China
Macau
Macau is Portuguese China — casinos, egg tarts, and tiled colonial squares beside megaresorts.
Macau is the only place in China where Portugal left its mark — pastel colonial squares, egg tarts, and the world's biggest gambling industry. See the old center (a UNESCO site) before the casinos.
How long
1–2 days
Practical
Currency
Macanese pataca (MOP); Hong Kong dollars widely accepted.
Language
Cantonese and Portuguese; English in casinos and hotels.
Getting around
Walk the old center; free casino shuttle buses cover the strip.
Budget range
MOP 800–1,800 per person per day at mid-range.
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