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HOTELS

Budget Beds

Auguster's Hostel. Central location, with cooking, internet and laundry facilities, Dorms and private rooms from 11 USD. 24, Rua do Dr Pedro Jose Lobo, Floor 3j, Block 4, Edif Kamloi, 2871 3242

Plusher Sleeps

The Venetian. Even if you don't stay here, do not miss this opulent resort , modelled after its famous Las Vegas counterpart.

Mandarin Oriental

World-class hotel situated close to the harbour and most attractions.

Grand Waldo.

Self-contained resort with Macau's largest spa facility. Book at www.wotif.com

CHOW

Pasteis Nata

Pasteis de Nata Portuguese egg tarts. The colonial legacy locals still pine for. Best is at Margaret's, on a small lane off Avenida D Joao IV. Be prepared to wait 30 mins for a piping hot tart.

Macanese

Macanese is possibly the original fusion cuisine, blending various European and Asian styles, Try the Galinha de Africana or African Chicken. Or take a walk down Avenida de Alemida Ribeiro for local snacks.

ATTRACTIONS

Camoes Square

While an afternoon away with the locals around St Anthony's Church for churchese, temples and old Macau.

Move on square forward

The plazas are a treasure trove of colonial architecture. End the day at Largo de Senado, best when lit by night.

Go get drunk

Unwind with an affordable bottle of port or Madeira wine.

MISC. INFO

Climate

Wet: Apr-Aug, Average temperature: 22 deg.Celsius. For May 28 deg. Celsius.

Exchange Rates

US$1=8 Patacas