Overview
Macau pairs UNESCO-listed Portuguese-Chinese heritage with Cotai resort gaming and some of Asia's most memorable egg tarts and dim sum.
Capital
Macau
Population
680.0K
Currency
MOP · Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages
Chinese, Portuguese, English
Timezone
GMT+8
Calling code
+853
History
A former Portuguese territory returned to China in 1999 as a Special Administrative Region.
Culture
Catholic churches, Chinese temples, Portuguese egg tarts and mega-resorts sit blocks apart.
Best time to visit
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October–April
Getting around & staying connected
Cheapest ways to travel in Macau
Ride apps & transport
- 1Grab
Southeast Asia's super-app: cars, motorbike taxis and food, all with fixed upfront fares.
- 2Uber
App-based cars with upfront fares — usually the cheapest metered ride in big cities.
- 3inDrive
Name your own fare and let nearby drivers accept or counter — great for tight budgets.
Ride-hailing coverage varies here — check whether these apps are live in your city before relying on them.
Cheapest SIM for foreigners
Local prepaid SIM
Buy a tourist SIM from an official operator kiosk at the airport (bring your passport) — usually the cheapest data.
eSIM (Airalo / Holafly) lets you get online the moment you land — handy if you don't want to queue for a SIM.
Prices and app coverage change often — figures are indicative for 2026, so confirm the current tourist plan in the app or at the airport kiosk.
Where to go
Top cities
In pictures
Macau gallery
Location
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Estimated total (your figures)
$3,160
≈ $1,580 per person · $451 per day
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