Macau, also known as Macao, is a small, special administrative region (SAR) of China that operates under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. The currency of Macau is the Macanese pataca.

Depending on where you’re coming from, if you’re arriving from Thailand, Vietnam and, to a lesser extent, China it’s likely to leave you with a pain in your wallet. But if you compare the city to Hong Kong, and most people do, Macau is cheap – in fact, it’s a bargain.

But, Macau is more expensive than Las Vegas. Why?
Even though Macau is a much smaller city and has less space to fit gigantic casino resorts, it still has a gambling revenue that is three times higher than that of Las Vegas, which is quite impressive.

Macau has 41 casinos (as of 2019), of which the biggest is The Venetian Macao. Twenty-four casinos are located on the Macau Peninsula and 17 in Cotai. See all list here.

Is it safe in Macau?
Macau is considered quite safe for travelers. Also, the city constantly develops its tourism, so the Macau government tends to make the city clean of crimes. Petty crimes are common, while the more serious one is very rare.

The two official languages of Macau are Cantonese and Portuguese. However, Cantonese is the most common language spoken by locals. English is also widely understood – mostly in the casino resorts and main tourist areas.

What is the best month to visit Macau?
Macau enjoys pleasant weather from October to December and this is the ideal time for you to visit the city. Springtime (March to April) is also a great time to travel to Macau.

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