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

It is said that many friends are planning to go to Macau recently. If you are planning to go to Macau, then the following is the relevant Macau visa/entry and exit in Macau

To go to Macau, you need to apply One permit, one visa: travel permit to and from Hong Kong and Macao and Macao endorsement. Tourists who want to travel to Macau on an individual basis must hold a household registration certificate and apply to the exit and entry administration department of the public security bureau where the household registration is located. The fee for applying for a pass for the first time is 100 yuan, and the trial period is still 10 months. A visa is 20 yuan per time, and the processing time is 7-15 working days.

Currency Introduction

1. Macau Pataca Exchange

The official currency unit of Macau is the Macau Pataca, with denominations of 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, and 500 yuan. There are six kinds of coins: 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 1 yuan, 2 yuan and 5 yuan.

If you want to exchange currency, you should actually go to the hotel. Hotels and banks provide services for exchanging foreign currency and traveler's checks. As long as the location is suitable, it is very convenient. Both the Macau International Airport and the Lisboa Hotel provide 24-hour foreign currency exchange services. Local or foreign currencies can be freely entered and exited in any quantity, and credit cards can still be used in some stores in Macau.

Macau mainly uses Macau Pataca, but it cannot be used after leaving Macau. Hong Kong dollar is Macau’s second currency. In recent years, the RMB has gradually been widely used in Macau, and all three currencies can be used to buy things in Macau. However, in terms of exchange rate, RMB may still be the least cost-effective. Although Macau Pataca is the most cost-effective, it is difficult to control the amount of exchange. The excess Macau Pataca must be converted into other currencies. If you don’t buy too many things, it is recommended to pay in Hong Kong dollars. The store will also give you change in Hong Kong dollars, and the exchange rate in Macau is not very different. What everyone should pay attention to is that the exchange rate changes in real time, mainly based on the exchange rate of the day.

2. The use of UnionPay cards/credit cards in Macau

UnionPay cards can also be used in Macau. You can pay directly by swiping the card in many places. You can check whether the store has UnionPay stickers. logo, or you can directly consult the store clerk. UnionPay cards can also be used to withdraw Macau patacas directly from ATMs, but there will be a certain fee according to the regulations of different card issuers. In fact, most hotels, shopping malls and restaurants in Macau accept credit cards, including some conveniences on Guanye Street. However, you know that some local snack bars, private shops, etc. cannot accept credit cards. , it is still very useful to prepare some cash.

Communication information

1. Telephone/mobile phone card

Communication in Macau is still very convenient. There are public telephones in various places in the city, and all local Each communication fee is 1 MOP and can be used for five minutes. Whether it is major hotels or public phone booths, you can make international calls directly, and you can also choose to use a phone card. There are public telephone booths on the Macau Peninsula and outlying islands that accept coins and phone cards. If you want to use your mobile phone to access the Internet, you can buy phone cards online in advance.

2. Macau public *** free WIFIWiFi

It is available at the tourist information office, public library, some hotels and Internet cafes in Leith Building on Senado Square. Go online. Macau provides free WiFi hotspot service. The areas with this logo are covered by wireless network. You can use it from 8:00 to 1:00 the next day. You can only connect for 45 minutes at a time. You can connect again after being disconnected.

Other information

1. Socket/Voltage

The voltage in Macau is 220v AC, the sockets are generally 50 Hz, and the sockets on the other side are generally square or round. It has a triangular shaped socket, so you need to prepare the converter in advance. However, you can also borrow it directly from the hotel store. It is recommended to bring your own to be safer.

2. Travel season

The climate in Xiamen is relatively warm, with an average temperature of 20°C. The period from September to December is autumn in Macau. It’s not a shame to read at this time. The weather is also very mild, making it very suitable for traveling. The period from May to August is the hottest time, and it’s still the rainy season. Heavy rain may occur at any time. However, summer is the off-season in Macau. There are sometimes typhoons in Macau in the summer. When a typhoon approaches, the Macao-Taipa Bridge and the Cotai-Taipa Highway will be temporarily closed, and flights and boats to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are also cancelled, so Please pay more attention when traveling during this period. Recycling in spring and autumn 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 clothes. In summer, you can wear short-sleeved and lightweight clothes. In winter, it is dry and cold, and there is a lot of sunshine. It is the coldest time In January, you can wear woolen clothes and coats.

3. Friendly reminder

The lanes on the main island of Macau are narrow and there are many one-way streets, so sometimes you may feel that the taxi driver is taking a detour. In fact, it may be difficult to walk to some places. Faster.

There are stairs to climb up the tower behind Ruins of St. Paul's, but female tourists should be careful because wearing short skirts can easily expose you.

Free drinks are provided in various casinos in Macau, so you can drink as much as you like. There are many museums in Macau, but most of them are closed one day a week. Most are closed on Mondays, and some are closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays.

The above is the tourism-related information of Macau. Only after you understand the basic information of Macau can you have a better trip.