Day Trips to Macao from Hong Kong

Day Trips to Macao from Hong Kong
Attractions & Activities,
Section of the Old City Walls,Na Tcha Temple,A-Ma Temple,Ruins of St. Paul's,Macau Tower,Macau Muesem,Casinos
Meals, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at around 7:50AM, we'll then transfer you to the Hong Kong Ferry Terminal for departure to Macau. Once the tour ends we will transfer you back to your hotel in Hong Kong.
(Please provide us with your hotel address in Hong Kong when you book. We can transfer you back to your hotel either in Hong Kong or in Macau. If you are already in Macau, we can also pick you up from your hotel in Macau. Please check details at the bottom of this page listed in "Remarks")
Upon your arrival in Macau, your sightseeing tour begins with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These attractions include the Section of the Old City Walls, Na Tcha Temple, Mount Fortress and A-Ma Temple.
We will also visit the signature landmarks of Macau – Ruins of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, which was built in 1602 and burned down in 1835. Miraculously, the fine arts of carving and statues can still be seen on the surviving facade. You will then proceed to visit Macau Tower (Admission on own expenses) and then go on to visit the grand and luxurious Casinos.
Attraction Details
NA TCHA TEMPLE (UNESCO HERITAGE)
This Chinese traditional styled temple known as Na Tcha Temple was built for worshipping Na Tcha (a mythical character). The temple was enlisted as a World Heritage in 2005. The temple is located just behind the Ruins of St. Pauls.

SECTION OF THE OLD CITY WALLS (UNESCO HERITAGE)
This surviving segment of City Wall was built in 1569. It is a remnant of an early Portuguese tradition of constructing defensive walls around their port settlements. It was enlisted as a World Heritage in 2005.
MOUNT FORTRESS (UNESCO HERITAGE)
The fortress was Macau's principal military defense structure which was built in conjunction with the Jesuits form 1617 to 1626. The fortress covers an area of 10,000 square metres and is in the shape of a trapezoid. It has became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
TEMPLE OF A-MA (UNESCO HERITAGE)
The temple was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved A seamen's life. The temple is one of the most famous Taoist temples. Macau was later named by the Portugese settlers in mid-16th Century. This temple has become a World Heritage in 2005.
MACAU TOWER (Admission on own expenses)
Soar to a breathtaking 223M above ground, Macau Tower offers you a different vision of the entire city. Gaze out over to Cotai Strip, look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites all in one spot. It offers the best view of Macau and has been awarded "Best Theme Attraction in Asia Pacific" for 2005 & 2006 by TTG Asia – Macau Tower. For those with fear of heights, there are also souvenirs shops, Mocha clubs (machine based casino gaming) and coffee shops located at the ground floor.
Optional Macau Tower @ HKD100/adult & HKD60/child or senior (aged 65 or above).
CASINO
Casinos in Macau offer a large variety of casino games that give versatile entertainment to visitors. Try your luck!
No photos are allowed inside the Casino.
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Shanghai and Yangtze River Tour

This is a Shanghai Yangtze tour that combine the biggest metropolis city--Shanghai with the Yangtze River to lead you to enjoy the greatness of the charm of China.

-Shanghai and Yangtze River Combo
-Metropolis and Natural Scenery
-Yangtze River Cruise
-Private transfers and guide service
Hotel Options,
Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel *****Luxury
Ramada Plaza Gateway ****Deluxe
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Zhabei ***Tourist
Day 01, Arrive in Shanghai, Airport to hotel transfer
Guide will meet and welcome you at Shanghai Airport, and then drive to your hote. Free for leisure the rest of the day. Take a good rest and get ready for the Shanghai Yangtze 7 days tour.
Day 02 Shanghai city one day tour
Visiting Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Temple, The Bund, Xintiandi, The Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Pearl Shop
Meals, Lunch
Yu Yuan Gardens which is an old Chinese quarter of Shanghai with cobbled streets that are lined with traditional shops selling herbal medicines, handicrafts, Chinese tea, and a variety of delicious snacks.
The Shanghai Chenghuang Temple is a Taoist temple located at Shanghai town in East China.
As the most famous sightseeing destination in the city, the Bund has become a symbol of Shanghai and a must-go place for tourists.
Xintiandi is an affluent car-free shopping,eating and entertainment district of Shanghai, China.
Located in the Lujiazui Road, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower stands 468 meters and faces the buildings of exotic styles in the Bund on the other side of the river. Together with the nearby Nanpu and Yangpu Bridges, it creates a picture of "twin dragons playing with the pearl".
Day 03, Shanghai-Chongqing
Hotel to airport transfer (Shanghai), Goose Neck Park, Ciqikou Ancient Town
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Morning, drive to Shanghai Airport to take flight to Chongqing. Upon arrive in Chongqing, your guide will meets you at arrival hall, and then pick you up and drive to visit Goose Neck Park and Ciqikou Ancient Town. In the Afternoon, board on the Yangtze River Cruise(18:00-20:30)
Goose Neck Park also called E Ling Park. It is located in Chong Qing's Yu Zhong District and is Chongqing's earliest personally owned garden.
With an area of 1.5 square km with a population of 18,000 people, Ciqikou is a miniature of Chongqing as well as one of the few ancient towns located near the city center of big cities in China – only 14 km away from downtown Chongqing.
Day 04, Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City
Today will enjoy a excursion to Fengdu Ghost City which is located on the northern bank of the Yangtze, 176 kilometers downstream from Chongqing. Known as the "Ghost City", Fengdu is a very popular shore excursion site for tourists on the Yangtze River.
Day 05, Yangtze River Cruise
Meals, Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. And then take an excursion to Daning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream Optional Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting).
Day 06, Yichang-Shanghai
Visiting Three Gorges Dam Site and airport to hotel transfer(Shanghai)
Meals, Buffet breakfast
Morning visit Three Gorges Dam tour and 1:30 pm disembark Yichang. Guide will pick you up and transfer to airport to take flight to Shanghai.
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man. The Dam is located near Sandouping, which is in the middle of the Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.
Day 07, Depart Shanghai
Hotel to airport transfer(Shanghai)
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Free for leisure until drive to Shanghai Airport to take flight for departure. Shanghai and Yangtze River Tour ends. Best Shanghai tours and China tour on China Tour Advisors.

Tickets of Palace Museum

Since January 1st, 2014, except for legal holidays and summer holidays (from July 1st to August 31th each year), Palace Museum is closed all day on Monday. It has a positive effect to the renovation of ancient buildings in Palace Museum, the protection of the imperial palace collections and visitors' services.

Tip 1, Tickets
The Palace Museum has two different ticket system, which is off season ticket and in season ticket. Of course the ticket in season is more expensive. But you could have a preferential ticket if you are a student or the special guest.
Regular tickets
The Palace Museum will receive a lot of tourist around 1, April to 31, October, therefore the ticket goes to 60 RMB for each person ( this ticket is not allowed to visit the Treasure Hall and the clock section).
The off season is around 1, November to 31, March, every single ticket sales as 40 RMB for each person ( and this ticket is not allowed to visit the Treasure Hall and the clock section also).
The Treasure Hall belongs to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity and place included the opera house, the ticket sales as 10 RMB for each person. The clock section belongs to the Hall for Ancestry Worship, and the ticket is 10 RMB for each person also. By the way, Children can be free to visit who is below the height of 1.2 meters.
The preferential policies on tickets (all the preferential policies are not including the Treasure Hall and the clock section)
1. The primary, middle schools and colleges could buy the ticket with the student's identity card or the recommendation of schools, the ticket for a student is 20 RMB for each person (this policy is included the international student, but not including adult education and Postgraduate).
2. The old people who is 60 years old or above could have 50% ticket with valid documentation.
3. Children could visit free of charge who is under 14 years old ( including 14) at every Children's day and there is a parent who visit with the kid could have 50% ticket.
4. The disabled could visit in free of charge with credentials.
5. Women could enjoy 50% ticket in every Women's Day.
Tip 2, The best time for traveling the Palace Museum
Beijing is the warm temperate zone continental monsoon climate, four seasons, dry and cold winter, windy and dusty will visit sometimes. The average temperature of January is -4 ℃，July's average temperature is 26 ℃. So the best time to visit the Palace Museum is around the last ten-day of April to the first ten-day period of June, and the last ten-day of August to November.
The Palace Museum is the center of Beijing city, therefore this place brings a lot of visitors every day. Then, visit the Palace Museum around the last ten-day of April to the first ten-day period of June is better for tourist, cause the tree turns to green and flower is everywhere around this period. More about Beijing tripadvisor and wikitravel Beijing here.

About China Islam

Islam was introduced to China as early as the 7th century (during the Tang Dynasty) when merchants from Arabia and Persia came to China to trade via the Silk Road. With the opening of the Silk Road and continuous trade and many travelers brought not only their commodities for trade but also their religion. In AD.651, the third Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan, sent an envoy to call on the reigning Tang Emperor Gao Zong, and since then Islam began to be found in many parts of China.
In the midst of trade and cultural exchanges across the Asia-Europe continent for the next few centuries, streams of Muslim immigrants from central Asia settled permanently in China. They had contacts with local Chinese Muslim converts. They carried on their faith, built mosques and cemeteries and gradually created a unique social unit of their own.
However all these exchanges gradually diminished during the Ming and Qing(Manzu) Dynasties and they came to a stop with the establishment of the Communist government. It was only in the 1980's under the leadership of Deng Xiaopeng that China slowly open up to tourists from all over the world.
Today China has ten Muslim nationalities, numbering more than 30 million Muslims. They are the Hui, Uighur, Kazakh, Dongxiang, Khalkhas, Salar, Tajik, Uzbek, Baoan and Tartar. These nationalities have their own written and spoken languages and cultures and their unique ethnic traditions.
When the Republic of China was formed in 1911, the Muslims were recognised as a Race in China. In 1912, the Chinese Muslim Federation was formed in Nanjing. Similar organization formed in Beijing (1912), Shanghai (1925) and Jinan (1934).
Under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the Chinese government liberalized its policies toward Islam and Muslims. The legislation gives all minorities the freedom to use their own spoken and written languages, develop their own culture and education, and practice their religion. The Communist Government calls all Muslims as the HUI race. The national constitution testified to the freedom of faith.
Beijing has about 200,000 Muslims, Xian — 60,000, Shanghai – 100,000 and Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, a modest 30,000. Over the course of time, Huaisheng mosque of Guangzhou, Ashab mosque of Quanzhou, Phoenix mosque of Hangzhou and Xianhe mosque of Yangzhou are recognized by Chinese Muslims as the four most famous mosques in southeast China.
The Muslim cuisine in China has inherited the diverse cooking methods of Chinese cuisine, for example, braising, roasting, steaming, stewing and many more. Due to China's multicultural background, halal food retains its own style and characteristics according to regions. In Beijing there is the well renowned Donglaishun hot pot, Yueshengzhai's spiced beef and mutton is also a must try along with famous snacks Tasimi. Lanzhou's Beef Lamian (hand pulled noodles), Xinjiang's lamb kebab and Xian's Yangroupaomo are just some of the representative Muslim dishes in China. Xian muslim tour package and China muslim tour here.

Hot Sell Hong Kong Muslim Package

From clients' feedbacks, this Hong Kong Muslim Harbour Cruise 4 Days Tour provided by Muslim2China is one of the best Hong Kong muslim package in 2014.
Muslim visitors can now enjoy a dedicated 4Days 3nights Hong Kong tour tailored to the whole family! Spend a fun-filled day at Hong Kong Disneyland, and board the Big Bus to explore popular tourist spots around the city.
If you take the Big Bus Tours, drop off at famous destinations including the peak tram terminus, Ocean park or repulse bay for a sightseeing detour.
Accommodation, Deluxe ★★★★ Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees
Day 1, Arrive in Hong Kong
Meet and pick up at Hong Kong International Airport, transfer to check in hotel. Free time to spend at visitors leisure.
Day 2, Hong Kong Disneyland
Hotel breakfast, pick up and transfer to Hong Kong Disneyland with one-day pass entrance, hala meal coupon. Pick up 30 minutes after fire-work display and transfer to hotel.
Day 03, Big bus tour and Harbour Cruise

After hotel breakfast, free program, self - arrangements to central (star ferry) Bus terminus to enjoy the Big Bus Tours (Stanley Route). Free time to spend at own leisure. Self-arrangements to North Point (East) passenger Ferry pier (before 5:30 pm) for the Harbour Cruise Dinner on Pearl of Oriental.
Big-Bus-Tour itinerary as below
- Central Star Ferry Pier 7
- Lower peak Tram Terminus
- Ocean Park
- Repulse Bay
- Stanley Market
- Repulse Bay
- Aberdeen
- St. John’s Cathedral
(1) Peak Tram
The GREEN LINE of Big Bus Tour first stops at Peak Tram Station, get off the bus now. Show your i-venture card to Big Bus Tour staffs waiting at the bus station. You will be escorted to take tram to the summit of of Victoria Peak. You will skip the waiting lines to buy tickets for Peak Tram.
(2) Sky Terrace 428
After getting off from the tram, you will take escalater up to Sky Terrace 428. Show your i-venture card for admmision.
(3) Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Show your i-venture card for admmision.
(4) Stanley Market
Take Peak Tram down, tell the Big Bus Tour staffs that you need to continue to take GREEN LINE. Hop-on the next open-top bus to Stanley Market.
The bus passes the most busy street of Hong Kong island. It continmes its way to the south of Hong Kong Island, providing stunning views of Hong Kong’s lush countryside and coastline.
The bus stops en route at Aberdeen, Ocean Park and the picturesque Repulse Bay, before arriving at Stanley’s world famous market. We recommend you to visit Stanley Market first. The Big Bus Tour buses provide regular return departures from Stanley. You might hop-off bus on the way return.
(5) Sampan ride in Abendeen Bay
You will spend browsing the covered market and enjoying Stanley’s relaxed atmosphere, then hop-on the Big Bus again for Abendeen. Hop-off at Abendeen. The Big Bus Tour staff waiting there will escort you to take a sampan ride.
Day 4, Depart from Hong Kong
After Muslim Breakfast, free time to spend at visitors's leisure until transfer to Hong Kong International Airport.

Macau Fisherman's Wharf Wiki

Macao Fisherman's Wharf is Macao's first theme park as well as a shopping center modeled on Euramerican fisherman's wharfs. It has an area of over 111,500 square meters (about 28 acres), of which 40 percent is reclaimed from the sea. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a slots hall, a 72-room hotel, and a casino.

The wharf was inaugurated on December 31st, 2005, in the presence of Ho Hau-wah, the chief executive of Macao, and Ho Hung San. On December 23rd, 2006, it was opened to the public formally. Now, it is rapidly emerging as a popular attraction.
With different characteristics, Macau Fisherman's Wharf can be divided into three main sections: Dynasty Wharf, East Meets West and Legend Wharf. Dynasty Wharf is composed of many Chinese towers, which are built in the imitation of the Tang-style. Tang Dynasty Fortress is a historian discovered an ancient fortress dating back to the Tang Dynasty. There, you can experience the life you saw on TV.
Macau East Meets West mixes together oriental traditions and features of western design, including a 40-metre (about 131 feet) tall man-made volcano, waterfalls, architectures of Greece, an ancient battleship, an Arabian children's play area, a Roman Amphitheatre, a characteristic shopping mall and exhibition facilities. Vulcania is a 40m tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the 'River of Fire' white-water and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoaster rides are housed. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Another noticeable spot in East Meets West is Aladdin's Fort, an attraction in the style of a middle-eastern fort which is home to a variety of children's funfair rides.Legend Wharf is equipped with all kinds of recreational facilities, such as a High-tech Games Center, Water Performance Arena and a Video Games Center.
Legend Wharf is a complex of shops, hotels, restaurants and a casino themed on coastal towns including Miami, Cape Town, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Venice, Spain, Portugal and the Italian Riviera. Vasco da Gama Waterworld a performance venue for water-based shows including four jet-ski performances every day.
With night approaching, you may see wonderful night scenery of the small island. Or if want a place to wash your tiredness, the wharf sits right beside the Sands Macau, which is another place to further your visit. Sands Macau, which was named after a hotel, the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is the largest and the first U.S. owned casino in Macau. It has 740 table games and more than 600 casino slot machines. Sands Macau is, without doubt, a magnificent casino center for visitors. Information about Macau package tour here.