Travel - Internal
Sea
There are several daily harbour tours in Chinese Junks between the Inner and Outer harbours (travel time – 30 minutes). Tours depart from Pier 1 and cost MOP10 (children under 12 travel free).
Road
Traffic drives on the left. 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. Bus: Services operate frequently around Macau and to the islands. The fare on all routes around the island is MOP2.5. The airport bus from Macau costs MOP6. Car hire: Available through several agencies. Drivers must be over 21. Passports may be required, as well as a credit card for a deposit. Chauffeur-driven limousines are also available. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. Taxi: Most taxis are black with a cream-coloured top, but some are all-yellow radio taxis. The fare is MOP10 for the first 1500m travelled, then MOP1 per 200m. There is a surcharge of MOP2 between Taipa and Colane and MOP5 between Macau and Colane. From the airport, a surcharge of MOP5 is added and each item of luggage is MOP3. Rickshaws and pedicabs (bicycles with a two-seater section at the back) are also available for hire. The ferry terminal and the Hotel Lisboa are the two main pick-up locations. Prices should be agreed in advance. It is worth remembering that many of the attractions in Macau are located on hilltops, beyond the reach of even the strongest-legged pedicab driver. Bicycles can be hired on Taipa Island and cost approximately MOP20 per hour. They may not be taken to the mainland.
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