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When people think of traveling to China, cruise depot vacation Hong Kong gets a lot of press, but there is an equally impressive, beautiful and inspiring location often overlooked by tourists: Macau. If you love the Orient and all of its majestic beauty, plus the ability to break out and trip the light fantastic at casinos like I do, Macau has all you could ever hope for.
There is a lot of western influence in Macau, just like other major Chinese cities. It has known occupation and it has known great prosperity. Its landscape is testament to the history of the region where tourism and gambling are the main resources for locals.
What started as a simple fishing village is now a brilliant skyline of towering architecture and vibrant lights. The glowing Macau Tower greats all comers by air and by sea and is backed by the radiant and complex Macau Bridge meant to one day connect the three major metropolises of Macau, Hong Kong and Zhuhai.
Stunning hotels are everywhere in Macau. cruise depot vacation From the impressive Venetian, a 2.4 billion dollar casino/resort finished in 2007 that stands now as the world s biggest casino rivaling that in Las Vegas and has its own canal where visitors can ride gondolas through the hotel. Another popular pastime in Macau is greyhound racing. cruise depot vacation The races are held on Monday, Thursday and Friday as well as the weekends. Then for the truly brave adventurist, there is bungee-jumping from the Macau tower, the 2nd biggest jump site in the world.
If you are traveling to Macau for a long stay, don t miss out on the beautiful rural islands just offshore where a nature hike or bike trail ride will take you back to the past. Even if you have come to Macau to gamble and just can't pull yourself away from the tables, then head to the islands and do your gambling online . They are just too beautiful to miss.
Among some tourist favorites is the Hong Kong/Macau Ferry, a luxury boat that makes the 40 mile trip between major export cities 24 hours a day. You can also use the ferries to get into Macau after flying in to the Macau-Hong Kong International Airport.
When in Macau, most tourists travel from place to place by foot or bus. Some other options include renting a scooter, using a shuttle bus or taxi. Of course, for that true oriental feel, you can still find rickshaw rides in some spots. They can be found by the ferry terminals and the Hotel Lisboa.
Often called cruise depot vacation the Las Vegas of China travelers to this beautiful spot in the Orient are never at a loss for excitement and thrills. Grand casinos that light up the night sky hold within them all of the spectacle and thrills of Las Vegas or Monte Carlo. Whether you are looking for a quick game of blackjack or a spin at the slots , or want to kick back and enjoy a strategic game of poker, you ll find any and all of your favorite games and all of the entertainment you could ever hope for.
If you hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card you can enter Macau for up to a year without a visa. Residents of the UK can enter visa-free for 180 days, other European Union residents for up to 90 days and most other parts of the world including the US can enter Macau without a visa for 30 days. All-in-all, plenty of time to soak up all of the wonder and action that Macau has to offer. There are some countries; most notably Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam that do not have these privileges and their residents must obtain a Macau Visa unless they hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card.
Located in a tropical area, it can get quite warm and humid. It has all of the atmosphere of a tropical forest on land and an ocean climate too. It is warm most of the year with the coolest months from January through April still not falling much lower than the mid-50 s (12 degrees Celsius). There can be lots of rainfall, however, thanks to the tropical landscape. The mid-summer months of May through August are the wettest, so be prepared with raingear. So toss some cool clothes and some spending cash into your travel bag and check out the Vegas of the Orient - Macau.