China SAR · East Asia
Vegas of Asia, with way better food
More gambling revenue than Vegas, Portuguese colonial architecture, and egg tarts that'll change your life. A day trip from HK that becomes a weekend.
Mid-range
Oct–Dec
MOP
UTC+8
Key places of interest and must-visit spots
The casino strip is one Macau. The Portuguese colonial quarter is another world entirely. The Ruins of St. Paul's is a 30-min walk from the Venetian — worth every step.
Restaurants, cafes and local specialties
Lord Stow's Bakery in Coloane invented the Macanese egg tart. The queue is worth it. Follow it with a pork chop bun from Tai Lei Loi Kei — Macau's unofficial national dish.