Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong.
Macau situated 60 kilometres (37 miles) southwest of Hong Kong, is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula itself and the islands of Taipa and Coloane. It's situated on the southeastern coast of China and is 60 kilometers (38 miles) northeast of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 miles) from the city of Guangzhou. The total area is 29.2 square kilometers (11 square miles).
The total population is about 543,000. 94% are ethnic Chinese and the remaining 6% includes Portuguese and people from other regions. Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese are the official languages but English is widely spoken. Macau's economy is based largely on tourism, apart from manufacturing and gaming. The official and local currency is the Pataca, but Hong kong dollar is accepted.
Getting to Macau from Hong Kong is by the TurboJet high-speed ferry which is as good as sitting in an aircraft but without the frills, and takes 45 minutes to an hour to get there. If the trip to Macau is set to more than a day, there are numerous accommodation alternatives ranging from international five-star hotels to Portuguese-style inns and budget guesthouses, although booking the place of stay in advance will help save time to do sightseeing.
Some of the attractions here is the 'Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center', which at 338 metres above the city is the 10th highest freestanding tower in the world and the 8th tallest in Asia. 'City of Dreams' is located in Cotai, City of Dreams will be an integrated urban entertainment resort combining entertainment, stylish bars & lounges, an amazing array of accommodation
The best month to visit Macau would be November. Highlights at this time of the year is the 'Macau Grand Prix' which probably is the most internationally known event (has a history of more than five decades) produced in Macau. 'Macau Food Festival' provides a cornucopia of delicacies from far-flung regions. Catch live music performances, game booths, and various food styles. The 'Macau International Music Festival' each year brings internationally renowned artists from all over the world to Macau. The spectacular Fireworks Display by the bridge lights up the nights.
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