One of our most memorable experiences in Hong Kong was dining at Lin Heung Tea House, an iconic Chinese restaurant known for serving dim sum the traditional way. Customers are expected to find their own tables and get dim sums from the roaming pushcarts. Read more
It was late at night and we were walking along Gough Street in Sheung Wan, trying to locate Oddies Foodies. This dessert shop is famous for its delicious and Instagram-worthy ice cream desserts. Luckily, we managed to reach the shop just before it closed for the night! Read more
After dinner earlier at Yung Kee, we were still a little hungry and decided to head to Tsui Wah, a cha chaan teng (tea cafe) located just across the street. Read more
It was evening and we were trying to locate the famous Yung Kee Restaurant along the colourful thoroughfare of Wellington Street in Central. We found it soon because it was pretty easy to spot this famous restaurant with its large logo and gold facade. Read more
After shopping along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, we decided to take a short break at Lan Fong Yuen, a famous cha chaan teng (tea cafe) in Hong Kong. We had some difficulty locating it and even wrongly went into a Little India basement enclave selling handphone accessories. Finally, after getting directions from a helpful local, we managed to locate Lan Fong Yuen at WK Square. Read more
It was afternoon and we were walking around the streets of Central trying to look for Yum Cha. Finally, after going into one wrong building and endless fiddling with Google Maps, we managed to locate this famous dim sum restaurant on the second floor of Nan Fung Place along Des Voeux Road. Read more
This is a list of 10 best places to eat in Macau! I have categorised them into four main locations: Taipa Village, Senado Square, The Venetiao Macao, and Sands Cotai Central. Read more
All in One Travel Guide to Having Fun in Macau!
1. Macau Factsheet: Get to know Macau in 5 Minutes!
2. Culture of Macau
3. 10 Things to Do in Macau
4. 10 Places to Eat in Macau
5. Macau One-Day and Two-Days Itinerary
6. Download this guide for viewing on mobile devices!
7. Travel Video: Experience Hong Kong and Macau in Four Minutes!
If you are planning for a trip to Macau, these two itineraries will be useful for you.
One Day Itinerary
| Time | Day 1 |
| 9am to 10am | Arrive in Macau |
| 10am to 11am | Check in at Conrad Hotel (Sands Cotai Central) |
| 11am to 12pm | Take shuttle to Galaxy Hotel (5 minutes). From Galaxy, take shuttle to Taipa Village (10 minutes) |
| 12pm to 1pm | Tour and Eat in Taipa Village |
| 1pm to 2pm | Take a cab to Macau Tower (10 minutes) |
| 2pm to 3pm | Take a cab to Senado Square (10 minutes) |
| 3pm to 4pm | Tour and Eat in Senado Square. Visit Ruins of St Paul’s and Macao Museum |
| 4pm to 5pm | Walk/take a cab to Kun Iam Statue (less than 10 minutes). Exhibition Centre closes at 6pm! |
| 5pm to 6pm | Walk (10 minutes) to Hotel Lisboa/Wynn Macau/MGM Macau |
| 6pm to 7pm | Take shuttle to Venetian Macao/Four Season/City of Dreams/Sands Cotai Central/Galaxy Macau (15 minutes) |
| 7pm to 8pm | Shop/Dinner at the Venetian Mall (“The Grand Canal Shoppes”) |
| 8pm to 9pm | Shop/Dinner at the Venetian Mall (“The Grand Canal Shoppes”) |
| 9pm to 10pm | Good Night! |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
If you are planning for a holiday to Macau, this fact sheet will be ideal for you. Simply browse through the various points and you will have a much better idea of Macau in five minutes or less! Read more
Macau: More than just a Gambling Haven
When Raevian and I decided to visit Macau as part of our Hong Kong trip, I thought that Macau was simply a gambling haven for avid gamblers. However, when I started doing research for the trip, I found that there are also many interesting attractions and good foods on the island. I realized that similar to Hong Kong, Macau has an interesting mix of Western and Chinese influences as well. Read more
Raevian and I visited Macau last year in November. This former Portuguese colony is famous as a gambling haven but is often under-appreciated for its exotic fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culture. Read more
The Tian Tan Big Buddha statue is worth visiting because it is a majestic piece of Buddhist sculptural bronze art which embodies the harmonious Buddhist spirit. It towers above the surrounding tranquil greenery and is both awe-inspiring and beautiful at the same time. Read more
Overall, the dim sum is good and affordable. We spent about HKD 50 – 70 (S$9-12) per person. Tim Ho Wan has a few outlets in Hong Kong. We strongly encourage you to go early to avoid the long queue. Read more
Looking at the majestic skyscrapers lined along Victoria Harbour, one immediately gets the sense of Hong Kong’s capitalism and ambition. On the other hand, I also met many Hong Kongers who were kind and helpful, reflecting a more humble and Confucian way of life. This unique blend of behaviours was fascinating to me and it gave me a first-hand experience of the cultural amalgamation of East and West in Hong Kong. Below are some personal anecdotes of my cultural experiences in Hong Kong. Read more