Hong Kong is an ideal gateway to Macau.
Macau Base Printable MapMacau or Macao Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) of China is situated 64 kilometers west of Hong Kong S.A.R.
Macao was returned to China in December, 1999 after 442 years of Portuguese rule. During this period, its name was spelt "Macau", and it was one of the world's richest cities.
In 2005, 18.7 million visitors enjoyed the Macau Casinos and the popular Macau Tower packed with fun and exhilarating adventure attractions.
It also has many historical sites located around the city center.
Wynn Macau Resort is the first of Macau's Las Vegas-style Resorts and Casino just opened on September 6, 2006.
Macau Tower, 338 meters high with the main observation deck at 223 meters.
There are various breathtaking adventures on offer and you haven't been to Macau if you have not tried at least one of these;
Travel to the Monte Carlo of the Far East - Macau.
Visit the Old Fort, Penha Hill, the Bishop's Home along the Praia Grande, The Ruins of the Historic Church of St Paul and the Macau Grand Prix Race Course.
Also, stop at the Chinese border gate for a glimpse of the Chinese Border Guards before proceeding to the Casino.
The Macau Casinos
Hong Kong is really a perfect Gateway to Macau as it has many transport facilities for Macau-bound passengers.
The main sea terminal and heliport are located in Shun Tak Centre, in the Waterfront West of Central District on Hong Kong Island.
The terminal has passenger wharves and helipad, booking offices for current and advance sailing and flights, reservation offices of Macau hotels.
Here's your Hong Kong gateway to Macau most efficient routes:
Upon arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport, get on board of the airport express trains for a 24 minutes trip all the way to the last station in the city - Hong Kong MTR Station which is adjacent to Central Station.
Walk through Central Station and board an Island Line train going to Sheung Wan (HK$4, 2 minutes ride). Exit towards Shun Tak Centre, the Hong-Macau Ferry Terminal is on the 3rd floor right above the Sheung Wan MTR Station.
Walk to the adjacent MTR Station and look for Exit A (Kowloon Park).
Walk 5 minutes along with the park or towards Harbour City, from there you can easily see the New World First Ferry Terminal situated west of Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Gateway to Macau Ferry transfer services are also available from Hong Kong International Airport.
You can take the SkyPier for Ferries that will bring you straight to Macau, China.
Important: Macau Currency is Macau Patacas (MOP). One (1) USD = 8.02543 MOP or one (1) MOP = 0.124604 USD. Hong Kong Dollars (HK$) are also accepted in some places.
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Check Full SkyPier Ferry Schedule here for your convenient and easy Gateway to Macau.
For full Ferry Services offering Macau transfers, please follow the following links; Get Fare and Schedule information for TurboJet from Shun Tak Centre to Macau here.
Get Fare and Service Schedule information for New World First Ferry to Macau here.
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Not only that Hong Kong is a perfect gateway to Macau but also to Shenzhen, Shekou, and Zhuhai.
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