Macau
Portuguese squares, baroque churches and the best egg tarts in Asia.
Stay1 day
Best timeOct–Apr
GatewayFerry or bridge from Hong Kong
RegionHong Kong & Macau
EntrySeparate immigration
Why go
Highlights of Macau
Macau's historic centre is a UNESCO site where Chinese temples stand beside Portuguese churches. An easy day trip from Hong Kong.
Ruins of St Paul's
The stone facade of a 17th-century church.
Senado Square
Wave-patterned Portuguese paving and pastel colonial buildings.
A-Ma Temple
A temple to the sea goddess, older than the city itself.
Getting there
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Ferry or bridge bus | about 1 hour |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Good to know
Tips from our guides
- Try a Portuguese egg tart and a pork chop bun.
Combine with
All destinationsNearby and nicely paired
2–3 daysHong Kong & Macau
Hong Kong
A harbour skyline, dim sum, hiking trails and a perfect start or end to a China trip.
Best: Oct–Apr
1–2 daysSouth
Guangzhou
The home of Cantonese food, and China's oldest trading port.
Best: Oct–Apr
3 daysEast
Xiamen & Fujian Tulou
A car-free island of colonial villas, and giant round earthen houses in the hills.
Best: Oct–May
Tailor-made
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