About Macau, China
Macau, with its influence being a former Portugal colony, which colonised the city till very recently, boast two interesting faces. You can find historical buildings, churches with great Portugese influences.
On the other hand, it is also well known as a casino hub of some sorts. After its opening to entrants to casino operators, it is fast becoming the casino hub of Asia in some capacity. This is due to its close proximity to Hong Kong and mainland China, all operators know of the great opportunities available. With its fusion of Asia, Europe and even Africa influences, Macau offers travelers interesting places to explore.
Getting into and out of Macau is very easy. There are even more options of passing through Hong Kong for even more options in terms of airlines. At the Portas do Cerco, you can even cross over to mainland China!
If you are getting around Macau, and are not exactly the gambling type, you should go by foot. Macau is not large, and roads are generally one way, you should spend some time exploring the old city. Remember to explore the hundreds of small alleys, forming a huge maze. You will find a lot of interesting things on offer, not to mention loads of food options!
Remember Macau's currency is pataca (MOP), which is pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Most businesses accepts HKD, some also accepts China's Renminbi (RMB), or some referring it to China Yuan (CNY) nowadays.
Due to its status as a gambling hub, Macau hotel rates are generally higher compared to cities in mainland China. Rates for Macau hotels starts from around HKD460 to over HKD2,300.
