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Macao

Macau · MFM

Portuguese churches, egg tarts, and the world's biggest casinos.

About

Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, the Cotai reclamation zone between Taipa and Coloane, and several smaller islets. It borders Zhuhai to the north and west, and it lies west of Hong Kong, separated by the Pearl River estuary. With a population of about 720,000 people and a land area of 32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

Source: Wikipedia — Macau (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • dining · world class
  • architecture · excellent
  • family friendly · excellent
  • historical · excellent
  • nightlife · excellent

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan67°F6d wet
  • Feb68°F8d wet
  • Mar73°F13d wet
  • Apr79°F15d wet
  • May83°F22d wet
  • Jun86°F26d wet
  • Jul87°F24d wet
  • Aug87°F27d wet
  • Sep86°F23d wet
  • Oct82°F12d wet
  • Nov76°F7d wet
  • Dec69°F3d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Plan the trip

Fly into Macau International Airport (MFM), about 4.6 mi away.

Nearby destinations

The closest places to Macao we have written up.

Macao travel guide | YoloWiz