Macau Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go

[@YellowProductions]

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[@chescaventura4432]

Its on sanmalo

[@johnblanche3201]

I was in Macau 25 years ago. Looks much better now. Not so good then

[@JoeMa1one]

English is also one of the official language

[@theeazyguides]

Thank you, you have been an inspiration for the birth of our channel!

[@justinchan7788]

My family's from Macau, and you nailed this. I'm impressed. Not too many people know about our culture (they only really know about Hong Kong/mainland China or they see it simply as a gambling center). This was great.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Justin!

[@grantrichardson2648]

I visited Macau seven years ago and very much appreciated the welcoming kindness of the people.

[@evanchu479]

Justin Chan Agreed I was born from Macau...love dan tats.....

[@ThaOriginalGangsta77]

Justin Chan my family from South Korea love u brother

[@TryLa]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@gracey8599]

I was born and raised in macao. My whole family immigrated to the US in the late 60s. Since my first return 37 years later, I have been back to macao a half dozen times . It was transformed from a sleepy quiet town to a bustling city in the original site to the expansive development across the water to kotai. I just found out that there’s a panda pavilion at kotai since 2011, free admission. I would love to spend a day there in my next visit.

[@YellowProductions]

I'll have to check out the pandas too!

[@desanipt]

9:54 I'm Portuguese and we sure have those pork buns (I wouldn't know that's how you'd call that in English haha). That's the kind of thing you'd usually see here at big gatherings being sold, like on the entrance of football games and such. I just don't think we bread the slice at all. Or we wouldn't call it a bifana if it's breaded. We do usually put the bun in bread, but not bread them.

[@carlylive9714]

If it's breaded it would be panado instead of bifana

[@se7enzee444]

If you are Hilton Gold/Diamond, highly recommend staying at Macao Conrad. They will often upgrade you to a huge suite. 1) Macau is like HK. 2 parts (Macau and Taipa/Cotai/Coloane) 2) Take the free casino buses. 3) Macau is safe.

[@YellowProductions]

The Conrad Macau is amazing! I got upgraded to one of those massive suites on my previous trip to Macau: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKbXiaeblNiSo5o

[@msbrownbeast]

5:17 Actually there is an exchange difference of about 3% between the HK dollar and the MOP (in favor of the HKD). If you spend your money in HKD in the tourist areas, (casinos, restaurants, massage parlors, Koi Kei bakery, etc), they will take the HKD at par (which is a rip off). If you go to any of the inner city stores and buy stuff and pay with Hong Kong dollars, the merchants would likely accept the money at a premium and give you back the difference. If you go to Macau and have Hong Kong dollars with you, it may be advisable to check out the currency exchange shops and find out how much of a premium would they offer for Hong Kong dollars in exchange for Macau Patacas. For any big ticket items or larger expenditures, that 3% can amount to quite a bit.

[@adgurl01]

Great video! I’ve been living in mainland China since 2018 and haven’t traveled much due to the pandemic. I look forward to my trip to Macau next week. Thank you so much for your video.

[@wildgoosesc5292]

Wow as locals I have learnt so much about Macau from your video thank you! We also make guide videos in Macau but yours really inspires us to keep creating, thank you so much!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Wild Goose!

[@bonnietam328]

As a Macao local, I think your video is pretty accurate and unique. I would also mention most restaurants/shops accept visa, master and union pay, but not AE. AE works fine in the Cotai resort hotels though. Your bonus point got me! Good job Lol

[@sweetcatharsis]

Bonnie Tam hi! How is the weather in Macau in April? Is it hot? Or do I need to bring a coat or a sweater? Thanks!

[@regmisuresh6540]

Worst country

[@majorcalvary6515]

I will be visiting Macau next summer. My daughter is a volleyball player, and she wants to watch the VNL tournament in Macau next year. She wants to meet her heroes from Chinese and Japanese national teams.

[@ethanztz7194]

5:16 --became alot more interested in the story behind the random box thing that entered the frame lol, still good video really informative, beautiful shots.

[@jim6070]

Amazon delivery.

[@WayTooMuchPressure]

Yeah that threw my mind off for about a minute

[@laozharbo]

Went to Macau last year. This is a very nice and accurate video. There's a paid tourist bus that goes around the popular places . I thought it was a nice way to take in most of the famous sights in 1 day. The cotai strip with all its humongous casinos was absolutely unreal... Macau is definitely worth a visit

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on the tourist bus!

[@YanVargas-u9w]

How much does the bus cost?

[@HC-ol4yj]

Seriously, go into the rest of Macau. The contrast is crazy and humbling.

[@runi5413]

That shot where he's standing in front of those dilapidated buildings and you see that gigantic Lisboa Casino tower over everything in the distance ( 8:20 ) , that literally looks like it's a shot from Blade Runner or something :)

[@Profound_Travelz]

This was by far the most informative video I've seen on how to enter Macau. Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much!

[@inssmin7173]

Checking this video out because I am going to study in Macau I'm from portugal and the university graduation I want to take is Portuguese-Chinese/Chinese-Portuguese Translation and the third year is in Macau I'm a little ahead haha being it as I will only go there in around 4 years.

[@JurassicDavidy]

Hey I'm in that course! I'm in Macau right now

[@inssmin7173]

@@TheCyanPhoenix hey!! I'm sorry for the late reply! I am not certain yet, It all depends how well it goes and how well I adapt over there while I study ^^

[@inssmin7173]

@@JurassicDavidy sorry for the late reply TT That's amazing!!

[@JurassicDavidy]

@@inssmin7173 That's okay, I'm in the fourth year now! (Back in Portugal)

[@inssmin7173]

@@JurassicDavidy I am finally starting this year!! I'm so excited! I was really happy when I got in Now I'm just waiting for classes to start

[@M1G0G0C3]

I worked in Macau for over 4 years and I'm only watching this because I'm missing living in that place a lot. Accurate contents by the way 👌

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Grace!

[@MariettaJurado-ey1vt]

I have friends in algeria his planning to visit macau can you some information on how he can visit macau

[@roseversai385]

I didn’t expect a video of Macau! Thanks Yellow Production!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Rose!

[@pinghb1367]

Thanks for uploading. Really helpful for preparing a trip to Macau.Keep doing for other part of the bigger Bay Area.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome!

[@bbqextra]

I am macau people, most macau people can speak cantonese and engligh, just very little people speak portugues

[@sweetcatharsis]

Hi! Is it cold in Macau in April? Thanks.

[@dadaytona]

Not really around 20+ degree C

[@sweetcatharsis]

dadaytona thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@ranveershersingh]

I was in Macau last year. Our plan was just to stay in Hong Kong but we spent 2 days in Hong Kong and 2 days in Macau as well. We went to Macau for a day trip but it was so mesmerizing which force us to spend an another day. I apologize for my question but is Hong Kong & Macau, both are grabbed by China? because their culture is really different from mainland China. I don't want to hurt anyone's feeling so don't be offensive (Chinese people)

[@hansanthonyjosephcalma7360]

Λ R M Y M Λ N hi! both Macau and Hong kong are part of China but they are special regions administered autonomously due to prevailing circumstances... you can say that they are international cities and have special laws for their status

[@lilyleung2237]

If i want to be by the Venetian when i arrive by ferry from Hong Kong shoukd I take the red ferry or blue ferry . Do I have to take the ferry from the exact place I got off. How do i get from the Venetian to the Grand Lisboa? Thanks

[@redlady2581]

How about the fact that there’s no Airbnb in Macau? It was our family’s first time to go to Macau last June 2019. I was trying to look for one but I came across an article that the government somewhat favored the casinos so they disabled airbnb to encourage tourists to check in hotels.

[@huilown]

Thank you so much for your video. Planning to visit Macau on my family’s trip to China in the next month

[@grantrichardson2648]

I love your videos Chris. You and your wife provide an amazing service of inspiring people to visit new places and learn about new cultures. Macau also has a nice World Heritage walk that I walked and highly recommend. People can do this at their own pace. Of course, there are some incredible tucked away food establishments along the way where typically the locals eat. The food is fantastic and the prices are reasonable.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Grant! Yes. The World Heritage walk is a great way to see Macau!

[@angelsmiranda907]

Yes Macau is very very Good 😊😊 iam working in Macau and all people are awesome. Thank u for this video

[@YellowProductions]

Nice!

[@arturkudbalyan5838]

Hi . I am going to Macau today . Can you tell me if I can use alipay or WeChat to pay there ?

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Been to HK/Macau and stayed at the Venetian Amazing Hotel!

[@collaberatorzseanhuang8952]

One added note about shopping in Macau : Luxury goods are actually tax-free.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip!

[@romellyyadao1164]

Where to buy affordable item/clothes in Macau?

[@lograzenslab2320]

yllemor oaday Mainland China,LOL

[@DawnDiana]

I will not forget the first time that I rode the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau, the ride was so bumpy. It’s a good thing I brought Advil with me.🤣🤣

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah.. it can be quite bumpy! Ocgirl was seasick for sure after!

[@remyd8767]

Great video as always. Can you speak to the safety for tourists both in the casino area and the rest of Macau? Can you walk at night ?

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Remy,. Macau seems pretty safe.. certainly the casino district on the Cotai Strip.. no problems at all walking at night there

[@dxelson]

You don't have to worry about safety in East Asia and parts of South East Asia, unlike most western countries.

[@iwonamusial7716]

I was in Macau 11 years ago,wonderful memory's, beautiful place 😍

[@youmorgana]

I’m Portuguese and I live in United Kingdom now. It’s a shame that we are in lockdown because it would definitely a place I’d love to visit. Great video. I bet you went to eat Pasteis de nata at Belém. 🥰

[@YellowProductions]

I HAVE eaten the egg tarts in Belem! They were amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIauZ62ija52f8U

[@kurlexchoi]

Every time when I went to Macau, I'll make sure I bought some Pork Sung Rolls from the bakery shop. His Portuguese Egg Tarts taste good. In comparison with HK Egg Tarts, it torch with some glazing on top but I like them both. He should have introduces some jerky there because they also look shiny and taste yummy as well.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on the Pork Sung Rolls!

[@skaatemple]

Love the video. May be planning a trip to HK and Macau by Dec for my birthday so thanks for all the information. really useful !

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ryan!

[@mirageacademy2466]

hmm ..Do you need company? Or already had?

[@ramreff8066]

Hello, just found your video, which I liked a lot! I know it's 4 years old but I was wondering where you stayed in Macau, I mean hotel or hostel? I'm not finding any hostels in Macau, it looks like there aren't any, do you know anything more? If not you, can anybody else who has already been to Macau advise if there are any hostels please?

[@YellowProductions]

I stayed at the Conrad hotel on the Cotai strip. Not sure about hostels

[@ramreff8066]

@@YellowProductions Also, how long did you stay in Macau? I'll be in HK for about 1 week and l don't know whether to visit Macau on a 1-day trip or to stay for 2 full days?

[@YellowProductions]

I've done it both ways. But I think it's worth a 1 or 2 night Stay in Macau

[@googleuser4596]

I'm back. Great review. Let me know when you're in my city - the Bay Area. The guy at 13:45 was so mesmerized by you😁. Sometimes Chinese make the most boring sandwiches. There are no sauces and no condiments, just like your pork chop sandwich. I'm sure it's tasty though.

[@YellowProductions]

Welcome Back! :)

[@F_Morimoto]

Thanks for the video. My husband and I are going there in January 2019!

[@Flimshots984]

Great video as always detailed and tons of information that is always provided

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Gaming Paradise!

[@scottman895]

I will definitely have to check out Macau sometime especially since it is very accessible from Hong Kong. I don't gamble, but the sights look quite nice!

[@YellowProductions]

I don't gamble either! Still lots to do,and lots of egg tarts to eat! :)

[@mattyd3079]

Great video! Thank you for all the info. Very clear and well presented. And thank you for the heads up about the spitting. I realise it's just a different culture, but I don't think I will ever get used to it. They have a very different relationship with phlegm!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Matty! Yeah.. the spitting is unnerving for those of us not used to it

[@markroniel3675]

After seeing this I back to my channel to watch my Experience at Hongkong and Macau. Super memorable.

[@Wagon_Queen_Family_Truckster]

This is a great video. I visited Macau in February 2017 and I loved it. I want to go back when my finances permit another visit.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Truckster!

[@eduardomonterrubio7963]

Can I enter Hong Kong and Macau with a tourist Chinese visa?

[@MalikaOkoye]

Pls can you write cheapest hotels

[@mayonnaise9074]

I would live to go back to Macao and Hongkong again just to shop and eat. Huhu

[@mayonnaise9074]

im wondering whats better and cheaper. go to macau first then hongkong or hongkong then macau?

[@YellowProductions]

I think HK first then Macau

[@smartentity8458]

Spitting is not a sign of someone from a different culture. It's a sign someone is from a different educational level.

[@루비프리미어]

thanks for your tips. i’ll be there in march with my family haha😍 i’m really looking forward to this trip. and your tips will be very helpful.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome.. Enjoy Macau!

[@mayonnaise9074]

are you going to hongkong too? im wondering whats better and cheaper. go to macau first then hongkong or hongkong then macau?

[@루비프리미어]

yes of course^_^ i go macau first and then hongkong.

[@dorackdaexplorer9477]

Ya same

[@루비프리미어]

im in macau now yeahhhhh❤️❤️❤️

[@jomdelosreyes4800]

Wow. This video is very informative. Im planning to go to Macau at the end of the month. Thank you for this information.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jom! Enjoy Macau!

[@koninkrijkc8559]

I'm from Macau. I definitely disagree that 'there are a lot of taxis in Macau'. There are only abundant at borders, ferry terminals and the airport 2:56

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the clarification.. you're right

[@reginadionessaddi6961]

been there before the pandemic..very clean streets,great food,beautiful places..communication is one great problem since the locals hardly understand english

[@emmitbrown5631]

Lol.. I search for Macau after your recommendation. Of course you have a video for it, your the man Chris! 👍

[@YellowProductions]

Hah! Nice Emmitt! :)

[@digitalphanes206]

can somebody tell me more about the gambling part? i saw from the video signs saying min. bet 500hkd, thats a lot... what is min. hand in blackjack, min. buy in to play poker? where to play poker nowadays? its so weird that theres is no info on gambling in macau online, wtf, and its revenue is 7times las vegas?

[@sandy-ot9pv]

I’m working in here for 8 years now and i can say macau is good only for 1 week visit.

[@yarathofficial404]

Do they still use Portuguese as a spoken language? My wife speaks Portuguese and wondering how useful that would be… we don’t know Chinese

[@romellyyadao1164]

What is the weather in Macau first week of December?

[@anilec333]

yllemor oaday comfortable! 20degree

[@YouTubeDave-tp7ij]

I was born in Macau. I was adopted and haven't been in Macau since 1981. I have contact with my biological sister, but I haven't gone back. I hope to one day. Now if I can relearn Mandarin. :( Great video.

[@rumrnr78]

they won't know Mandarin- brush up on Cantonese

[@axdntv]

Amazing place. I Experience to visit here love this place

[@MichaelMuikol]

ive been in Macau for almost 2 years but im still not familiar with everything here.. busy at work, but Thanks for the TIPS 👌

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Michael!

[@OneManOneCamera]

Macau is an interesting place to pop in for a visit, never stayed overnight. The last time I was there, I flew out of their small airport (just 8 gates, I think) to Bangkok. I ate at a noodle shop which had Panda as their logo. It was delicious!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmm. Topher approved since it had a panda logo! :)

[@josephbryanofficial3106]

Very informative. We've just also travelled to Macau lately.

[@sahabuddinhossain3686]

Thanks you, We want to also more video in macau.

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure! Unfortunately this is all the videos on Macau that I have right now!

[@christianalouise9728]

Any nice but not too expensive hotel you can suggest in macau? Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Anything on the Cotai Strip should be nice since it's all new. Maybe the Holiday Inn or the Sheraton

[@endme2760]

Here's a tip, old doesn't mean bad, some really old hotels that are cheap are actually nearly as good as new ones. Just make sure to NEVER go to a shady hotel, I would recommend 3-4 star+ hotels. There is a bunch of hotels clustered together in a HUGE plot called the "Galaxy" there are a few cheap 5 star hotels there. Also remember, Macau still has a mafia, although they aren't as prominent, going into shady areas would probably get you locked up and sold for money.

[@windeemaeagtarap1566]

Nice video! Plan to visit macau in may from chungking mansion...im from philippines

[@travelingineer]

How was chungking mansion? Is it good ?

[@jsanchezelonce3414]

Even though Covid and all, I still wanna go

[@mttrailboss001]

* Hi Chris..., Fantastic ! ! Very informative.. I always enjoy your videos'.. Thank you for sharing.. Your friend always.., Mike in Montana :)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mike!

[@joshuayoungerman9696]

Anyone know the gambling age for foreigners in Macau? I google and get two different answers. Some people are saying 21 for everyone. And some are saying 21 for residents and 18 for foreigners. Can someone give me a solid answer.

[@LHollan]

I love Pastel de natal (Portuguese Egg Tart) I love it 🥰

[@lovelysuharti8010]

Hello friend your travel so very nice suport fully for your channel friend Good luck for u ❣️❣️❣️

[@sweetcatharsis]

How about the weather? We will go to Macau in April. Is it cold by then? Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

I dont really think Macau ever gets "cold"

[@sweetcatharsis]

Yellow Productions thanks for the info ☺

[@endme2760]

I would call it cold, but normally it gets a little chilly after 5 or 6 P.M.

[@CaptainPrice973]

When r u gonna revisiting Macao

[@YellowProductions]

Not sure when I'll be back. I enjoy Macau.. i usually go in connection with Hong Kong.

[@CaptainPrice973]

@@YellowProductions u should go back at some day and check out the new LTR cuz the view in the train is very amazing

[@sdflores7572]

I can imagine eating an egg tart and looking straight at a spit in some table, gargabe can or maybe just hear a few scrapes.

[@msnj9246]

Love your videos. Very informative.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ms NJ!

please do a video about living there, Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Christina.. since I don't actually live in Macau. I'll leave that video to somebody who actually does :)

[@PENALBAPERSONALVLOG]

Nice I live here in Macau

[@LHollan]

Dhay's alpaben Day oh I love pastel de Nata 🥰

[@PENALBAPERSONALVLOG]

Yes is famous Portuguese desserts

[@MikeChowda]

nice video! I wish I had seen this 2 years ago before I went to macau. I was kinda blown away by the amount of people and the spitting in the casino kind of turned me off.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Michael!

[@anf2987]

Great info thanks

[@partlive303]

there are transactions using what currency?

[@YellowProductions]

You can use Hong Kong Dollar and Macau Pataca

[@partlive303]

@@YellowProductions thanks bro...

[@MrClemmo13]

I thought there is now a bridge that goes across.

[@anaislee1082]

The pandemic has changed everything. Miss that Macau in your video. 😢

[@Yutappy99]

Do many Portuguese come here?

[@YellowProductions]

Probably not anymore

[@Yutappy99]

That's such a shame. There's so much history here and it's amazing to see western ruins in Asia. Someday a Portuguese will stumble upon this place and be absolutely shocked. They will wonder why so many things are similar to what they have in Portugal.

[@niciajorge6294]

@@Yutappy99 I'm Portuguese and I'm in Macau today... I know many portugueses that have been in Macau and many portugueses still work in Macau nowadays 😁

[@desanipt]

I am Portuguese and I do know people who have been to Macau. A aunt of mine worked there as a teacher, even after the handover. And Macau is fairly decently mentioned on our history classes, so I guess that would only happen if you didn't pay attention in history class. It was the last colonial region to get independent from us (to China but still). Well, excluding Madeira and Azores but they're really part of the country and not seen as colonies whatsoever. It saddens me more how Portuguese is really (or basically) not spoken in Macau.

[@jay69mi]

Love Macau.

[@PRATIKJAINvlogs]

You speak good... 👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Pratik!

[@DoubleDown101]

Macau is a beautify territory. I was there few months ago 😁can't wait to go back again! Definitely worth visiting. I love to travel; love to take pics and videos and share my experience😁

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome

[@シララギコヨミ]

Thank you for great video!

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure シララギコヨミ!

[@80sbadassmentally]

Can i practice fulan gong and not be persecuted in Macau?

[@gamingtv9902]

Thank you for sharing this Video. God Bless

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Greg!

[@JenJenRR]

Soooo nice... Been there....

[@shanidevprabhuapkijaihopra4576]

Hello brother you can continue 😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@BOND-tj5os]

I MI's Macau back 2009 for tourists

[@jackiepylaw7988]

Hi, Chris, on 17-18th April 2023, I went to Macau after watching your podcast. You are so smart to train me getting used of the " Special Spitting ". In the bus zone picking point of Parisian Hotel, I watched a hotel staff spitting same as your demonstration. Very odd and impolite!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad I was able to prepare you for it Jackie! It's definitely a unique habit

[@norviccheng8189]

Chris, the spitting sound was so darn funny!!

[@YellowProductions]

Hah

[@andrewlim9355]

Im going to Macau with my family in June, thanks for the tips! By the way, I have the exact same watch ur wearing !

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@baki254]

thanks !

[@CoffeeMadeMeSay]

Famous for two things: Crab Congee and Casinos

[@iamsnoopy-98]

08:35 culture crossing

[@wayneshilcock3027]

Don't eat the Egg Tarts from the casinos, the original is way better and cheaper which is on the way to 'Hac Sa Beach', also worth the visit, a bus ride will take you straight there.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Wayne!

[@user-lb1bd7kr3i]

Or you can take the HZMB from Hong Kong

[@yuyu-uz3bl]

I like you and Topher😀😀

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks yuyu!

[@sharonlingalingyoutubechan2167]

Hi I hope u enjoy Macau,😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sharon:)