Macau (Macao) is a Special Administrative Region of China on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, facing Hong Kong about 60–62 km across the water. It is small-around 32.8-32.9 square kilometers-but dense, divided into four main areas: Macau Peninsula, Taipa, Cotai, and Coloane. Taipa and Coloane were historically separate islands but are now linked by reclaimed land forming Cotai, which connects to the peninsula via several bridges.
Over 400 years of Portuguese administration created a distinctive blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures, visible in architecture, religion, language, gastronomy, and urban layout. The Historic Centre of Macau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 20 locations illustrating this fusion, listed in 2005. Today, Macau is globally known both as the “Vegas of China” and as a Creative City of Gastronomy, combining casinos, heritage, and food culture.
When to visit Macau
Macau has a subtropical monsoon climate, with warm, humid summers and milder winters.
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Best time: October to April is
generally considered the most pleasant period, with more comfortable
temperatures and lower humidity than high summer.
· Hot season: Late spring to summer can be hot, humid, and occasionally affected by typhoons.
· Trip length: Most visitors can experience key highlights in 1-3 days, though food lovers and those who enjoy slower cultural exploration may extend stays.
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