HONG KONG & MACAU
Notes
A trip to Hong Kong and Macau for about 6 to 8 nights.
Regions & Places
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Hong Kong 4-5 Nights
Tai O is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The village name means large inlet, referring to outlet for the waterways merges as it moves through Tai O
Check for Restaurants!!!
393 meter high
Indoor observation deck on the 100th floor with high-tech telescopes, interactive exhibits & a cafe.
Entry: 20.2 EUR
Working hours
Every day: 10 AM–8:30 PM (Wed may differ).
5.7 km ride
One of the longest aerial cable car systems in Asia. The Crystal+ cable cars are made of glass and the ride offers 360 view of Lantau Island, Tung Chung Bay and Hong Kong International Airport.
Price 32 EUR simple car round trip 24 EUR single trip
41 EUR crystal+ car round trip 24 EUR single trip
Buddhist temple
WARNING: NOT VERY ORGANIZED!
Ancient sites of the Tang clan
14 historic buildings:
-Hung Sing Temple
-The Tang Ancestral Hall
-Yeung Hau Temple
-Shrine of the Earth God
-15th Century Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda
Local museum with various displays about Hong Kong heritage, including opera, design & Bruce Lee.
Sat, Sun 10AM - 7PM
Mon, 10AM - 6PM
Tue Closed
Thu, Fri 10AM - 6PM
Tang Dynasty-style garden park featuring tranquil walking paths, waterfalls, koi ponds & a cafe.
Every day: 7 AM–9 PM (Wed may differ)
-Taoist Temple Complex
-Walled Village of Ma Wat Wai
-Walled Village of Lo Wai
-18th Century Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall
Chinese temple named after a Song Dynasty general with Ming-dynasty & 20th-century buildings.
Every day: 8 AM–6 PM (may differ at Wed)
260 steps to reach
34 meters high
12 years to build
Entry: free
Every day: 10 AM–5:30 PM (Wed may differ)
Take photos while up on the wheel
Entry: 2.4
Sut, Sun 10AM-11PM
Mon, Tue: 11AM -11PM
Wed, Thu, Fri: 10AM-11PM (Wed may differ)
The highest place in Hong Kong 1300 feet above sea
The Peak is a historic hilltop district atop Victoria Peak, known for its panoramic city and harbour views. Dating from 1888, the Peak Tram funicular makes the steep ascent from the city center. At the top, visitors head to the Peak Galleria for shopping and the observation deck. Luxury condos and stylish restaurants give the area an upscale vibe. Tree-lined trails wind around the mountain and into Pok Fu Lam Country Park.
Town square
The main nightlife and party area in Hong Kong and is filled with tons of bars, clubs, shisha (water pipes), and cheap drinks
Every day: 11 AM–6 AM
Park
Entry: free
Every day: 5 AM–12 AM (Wed may differ)
Build 1884 to 1862
1800s temple featuring a lavish, traditional interior with dozens of incense spirals overhead.
Every day: 8AM - 6PM (Wed may differ)
Large wetland reserve with a visitor center featuring educational exhibits, a cafe & souvenir shop.
Entry: 3.6 EUR
Every day: 10AM-5PM (Wed may differ)
Science museum
Waterside egg-shaped building with planetarium and Omnimax films, plus space and astronomy exhibits.
Entry: 1.2 EUR
Sut, Sun: 10AM-9PM
Mon 1-9PM
Tue: Closed
Wed, Thu, Fri: 1-9PM (Wed may differ)
Large museum showcasing the history & culture of Hong Kong from prehistoric to modern times.
Entry: free
Sut, Sun: 10 AM–7 PM
Mon 10 AM–6 PM
Tue: closed
Wed: 10 AM–6 PM (may differ)
Thu, Fri: 10 AM–6 PM
Macau 2-3 Nights
Built at 1488!!!
This temple, Macau's oldest, was built in 1488 & is dedicated to the sea goddess.
Entry: free
Every day: 8 AM–6 PM
Colonial lighthouse & World Heritage site featuring a 15-m. stone lighthouse & a small museum.
Every day: 10 AM–5 PM
Ferris wheel shaped like a Figure 8 on the Studio City facade offering elevated views of Macau.
Ride : ~12 EUR
Aquarium and shows
Huge amusement park featuring massive aquariums, animal shows & exhibits & night events.
Entry: ~60EUR
1000 - 20:00 ATTENTION TIMES VARY FOR EACH SITE!!!
~15 EUR
5 Star Hotel
~165 - 190/night
Modern art museum
Entry: 34 EUR
Every day 11AM - 6:15PM
Wed Closed
Space center with futuristic architecture, interactive activities for kids & a planetarium.
Entry: 6.5 EUR
Every day: 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday Closed
Laid-back Coloane Village is ringed by a coastal trail leading to peaceful Cheoc Van and Hac Sa beaches. Portuguese colonial buildings include the striking yellow Chapel of St. Francis Xavier, while temple complex A-Ma Cultural Village has a museum of Buddhist artifacts. Macau Giant Panda Pavilion zoo draws families to see China’s beloved native bears. Casual Portuguese and Macanese eateries line Parque Eanes square.
A frequent venue for public events, this large town square is surrounded by shops & restaurants.
Harbor front entertainment complex with hotels, casinos, rides, shops & restaurants.
Entry: free
Well-known facade of a 17th-century church destroyed by fire, with an on-site religious museum.
Every day: 9 AM–6 PM