Macau Guide

History of Macau

Nov 13 2015 Posted by James K.

Portugal staked out Macau as a colony around the year 1510, as a trading post.

Language of Macau

Aug 19 2011 Posted by James K.

Cantonese is the primary language of Macau, and Mandarin is also understood, but not preferred.

Tipping in Macau

Jul 25 2011 Posted by Wizard

In Hong Kong and Macau tipping has become the custom, but not to U.S. levels, yet.

Introduction to Macau

Feb 21 2011 Posted by James K.

Macau is a small semi-autonomous part of China, about 40 miles to the west of Hong Kong by water.

Getting around Macau

Jan 26 2011 Posted by James K.

On the peninsula many of the casinos and tourist attractions are within long walking distance of each other.

People of Macau

Sep 03 2010 Posted by James K.

According to the U.S. State Department, Macau is 95.7% Chinese by race. Of the other 4.3%, 1.7% is Portuguese.

Getting to Macau

Aug 08 2010 Posted by James K.

No visa is required for U.S. citizens to visit Macau or Hong Kong. For citizens of mainland China, a visa is required.

Restaurant Reviews

Apr 24 2010 Posted by James K.

First, let me say that I have absolutely no business reviewing restaurants.

Geography of Macau

Mar 26 2010 Posted by Wizard

According to the U.S. State Department, the population of Macau is 508,000, and the area is 28.2 square kilometers.

Macau / Hongkong Currency

Mar 21 2010 Posted by James K.

Although Macau has its own currency (called the pataca, or the MOP), the currency of choice in the casinos of Macau is the Hong Kong dollar.