Safe Travel Guide
Author's Note
How to use this book

PART 01 Macau at a Glance

Macau is so close
Macau by District
Macau in Numbers
Macau Travel Information
Macau Festival
Macau's attractive points
Must-visit destinations in Macau
Macau Bucket List
Macau History

PART 02 Macau Hotel Guide

Accommodation Features
Ten Commandments for Macau Accommodation
Attraction Hotel
mid-range hotels
luxury hotel
concept hotel

PART 03 How to Travel Macau in the Most Exciting Way

Macau Macanese
Michelin Guide
Restaurant Guide
alcohol
Dim sum
noodle dishes
street food
dessert
Restaurants featured on variety shows
local cafe
World Cultural Heritage
Alleyway Exploration
Macau souvenirs

PART 04 Preparing for a Direct Trip from Macau

Travel Preparations for D-Day
Macau Entry Guide
Moving to Macau
Macau city transportation
Macau travel itinerary

PART 05 Time to experience the real Macau


Time slip to the past
Macau Peninsula
Detailed map
Recommended spots

REAL GUIDE
World Cultural Heritage Tour

A mixture of all cultures
Taipa & Cotai Strip
Detailed map
Recommended spots

REAL PLUS
Macau's southernmost seaside town
Coloane
Recommended spots

INDEX

The nearest country is Portugal, four hours away
How to Experience Macau in the Most Exciting Way

Portugal has recently been loved as one of Europe's best emotional travel destinations.
But there is a way to get to Portugal in just four hours.
It's a trip to Macau! Under Portuguese rule for approximately 400 years, starting in the 16th century, Macau still retains its charm, so much so that the entire Macau Peninsula has been designated a World Heritage Site.
So, if you walk along the World Heritage Site from Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul's and A-Ma Temple, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the 16th century and feel the history of Macau with your whole body.

"Real Macau" meticulously collects and organizes information related to World Heritage sites to allow visitors to fully appreciate the history and architectural style of the buildings, and provides optimal routes for exploring the ruins.
In addition, we have meticulously included information on Coloane, a famous photo spot and a city that closely resembles the Portuguese coast.
Let's enjoy the most wonderful trip to Macau, the closest Portugal, with 『Real Macau』, Korea's only Macau guidebook filled with the latest and trendiest information.

The Las Vegas of Asia, filled with luxury hotels!
A Completely Analyzed Macau Hotel Guide

From famous hotel franchises like MGM and Wynn that you know by name, to concept hotels like The Parisian with the Eiffel Tower towering above, The Londoner that brings Big Ben and London Square to life, designer hotels like The Karl Lagerfeld designed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, and Morpheus Hotel designed by Zaha Hadid, better known as DDP, to large hotel complexes like Galaxy Macau with large-scale attractions, Macau is a paradise where every fantasy you can think of when it comes to hotels comes true.


That's why it's nicknamed the Las Vegas of Asia.
But with so many different hotels and all of them being top-notch, it can be difficult to decide where to stay.
To alleviate such concerns, the author created a guide by compiling only hotels that he personally stayed at and carefully selected.
We've organized the features of each region in Macau into easy-to-understand categories to help you choose a hotel location. Hotels are categorized into attractions, luxury, concept, and budget hotels based on their characteristics, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your taste and budget.
Let's enjoy the staycation of your dreams with the guidance of the latest and greatest Macau hotel guide through 『Real Macau』.

From Cantonese cuisine to European-Chinese Macanese
Conquering Macau, the paradise of taste

Amidst its sophisticated and bustling appearance, one often forgets that Macau is part of Guangdong Province, the culinary capital! From signature dishes like dim sum and wonton noodles to side dishes like fish cakes and beef jerky, you can savor authentic Cantonese cuisine to your heart's content.
It doesn't end here, but the world's only Macanese cuisine, a harmonious blend of Chinese, Portuguese, and African influences, awaits you.
Macanese, a product of colonial history, has become a traditional Macanese dish and is as ubiquitous as Cantonese cuisine.
If you don't try the seafood rice that suits the Korean palate perfectly, the African chicken, or the representative dish, bacalhau croquettes made with mashed cod, you've missed half your trip.
With a variety of desserts available, including egg tarts and milk pudding, the flavors of Macau are truly endless.

So where and what should you try to truly enjoy a full meal? With "Real Macau," you don't have to worry about that.
We've compiled the most up-to-date information, from Michelin 3-star restaurants to local favorites, and even organized recommendations for each type of cuisine.
We've also prepared a variety of lists to suit every taste and budget, from affordable street food on the Macau Peninsula to hotel restaurants in Cotai.
Enjoy the flavors of Macau to your heart's content using the detailed list of restaurants in "Real Macau."

The real Macau is here!
Exploring Macau's hidden treasure alleys

When you think of Macau, the images that come to mind are the soaring buildings that pierce the sky, the dazzling lights that twinkle brightly, and the splendid night view they create.
But beyond the forest of buildings, there is a spiderweb of quaint alleyways, and this is the true face of Macau.
Walking among the old buildings that retain the traces of time and the people moving busily in the narrow alleys, we are struck by a different emotion than that of the night view or the historic sites.
The joy of discovering a hidden gem or souvenir is unparalleled in any trip to Macau.


If you walk a little further from Senado Square, you will find alleys lined with restaurants such as Yukpo Street and Eomuk Street, as well as photo spots such as Chousan Street and Lovers Street.
In Taipa, you can experience Macau's daily life where the past and present coexist, starting from Cunha Street and passing through Correia da Silva Street to Taipa Village, and enjoy the leisurely pace and vibrant colors of Cinco de Otubre Street in Coloane.
In order to properly capture the charm of these alleys, 『Real Macau』 not only includes basic information about the alleys, but also information about restaurants and cafes located in the alleys.
As you wander the alleys following the book, you will soon find yourself with a memory full of treasures that you want to keep to yourself.

A trip to Macau where you can enjoy everything at a great price!
Essential travel information, carefully selected with only the best tips

Although it may seem like an expensive, luxurious travel destination due to its glamorous image, there is no other place that offers as good value for money as Macau.
Hotels and food are cheaper than other places, and airfare, communication, and transportation are also very affordable. Macau is a place where you can get maximum satisfaction for the minimum amount of money.
In particular, the hotel shuttle bus is free to use even for non-guests and goes to various famous tourist attractions.
So, if you use it well, you can tour Macau without spending a single penny on transportation, which is even more satisfying.
Besides this, there are hidden tips all over Macau that will help you save as much money as possible if you know them.

The author, a Macau expert and travel agency veteran, has compiled only the essential information you need to know in this book, “Real Macau.”
We provide up-to-date information on free shuttle buses, city buses, and LRT, so you can travel around Macau without any inconvenience.
For travelers coming from Hong Kong, we have not missed the ferry schedule for HZB, and we have also faithfully filled in tips for booking flights, hotels, and using the service.
The highlight of these is our customized travel courses! From the basic 2-night, 3-day course to the leisurely 3-night, 4-day course, we've designed a variety of courses, including estimated costs.
Enjoy the best trip with both value and value for money with the tips you can only find in 『Real Macau』.