which is relatively unfavorable.

5) Macao local currency exchange shops ("buy one and get one free")

Generally, there will be a handling fee or a large exchange rate difference, and the prices of each store are different.

Advantages: more convenient.

Disadvantages: the exchange rate is not cost-effective

Q: Which is more cost-effective when shopping in Macau, cash payment or UnionPay card?

When shopping in shopping malls, it is generally recommended that UnionPay swipe the card and settle the account according to the exchange rate of the day. There is no handling fee, which is generally more cost-effective and convenient.

If it is UnionPay and MasterCard /Visa dual-currency credit cards, please remind the other party to swipe the UnionPay channel when swiping the card. Generally, the exchange rate of UnionPay will be more suitable and free.

Q: Do I need to take an adapter to Macau?

Macau, like Hong Kong, is a British standard socket. If you are carrying household appliances, you need to bring a conversion plug. Generally, the front desk of a hotel can be rented for free, and it is also sold in large supermarkets such as Parknshop and Miao Xin.

Q: Do I need to buy a mobile phone card to go to Macau?

1) If you don't want to change your mobile phone number for a short time (1-2 days), you can start roaming service in Hong Kong and Macao before you go to Macau, and you can make phone calls and surf the Internet (at present, all major operators have roaming traffic packages), and there is an additional charge. The specific tariff needs to be consulted with the operator, which will be relatively expensive, but the advantage is convenience.

2) If Hong Kong and Macao play together, you can buy 4G unlimited traffic calling cards in Hong Kong and Macao for 2/3/4/7 days.

Q: How to take a bus in Macau? Have you reported the station?

Generally, the bus fare in Macau is charged by stages, so there are two ways to take the bus, one is to bring your own change, and the other is to buy a "Macau Pass" and swipe your card in Macau 2.5 yuan every time.

"Macau Pass" is similar to "Hong Kong Octopus" and "Beijing Municipal Traffic Card". Not only can you take public transportation, but you can also use it in various retail stores, such as 7- 1 1, OK and so on.

Macau bus stop signs are in four languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Portuguese. Please remember to wave when you get on the bus and ring the bell when you get off.

There is a long queue in the casino, so it is recommended to take the bus back to the gate. If you go to Macau for a long time or several times a year, you can apply for a bus card, as long as it is half price, and there is no charge for transfer within half an hour. Cost-effective!

Q: What are the calligraphy books worth buying in Macau?

In Macao, the most common thing is that tourists carry big bags and small bags, which contain various accompanying gifts for relatives and friends.

From the most famous almond cake, mung bean cake, old woman cake and egg cake to pork belly, peanut candy and waist fructose, everything is available.

There are two well-known calligraphy, Juji Handwritten Letter and Zui Xiang Garden Cake Shop. There are many other handwritten books worth buying in Macau, such as Rua do Cunha, Handletter Street in Sao Paulo, and all major casinos.

Well, I hope these questions can help you when you are traveling in Macau. The above are some frequently asked questions compiled by Xiaobian. I hope they are useful.