Tourism in Macau

Macau is a special administrative district (SAR) located to the southeast of mainland China. Since Macau is using the “one country two systems” principle just like Hong Kong, acting as a special region of China, therefore it gained many benefits from the principle. The population in Macau is approximately 582,000.[1] Tourism is a major industry in Macau. It is famous for the blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures and its gambling industry, which includes Casino Lisboa, Macau, Sands Macau, The Venetian Macao, and Wynn Macau. There are many choices of hotels and resorts since it is one of the world class tourism industry in Asia.

Statistics

Macau Tower

Most visitors arriving to Macau on short term basis in 2011–2016, came from:[2][3]

Rank Country 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
1China Mainland China20,454.10420,410,61521,252,41018,632,20716,902,49916,162,747
2 Hong Kong6,419,8396,534,5436,426,6086,766,0447,081,1537,582,923
3 Taiwan1,074,525988,059953,7531,001,1891,072,0521,215,162
4 South Korea662,321554,177554,521474,269444,773398,807
5 Japan300,613282,217299,849290,622395,989396,023
6 Philippines287,025276,806262,853274,103283,881268,710
7 Thailand236,169180,836175,906238,635231,295196,375
8 Malaysia222,809229,102250,046291,136301,802324,509
9 United States190,885182,532181,457179,527188,730196,065
10 Indonesia182,467163,353189,189208,481209,084220,423
11 India165,278167,578167,216160,019150,825169,660
12 Singapore155,763158,814196,491189,751205,692280,602
13 Australia93,28692,404105,914109,566113,295111,827
14 Canada75,17370,97370,60174,21383,45979,818
15 United Kingdom61,30159,98560,75661,33059,46861,637
Total30,950,33630,714,62831,525,63229,324,82228,082,29228,002,279

Climate and clothing

The climate in Macau is temperate degree in a year. The temperature is about 20 °C (68 °F) and ranges from 16 °C (50 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F). The best time to go to Macau is around October-December. Visitors can bring some casual and portable clothes during travel time. If in winter period, visitors can bring a coat or jacket. The weather in Macau is stable.[4]

Heritage tourism

Senado Square

See also

References

  1. ↑ "about macau". Macau government tourist office. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "Tourism Statistics, 1990–2016". dsec.gov.mo. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "about Macau". Macau government tourist office. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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