Macao is a unique place where east meets the west, and in here you will discover a world of difference. Different kinds of cuisine from all over the world can be found in here, start experience the uniqueness, the world of difference, the difference is Macao. Nevertheless, Macao is a place with long history and its heritage and monuments represent the coexistence of eastern and western cultures. In 2005, the Historic Centre of Macao, a collection of over twenty monuments and sites was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, making it the 31st designated World Heritage site in China. The Historic Centre of Macao includes monuments such as urban squares, streetscapes, churches and temples. They are the A-Ma Temple; Ruins of St. Paul's the Holy House of Mercy, Senado Square and St Dominic's Church etc. Macao is expanding rapidly from a small village to become the Las Vegas of the Far East and it is claimed to be the Monte Carlo of the East. More and more luxurious hotels are now opened in Macao which includes the Sands Macao, Wynn Macao, Venetian Macao and the MGM Grand Macao etc. Furthermore, various of Museums from Wine Museum to Grand Prix Museum, though Macao is a rather tiny place in the world, yet it is a place with a rich past, culture and patrimony. It is this rich history that makes the specific cultural heritage of Macao, which we can observe in the various Museums of the city as well as in its monuments. Also, there are many churches and temples in Macao, and you will experience how Portuguese cultural has influenced this small place with over 400 years colonial history.
*For Reference Only By Air from Japan (Osaka) to Macao Air Macau Address Air China Osaka Office 1/F, Uchihommachi Green Bldg., 3-11, Uchihommachi 2 Chome, Osaka 540-0026 Hotlines Japan: +81-(0)3-3498-7636 Macao: +853 2871 8880 Website http://www.airmacau.jp/ Macau International Airport Address Macau International Airport, Taipa, Macau Hotlines (853) 28861111 Website http://www.macau-airport.com/ By Air from Japan to Hong Kong Another way from Japan to Macao, one can first flight to Hong Kong and transit by ferry /Helicopter to Macao. There are number of flights from Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Osaka, Okinawa and Sapporo to Hong Kong. The major services providers are listed as follow: The ferry services to and from Hong Kong and Macau is available in the Hong Kong Island or on the Kowloon peninsula, each operated by TurboJET and The Cotai Strip CotaiJet, First Ferry respectively. Passengers may also choose to take the ferry directly from the Hong Kong International Airport, however, please be noted that the ferry schedule is run on limited frequency. Please check in advance if the schedule matches with your flights.
*For Reference Only By ferry TurboJet Address Shun Tak Centre s Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal - Macao Ferry Terminal Hotlines Hong Kong: (852) 2859 3333 Macao: (853) 8790 7039 E-booking http://www.turbojet.com.hk/ The Cotai Strip CotaiJet Address Shun Tak Centre s Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal - Macao Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal Hotlines Hong Kong: (852) 2359 9990 Macao: (853) 2885 0595 E-booking www.cotaijet.com.mo First Ferry Address China (HK) Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon - Macao Ferry Terminal Hotlines Hong Kong: (852) 2516 9581 Macao: (853) 2872 6301 Website http://www.nwff.com.hk/ (without online booking) By Helicopter Heli Express Location Shun Tak Centre s Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal - Macao Ferry Terminal Hotlines Macao: (853) 2872 7288 Hong Kong: (852) 2108 9898 Website www.heliexpress.com (without online booking)
*For Reference Only Public Buses TRANSMAC www.transmac.com.mo and TCM http://www.tcm.com.mo/ are the two bus companies operating all public buses in the city. There are no conductors so it is necessary for you to have the appropriate change in coins before getting on a bus. Information of fares and operating time are as follows: For the trip within the Macao Peninsular, the fare is MOP $3.2. Several bus lines going further to the islands of Taipa and Coloane charge MOP $4.2 to MOP $6.0. The trip to Macao International Airport on the island of Taipa from the Macao Peninsular is MOP$4.2 The operating hours of most buses are from 6:00 to 24:00. Buses to University of Macau: Bus No.11 stops at the University Library. Otherwise, buses No.21, 21A, 22, 25, 26, 26A, 28A, 30, 33, 35 and AP1 stop nearby the University at the New Century Hotel bus stop. Free shuttle bus service between New Century Hotel bus stop and University bus stop is available from Monday to Saturday (no service will be provided on Sunday and public holidays), or it takes around 2 minutes to walk from New Century Hotel bus stop to the University campus. Taxi Taxis in Macao are in two colors, black and yellow. The black cars have a pale yellow top on each and the services of the yellow cars can be arranged through telephone booking without extra cost. The phone is (853) 2851 9519 The fares for both cars start from MOP$13 for the first 1,500 meters and MOP$1.5 is added for additional every 230 meters. MOP$1 is charged per minute for waiting. For one piece of luggage carried in the boot, you need to pay MOP$3. A taxi trip from the Macao Peninsular to the outlying islands of Taipa and Coloane costs extra MOP$5, in addition to the meter and for the taxi trip from Taipa to Coloane, MOP$2 is surcharged. However, no surcharge is made for return trips from outlying islands of either Taipa or Coloane to the Macao Peninsular. A single taxi trip from the Macao Peninsular to University of Macau costs around MOP $60.
University of Macau and Nearby Hotels LOCATION A B C Name Macau International Airport Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal Macau Ferry Terminal Distance to University of Macau Taxi, 15 minutes Taxi, 10 minutes Taxi, 25, minutes D Border Gate Taxi, 20 minutes D C Location Hotel Name Rank Distance to University of Macau 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 International Library, University of Macau 澳門大學圖書館 / / New Century Hotel 新世紀酒店 5 Stars Walk, 5 minutes Crown Macau Hotel 皇冠酒店 5 Stars Walk, 10 minutes Regency Hotel Macau 麗景灣酒店 5 Stars Walk, 10 minutes Best Western Hotel Taipa Macau 格蘭酒店 4 Stars Taxi, 3 minutes Grandview Hotel Macau 君怡酒店 4 Stars Taxi, 5 minutes Hotel Taipa Square 駿景酒店 4 Stars Taxi, 5 minutes Pousada Marina Infante Hotel 皇庭海景酒店 4 Stars Taxi, 10 minutes Grand Waldo Hotel 金都酒店 5 Stars Taxi, 15 minutes Venetian Macau 威尼斯人度假村酒店 5 Stars Taxi, 15 minutes B A
1. New Century Hotel Address: Av. Padre Tomas Pereira, No.889, Taipa, Macao *For Reference Only Tel: (853) 2883-1111 nch@macau.ctm.net http://www.newcenturyhotel-macau.com 8~11 March 2009 Standard $800 Remark: Service charge & tax are included in the above price Additional pay of $75 for breakfast 2. Crown Hotel Address: Avenida de Kwong Tung, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2886-8888 enquiries@crown-macau.com http://www.crown-macau.com 8~11 March 2009 Deluxe King $2,280 Deluxe Twin Queen Beds $2,280 Deluxe suite $4,180 Remark: +10% Service Charge and 5% Government tax 3. Regency Hotel Address: 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2883-1234 reservation@regencyhotel.com.mo http://www.regencyhotel.com.mo 8~11 March 2009 Superior $650 Remark: +10% Service Charge and 5% Government tax Maximum of 2 breakfasts per room are offered
4. Best Western Hotel Taipa Macau Address: Estrada Governador Nobre Carvalho No.822, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2882-1666 info@hoteltaipa.com http://www.hoteltaipa.com 8~11 March 2009 Superior $700 Deluxe $900 Remark: Service charge & tax are included in the price Additional pay of $58 for buffet breakfast 5. Grandview Hotel Address: 142, Estrada Governador Albano de Oliveira, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2883-7788 http://www.grandview-hotel.com 8~11 March 2009 Royale Suite - One King Bed $690 Remark: +10% Service Charge and 5% Tourism Tax Additional pay of $50 for buffet breakfast 6. Hotel Taipa Square Address: Rua de Chaves,Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2883-9933 Remark: info@taipasquare.com.mo http://www.taipasquare.com.mo Standard $700 (with breakfast) Superior $700 (with breakfast) Deluxe $700 (with breakfast) Free room upgrade is given upon request Service charge & tax are included in the price Maximum of 2 breakfasts per room are offered
7. Pousada Marina Infant Hotel Macau Address: Aterro Cotai, Marina da Taipa Sul, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2883-8333 info@pousadamarinainfante.com http://www.marinainfante.com/ Standard $810 (with breakfast) Deluxe $950 (with breakfast) Superior $1,118 (with breakfast) Remark: Service charge & tax are included in the price Maximum of 2 breakfasts per room are offered 8. Grand Waldo Hotel Address: Sul da Marina Taipa-sul, junto à Rotunda do Dique Oeste, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2888-6888 customers@grandwaldohotel.com http://www.grandwaldohotel.com Superior Harbour View $1,008 (with breakfast) $1,232 (with breakfast) Remark: Service charge & tax are included in the price Maximum of 2 breakfasts per room are offered 9. Venetian Macau Hotel Address: Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Taipa, Macao Tel: (853) 2882-8877 room.reservations@venetian.com.mo http://www.venetianmacao.com/ 8~11 March 2009 Royale Suite - One King Bed $1588 Bella Suite - Two Queen Beds $1838 Remark: +10% Service Charge and 5% Tourism Tax No breakfast is included
World Heritage At the 29th Session of the World Heritage Committee hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on 15th July 2005, The Historic Centre of Macau was successfully inscribed as a World Heritage Site, making it the 31st site in China to be granted this status. The Historic Centre of Macau is the product of cultural exchange between East and West spanning over 400 years, and is currently the oldest, the most complete and consolidated array of European architectural legacy standing intact on Chinese territory today. Macau Governemnt Tourist Office: http://www.macautourism.gov.mo/ Macao World Heritage: http://www.macauheritage.net/
Wireless Communication Laboratory Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Faculty of Science and Technology University of Macau Av. Padre Tomas Pereira, Taipa, Macau, China Secretariat Ms. Jessica Chan Tel: (853) 8397-4496 Fax: (853) 2883-8314 jchc1224@yahoo.com.hk http://www.fst.umac.mo/en/lab/wireless/