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From March 2nd to March 10th, 2019, I embarked on a 7-night 9-day journey to Hong Kong and Macau. However, the flight departing on March 2nd left Incheon Airport at 7:35 PM and arrived at Hong Kong Airport at 11:30 PM. Similarly, the return flight on the 10th also departed at 12:40 AM, essentially making it a 7-night 7-day itinerary. ...

For my 7-night, 9-day trip to Hong Kong and Macau, I opted to use local SIM cards to have access to a mobile phone and the internet. There are various methods to use a mobile phone and internet abroad, but in this case, I needed both in Hong Kong and Macau simultaneously, which made it a bit more complex. “Hong ...

I went on a fairly long trip to Hong Kong and Macau, spanning 7 nights and 9 days. Among them, I spent 2 nights and 3 days in Macau, and the rest of the time was in Hong Kong. Initially, I planned to focus on exploring Hong Kong and just briefly visit Macau. However, once I visited Macau, I found ...

The keyword that represents Macau is “casino.” Thanks to this, Macau has gained the reputation of being the Las Vegas of the East, known as a city of gambling. In fact, there are reports indicating that the revenue from casinos in Macau now surpasses that of Las Vegas in the United States. Because of this, there may come a day ...

It is rare to find travelers from South Korea who visit only Macau. Typically, they make a brief stop in Macau while traveling in Hong Kong. Because of this, it is not easy to exchange currency for Macau’s currency in South Korea, and even the knowledge of what currency Macau uses is not well known. “The Relationship between Hong Kong ...

For my return journey from Macau to Hong Kong, I opted for the bus. Rather than exploring the main areas of Hong Kong, such as Tsim Sha Tsui or Hong Kong Island, I planned to explore the relatively outskirts of Hong Kong on Lantau Island. Upon returning to Hong Kong, my first destination was Hong Kong Disneyland, which is located ...

After finishing lunch at “COD” in the Cotai area of Macau, I returned to the “Macau Ferry Terminal” by taking the free shuttle bus provided by “COD” to head back to Hong Kong. There are two main ways to travel from Macau to Hong Kong: by ferry or by bus. When entering Macau from Hong Kong, it was more convenient ...

Both Hong Kong and Macau have returned to China, but due to the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, they are treated as separate entities. As a result, when traveling between Hong Kong, Macau, and China, one must go through separate departure and arrival checks as if traveling between different countries. While Hong Kong was formerly under British rule, Macau was ...

Located in the Cotai area of Macao, “City of Dreams (COD)” is a large complex shopping mall that serves various purposes, including hotels, casinos, theaters, and shops. You can also find a dining district here, named “Soho,” which is situated on the 2nd floor accessible from the south entrance. “Macao Cotai, COD Chinese Restaurant: Starz Kitchen” During my trip to ...

In the Cotai area of Macao, you’ll find a concentration of luxury hotels, resorts, and shopping malls. When you think of Macao, it’s common to picture this area filled with large resorts, offering a variety of themed experiences. The “City of Dreams (COD)” is one such expansive complex located in this area, featuring a mix of hotels, casinos, and shopping ...

At the Studio City resort in Macao Cotai, which draws inspiration from Gotham City, a city featured in Batman, you can find the “Golden Reel,” an eight-shaped Ferris wheel, and a 4D multi-flight activity called “Batman Dark Flight.” Given that the resort is themed around Batman, it’s safe to say that Batman is a major attraction. While I didn’t get ...

In every major city, there is a tower that stands as a landmark representing the city. In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, we have the “N Seoul Tower,” while Tokyo, the capital of Japan, boasts the Tokyo Tower, and later, the Skytree Tower. Macao also has its own tower, known as Macao Tower. You can find this tower at ...