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What are the must-buy specialties in Macau?

The must-buy specialties in Macau are as follows:

1. Almond cookies. Macau almond cake is a kind of dessert, developed from mung bean cake. Its main raw material is mung bean powder. Because it looks like almonds, it is called almond cake. It is a famous specialty of Macau.

2. Portuguese egg tarts. Also known as Portuguese cream tart and caramel macchiato tart. Known as Portuguese tart in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong, it is a small buttery pastry pie, which is a type of egg tart and is characterized by its burnt black surface.

3. Macau Phoenix Volume. It is a kind of egg roll. In order to imply auspiciousness, the name "Phoenix" was chosen. The ingredients of Phoenix rolls generally include flour, eggs, various seasonings, etc. Different Phoenix rolls have different ingredients and different tastes.

4. Macau peanut candy. It is a specialty pastry of Macau. Macau peanut candy is added with sesame, walnuts and other nuts to make the taste more complex and varied. Macau Peanut Candy is soft and slightly crunchy, and has a rich peanut and sesame flavor. The important thing is that it is not sticky to the teeth.

5. Macau pork chop buns. It is a famous food in Macau, which is the Chinese fried pork chop burger. It refers to a piece of pork chop sandwiched in the center of a buttered bun. Pork chops are usually pan-fried or deep-fried, but they are also cooked in water and then pan-fried on the surface.

Things to note when traveling to Macau

When traveling to Hong Kong and Macau, you need to prepare the Hong Kong and Macau Pass and the visa for the corresponding region. The processing time for the pass is relatively long, taking 1-2 weeks, so You must apply in advance, and you can go to the entry-exit hall with your ID card and a 2-inch bareheaded photo. The prevailing currency in Macau is Macau Pataca, so it is more cost-effective to change the currency.

Although Macau is not a big city, it is still very particular about where you live. It is best to be close to the airport and pier, so that it is very convenient to go to every area from the Venetian Macao. As long as you get to the port, there will be a dedicated bus to pick you up at the door. There are also bus lines at the door that can lead directly to major attractions.