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Macau international travel guide in 2024

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Macau ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด

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Macau is Part of China with main city at Macau. It's usually ๐ŸŒค๏ธ 18.72 ยฐC in Macau with a rainfall of ๐ŸŒง 95.65 mm. Internet speed in Macau is on average 10.1 Mbps. In Macau you drive on the left side. Its Developed country with a population of 649K people. The main currency is Pataca. The languages spoken are Chinese and Portuguese. Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Macau. Current travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
๐Ÿ‘ Developed ย  ๐ŸŒค๏ธ ~18.72 ยฐC ย  ๐ŸŒง ~95.65 mmย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 649K people

Macau Travel Advice

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety

Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Macau. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Macau's National Security Law could be interpreted broadly, and you could break the law without intending to. If you're concerned about the law, reconsider your need to remain in Macau (see 'Local laws'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Macau.
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Macau Weather

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Temperature

๐ŸŒง Rainfall

Macau Essential travel details

๐Ÿ”Œ Plugs

Macau uses 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.

๐ŸŒ Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Chinese and Portuguese

Money in Macau

๐Ÿ’ฑ Currencies Used

Macau uses the Macanese pataca (symbol: P), code MOP.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 patacas. Pataca is subdivided into 100 avos. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 patacas.

๐Ÿง ATMs

Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Macau. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Macau has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ€” your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Calling in Macau

๐Ÿ“ก Internet

Internet speed in Macau is on average 10.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Macau is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 301.54 MOP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: 3 (Three), CTM or SmarTone. Macau uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Macau upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

๐Ÿ“ž Calling

To call Macau, dial +, then 853 (the country code for Macau), then the area code and the local number.

Driving in Macau

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Road rules

In Macau you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 20-60 km/h (12-37 mph) in all built-up areas, 50-80 km/h (31-49 mph) on undivided highways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on motorways and 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on expressways.

๐Ÿ†˜ Emergency

Police
911
Ambulance
195
Fire department
198

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Macau travel details

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