Macau travel guide
What to see on the Macau Peninsula
The Portuguese and Chinese historic centre: mosaic-paved squares, baroque churches and temples.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to May and from November to January
Macau Peninsula highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Ruins of St Paul’s
The façade of the church.
- Senado Square
Wavy Portuguese pavement.
- A-Ma Temple
The oldest.
- Mount Fortress
With cannons and a museum.
- Macau Tower
A viewpoint and bungee jump.
Day trips from the Macau Peninsula
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Macau Peninsula
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Macau Peninsula are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February
Lunar New Year (approximate dates)
Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.
What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.
- from June to August
Humid heat
Summer is very humid and hot, with downpours and typhoons from July.
What to do: October to December is the best time.
- from July to September
Typhoon season
In July, August and September typhoons can pass through: transport and outdoor attractions close for a day or two.
What to do: Leave a flexible day and check the local weather warnings.
- October
Golden Week
From 1 to 7 October the whole of China travels: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the trains are packed.
What to do: If you can, move your trip by a week; if not, book tickets in advance and visit first thing in the morning.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Macanese restaurant or a bakery. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Macau guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Macau Peninsula
What to see on the Macau Peninsula?
Ruins of St Paul’s, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Mount Fortress and Macau Tower.
What to see on the Macau Peninsula in one day?
Don’t miss Ruins of St Paul’s, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Mount Fortress and Macau Tower. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Macau Peninsula?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Macau Peninsula are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).
What day trips can you take from the Macau Peninsula?
Macau from Hong Kong.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.