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Getting Around |
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Air
The territory has its own airline, Air Macau (NX)
(website: www.airmacau.com.mo)
Sea
There are many daily harbour tours in Chinese
Junks between the Inner and Outer harbours with a journey time of
30 minutes. Tours depart from Pier 1 and cost MOP10 - children under
12 years travel free.
Road
Traffic drives on the left hand side.
There are 2 bridges: 1 to Taipa Island, and a bridge
carrying a 4-lane highway from the international airport
to the Macau–China border at Zhuhai.
Bus
Bus Services operate frequently around Macau and to the islands
and the fare on all routes around the island is MOP 2.5. The
airport bus from Macau costs MOP 6.
Car hire
Available through several car hire companies. Drivers
must be over 21 years Passports may be required and a credit card
for a deposit.
Chauffeur-driven limousines are available.
Documentation
: An International Driving Permit is required.
Taxi
Most taxis in Macau are black with a cream-coloured top, however
some are all-yellow radio taxis. The fare is MOP 10 for the first
1,500 metres travelled, then MOP 1 per 200 metres. There is a surcharge
of MOP 2 between Taipa and Colôane
and MOP 5 between Macau and Colôane.
From the airport, a surcharge of MOP 5 is added and each item of
luggage is MOP 3.
Rickshaws and pedicabs (bicycles with a 2-seater
section at the back) are also available for hire. The Hotel Lisboa
and the ferry terminal are the 2 main pick-up locations.
Prices should be agreed in advance of the trip. It is worth remembering
that several of the attractions in Macau are situated on hilltops,
beyond the reach of even the strongest-legged pedicab driver.
Bicycles can be hired on Taipa Island
and cost approximately MOP 20 per hour and these cannot be taken
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