Macau Going Out
Food and Drink
Regional specialities:
• Bacalhau (baked, grilled, stewed or boiled cod).
• Caldo verde and sopa a alentejana (rich soups).
• Spicy, grilled Galinha Africana (African chicken).
• Galinha a portuguesa (chicken baked with potatoes, onions, eggs and saffron).
• Minche (minced meat with fried potato and onion).
Legal drinking age: There is no legal drinking age in Macau.
Tipping: A 10% service charge is added to most hotel and restaurant bills. A small tip should also be left.
Nightlife
Gambling is a big attraction for visitors to Macau. Casinos are open 24 hours, providing famous entertainers, baccarat, blackjack, roulette and Chinese games like fantan and dai-siu (big and small).
At Cineteatro, international and Chinese films can be seen.
Shopping
There is no sales tax because Macau is a free port. Bargaining is expected. For antiques, gold and jewellery, use officially-recommended shops. Always ask for a warranty and receipt.
The main shopping area is located along the Avenida do Infante D Henrique and Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, São Domingos Market, Rua de Palha, Rua do Campo and Rua Pedro Nolasco da Silva. Find unique gifts in Macau's flea market around Rua das Estalagens (near St Paul's Ruins). There is an Artisan's Fair every Saturday evening in Santo Agostinho Square. Several glitzy luxury goods malls have sprung up around several of the new casino resorts, including Wynn Macau and The Venetian.
Shopping hours: Generally daily 1000-1900, though some of the new luxury brand malls are open until 2100. Some shops may close on the first day of every month.
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