as a frequent traveller to macau, i always bring HKD only, the money changer here always give me big notes never encounter any problem. and if there is, can be sorted out easily i guess. never able to exchange to MOP in malaysia so dont bother anymore since then.

so when we pay bigger HKD notes, the shop will give back small note/change in HKD also? if they give us MOP, can we say no or not?

most will return back in HKD, and if they dont, you can request for it if there is one or two that refuse, just spend the MOP at the next stop.

This post has been edited by Human Nature: Apr 3 2012, 12:20 PM

some will return MOP while some in HKD

i usually just take and spend it elsewhere

ok.

Any suggestions for shopping places in Macau? What is the popular souvenirs to buy? Thanks.

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Added on April 3, 2012, 1:11 pmok, will do

This post has been edited by mars1069: Apr 3 2012, 01:11 PM

high - the shoppes at four seasons, one central macau, city of dreams the boulevard, wynn's
mid - grand canal shoppes venetian, galaxy
low - senado square, yaohan

tourist souvenirs spots - senado quare, taipa village

candies, almond cookies
keychains, fridge magnets, figurines showing st paul, macau street sign, etc

nt all ferry will stop at the same terminal. there is 2 terminal in HK.

1. HK Macau Ferry Terminal
2. HK China Ferry Terminal

and 2 terminal in Macau as well

1. Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal
2. Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal

it depends on where u wan to depart n where u wan 2 arrive.. usually ppl will choose to depart from HK Macau Ferry Terminal n arrive at Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal due to the sailing time is more frequent n the terminal in Macau Outer Harbour Ferry has more free shuttles to those hotel nearby attractions. Where as Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal is residing at the Taipa area.. usually it's convenient for those who wanna go to Venetian/City Of Dreams

actually the fares for those ferry companies r more or less the same.. jz tat some is slightly higher abit only..

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Added on April 3, 2012, 3:35 pmerm.. as for me, i din encounter any probs using big HKD notes at those shop or eateries tat i go.. they will accept HKD. unless some dun except smaller HK coins (HK10 or below) at the counter or near the machine during ur payout it will stated tat they dun accept HK coins.. so no worries..

This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Apr 3 2012, 03:35 PM

ok, noted, thanks

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Added on April 4, 2012, 8:26 amwill take ferry from Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to HK coz stay nearby. Thanks for your reply

This post has been edited by mars1069: Apr 4 2012, 08:26 AM

im going macao on 16/4, so planning having dinner buffet at macao tower, isit good to eat? so any cheapest dinner buffet ticket can get?

never try b4. tot of trying bt time dun permit.. nt sure bout the rating of the food bt definitely it has the nice view from the tower lor.. suitable for couples

i have tried grand buffet at grand lisboa and the one at four seasons, both are superb especially the former, but a bit pricey. what is the price for the buffet at macau tower?

This post has been edited by Human Nature: Apr 4 2012, 11:15 AM

tat time i survey is tis price @ 360 cafe

mon to sun
lunch - MOP 228 Adult
high tea - MOP 158 Adult
dinner - MOP 328 Adult

i dunno bout other restaurant

Waah, MOP328 is steep. the price of eating up sky
http://www.macautower.com.mo/en/dining_sho...cafe/index.html

HKD284 Adult, dinner, only 2 hours per session
http://www.grandlisboahotel.com/dining-grand_buffet

No idea about the price, christmas treat
http://www.fourseasons.com/macau/dining/re...nts/belcanc_ao/

This post has been edited by Human Nature: Apr 4 2012, 11:44 AM

sky view wor.. sure the price is steep.. no matter the food is good or nt.. jz because of the "view" some will feel worth it..

it's the same at restaurant or cafe @ The Peak, HK. cafe or restaurant wif HK view is so much exp thn those without view.. almost double or triple of the price

best to do buffet dinner at 360 cafe, macau tower during the macau international fireworks competition . normally its late july/early august of the year. u guys can google for actual date for 2012.

i guess by tat time, it buffet wouldn't be tis price..

at rake rate, ard MOP380 but MUST book in advance (2days).

It will be held a couple of months later this year, Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 1
Good idea, but busy eating lol

for those planning their trip during that quarter, its sure worth your stay in macau for this international firework thing. do expect hotel rate +20% too.

i did so in 2010, over two saturdays.. if its south korea's show on that nite, then lucky you!! damn go with the best cam you can get. u can see many pros setting up their tripods as earlt as 7pm for the best spot.

there will be street festival with lotsa makan minim just next to macau tower.

Yeah, heard how happening it was during the festival. so far no luck in planning.