A Macau-Based Trip to Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Zhongshan

Stay on the Macau Peninsula the whole time, explore the historic centre and Cotai, and take day trips to Hong Kong, Chimelong in Zhuhai and Cuiheng Village in Zhongshan.

Seven nights at the same hotel. Macau takes up four days: the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, the Cotai resorts with Taipa, and Coloane each get a day. Another day, take a ferry to Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui. Cross at Gongbei to visit Sun Yat-sen's former residence in Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan, then go to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom via Hengqin Port. Suited to families and first-time visitors who want to experience Hong Kong, Macau and the west bank of the Pearl River without dragging luggage around. The trade-off is that the day trips involve a lot of time spent at the border.

Typhoons in summer can suspend ferry services. Hong Kong day trips must be rescheduled if a typhoon signal is in effect.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival and the Nam Van Night View

Macao（Sai Van Lake、Macau Tower）

About 25 minutes by taxi or bus from the airport to the peninsula. In the evening, walk to Sai Van Lake and Macau Tower for the night view.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 2 · World Heritage Historic Centre

Macao（A-Ma Temple、Senado Square & Historic Centre of Macao、St. Dominic's Church、Ruins of St. Paul's、Mount Fortress & Macao Museum）

A full day on foot, following the historic centre route from A-Ma Temple north to the Ruins of St. Paul's, about 4 km.

Crowds gather around the Ruins of St. Paul's on weekends, so go early in the morning.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 3 · Day Trip to Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong（Man Mo Temple (Sheung Wan)、Peak Tram、Victoria Peak、Star Ferry、Victoria Harbour & Avenue of Stars）

About 1 hour by high-speed ferry from the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Sheung Wan. Explore Hong Kong Island by MTR and the Peak Tram. In the evening, take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui and return to Macau by ferry from China Ferry Terminal.

The Peak Tram queue is long, so book ahead. Mainland visitors need to obtain a Hong Kong travel endorsement.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 4 · Taipa Old Town and the Cotai Resorts

Macao（Taipa Houses-Museum、Rua do Cunha, Taipa、The Venetian Macao & Cotai Strip、Wynn Palace SkyCab & Performance Lake）

About 30 minutes by bus or light rail to Taipa. Walk through the old town, then head to the Cotai resorts, where you can walk between them or take a shuttle bus.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 5 · Day Trip to Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan

Zhongshan（Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence Memorial Museum (Cuiheng Village)、Zhongshan Film & TV City）

Cross the Border Gate at Gongbei Port, then take a taxi or bus about 50 minutes to Cuiheng Village. The former residence is next to a film and TV city. Return to Macau the same way in the evening.

Admission to the former residence is free. Check the official website for opening hours and booking requirements, as buses run infrequently.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 6 · Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin

Zhuhai（Chimelong Ocean Kingdom）

About 30 minutes by taxi or bus to Hengqin Port. After crossing, take a taxi about 15 minutes to Chimelong. Return to Macau in the evening after the fireworks.

The park is large, so check the show schedule in advance. Book tickets early for holidays.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 7 · Coloane Village and Departure

Macao（Lord Stow's Bakery、Coloane Village & Chapel of St. Francis Xavier）

About 40 minutes by bus to Coloane. Walk around the village, then take a taxi about 20 minutes to the airport in the afternoon.

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