Beyond Hong Kong
Macau: the back story
The back story
About Macau: the back story
Macau is a separate Special Administrative Region, reached by fast ferry from Sheung Wan and Kowloon or by bus across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. Hong Kong has no casinos; Macau does.
Getting there
TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet run fast ferries; the bridge is 55 km long (hzmb.gov.hk).
The old town
Senado Square’s wave-patterned paving leads into the old town; the Macao Government Tourism Office has the details (macaotourism.gov.mo).
Take your passport: there is immigration at both ends.
Our advice: check Macau’s own entry rules for your nationality before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The old town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Macau: the back story before you go.