Macau Special Administrative Region

Macau is a Special Administrative Region under the sovereignty of the People's Republic of China.

Airports:  Macau International Airport.  The airport's web site is a good source of information (English, Portuguêse and Chinese) for visitors planning to travel to Macau by air.  This site also provides a good introduction to attractions and places of interest for tourists.

Ferry:  There is a frequent ferry service between Macau and Hong Kong.

Currency:  The Macau Pataka (MOP) is the basic unit of currency.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:  Portuguêse and regional Chinese dialects

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Macau

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Macau Government Tourist Office is a good source of information (English and Chinese) for visitors.

The web site for the Museum of Macau has interesting information about the history and culture of this territory.

World Heritage Site:  The Historic Center of Macao was named a World Heritage Site in 2005.

Visit the International Youth Hostel Federation web site for information about hostelling in Macau.

Recommended Reading:  Lonely Planet - Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou; Rough Guides - Hong Kong and Macau

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