Macau Guide

Geography of Macau

March 26, 2010 07:00 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.

Getting around Macau

January 26, 2011 08:00 Posted by James K.

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

Getting to Macau

August 8, 2010 07:00 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.

History of Macau

November 13, 2015 08:00 Posted by James K.

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

Introduction to Macau

February 21, 2011 08:00 Posted by James K.

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

Language of Macau

August 19, 2011 07:00 Posted by James K.

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

Macau / Hongkong Currency

March 21, 2010 07:00 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.

People of Macau

September 3, 2010 07:00 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.

Restaurant Reviews

April 24, 2010 07:00 Posted by James K.

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

Tipping in Macau

July 25, 2011 07:00 Posted by James K.

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