Macau in a Day

Macau is an hour ferry ride away from Hong Kong, and makes a good location for a 1 day trip away from Hong Kong. There are 3 locations where you can take the ferry to Macau:

1. Sky Pier at Hong Kong International Airport (for transiting passengers only) 

2. Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (near Sheung Wan MTR station)

3. Kowloon China Ferry Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui (Near Harbour City Mall) 

I took the 8am ferry from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal since I was staying at my friend's house in Sheung Wan. 

Breakfast on the ferry.

After clearing the custom, I hop onto a free hotel bus to Grand Lisboa, and walked to Ruins of St Paul, passing by Senado Square and a few iconic buildings in Macau.

Holy House of Mercy, a UESCO World Heritage SIte

St Domingo's Church

 The famous Koi Kei Bakery 

Koi Kei is very famous for its almond cookies, and I always lugged a few boxes of the almond cookies home whenever i visit Hong Kong (before they open an outlet in Singapore). There are many Koi Kei outlets in Macau, and it is cheaper to buy from the outlets near the Ruins of St Paul. 

After stopping at various points to take photos and soaking in the Portuguese culture, I finally arrive at the Ruins of St Paul. These are ruins of the St Paul's College and the Church of St Paul, and is Macau's most famous landmark.

Ruins of St Paul

On the way back to Grand Lisboa - I took another street so that I can pass by other buildings.

Macau Zhu Pa Bao (Pork Bun)

I bought it from a random store, and thought it is pretty normal. 

I guess it'll be better to find and try the famous Pork Bun.

Senado Square Fountain

Church of the Nativity of Our Lady

Where it all began - Yee Shun Milk Company originates from Macau before opening up branches in Hong Kong. Take a break from the walkings and check out its lunch menu and steam milk pudding.
Address: 7 Senado Square

I took the free hotel bus from Grand Lisboa back to Macau ferry terminal, and took another free hotel bus to the Venetian Macao. You might have seen this hotel from scenes of movies or TV drama serials, and the shopping area of the hotel is a replicate of the canals and buildings of Venice. It is actually quite a good shopping place if you are looking for international brands.

Dinner at the foodcourt of Venetian Macao

Portuguese Egg Tart from Koi Kei 

Time for me to go back to Hong Kong. As there are frequent ferries from Macau to Hong Kong and vice versa, reservation of tickets are not required, hence increasing the flexibility of your stay in Macau. I took the free hotel bus from Venetian Macao to Taipa ferry terminal, and board the ferry back to Kowloon China Ferry Terminal for more shopping at Harbour City Mall.