Macau
Bus AP1 goes between the airport and the Barrier Gate (the northern point of macau). Its route passes through several points on Taipa Island, and it stops at the ferry terminal on the peninsula on the way. It costs MOP4.20 per passenger, and MOP3.00 per bag. It has limited provision for baggage, and can be very crowded (you may not even get the first bus to arrive). The buses do not give change, but there is a currency exchange just inside the terminal that will change foreign currency into low denomination MOP.
There is a flat fare of MOP$3.20 for rides within the Macau Peninsula, MOP$4.20 between the Peninsular and Taipa, MOP$5.00 between the Peninsula and Coloane village; and MOP$6.40 between the Peninsula and Hác Sá (Coloane)
* 3 - Barrier Gate (Portas do Cerco) to the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal via Hotel Lisboa, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro (City Center)
* 5 - Barrier Gate to A-Ma Temple (Barra) via Hotel Lisboa, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro
* 9A - Barrier Gate to Macau Tower
Walking is arguably the best way to get around the Macau Peninsula, which is small, compact and full of things to discover.
Don't bother trying to get around the Cotai area on foot though
Shopping
- The Red Market is located on the corner of Avenida Almirante Lacerda and Avenida Horta e Costa. This is a bustling market where vendors sell food of every conceivable kind.
- Three Lamps (Rotunda Carlos da Maia) and surrounding narrow streets are full of tiny shops selling many kinds of goods at bargain
prices.
FOOD
- 'Galinha à africana (African chicken). Barbequed chicken coated in spicy piri-piri sauce.
- 'Galinha à portuguesa (Portuguese chicken). Chicken in a coconutty curry; despite the name, this is not a Portuguese dish at all, but a purely Macanese invention.
PORTUGUESE
- A Lorcha, 289 Rua Do Almirante Serigo (near A-Ma temple). - Many say this is one of the best restaurants in Macau. Book in advance if you come on a weekend or Hong Kong holiday. Famous for their clams, African chicken and charcoal grilled items. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Porto Exterior, Alameda Dr. Carlos D'Assumpcao (off Rua de Pequim, opp Rio Hotel), [5]. 11:30 AM-midnight. Bustling, unpretentious restaurant with reasonably authentic and tasty Portuguese and Macanese fare. Try the arroz de cabidela (MOP 78) and wash it down with a glass of the house wine (MOP 22). MOP 100.
OTHER
Cafe Toscana, 11 Travessa de S. Domingos, Macau, on a small, cobbled alley leading up from Largo do Senado. Great little pizzas, pasta and decent red wine. Just perfect when you are ready for a change from Chinese and Portuguese. Nearby are two great gelato places, Lemoncello and ?? - a nice way to finish your meal.
SNACK
Margaret's Cafe e Nata, Gum Loi Building. While Macau's second most famous egg tart spot (the owner used to be married to the famous Lord towe of Coloane), this has a much lower profile and is frequented more by locals than tourists. Finding it half the fun: from Av. do Infante D. Henrique, turn north onto Av. de Joao IV and look for the small sign pointing the way to your left into a dingy-looking alley. In addition to platefuls of piping-hot egg tarts (7 patacas), they also have a good range of pastries and sandwiches made to order.