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Macau - Local transport

Side of road: 
Left
Road quality: 

There are two bridges: one to Taipa Island, and a bridge carrying a four-lane highway from the international airport to the Macau-China border at Zhuhai.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Available through several agencies. Drivers must be over 21. Chauffeur-driven limousines are also available.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Taxis are either black with a cream-coloured top, or all-yellow (radio taxis). They generally have a destination guide written in Chinese, English and Portuguese.

Rickshaws and pedicabs (cycle rickshaws): Available for hire.

Prices should be agreed in advance - but many of Macau's attractions are located on hilltops, beyond the reach of even the strongest-legged pedicab driver.

Bike: 

Bicycles: Bikes can be hired on Taipa Island but cannot be taken to the mainland.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: The speed limit is 60kph (37mph) for cars and 40kph (25mph) for 50cc motorbikes.

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

By water: 

There are several daily harbour tours in Chinese junks between the inner and outer harbours (journey time - 30 minutes). Tours depart from Pier 1.

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